Three of the five transportation modes carried more US-NAFTA trade in August 2013 than in August 2012 as the value of overall US trade with its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 2.0 percent from ...
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When you’re renovating your home, putting in new flooring is one of the best ways to dramatically alter the look of a room. Although it can be pricey, replacing old, worn carpet with new hardwood can up the value of your house, making ...
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Baker Hughes reported that for the week ending November 8, the US rig count increased by 12 to 1,754, following a four-rig increase the previous week.However, the rig count is still down by 52 from 1,806 rigs during the same week a year ...
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France-based pipe manufacturer Vallourec has announced its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2013. According to Vallourec's report, in the third quarter this year the company registered a net profit of ...
Ashland Specialty Ingredients is now offering Escalol HMS ultraviolet (UV) filter technology to sun care product manufacturers throughout the world. A legacy technology first reviewed by the FDA in 1978, the United States Pharmacopeia ...
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Fifty-two percent of U.S. adults say they are against prohibiting restaurants from using trans fats in food, a survey indicates. The nationwide survey by the Pew Research Center, conducted Oct. 30 to Nov. 6 among 996 U.S. adults, found 44 ...
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Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor supplier GeneSiC Semiconductor Inc of Dulles, VA, USA has announced the immediate availability of 8000V SiC PiN rectifiers; 8000V SiC Schottky rectifiers, 3300V SiC Schottky rectifiers and 6500V SiC ...
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The world is faced with a global fertilizer shortage, experts say, placing even more strain on food prices. In the last few decades, an increasing reliance on industrial fertilizers has led to surging demands for the largely ...
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The Dow Chemical Company took an active part in the 17th international chemical exhibition “Khimia-2013” (October 28-31, 2013 Moscow Expocentre), showcasing at the stand latest technological advances and the comprehensive ...
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Dubai’s newest supercar, the Devel Sixteen, has as much power as five Bugatti Veyrons and will reach a top speed of 560km/h, according to its maker. The Sixteen, named after its rear-mounted V16 engine that produces a claimed 3728kW ...
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China National Petroleum Corporation has brought the final branch line of its Lanzhou-Zhengzhou-Changsha oil products pipeline on stream, transporting 150,000 cubic meters of diesel (equivalent to around 126,000 mt for zero-pour gasoil) ...
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Pressure on resources to force change Greener growth and energy efficiency will be the key words for the future development of China's manufacturing sector in the face of growing pressure on resources and costs, a senior industrial ...
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Calumet Packaging, a division of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, today introduced a new line of high performance Food-Grade Lubricants. In addition to being compliant with all food, health and safety regulations, Calumet's Ultra F line ...
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Walnut Rustic is the newest addition to Terra Legno's Annoso Collection. Walnut Rustic shows the true elegance of walnut with varying streaks of light and dark sap. Ideal for residential or commercial spaces, this walnut flooring is warm ...
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North America is the world's largest consumer of packaging. Since a brief dip in 2009, the North American packaging market has recently been growing steadily. Although market sentiment is still cautious in the region, the North American ...