Adhesives are a part of all aspects of daily life and beyond: at home and at the office, in sports and leisure goods as well as in industrial processing and many other segments. Given their versatility and increasing performance, they are still becoming more and more important. Today-s world would no longer be possible without adhesives. The market research institute Ceresana forecasts consumption of adhesives in Europe to increase to approx. 3.5 million tonnes in 2020.
In order to render brittle materials soft, flexible or ductile, millions of tonnes of plasticizers are processed every year. Ceresana forecasts global market value of plasticizers to increase to more than US$19.5 billion in 2020. Major growth markets will be Asia-Pacific and Eastern Europe.
The world market for antioxidants will reach a volume of almost 7,4 billion US-dollars by 2020.
ROUYN-NORANDA, CANADA — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — Explor Resources Inc. ("Explor" or the "Corporation") (TSX VENTURE: EXS)(OTCQX: EXSFF)(FRANKFURT: E1H)(BERLIN: E1H) announces that it has filed Articles of Amendment to consolidate its common shares on a 5 old for 1 new basis. The Corporation will not be proceeding with the name change. Subject to the TSX-V issuing a Bulletin, the common shares will begin trading on a post consolidated basis commencing on November 14, 20
Butadiene has been indispensable for a range of important industrial and consumer products for decades. Even though maybe invisible to the eye of the consumer, this preliminary product of the petrochemical industry can be found in computers, carpets, and various rubbers. Its use in tires causes butadiene to be a basic product for the growing transportation industry. In 2012, however, indications multiplied that demand for butadiene declines due to slow economic development in downstream industri
Plastic bottles are an important packaging material in many sectors. Beverages, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as well as household and industrial chemicals can be packaged and sold in plastic bottles. Market analysts at Ceresana expect the volume of the European market to increase to approx. 170 billion units in 2020.
CHICAGO, IL — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — Continental Materials Corporation (NYSE MKT: CUO) today reported a net loss of $242,000 for the third quarter ended September 28, 2013 or 15 cents per diluted share compared to the net loss of $191,000 or 11 cents per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 29, 2012.Consolidated sales in the third quarter of 2013 were $28,865,000, a decrease of $301,000 or 1.0% compared to the third quarter of 2012. Sales in the Concrete, Aggregates and Co
TORONTO, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — VVC Exploration Corporation (TSX VENTURE: VVC) ("VVC" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on its prospects following the completion of the Camex acquisition as we approach the end of 2013 and prepare for 2014:VVC is focusing its efforts on production from the Samalayuca Copper Project. We anticipate, if everything is on schedule, the following developments:VVC-s responsibility and proposed plans are:VVC is in th
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — UC Resources Ltd. ("UC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: UC) has entered into negotiations to define a strategic relationship with Sunvault Energy Inc. (OTCBB: SVLT) for the provision of power and energy storage at their La Yesca facility. The Company has experienced continual seasonal power interruptions that have caused mill operations at La Yesca to be intermittent. Ensuring power stability will better enable con
THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO — (Marketwired) — 11/13/13 — SOURCE EXPLORATION CORP. (the "Company" or "Source") (TSX VENTURE: SOP) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. David Baker and Mr. Earl Terris to the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Baker will also assume the role of Executive Chairman while Mr. Terris will be a member of the Audit Committee.Mr. Baker has over 25 years- experience in the financial industry, with particular expertise i
