The North American net new aluminum mill order index rose 0.32% in April compared with March, according to the Aluminum Association. New mill orders increased 0.02% compared with April 2013, but the year-to-date index slipped 1.16%, the ...
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Germany-based packaging and bottling machine manufacturer Krones has introduced a new lightweight PET bottle with an improved temperature and pressure resistance. The new container has been designed by using NitroHotfill procedure, and ...
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China has raised its target to close outdated steel smelting capacity to 28.7 million tons in 2014, the industry ministry said on Thursday, as it tries to rein in inefficient and polluting industries. The figure is above the 27 million ...
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The V-FP and V-FT series of +105°C SMDDiscrete miniature capacitors which are packaged without leads and fastened directly to foil patterns. aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic delivers excellent low impedanceThe total ...
Switzerland-based producer of high barrier tubes Neopac has designed new 19mm diameter tube for Skincode’s Cellular Line & Wrinkle Filler. Said to be a combination of aluminum and PE, the new Neopac Polyfoil tube avoids penetration ...
Ball Packaging Europe has provided its variable printing technology Dynamark for the twelve can collectibles of Croatian beer brand Oujsko Pivo. Ball's new technology is said to provide design that combines the characteristic ...
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The $156 million final judgment against Nucor Corp. Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., American Alloy Steel Inc. and JSW Steel (USA), for conspiring to drive competitor MM Steel LP out of business was delayed Monday by US District Judge Kenneth ...
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Austria-based plantmaker Siemens Metals Technologies has announced that, together with Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), they are forming a globally operating complete provider for plants, products and services for the iron, steel ...
The global aluminum market is moving into its first annual deficit in six years as producers look to restructure in response to continued low prices, JP Morgan said in a research note Tuesday. "We expect the global aluminum market will ...
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On May 5, the US Department of Commerce (DOC) announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES) from the People’s Republic of China (China), the ...
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Chinese aluminum stocks at Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouses fell 0.5% Wednesday, halting a 14-week upward trend in weekly stock levels, according to data released late Wednesday by the bourse. Aluminum inventories at SHFE warehouses ...
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Rieke Packaging Systems has designed new closure and funnel combination for tin cans with 32mm REL opening. The new combination is said to allow fast and easy pouring of fuel additives and other chemicals, according to the company. ...
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PPG Industries' building products group announced that DURANAR coatings are being used to paint the 11-story podium portion of One World Trade Center, the 104-story skyscraper that will soon open as the centerpiece of the new World Trade ...
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US-based functional recovery drink Kill Cliff has extended its line to include a third flavor: Lemon-Lime launched in Rexam 12oz sleek can. Kill Cliff has selected Rexam aluminum cans as they are durable, portable, recyclable and provide ...
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Spot trade of 226, the main aluminum alloy grade, was slow this week, with consumers wary of higher prices, and partly because of the shorter working week. A number of producers have pushed offers of 226 ingot up to around Eur1,700/mt ...
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