RSS Global News http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/ Fri, 18 May 2012 22:38:00 GMT FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) AGC Announces Laying of Cornerstone at First Glass Manufacturing Facility in Brazil http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/530-agc-announces-laying-of-cornerstone-at-first-glass-manufacturing-facility-in-brazil.html Brazil

AGC Announces Laying of Cornerstone at First Glass Manufacturing Facility in Brazil

AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, conducted a cornerstone-laying ceremony in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State, Brazil, to commemorate the start of construction on its first manufacturing facility in the country.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 18 May 2012 19:59:08 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/530-agc-announces-laying-of-cornerstone-at-first-glass-manufacturing-facility-in-brazil.html Gerresheimer Acquires Indian Pharma Glass Manufacturer Neutral Glass http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/529-gerresheimer-acquires-indian-pharma-glass-manufacturer-neutral-glass.html Germany

Gerresheimer Acquires Indian Pharma Glass Manufacturer Neutral Glass

Gerresheimer AG, one of the world’s leading partners of the pharma and healthcare industry, is committed to growth in the emerging markets.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:57:57 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/529-gerresheimer-acquires-indian-pharma-glass-manufacturer-neutral-glass.html RHI Signs Non-binding MOU for Potential Acquisition in Serbia http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/528-rhi-signs-non-binding-mou-for-potential-acquisition-in-serbia.html Austria

RHI Signs Non-binding MOU for Potential Acquisition in Serbia

RHI’s CEO Franz Struzl signed a non-bindung Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) together with representatives of the Republic of Serbia and the City of Kraljevo.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:21:14 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/528-rhi-signs-non-binding-mou-for-potential-acquisition-in-serbia.html Global Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite Market Report http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/527-global-feldspar-and-nepheline-syenite-market-report.html Worldwide

Global Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite Market Report

According to the new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. „Ceramic and Glass Industries Shape Consumption Trends in the Global Feldspar and Nepheline Syenite Market“, the global market for feldspar and nepheline syenite is forecast to reach 13,9 Mt by the year 2017, encouraged by the sustained increase in demand from major end-use markets of glass, ceramics, fillers, adhesives and others.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 14 May 2012 10:25:24 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/527-global-feldspar-and-nepheline-syenite-market-report.html Personnel Changes at Allied Mineral Products http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/526-personnel-changes-at-allied-mineral-products.html USA

Personnel Changes at Allied Mineral Products

Allied Mineral Products, Inc. announces the following personnel changes effective 1 April 2012:

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 14 May 2012 09:23:43 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/526-personnel-changes-at-allied-mineral-products.html Sasol Expands Ultra-high Purity Aluminas Capacity http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/525-sasol-expands-ultra-high-purity-aluminas-capacity.html Germany

Sasol Expands Ultra-high Purity Aluminas Capacity

Sasol Limited's Olefins & Surfactants Division (headquarters in Hamburg/DE) announced that it will expand in a first step its capacity to produce ultra-high purity aluminas (UHPA) by at least 3000 t/a.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 14 May 2012 08:53:36 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/525-sasol-expands-ultra-high-purity-aluminas-capacity.html Almatis Opens a New Application Laboratory in India http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/524-almatis-opens-a-new-application-laboratory-in-india.html Germany

Almatis Opens a New Application Laboratory in India

The inaugural ceremony for Almatis’/DE new state-of-the-art application laboratory in Falta/IN was held on January 31 – February 1, 2012.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 10 May 2012 12:33:44 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/524-almatis-opens-a-new-application-laboratory-in-india.html Morgan Crucible: Appointments of Chairman and Non-executive Director http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/523-morgan-crucible-appointments-of-chairman-and-non-executive-director.html Great Britain

Morgan Crucible: Appointments of Chairman and Non-executive Director

The Board of Morgan Crucible plc announces that Tim Stevenson, having served as Chairman of the Board since 01.12.2006, will retire from the Board on 31.07.2012.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 09 May 2012 07:05:05 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/523-morgan-crucible-appointments-of-chairman-and-non-executive-director.html RHI Invests EUR 2 Million at the Trieben Plant http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/522-rhi-invests-eur-2-million-at-the-trieben-plant.html Austria

RHI Invests EUR 2 Million at the Trieben Plant

RHI AG, a globally leading producer of refractory products, invested roughly EUR 2 million in expanding production capacity at the plant in Trieben.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:21 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/522-rhi-invests-eur-2-million-at-the-trieben-plant.html Global High Temperature Insulation Market Worth USD 3,5 Billion by 2016 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/521-global-high-temperature-insulation-market-worth-usd-35-billion-by-2016.html Worldwide

