US chlor-alkali plants operated at 84% of capacity in February, data released Tuesday by the Chlorine Institute showed. The operating rate was down two percentage points from January. The trade association said US chlor-alkali producers ...
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Spot prices for delivered cargoes of North Sea propane have gained support from demand for first-half April product, according to industry sources. Following a mild winter, demand for propane from the traditional heating sector is ...
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Expedited regulatory approval of proposed US liquefied natural gas export terminals would not lead to their immediate construction nor to near-term deliveries of US gas into Europe, panelists at a Senate hearing said Tuesday. Several US ...
The first-ever Spring/Summer 2014/2015 edition of Taipei IN Style (TIS), an all-in-one trade fair that aims to promote the Taiwanese fashion and textile industries, is set to take place from April 17 to 19, 2014, in Taipei. Aiming to ...
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Gordmans Stores, Inc., an Omaha-based apparel and home décor retailer, announced results for its fourth quarter (thirteen weeks) and fiscal year (fifty-two weeks) ended February 1, 2014. Fourth Quarter Highlights -Net sales ...
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Gevo, Inc. announced its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2013 and provided an update on recent corporate highlights. Highlights: -Optimizing utilization and cash flows of Luverne plant by producing both ...
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SDL Atlas was extremely pleased with their continued success presenting at ISPO BEIJING 2014 which took place February 19-22 at the Beijing National Convention Center. This year marks the 10th for the International Trade Show for ...
At this year’s ITMA ASIA + CITME KARL MAYER will be exhibiting lace raschel machines committed to beauty and efficiency as well as denim technology from a single source. An improved Jacquardtronic lace machine with main focus on ...
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The BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LCC (BTP) joint venture (60 percent BASF, 40 percent Total) announced the startup of a 10th furnace at its steam cracker facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The additional furnace improves feedstock flexibility, ...
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has selected Taiwan-based solar cell makers Motech Industries and Gintech Energy as respondents to its anti-dumping investigation. There were 24 Taiwan-based solar cell makers answering a DOC ...
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LED packaging service provider Everlight Electronics will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$3 (US$0.10) for 2013, accounting for 85.47% of its corresponding net EPS of NT$0.51, according to the company. Everlight has reproted ...
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German automaker Mercedes Benz plans to use three-cylinder engines for future hybrid versions of compact front-wheel-drive vehicles. The company is relying on these engines because of their small size, which will be needed for ...
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UK-based salads and sandwiches manufacturers Solway Foods will close its Corby factory in Northamptonshire with the loss of 900 jobs. Last week, the company had made 500 jobs redundant, and said that the remaining 400 would be laid-off ...
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German automaker Daimler has received a EUR7m order from Swiss tour operator Zerzuben Touristik for 15 Setra touring coaches. The order includes four S 431 DT double-decker buses and 11 ComfortClass 500 type S 515 HD touring coaches. ...
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German automobile manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus Deutschland has entered into a cooperation agreement with German power supply company erdgas mobil. As a part of this deal, both companies will jointly market complementary products of ...
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