The ban covers all conventional and bio-based plastic bags and other plastic products, except those made from oxo-biodegradable plastic, according to the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA). In a statement, the ...
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In January, China's manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) was 50.4 percent, down by 0.2 percentage points month-on-month, still above the threshold. In view of the sizes of enterprises, the PMI of large-sized enterprises was ...
US food manufacturer Lancaster Colony has recorded an increase in first-half profits, boosted by sales growth in both of its divisions. Earnings in the six months to the end of December amounted to US$61.9m, a 20% increase on the ...
US meat giant Tyson Foods said fiscal 2013 is off to "a good start" after it booked an increase in first-quarter earnings. Net profit in the three months ended 29 December amounted to US$173m, an 11% increase on last year, it reported ...
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Emirates Fibre, a subsidiary of bedding material producer Safetex Group, recently commissioned its polyester staple fibre (PSF) plant. Emirates Fibre hopes to cater to demand from the domestic market and the region. “The US$ 10 ...
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On January 31, Beijing-based Chinese steelmaker Shougang Co., Ltd issued its preliminary financial results for 2012. Accordingly, Shougang has posted an estimated net loss of RMB 300-400 million ($48-64 million) for 2012, compared to a ...
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On January 31, Shandong Province-based Shandong Iron and Steel Co. issued its anticipated financial results for 2012. Accordingly, Shandong Steel has estimated a net loss of RMB 3.57 billion ($568 million) for 2012, compared to a net ...
Liaoning Province-based Chinese steelmaker Angang Steel Co. (Ansteel) has issued its estimated financial results for 2012, announcing a total net loss of RMB 4.16 billion ($662 million), compared with a net loss of RMB 2.146 billion in ...
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On January 31, Hebei Province-based Chinese steelmaker Hebei Iron and Steel Co., Ltd issued its preliminary financial results for 2012. Accordingly, Hebei Steel has posted an estimated net profit of RMB 13.8-345.7 million ($2.2- 55 ...
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On January 31, Qinghai Province-based Chinese steelmaker Xining Special Steel Co. issued its estimated financial results for 2012. Accordingly, Xining Special Steel has estimated a net profit of RMB 20-50 million ($3.2-8.1 million) for ...
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On January 31, Anhui Province-based Chinese steelmaker Ma’anshan Iron and Steel Co. (Masteel) issued its anticipated financial results for 2012. Accordingly, Ma’anshan Steel has estimated a net loss of RMB 3.72-3.95 billion ...
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Luxembourg-based Flint Group has announced the launch of new offset UV ink series suitable for folding carton and commercial printing applications. According to the company, the new Arrowstar Plus UV 8000 inks have been designed for ...
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The Food Hoses made from polyurethane of the Master-PUR range were tested by an independent institute according to the most stringent requirements of the food industry. The result: the entire range has been awarded the sought-after ...
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On Tuesday, Nucor Corporation announced net earnings of $504.6 million for the full year 2012, down from $778.2 million in 2011. Meanwhile, Q4 2012 income totaled $136.9 million, down slightly from net earnings of $137.1 million in Q4 2011 ...
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Hunan Province-based Chinese steelmaker Hunan Valin Iron and Steel Group Co. has issued its estimated financial results for 2012, indicating a net loss in the range of RMB 3.1-3.3 billion ($494-525 million), compared to a net profit of RMB ...