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Fiber Demand in China Boosts Hardwood Trade
Global trade of hardwood chips rose in early 2022, driven by increased fiber demand by Chinese pulpmills. In 2021, the world’s shipments of wood...
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Profitability in 2022: West Welcomes Sharp Improvement
There is exceptional profitability for products in the polyester chain in Europe and the US today. Heightened local prices and good profits are...
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New OrbiChem360 Feature Improves Access to Plants & Projects Data
Tecnon OrbiChem has added a new feature to the OrbiChem360 business information platform aimed at improving access to Plants & Projects datasets. The...
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China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum: Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Event, 6-8 March
+++UPDATE Postponed due to COVID-19 epidemic control restrictions UPDATE+++ The China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum returns. New...
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China: Big Changes in Hardwood and Softwood Imports with Russian Ban
China is the world’s largest importer of softwood and hardwood logs, and for many decades, Russia has been a significant log supplier for them. This...
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Cellulosic Fibres - A World of Opportunity
Worldwide demand for fiber has strongly mirrored GDP for many decades. Having closely monitored markets since 1975, Tecnon OrbiChem predicts a...
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Tecnon OrbiChem: Big Brands Pivot to Engineering Thermoplastics Potential
The petrochemical and polymer industries are amidst a major realignment as companies position themselves for growth with the low carbon/circular...
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How will new capacities reshape the epoxy resin market in China?
Epoxy resins producers in China have been making good profits since Q4 2017 after a number of producers were shut down following environmental...
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The Need for Continued Investment in Oil & Gas Industry
As we close another year, it’s good to be reminded of the unceasing relevance of the petrochemicals sector and the oil and gas supplies that underpin...
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500-Issue Milestone: Monitoring Polyester and Polyamides for Over 40 Years
It doesn't stretch back to the 1939 unveiling of ladies’ stockings at the World's Fair in New York, nor to the time when Mancunian chemists spun out...
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Chlor-Alkali: What's Driving Chinese Markets?
Domestic caustic soda supply was sufficient for the Chinese market in H1 2021 thanks to the country's chlor-alkali producers’ stable operating rates....
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Chlor-Alkali: 2021 Review and Outlook for 2022
This year has been a very turbulent year for the chlor-alkali industry with several weather-related and supply chain issues. They have affected the...