Demand for titanium feedstocks is expected to increase 2.2% in 2000 wih growth in chloride grade offsetting lower production of sulfate grade ilmenite. Consumption of zircon is expected…
Month: September 1999
U.S. Market for Refractories
Demand for refractory products is projected to increase 2.5%/year through 2003 to US$2.8 billion. Monolithic castables and preformed shapes hold the best growth prospects. Materials which…
Gypsum Products in North America
Demand for gypsum wallboard will grow at 0.4%/year, reaching 31.5 billion sq ft in 2003. The minimal growth is predicated on a drop in U.S. housing starts…
Dow Implements Order Control for Caustic Soda
Effectively immediately, The Dow Chemical Co has implemented an order control program for caustic soda customers in the U.S. The company says the move is the result of…
Western Garnet Receives Payment for Indian Equity
Western Garnet International Ltd of Coeur d’Alene, ID has received US$1.65 million towards the sale of a 26% equity stake in its Indian subsidiary to the Chettinad…