Minerals Technologies Inc (MTI) of New York, NY says that a substantial improvement in precipitated calcium carbonate (pcc) sales to the paper industry contributed to a strong fourth…
Month: January 1997
Lower Demand for Ice Control Offset by Growth in Other Salt Markets
Morton International Inc of Chicago, IL has reported a net income of US$88.1 million for its second quarter, the three month period ended December 31, 1996, on…
FMC Growth Prospects Moderated by Sluggish Soda Ash Market
FMC Corp of Chicago, IL has reported record sales and income from continuing operations in 1996 and expects further growth in 1997, but notes that it will be…
PPG Efficiency Gains Offset by Higher Natural Gas Prices
PPG Industries Inc (PPG) of Pittsburgh, PA reported fourth quarter net income of US$152.1 million on sales of US$1.8 billion compared with US$161.2 million on…
Blue Circle in Deal to Purchase St Marys Cement
Blue Circle America Inc of Atlanta, GA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Circle Industries PLC (BCI) of England, has signed a letter of intent to purchase St…