Global High Temperature Insulation Market Worth USD 3,5 Billion by 2016

According to a new market research report, "High Temperature Insulation Market – HTI Application (petrochemicals, glass, ceramics, and others) and Temperature Range – Global Trends & Forecasts (2011–2016)", published by MarketsandMarkets global HTI products market will grow from estimated USD 2,7 billion in 2011 to USD 3,5 billion in 2016 with a compound annual growth rate of 5,4 % during the same period.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 08 May 2012 11:31:35 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/521-global-high-temperature-insulation-market-worth-usd-35-billion-by-2016.html Rio Tinto Hopes to Sell Alumina Plants by September http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/520-rio-tinto-hopes-to-sell-alumina-plants-by-september.html Worldwide

Rio Tinto Hopes to Sell Alumina Plants by September

Rio Tinto hopes to seal the sale of four alumina plants in France and Germany by the end of September.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 08 May 2012 11:11:01 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/520-rio-tinto-hopes-to-sell-alumina-plants-by-september.html Worldsteel Short Range Outlook http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/519-worldsteel-short-range-outlook.html Worldwide

Worldsteel Short Range Outlook

The World Steel Association (worldsteel) released its April 2012 Short Range Outlook (SRO) for 2012 and 2013.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 08 May 2012 11:04:25 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/519-worldsteel-short-range-outlook.html FLSmidth Wins Large Cement Order in the Middle East http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/518-flsmidth-wins-large-cement-order-in-the-middle-east.html Denmark

FLSmidth Wins Large Cement Order in the Middle East

FLSmidth has signed a contract worth approximately EUR 85 million with a company in the Middle East to supply a complete 6000 t/d cement production line.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 08 May 2012 10:04:11 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/518-flsmidth-wins-large-cement-order-in-the-middle-east.html Major Exploration Target Established for Poochera Kaolin Project http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/516-major-exploration-target-established-for-poochera-kaolin-project.html Australia

Exploration Target Established for Poochera Kaolin Project

Minotaur Exploration Limited (MEP) announces an exploration target for its Poochera Kaolin Project on tenement EL 4575.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 07 May 2012 13:34:21 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/516-major-exploration-target-established-for-poochera-kaolin-project.html CARBO Ceramics Constructs New Plant in Georgia http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/515-carbo-ceramics-constructs-new-plant-in-georgia.html USA

CARBO Ceramics Constructs New Plant in Georgia

Having received its air quality permit from the State of Georgia, CARBO should commence construction on the first production line by the end of 2012 and operations could begin near the end of 2013.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 07 May 2012 08:00:31 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/515-carbo-ceramics-constructs-new-plant-in-georgia.html Brazil Ranked 3rd among Leading Bauxite Producers Worldwide http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/514-brazil-ranked-3rd-among-leading-bauxite-producers-worldwide.html Brazil

Brazil Ranked 3rd among Leading Bauxite Producers Worldwide

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Brazilian Bauxite Mining Industry to 2015: Market Profile" report to their offering.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 07 May 2012 07:47:46 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/514-brazil-ranked-3rd-among-leading-bauxite-producers-worldwide.html CUMI Plans Investment of IND 2000 Million http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/512-cumi-plans-investment-of-ind-2000-million.html India

CUMI Plans Investment of IND 2000 Million

Carborundum Universal Ltd (CUMI) has drawn up a IND 2000 Million investment plan for the current fiscal to keep up its growth momentum.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Mon, 07 May 2012 07:27:42 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/512-cumi-plans-investment-of-ind-2000-million.html Kerneos Strengthens Ist Partnership with Elmin http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/510-kerneos-strengthens-ist-partnership-with-elmin.html France

Kerneos Strengthens Ist Partnership with Elmin

Kerneos, world leader in calcium aluminates, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a 54 % stake in the capital of the Greek company Elmin, the leading European exporter of monohydrate bauxite.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 09:54:30 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/510-kerneos-strengthens-ist-partnership-with-elmin.html AGC Erects First Glass Manufacturing Facilty http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/509-agc-erects-first-glass-manufacturing-facilty.html Brazil

AGC Erects First Glass Manufacturing Facilty

AGC, a world-leading manufacturer of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, conducted a cornerstone-laying ceremony in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State, Brazil, to commemorate the start of construction on its first manufacturing facility in the country.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 09:23:02 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/509-agc-erects-first-glass-manufacturing-facilty.html CARBO Ceramics Inc. Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/508-carbo-ceramics-inc-announces-first-quarter-2012-earnings.html USA

