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Crude Steel Production Increases 6.3% in August 2017

The crude steel capacity utilization ratio of the 67 reporting countries in August 2017 was 72.2%, 3.3 percentage points higher than August 2016.

October 2, 2017

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World crude steel production for the 67 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 143.6 Mt in August 2017, a 6.3% increase compared to August 2016.

Wienerberger to Acquire Clay Block Manufacturer Brenner

Brenner’s brick plant, which is located at St. Andrä in Carinthia, supplies a range of high-performance products such as high-quality precision-ground brick.

September 29, 2017

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Wienerberger AG recently announced its planned acquisition of Brenner, an Austria-based clay block manufacturer.

SOFCs to Be a Major Focus of 2017 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Expo

The event will reportedly highlight the latest solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) research advancements, technology developments and commercial deployments.

September 29, 2017

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The 2017 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE;) will be held November 7-9 in Long Beach, Calif.

IACMI Initiates Composite Recycling Project

The goal of this technical collaboration is to develop a mechanical and thermal recycling approach that captures both the energy value and residual ash/fiber.

September 28, 2017

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The Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI) recently announced a project to develop a robust and scalable composite recycling methodology.

Blackstone to Acquire Schenck Process

Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Schenck develops and manufactures solutions for a wide range of industrial processes, including weighing, feeding, conveying and filtration.

September 28, 2017

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IK Investment Partners recently announced that the IK 2007 Fund has reached an agreement with private equity funds managed by Blackstone to sell Schenck Process.

Weingart Receives CeramTec BIOLOX Prize

This year’s winner is student Anika Weingart, who accepted the prize for the school’s best biotechnology grade.

September 27, 2017

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The recent graduation ceremony of students from Käthe-Kollwitz School in Esslingen served as the stage for the presentation of the CeramTec Group’s BIOLOX prize.

CGIF and GMIC Receive Grants

The grants will be used to support CGIF outreach programs and provide student travel grants for the 78th Conference on Glass Problems.

September 27, 2017

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The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) have received grants from O-I and RoMan, respectively.