MMK expects volumes of finished steel products in Q4 2012 will be affected by the seasonal slowdown in business activity on the domestic market. At present, world steel prices are close to their lowest level, and MMK does not expect a ...
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Salzgitter announced that Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH (ILG) is raising its heavy plate prices by EUR 30 per tonne for all new product sales. It said "The necessary price increase reflects the rising costs of raw materials and the resulting ...
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Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc announced its market outlook for its first quarter of fiscal 2013. During the first half of the quarter, both export and domestic sales prices for ferrous metals dropped approximately USD 50 per ton from ...
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US-based Colordyne Technologies (CDT) has announced the launch of the new digital CDT-1600 PC Laser Pro Printing System in collaboration with AzTech Converting Systems and LasX Industries. The new CDT-1600 PC system by AzTech combines the ...
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BASF recently announced plans to build a new production plant for emulsion polymers at its integrated “Verbund” site in Freeport, Texas. The new plant will allow BASF to better serve the coatings, construction, adhesives, and ...
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The mushrooming of housing complexes, office buildings and shopping malls in Kenya and Tanzania has escalated the need for decorative paint and coatings in these countries, according to new study from Frost and Sullivan. The new study, ...
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Wacker Chemie AG is strategically expanding its presence in the Middle and South American growth region. Consequently, the Munich-based chemical com- pany is extending its existing technical center in São Paulo, Bra- zil, and ...
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SAFC, a custom manufacturing and services business unit of Sigma-Aldrich, has expanded its portfolio of PharmaGrade raw materials which are used for manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. The portfolio, in addition to 25 new raw materials, ...
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Also known as "Fancy Lantern", festoon lighting is a sort of traditional folk handicraft in China. They are usually hung up to enhance happy atmospheres during traditional festivals as well as wedding ceremonies and old people's birthday ...
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We all have a different idea of what comprises a comfortable, welcoming and attractive home, and cccccAnd if you're looking for unique interior design inspiration, the work of Sera Hersham-Loftus could be a good place to start. A designer ...
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The peculiar economics of China's aluminium industry and its effect on the global cost curve were highlights of the morning session of the final day of Arab International Aluminium Conference ARABAL 2012. On the other hand, the discussions ...
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Clothes of Chinese ethnic minorities are flowery and colorful, extremely exquisite, and highly characteristic. They constitute an important part of the rich history and culture of the nationalities. Every aspect of their ...
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EVRAZ Plc welcomes the decision by Fitch Ratings to assign EVRAZ plc a long term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating of BB outlook Stable; and a Short term foreign currency IDR of B. The rating is the same as the current rating for ...
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The history of Chinese people using bone objects is long and rich. As early as during the Hemudu Culture about 7,000 years ago, people used bone articles as tools. Realizing the bones' natural beauty, they adopted them for decorative ...
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Brazilian food company BRF Brasil Foods has reported that its net revenues increased by 14.3% to BRL7.2bn ($3.4bn) for the third quarter of 2012, compared to BRL6.2bn ($2.9bn) for the same period in 2011. The company posted net earnings ...
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