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Global Strategic Business Report on Asphalt Market

Asphalt market declined drastically during 2008 and 2009, as demand dropped in various end-use segments including paving and roofing. The harsh market conditions forced a noticeable number of suppliers either to close...

4 Jan 2011

China Direct Industries Enters Iron Ore Supply Contract with China-Based Trading Firm

China Direct Industries, Inc. ("China Direct Industries") (NASDAQ: CDII), a U.S. owned holding company operating in China in two core business segments, pure magnesium production and distribution of basic mater...

4 Jan 2011

HSR Review Period Expires for Acquisition of Ladish by Allegheny Technologies

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced today that the review period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has expired for its previously announced acquisition of Ladish Co., Inc.

4 Jan 2011

U.S. Concrete Helps Taube Koret Campus to Achieve LEED Silver Certification

U.S. Concrete, Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc., was recognized for the concrete it provided in the construction of the Taube Koret Campus for Jewish Life in Palo Alto, California, one of the largest Jewish Community Centers in the United States.

4 Jan 2011

Cretex Companies Announces Purchase of Quality Concrete Pipe

Cretex Companies today announced that, through its subsidiary Cretex Concrete Products Midwest, Inc., it has acquired the assets of Quality Concrete Pipe, Inc. (QCP) and its affiliated company CSI Precast, LLC, (CSI) in Des Moines, IA.

4 Jan 2011

New Research Report on Global Paint Additives Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Paint Additives in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecast...

4 Jan 2011

Dayton Superior Buys Block Heavy and Highway Business from W.G. Block Company

Dayton Superior announced today that it has acquired the stock of the Block Heavy and Highway Products Company from the W. G. Block Company.

4 Jan 2011

CoalPro System Determines Energy Grade of Potential of Power Sources

Coal, kerogens and petroleum source rock are vital in our search for sources of energy. The CoalPro II™ is the newest system from CRAIC Technologies for the optical analysis of vitrinite and other macerals commonly found in coal, kerogen and source rock. The CoalPro II™ is designed to determine the energy grade of these potential power sources rapidly and accurately.

From CRAIC Technologies 4 Jan 2011

LDK Solar, China Development Bank Capital Enter Definitive Agreement for Polysilicon Business

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. ("LDK Solar") a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) products and the world's largest producer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today announced that LDK Solar and its wholly owned polysilicon manufacturing subsidiaries entered into a definitive agreement with China Development Bank Capital Corporation Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Corporation, Excel Rise Holdings Limited and Prosper East Limited, investment funds affiliated with China Construction Bank Corporation, and an investment fund affiliated with another major Chinese bank (together, the "Investors").

3 Jan 2011

New Market Report on Beverages Packaging Industry

Beverages Packaging: Regional Insights from the Drinks Packaging Industry is an in-depth strategic report in PowerPoint format. It examines key issues affecting market performance at a global level. Why buy this repor...

3 Jan 2011

New TechLabel 2011 Conference to be Held on January 27-28

Brand owners and package converters have always recognized the importance of shelf appeal of packaged goods in consumers' purchasing decisions.

3 Jan 2011

New Millennium Capital Discusses Extension of Tata Steel's Exclusivity Period

As a result of recent market activity, New Millennium Capital Corp. ("NML" or the "Company") today announced that it has, in conjunction with its financial advisors, Jennings Capital and CITIC Securities, been in discussions with Tata Steel regarding an extension of Tata Steel's exclusivity period, which expires today, to enter into a binding agreement with respect to development of NML's taconite projects.

3 Jan 2011

Global Strategic Business Report on Magnetic Materials Industry

The global Magnetic Materials market is forecast to reach US$22.4 billion by the year 2015. Key factors driving market growth include rapid technological advancements in the rare earth metals and specialty magnetic ma...

3 Jan 2011

Huper Optik’s Nano Ceramic Technology Wins Technical Innovation Brand Award

Voted by editors and professionals in the automotive parts and accessories segment, Hüper Optik® proprietary Nano Ceramic technology was accorded the prestigious 2010 Technical Innovation Brand Award from the Car and Driver automotive magazine in China.

3 Jan 2011

Canadian Propane Association to Build New Industry Partnerships

The New Year will bring the dawn of the new national voice of propane in Canada, the Canadian Propane Association. The new association will unify the voice of the propane industry in Canada.

3 Jan 2011