Kilsaran Expands with Strategic Acquisition

19 August 2024 demands of large-scale construction projects across Ireland. The acquisition of Kilmurray Precast by Kilsaran signals a strategic effort to strengthen its market position and enhance its service offerings. With this development, Kilsaran is poised to...

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• Category: Materials News

Specialty Paper Profits Surge

19 August 2024 Hubei are expected to further enhance its production capabilities, while Wuzhou Special Paper's capacity expansion and the strategic implementation of self-supplied raw materials are driving operational efficiency. Looking ahead, the sector anticipates...

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• Category: China

Suzano Invests in BemAgro

19 August 2024 Strategic funding to boost eucalyptus farming with AI technology (CW Group) Suzano Ventures has invested in BemAgro, a prominent Brazilian AgTech startup specializing in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for agriculture. According to PaperAge,...

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• Category: South America

First Quality Expands Operations

19 August 2024 Quality's commitment to meeting increasing market demands and advancing its tissue production capabilities. The company's strategic investment reflects its ongoing dedication to innovation and high-quality product delivery, aimed at supporting the...

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• Category: North America

Kemira Revamps Operations Model

19 August 2024 Solutions, Packaging & Hygiene Solutions, and Fiber Essentials. This reorganization is designed to improve customer focus, strategic agility, and operational efficiency, with the new structure becoming effective on January 1, 2025. The revamped Group...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Lanxi Port expands bulk operations with new facilities

19 August 2024 improve its waterborne import and export processes for bulk commodities, further stimulating economic growth. Lanxi's strategic location at the junction of three rivers has allowed it to optimize its transportation network, integrating road, rail, and...

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• Category: Ports & handling

Malawi to build a terminal at Nacala port

19 August 2024 Mozambique will allocate space at the Port of Nacala for Malawi to develop into a dedicated terminal for its goods. This strategic move is part of the Nacala Development Corridor, a project involving Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, aimed at enhancing...

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• Category: Markets & trade

Queensland Secures Smelter's Future

19 August 2024 to full-capacity operations until 2040, ongoing maintenance investment, and adherence to employment obligations. This strategic move not only secures jobs but also strengthens the supply chain and introduces more fair-paying maritime jobs. It also...

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• Category: Production

Haiyou Petrochemical Adjusts Prices

19 August 2024 reported that Shandong Haiyou Petrochemical Group Co., Ltd. adjusted its petroleum coke prices. The new pricing reflects a strategic move within the petrochemical sector. The company lowered its petroleum coke price to 1,686 yuan per ton, marking a 20...

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• Category: Pricing

Green Bay Packaging Expands West

16 August 2024 expansion in the region. According to the company, the surrounding area offers promising business growth, making it a strategic location for their new facility. GBP’s Executive Vice President Bryan Hollenbach emphasized that the new site aligns well...

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• Category: North America

Sika doubles mortar capacity in Indonesia

16 August 2024 Indonesian government’s commitment to infrastructure projects and green energy transition further underscores the strategic importance of Sika's enhanced operations in the region. Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution...

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• Category: Concrete & Brick

Saint-Gobain expands with OVNIVER acquisition

16 August 2024 billion across 76 countries. Saint-Gobain's CEO, Benoit Bazin, highlighted that the acquisition aligns with the company’s strategic plan to expand its construction chemicals segment. The deal is expected to generate around USD 40 million in synergies by...

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• Category: Other

Valmet Secures Textile Partnership

16 August 2024 Exclusive agreement aims to boost fibre production technology (CW Group) Valmet and Spinnova Plc have entered a strategic partnership where Valmet becomes the exclusive supplier of process equipment for textile fibre production to Spinnova’s technology...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

Cargo movements increase at Tuapse Bulk Terminal in July

16 August 2024 Terminal boosts cargo volumes with strategic adjustments and repairs (CW Group)

• Type: Article
• Category: Ports & handling