CARBO Ceramics Inc. Announces First Quarter 2012 Earnings

CARBO Ceramics Inc. reported net income of USD 30,3 million, on revenues of USD 163,2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 09:14:46 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/508-carbo-ceramics-inc-announces-first-quarter-2012-earnings.html Global Demand for Kaolin to Exceed 28 Mt in 2015 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/507-global-demand-for-kaolin-to-exceed-28-mt-in-2015.html Worldwide

Global Demand for Kaolin to Exceed 28 Mt in 2015

The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3,7 %/a through 2015 to 28,4 Mt, valued at nearly USD 4 billion.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 08:39:56 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/507-global-demand-for-kaolin-to-exceed-28-mt-in-2015.html Bauxite Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/506-bauxite-mining-market-overview-and-forecast-to-2020.html China

Bauxite Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020

GlobalData’s mining industry offering, China Bauxite Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape, provides a comprehensive understanding of the Bauxite mining industry in China.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 08:30:48 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/506-bauxite-mining-market-overview-and-forecast-to-2020.html Heat Recovery Coke Making Plant from ThyssenKrupp http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/505-heat-recovery-coke-making-plant-from-thyssenkrupp.html Mongolia

Heat Recovery Coke Making Plant from ThyssenKrupp

ThyssenKrupp Uhde and the Mongolian Government reach agreement on coal-to-liquids plant and heat recovery coke making plant in Mongolia.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 08:21:59 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/505-heat-recovery-coke-making-plant-from-thyssenkrupp.html Grecian Magnesite Expands Turkish Operation http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/504-grecian-magnesite-expands-turkish-operation.html Turkey

Grecian Magnesite Expands Turkish Operation

Grecian Magnesite S.A., a leading manufacturer of magnesite and its compounds, has announced that its Turkish subsidiary Akdeniz Mineral Kaynaklari AS (AMK) has successfully completed the erection of its new rotary kiln.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 07:25:42 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/504-grecian-magnesite-expands-turkish-operation.html Sibelco Acquires QMAG Limited http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/503-sibelco-acquires-qmag-limited.html Australia

Sibelco Acquires QMAG Limited

Global industrial minerals group Sibelco aquired QMAG Limited.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 04 May 2012 07:17:13 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/503-sibelco-acquires-qmag-limited.html Minerals Technologies Installs First Fully Automated Laser Refractory Measuring System for BOFs http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/502-minerals-technologies-installs-first-fully-automated-laser-refractory-measuring-system-for-bofs.html USA

Minerals Technologies Installs First Fully Automated Laser Refractory Measuring System for BOFs

Minerals Technologies Inc., announced that it recently engineered and installed its first Scantrol® laser refractory measuring system for basic oxygen steel-making furnaces (BOFs) at the Nizhniy Tagil Metallurgical Plant (NTMK) in the Sverdlovsk region of Russia.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 11:36:25 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/502-minerals-technologies-installs-first-fully-automated-laser-refractory-measuring-system-for-bofs.html Alcoa to Curtail Refining Capacity http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/501-alcoa-to-curtail-refining-capacity.html USA

Alcoa to Curtail Refining Capacity

Alcoa will reduce its annual alumina production capacity by approximately 390000 t to align production with smelter curtailments Alcoa announced earlier this year and to reflect prevailing market conditions.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 09:51:17 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/501-alcoa-to-curtail-refining-capacity.html Rio Tinto Receives Offer for Its Specialty Aluminas Business http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/500-rio-tinto-receives-offer-for-its-specialty-aluminas-business.html Great Britain

Rio Tinto Receives Offer for Its Specialty Aluminas Business

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer for its specialty aluminas business from H.I.G.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 09:06:16 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/500-rio-tinto-receives-offer-for-its-specialty-aluminas-business.html Cookson Acquires Metallurgica http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/499-cookson-acquires-metallurgica.html Great Britain

Cookson Acquires Metallurgica

Cookson Group plc, a leading materials science company, completed the acquisition of Metallurgica Beteiligungsesellschaft mbH, Metallurgica Gesellschaft fur Huttenwerkstechnik mbH & Co. KG, and Metallurgica North America, LP (Metallurgica).

