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Vesuvius Reports Strong 2017 First Half Performance

Revenue for the 2017 first half reached £831.5 million (approximately $1.1 billion), a 24.4% year-on-year change (9.6% on an underlying basis).

August 7, 2017

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Vesuvius plc recently announced its results for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

André Succeeds Wanecq as Vesuvius Chief Executive

Wanecq, who is retiring, will stand down as a director of Vesuvius plc and as a member of the Finance Committee on August 31.

July 24, 2017

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Vesuvius plc recently announced that Patrick André, president of the Flow Control division, will succeed François Wanecq as chief executive, effective September 1.

Crude Steel Production Increases 2% in May 2017

The crude steel capacity utilization ratio of 67 countries in May 2017 was 71.8%.

June 29, 2017

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World crude steel production for the 67 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 143.3 million metric tons (Mt) in May 2017, a 2% increase compared to May 2016.

Saint-Gobain’s Personnel Changes Shoot to #1

Last week, readers flocked to news regarding personnel changes at Saint-Gobain Corp.

Susan Sutton

June 5, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

April World Crude Steel Production Increases 5% vs. 2016

The crude steel capacity utilization ratio of 67 countries in April 2017 was 73.6%.

June 5, 2017

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World crude steel production for the 67 countries reporting to the World Steel Association was 142.1 million metric tons (Mt) in April 2017, a 5.0% increase compared to April 2016.

It's a Wrap: Industry Enjoys another Successful Ceramics Expo

The third annual Ceramics Expo provided thousands of attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the ceramic industry.

Susan Sutton

June 1, 2017

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Ceramics Expo 2017 drew thousands of attendees from over 1,600 companies and 33 different countries to the I-X Center in Cleveland, Ohio, on April 25-27. The third annual event provided attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the ceramic industry while reconnecting with old friends and building new business relationships.

RHI’s Sales Volumes Increase Nearly 5% in 2017 First Quarter

Operating earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was reported to have amounted to €37.9 million (~ $42 million) in the first quarter of 2017.

May 23, 2017

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The RHI Group’s revenue in the first quarter of 2017, at €418.8 million (approximately $469.2 million), exceeded the revenue of the comparative period of 2016.

Vesuvius “Cautiously Optimistic” for 2017

According to Vesuvius, it also continues to make progress in the progress of its restructuring program.

May 22, 2017

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Vesuvius plc recently reported encouraging early signs of improvement in the global market environment, resulting in strong 2017 first quarter results.

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Market Trends

Growth in the Refractories Industry

Multiple factors are expected to boost demand in the refractories market.

March 1, 2017

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The total global production of refractories is expected to cross 55 million tons by 2020. The growth of end-user industries and increasing demand for high-performance furnaces have been driving the global market. Key end-user industries for refractories include iron and steel, non-ferrous metals, non-metallic minerals, and non-metallic materials such as glass. However, due to increasing equipment efficiencies, overall consumption of refractories has been declining.

Raw & Manufactured Materials: 2017 Overview

January 4, 2017

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Welcome to our annual look at key raw and manufactured materials used in the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick, and related industries. Here you’ll find production and import/export information, as well as details regarding applications and future trends.