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Manufacturing sector split as Trump moves forward on Chinese tariffs
WASHINGTON—President Trump has announced he will go ahead with new tariffs worth an estimated $200 billion on more than 5,700 products imported from China.
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Clariant, Sabic to merge part of materials portfolio
MUTTENZ, Switzerland—Materials supplier Clariant and Saudi chemical company Sabic are to merge parts of their businesses in a bid to create a leading supplier of high-performance materials.
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Univar to buy Nexeo for $2 billion, may sell plastics unit
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.—In a blockbuster materials distribution deal, Univar is acquiring Nexeo Solutions for $2 billion. But before the ink was dry on the deal, Univar officials said they're reviewing Nexeo's plastic resin business for a possible sale.
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NHTSA, EPA under fire for fuel economy standards hearing schedule
WASHINGTON—Federal and state regulators will host four listening sessions during the week of Sept. 24, focusing on a contentious proposal that would weaken federal fuel economy and emission standards.
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Sibur adding thermoplastic elastomer capacity at site in Russia
Sep 18, 2018VORONEZH, Russia—Sibur is increasing production of styrenic copolymer-based thermoplastic elastomers at its plant in Voronezh by 50,000 metric tons per year.
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New Products: French Oil unveils new three press hydraulic system
Sep 18, 2018PIQUA, Ohio—French Oil Machinery has debuted a self-contained, three press system with one central press controller for the compression molding of composite medical parts.
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Auto industry supply base turns a deeper shade of green
Sep 18, 2018An industry transformation has occurred in the 10 years since the economic crash of 2008, when auto makers and suppliers alike were facing layoffs, bankruptcies and an unclear future.
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Column: Will auto makers bear outsize burden for tackling climate change?
Sep 18, 2018WASHINGTON—President Trump's wholesale assault on his predecessor's climate change policies now is fully visible. And that could put auto makers in a bind.
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Avon results buoyed by military demand
Sep 18, 2018MELKSHAM, England—Avon Rubber is set to report strong results for the financial year 2018, ending Sept. 30.
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Crain Global Polymer Group to produce show daily newspapers at K 2019
Sep 17, 2018DETROIT—The publications that make up the Crain Global Polymer Group will work together once again to produce the English-language show daily newspapers at K 2019.
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Stockwell Elastomerics launches new website
Sep 17, 2018PHILADELPHIA—Stockwell Elastomerics has relaunched its website, stockwell.com.
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Vintech opening auto extrusion plants in Georgia, Portugal
Sep 17, 2018IMLAY CITY, Mich.—Vintech Industries is making progress on becoming a global Tier 2 automotive supplier. The Imlay City-based company is preparing to open two new manufacturing plants in Newnan, Ga., and Carregado, Portugal.
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Erhardt+Leimer spotlights new tire, rubber industry products at ITEC
Sep 17, 2018AKRON—Duncan, S.C.-based Erhardt+Leimer exhibited its newest versions of its rubber guiding and handling systems at the International Tire Exhibition & Conference in Akron Sept. 11-13.
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ITC sets final hearing on rubber bands from China, Thailand
Sep 17, 2018WASHINGTON—The International Trade Commission has issued the schedule for the final phase of its countervailing and antidumping duty investigations of rubber bands imported from China and Thailand.
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