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MARKET INTRODUCTIONPlasticizers are used to convert a rigid material into a softer, flexible, and more elastic material. Also, these additives help in improving the processing characteristics of the compound. Bio-plasticizers are chemicals with lower environmental toxic.. Read the news

Gold hit a record high on Monday as fears over the economic fallout from rising coronavirus cases bolstered its safe-haven appeal, before inching lower as a bounce in the dollar fuelled some profit-taking.Spot gold eased 0.2 % to $1,970.69 per ounce at 1211 GMT, having .. Read the news

In past few years, algae have emerged as one of the most promising long-term and sustainable sources of fuel, feed, food, and other co-products for oils and biomass. The research report by The Insight Partners predicts that the algae products market will reach to US$ 4,.. Read the news

The protest comes as state-controlled utility EDF plans to shut down the second and last ageing nuclear reactor of its Fessenheim plant near the German border overnight.The French government is working to reduce the share of atomic power in its electricity mix to 50% by.. Read the news

Steel Dynamics, Inc. today provided second quarter 2020 earnings guidance in the range of $0.29 to $0.33 per diluted share. Excluding the impact from the following items, the company expects second quarter 2020 adjusted earnings to be in the range of.. Read the news

The acquired facilities focus on plastic injection molding including gas assist and two-shot molding. They also have a variety of secondary operations such as vibration and ultrasonic welding as well as various automated and cellular assembly capabilities. The Aubu.. Read the news

The Insight Partners analysts forecasts the latest report on “Global Wire and Cable Polymers Market (Covid-19) Impact and Analysis by 2027”, according to report; The Wire and Cable Polymers Market report covers the overall and all-inclusive analysi.. Read the news

As communicated in the quarterly report for the first quarter, saving measures have been initiated throughout Sandvik due to the challenging market situation following the COVID-19-pandemic. Today, Sandvik gave notice of layoffs in Sweden for 429 positions wit.. Read the news

Alfa Laval has a wide range of products and solutions for the wastewater treatment industry. One of the technologies is the Alfa Laval Ashbrook Simon-Hartley line of belt filter presses used to dewater municipal and industrial sludges, as part of the overall wastewater .. Read the news

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste ("Alliance") today announced a new partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to address the worldwide pollution of the oceans from plastic waste - By implementing local solutions.. Read the news