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Insight12 Sept 2018Often dubbed the ‘wonder material’, graphene is capable of achieving great things in many industries. But what are its capabilities in textiles? Dr Zina Jarrahi Cinker from the National Graphene Association explains more
Insightfree12 Sept 2018An extensive study of published research, commissioned by the EU Observatory for Nanomaterials, has raised major concerns over health risks caused by nano-sized pigments
Lydall, Inc has entered into an agreement to acquire Interface Performance Materials for US$265m in cash
Insightfree11 Sept 2018Pakistan’s textile industry is pinning high hopes on the country’s newly sworn-in government of Prime Minister Imran Khan for the revival of the textile sector – relying on it to fix the financial damage the industry has suffered through dwindling exports
Pricesfree10 Sept 2018According to John Dunham & Associates, conducted analysis on a proposed tariffs hike by the US noted that US chemical distributors would face a cost increase of US$1.277bn if the US moves forward with its third round of tariffs on imports from China.
Pricesfree10 Sept 2018The crude oil market closed the week of 7 September with prices down for the three straight session, weighed down by a strong US dollar, weakness in the equity markets, and Tropical Storm Gordon’s marginal impact on US Gulf Coast oil installations
Pricesfree10 Sept 2018According to USDA’s weekly export sales report of week ending 30 August, net sales of 92,200 RB for 2018-19 were reported for China (24,500 RB, including decreases of 4,500 RB); Vietnam (23,500 RB, including decreases of 3,200 RB); Indonesia (15,600 RB, including 900 RB switched from Thailand, 600 RB switched from Japan, and decreases of 600 RB); Pakistan (10,600 RB, including decreases of 100 RB); and Ecuador (6,600 RB).
Insight10 Sept 2018Ultima Displays, a visual communication solutions and hardware provider, has opened a new premises in Madrid, Spain. Expanding its European presence, the new offices will allow Ultima Displays to increase its stock capacity across Europe, according to the company.