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 08:57:27 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/499-cookson-acquires-metallurgica.html Harper Awarded Contract for Research Scale Carbon Fibre Processing Line http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/498-harper-awarded-contract-for-research-scale-carbon-fibre-processing-line.html USA

Harper Awarded Contract for Research Scale Carbon Fibre Processing Line

Harper International, world leader in thermal processing solutions for advanced materials, has finalized a contract with a client in Brazil for a research scale carbon fibre processing line.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 08:47:42 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/498-harper-awarded-contract-for-research-scale-carbon-fibre-processing-line.html OTTI Symposium: Strong Glass – Challenges in Future Glass Applications http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/497-otti-symposium-strong-glass-challenges-in-future-glass-applications.html Germany

OTTI Symposium: Strong Glass – Challenges in Future Glass Applications

The Ostbayerische Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), an Eastern Bavarian institute for technology transfer, will be holding the first symposium on the topic Strong glass – Challenges in future glass applications in Weimar from 7 to 8 May 2012.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 08:13:09 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/497-otti-symposium-strong-glass-challenges-in-future-glass-applications.html H.C. Starck Continues on Profitable Growth Track http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/496-hc-starck-continues-on-profitable-growth-track.html Germany

H.C. Starck Continues on Profitable Growth Track

H.C. Starck, one of the leading manufacturers of refractory metals and technical ceramics, achieved sustainable profitable growth in 2011.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 07:31:13 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/496-hc-starck-continues-on-profitable-growth-track.html Palmer Technologies and WorleyParsons Sign MoU http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/495-palmer-technologies-and-worleyparsons-sign-mou.html Australia

Palmer Technologies and WorleyParsons Sign MoU

Palmer Technologies Pty Ltd, a global leader in the engineering of high temperature concrete and brick (refractory) structures for industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd to provide refractory engineering services across their global operations.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 03 May 2012 07:15:23 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/495-palmer-technologies-and-worleyparsons-sign-mou.html RHI Confirms Results 2011 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/494-rhi-confirms-results-2011.html Austria

RHI Confirms Results 2011

The RHI Supervisory Board approved the annual financial statements 2011 of RHI AG and the consolidated financial statements 2011.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 02 May 2012 14:22:12 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/494-rhi-confirms-results-2011.html Silicon Metal Smelter to Be Set up in Kizad http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/493-silicon-metal-smelter-to-be-set-up-in-kizad.html United Arab Emirates

Silicon Metal Smelter to Be Set up in Kizad

A silicon metal smelter will be setup in Abu Dhabi's newest industrial zone Kizad, which will supply high-grade silicon to aluminium smelters in the region.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 02 May 2012 14:04:01 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/493-silicon-metal-smelter-to-be-set-up-in-kizad.html SGL Group Expands European Carbon Fibre Precursor Production Base http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/492-sgl-group-expands-european-carbon-fibre-precursor-production-base.html Germany

SGL Group Expands European Carbon Fibre Precursor Production Base

SGL/DE has signed a contract to acquire an 86 % stake in the Portuguese company Fisipe – Fibras Sintéticas de Portugal S.A. – from the previous principal shareholder, Negofor.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 02 May 2012 13:00:06 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/492-sgl-group-expands-european-carbon-fibre-precursor-production-base.html RHI Invests EUR 7 Million in Didier Plant in Niederdollendorf http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/491-rhi-invests-eur-7-million-in-didier-plant-in-niederdollendorf.html Austria/Germany

RHI Invests EUR 7 Million in Didier Plant in Niederdollendorf

RHI AG, a global market leader for refractory products has invested around EUR 7 million in the expansion of production capacities at the Group’s Didier plant in Niederdollendorf in North Rhine-Westphalia/DE.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 02 May 2012 12:44:34 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/491-rhi-invests-eur-7-million-in-didier-plant-in-niederdollendorf.html Europe Glass Packaging Growth Sheds Light on Bright Future http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/489-europe-glass-packaging-growth-sheds-light-on-bright-future.html Europe

Glass Packaging Growth Sheds Light on Bright Future

Glass packaging production volumes in Europe grew by 4,7 % in the first half 2011 according to data published in December 2011 by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE).

