Over a hundred works of experts from around the world will be presented. The high-level programming of the 13th International Coatings Congress has already been defined and can be found on the event website (www.abrafati2013.com.br). Part ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
It’s reported that the Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau posted a net profit of BRL401 million for the second quarter of this year, jumping by 150.6% from a quarter but falling by 27% year on year. In the second quarter of this year, ...
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Brazil-based steel producer Gerdau SA has reported its financial results for the second quarter and the first half of the current year. In the second quarter, the net profit of the company was R$401 million ($104.4 million), down 27 ...
Tags: Net Profit, Mineral
The upward trend of cotton quotes in the Brazilian market was halted in the second fortnight of July. Between July 24-31, the CEPEA/ESALQ Index for cotton type 41-4 dropped 2.1% and closed at 2.0888 real (0.9169 dollar) per pound on July ...
Tags: Cotton Prices, Decreasing Trend
Solvay announces Bernard de Laguiche's decision to end his 26-year career at Solvay of which 7 years as Group Chief Financial Officer and has appointed Karim Hajjar as his successor. Bernard de Laguiche, a Brazilian and French national, ...
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Chinese leading high-level light truck brand JAC Shuailing also achieves remarkable performance in the international market, such as exporting to over 100 countries and regions, becoming a hot product in more than 70 countries and regions, ...
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Honda has re-enacted an iconic qualifying lap performed by former Formula One World Champion Ayrton Senna in 1989, with only lights and speakers. Using the telemetry and sound of the Honda-powered McLaren Senna drove to set his 1:38.041 ...
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Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas said it may not raise the steel price again in the short term after it lifted up prices twice this year. The company will adjust the price by following the change in the international market. The company ...
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It’s reported that Brazil’s steelmaker Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (Usiminas) posted a net loss of BRL22 million for the second quarter of this year, improving from a net loss of BRL6.5 million in the same period of ...
Joseph Marton “Infinite” lighting design uses geometric lamp shades to unfold an endless array of lighting possibilities. The Brazilian designer’s primary idea was to create an object that is more accessible to the ...
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Owens-Illinois (O-I) has partnered with Brazilian pasteurised milk producer Cooper to launch the ´Leite Cooper Premium´ in a one-litre glass bottle. The idea for the bottle arose from a consumer survey which indicated that ...
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Colombiamoda 2013, held in Medellin combined with the Textiles 2 fair and the Fashion for the World exhibition, is estimated to have generated US$ 250 million business, according to the organizers. Colombiamoda closed with US$ 186 ...
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Governor of Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, Tarso Genro has signed a decree providing for the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) or tax on circulation of goods and services (ICMS tax) from 17 percent to 12 percent on raw materials for ...
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According to data released by Brazil’s customs, Brazil imported 97,000 tons of steel products in June, slumping by 36% from May. Industry source indicated that the slumped import of steel products was caused by depreciated ...
Tags: Steel Imports, Mineral
FLSmidth has received orders from two Brazilian cement producers, comprising a new 3300tpd line and a OK-33 vertical roller mill. The new kiln line is for Companhia De Cimento Da Paraíba s Pitimbu Plant, in Brazil's Paraiba state. ...
Tags: Cement, Construction