Rising pulp prices March 2024

03 April 2024 to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]According to research data from Paper.com, the average price of various pulp raw materials in March 2024 shows a notable uptrend compared to the previous month. In March 2024, the average prices of various pulp types...

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• Category: China

TITAN's remarkable year

02 April 2024 surging by 63.1 percent. Moreover, strategic investments and partnerships facilitated access to substantial cementitious materials reserves, positioning TITAN for sustained growth and market leadership. A strong commitment to sustainability underscores...

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• Category: Financial

Cement Industry calls for import duty reduction

02 April 2024 demand and potentially export. He expressed optimism about ongoing research efforts to find locally sourced alternative materials for cement production, aiming for cheaper yet quality products. Copyright CW Group. All rights reserved. Unauthorized...

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• Category: Volume & Pricing

Seaweed-based packaging achieves recycle label milestone

02 April 2024 recognition and support (CW Group) Packaging Europe shares a significant milestone as PlantSea's seaweed-based packaging materials receive OPRL's coveted 'Recycle' label, signifying their recyclability in standard paper waste streams. PlantSea's...

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• Category: Europe & Central Asia

New solutions emerge betwixt rising building material prices

01 April 2024 escalating building material prices, experts suggest that research into alternative construction materials could offer respite, according to The Guardian. As construction costs continue to rise, experts emphasize the importance of exploring alternative...

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• Category: Construction

Building material prices defy rupee strengthening

01 April 2024 in line with the stronger rupee. Consumers express frustration over the persistently high prices of essential construction materials, including household paint, making it difficult for them to afford renovations for the upcoming Sinhala New Year...

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• Category: Construction

IISc CST researchers pioneer sand replacement

01 April 2024 of Science’s (IISc) Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) researchers are spearheading an initiative to develop materials aimed at replacing natural sand in construction, as reported by World Construction Network. With the construction sector...

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• Category: Aggregates

Revolutionary twin tilt-down conveyor

01 April 2024 efficiency and versatility. Equipped to simultaneously fill two vessels with the same material or convey two different materials, it offers unparalleled flexibility and productivity. With locking casters and a mobile frame design, the system ensures...

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• Category: Equipment & technology

Visy's recyclable paper bags

01 April 2024 across various sectors, emphasizing recyclability, reusability, and the incorporation of higher levels of recycled materials. With Visy processing 40 percent of Australia's kerbside recycling bins in collaboration with councils nationwide, the...

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• Category: Australasia

Corrugated boxes lead E-commerce

01 April 2024 Customizable and versatile, corrugated boxes cater to diverse packaging needs, reducing reliance on additional packing materials and enhancing the consumer unboxing experience. This adaptability, coupled with their eco-friendly credentials, makes...

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• Category: Global

Pulp market March 2024 trends

01 April 2024 Pulp raw Materials price fluctuations (CW Group)

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• Category: Markets & Competition

Kingspan expands operations with Mattoon facility

29 March 2024 New building materials facility to boost Midwest economy (CW Group) Kingspan Insulated Panels North America announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Mattoon, Illinois, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing customer demands...

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• Category: Construction

Wales leads building materials sales increase

29 March 2024 revealed in builders merchants federation report (CW Group) Wales emerges as a standout performer in the sales of building materials during 4Q2023, despite a minor decline, according to the latest analysis by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF),...

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• Category: Construction

Vivametali secures building materials permit

29 March 2024 Bulgarian government grants exploration rights to local firm (CW Group) Bulgaria's Vivametali has been awarded a building materials exploration permit by the government, marking a significant development in the country's construction sector. The...

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• Category: Construction

Rehda reveals global trends in building materials prices

29 March 2024 Industry leaders sound alarm as construction expenses skyrocket (CW Group) [PAID={"id":"15,16,17","title":"The content you tried to access is only available to paid subscribers.","link":"1"}]The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda)...

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• Category: Construction

PFAS in food packaging

29 March 2024 on March 19, has unveiled concerning revelations regarding PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in food packaging materials. Researchers, including Drake Phelps, have identified a staggering 68 different PFAS compounds, with 61 of them being...

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• Category: Global

Arcachon Basin's eco-friendly concrete

29 March 2024 have been either disposed of at sea or stockpiled on land in Arcachon. However, with the rising demand for construction materials threatening natural resource depletion, researchers embarked on a mission to repurpose these sediments into valuable...

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• Category: Environment

Durham University is revolutionizing roads with net zero asphalt

28 March 2024 and Rainton Construction, a division of the MGL Group, the new asphalt, developed by Durham University spinout Low Carbon Materials (LCM), is being utilized for the resurfacing of Elvet Hill in Durham—the first of its kind in the UK. LCM's innovative...

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