Desmet Ballestra, a supplier of plants and equipment and licensee of CTi's vegetable oil refining technology, has entered into a sales agreement with a refinery in Argentina that produces vegetable oil. As per the terms of the agreement, ...
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Wood Outdoor furniture is available in many types of woods. Some of the most popular woods used for outdoor furniture are jarrah, kwila, pine, redwood, roble, teak and white cedar. Each type possesses varying degrees of natural durability ...
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Renewable chemicals producer Verdezyne Inc., Carlsbad, Calif., has formed a strategic partnership with Universal Fiber Systems LLC (UFS), Bristol, Va., and its operating companies Universal Fibers Inc. and Premiere Fibers Inc. under which ...
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Porch swings come in all types of wood. Cedar, cypress, pine, alder, Brazilian cherry, and recycled plastic are a few of the terrific options available. Recycled plastic is not made of lumber but it is used as a replacement. Fine-grain ...
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Meals Move Outdoors Backyards are important extensions of the home; weather permitting, backyards are where the party begins. From a casual meal on the porch, a romantic lunch for two in the garden, or a reunion of friends and family at a ...
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Alder (Painted) Alder is a tight-grained hardwood that is used in fine furniture and noted for its ability to be painted. It is prized for its durability and strength, and it is relatively stable during moisture variations. It ranks third ...
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Reuters reports that Iraq has sweetened the terms for oil contract buyers and is becoming more competitive on pricing. Oil Minister Abdul Kareem Luaibi [Elaibi], who met customers in Vienna last month on the sidelines of the OPEC meeting, ...
Wood patio furniture has become quite popular in the past few years. Many people enjoy the beauty and rustic look that wood can offer to their outdoor area. Wooden patio tables, wood patio chairs and other patio furniture accessories can be ...
What kind of outdoor furniture should you choose? A lot depends on your style as certainly there is no shortage of high quality, attractive furniture in a variety of materials suitable for outdoor use. Wood: Wood furniture is a good ...
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Wrangler, the popular American denim manufacturer, is soon going to release an exclusive line of moisturizing jeans called Spa Denim Jeans. Available in three different waist-cuts (low, medium and regular), the skinny pairs will be ...
Although the information contained on this page applies to wood furniture, keep in mind that most wood furniture pieces contain components of other materials, such as brass, plastic, leather and fabric. The composition of a single piece of ...
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If you don't already own quality leather furniture you may not appreciate how easy it is to care for and clean. Taking proper maintenance and care steps and following a few tips will maximize your enjoyment of the leather furniture in your ...
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Global food commodity prices dropped back in 2012, with dairy and sugar showing the sharpest declines, new figures from the United Nations' Food & Agriculture Organisation show. Despite ongoing concerns around rising food prices, the UN ...
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The day after Thanksgiving is Roto-Rooter's busiest day of the year. In fact, the folks at Roto-Rooter refer to it as Black Friday—an all-hands-on-deck day as plumbers repair drain pipes and garbage disposals done in by the remains of ...
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Do you have patio cumbrellas that only offer shade at certain times of the day? Get rid of that old pole-in-the-middle-of-the-table umbrella and replace it with an offset umbrella. Offset umbrellas are also very sturdy and some styles have ...
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