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:26:46 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/489-europe-glass-packaging-growth-sheds-light-on-bright-future.html Innovation Pressure in the Glass Machinery Manufacturers’ Sector Growing http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/488-innovation-pressure-in-the-glass-machinery-manufacturers-sector-growing.html Germany

Innovation Pressure in the Glass Machinery Manufacturers’ Sector Growing

In the glasstec year 2012 the glass machinery manufacturers will once again be faced with a whole series of challenges: customers are increasingly demanding complete production facilities from A to Z from a single source, and it is sometimes the case that the machine manufacturers have to directly supply the financing to go with it.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:22:14 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/488-innovation-pressure-in-the-glass-machinery-manufacturers-sector-growing.html Emirates Glass Looks to Build Facility http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/487-emirates-glass-looks-to-build-facility.html United Arab Emirates

Emirates Glass Looks to Build Facility

Dubai Emirates Glass, a leading processor of architectural flat glass in the Middle East, will invest in glass companies in Qatar, India and Iraq.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:30:04 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/487-emirates-glass-looks-to-build-facility.html Global Stainless Steel Production Reaches New Record in 2011 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/486-global-stainless-steel-production-reaches-new-record-in-2011.html Worldwide

Global Stainless Steel Production Reaches New Record in 2011

The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) has released preliminary data which indicates that stainless steel production grew by 3,3 % in 2011.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:26:10 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/486-global-stainless-steel-production-reaches-new-record-in-2011.html Roullier Acquires Possehl’s Stake in Van Mannekus http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/485-roullier-acquires-possehls-stake-in-van-mannekus.html France

Roullier Acquires Possehl’s Stake in Van Mannekus

Roullier Group/FR acquired Possehl Erzkontor GmbH’s 50 % stake in Van Mannekus & Co. BV, the Dutch magnesia processor and distributor.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:20:46 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/485-roullier-acquires-possehls-stake-in-van-mannekus.html Call for Papers: ALAFAR Awards 2012 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/484-call-for-papers-alafar-awards-2012.html Latin America

Call for Papers: ALAFAR Awards 2012

The purpose of the ALAFAR Awards is encouraging and incenting research in the area of refractory products, including but not limited to raw materials, process engineering, products, applications, basic science, and other topics, which are of the interest of the refractory industry.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:17:38 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/484-call-for-papers-alafar-awards-2012.html 8th World Congress ALUMINIUM 2000 – Call for Papers http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/483-8th-world-congress-aluminium-2000-call-for-papers.html Italy

8th World Congress ALUMINIUM 2000 – Call for Papers

The 8th World Congress ALUMINIUM 2000 will take place from 14 – 18 May 2013 in Milan/IT.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:16:07 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/483-8th-world-congress-aluminium-2000-call-for-papers.html Norsk Hydro: CAP Alumina Project Postponed http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/482-norsk-hydro-cap-alumina-project-postponed.html Brazil

Norsk Hydro: CAP Alumina Project Postponed

Companhia de Alumina do Para's (CAP) Board of Directors has decided to postpone the construction of a new alumina refinery in Barcarena, Brazil.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:38:02 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/482-norsk-hydro-cap-alumina-project-postponed.html Bosai Announces Expansion Plans http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/481-bosai-announces-expansion-plans.html Guyana

Bosai Announces Expansion Plans

Bosai Minerals Group Guyana Inc. (BMMG) announced that it will be investing some USD100 million to expand its operations at Linden, creating more than 500 jobs in the process while moving closer to resolving dust pollution issues from its operation.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:16:38 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/481-bosai-announces-expansion-plans.html 80 % Export of Aluminum Production http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/480-80-export-of-aluminum-production.html Gulf Countries

80 % Export of Aluminium Production

With an increase in world demand for aluminium at an average of 6 % annually, the demand from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is expected to grow and will drive the Gulf producers to expand their production capacity even further.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:44:37 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/480-80-export-of-aluminum-production.html EnerG2 Selects Harper for Furnace System http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/479-energ2-selects-harper-for-furnace-system-.html USA

EnerG2 Selects Harper for Furnace System

Harper International, has been selected to provide advanced high temperature furnace systems for the manufacture of energy storage materials for EnerG2.

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:54:17 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/479-energ2-selects-harper-for-furnace-system-.html RHI: Preliminary Results 2011 http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/477-rhi-preliminary-results-2011.html Austria

RHI: Preliminary Results 2011

The RHI Group increased revenues by 15,5 % to EUR 1758,6 million in the year 2011 (previous year: EUR 1522,9 million).

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]]> mark@goeller-verlag.de (MM) Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:42:38 GMT http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/477-rhi-preliminary-results-2011.html Nizi International Acquires Miller and Company http://www.refractories-worldforum.com/global-news/476-nizi-international-acquires-miller-and-company.html USA

Nizi International Acquires Miller and Company

Nizi International (Nizi) acquires 100 % of the Chicago/US based distributor of foundry products Miller and Company (Miller).

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