Bill Zarkalis

Walsin Lihwa, once a stable but somewhat “boring” company focused on #cable and stainless steel manufacturing, faced fierce competition and made a bold move to #transform itself. Today, its market value is three times what it was a decade ago. In an exclusive interview with CommonWealth Magazine Group(天下雜誌群), its Chairman shared the strategies that revitalized this longstanding industrial firm. #transformation Reporting by Kwangyin Liu 劉光瑩 Please find the link in comments to read the article.

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MP Materials Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results MP Materials continues to be impacted by the headwinds of low #rareearth materials market prices. Production levels also lower because of unplanned downtime of key processing equipment. https://lnkd.in/eQsY_q5w #NdFeB

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Sparc Technologies Reports Significant Performance Improvements Achieved in Graphene Hnhanced Water-based Coatings Sparc Technologies has announced the results of initial test work in water-based acrylic epoxy coatings. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emYj7KzP sparc TECHNOLOGIES (ASX:SPN) #Graphene #Coatings #acrylic #epoxy_coatings #StatNano #NBIC #nanotechnology

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode! Dive into the world of coatings standards with Coatings Decoded as host Jack Walker chats with Jennifer Tursi, Manager of Technical Committee Operations at ASTM International. Tursi shares a behind-the-scenes look at the powerhouse behind coatings quality: the ASTM D01 Committee. From developing essential standards that shape the industry to the committee's global impact, get ready to uncover why ASTM is vital for anyone in coatings! Tune in to discover: 🔸 The purpose and influence of ASTM standards 🔸 Inside the D01 Committee’s operations and significant achievements 🔸 How global collaboration shapes industry standards 🔸 Ways you can join ASTM and make a difference in the coatings community! Whether you're an industry pro or just curious about what makes coatings meet top-notch standards, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gt45qukM #CoatingsDecoded #ASTM #IndustryStandards #Podcast

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There are clear and well established trade rules that allow countries to compete fairly. When that happens the global trading system works and it is best for consumers and producers alike. Why do countries/companies countinue to break them for their own benefit. When that happens it leads to an unfairly traded market. That is what is happening in the aluminum extrusion market today.

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#CUMICWeekly This week, Chinese steel prices continued its downward trend. With no production staying high and demand going low, market sentiment is not very positive. Watch the video📷https://lnkd.in/gQCTVN78 #steelindustry #steel #cumic #china #steelimport

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Stephen Miller's latest column discusses the challenges facing the ferrous #scrap markets as they enter the fall quarter, highlighting the weak performance of the steel market and its negative impact on scrap prices. Despite slight increases in hot-rolled coil (HRC) prices, the market remains uncertain, with concerns about declining demand and export price collapses. His article also touches on global trade issues, including Turkey's potential order cancellations with China and price drops in Brazil's pig iron market, reflecting broader instability in the industry. Read the full article here with a free trial membership: https://lnkd.in/gGkFQHxz

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The Eastern Coatings Federation is excited to call for technical abstracts for presentations at the Eastern Coatings Show in 2025. Abstracts from Industry, Academia, Government and Non-Profit Groups are all encouraged to speak about work that will advance the field of coatings. Studies that include coatings applications, chemistries, theory, manufacture, safety, test methods and equipment are all welcome. The vision of the ECS is to educate the attendees and to highlight state-of-the art protection, aesthetics, and functionality that is possible today and in the foreseeable future. https://lnkd.in/gaYx7WJK   2025 Speaker’s Format Speakers will be presenting May 13th to May 15th, 2025. The ECS Technical Committee will review the submitted abstracts, determine which abstracts are accepted and will coordinate the schedule of presentations. The criteria for the presentations are listed below: Abstract, Biography and Picture:  We require an Abstract for the presentation, Biography and Picture of the speaker to be uploaded into the portal that you used to submit the call for papers. Acceptance letters will be sent by February 13, 2025. The presentation schedule will be published no later than March 20, 2025. Presentations:  The PowerPoint Presentation should be uploaded into the conference portal on or before April 3, 2025. Electronic copies of the Presentations will be distributed to the attendees, so please confirm your permission with the Presentation submission. Content: The ECS Technical Committee will be reviewing the presentations based on their technical content and contribution to the advancement of coatings technology. These speaker platforms are intended to educate the audience. Company logos are permitted on the title slide only, and no tradenames are permitted in the Abstract or Presentation. The goal of the Eastern Coating Show is to further the advancement of coatings technology, so please ensure that your submission meets that expectation. Presentations that are deemed too commercial will not be accepted. Time: Presentations should be no less than 20 minutes and no longer than 25 minutes to allow time for questions from the audience. Pflaumer Brothers Innovation Awards: To further industry innovation, Pflaumer Brothers, of Ewing, NJ, is sponsoring the awards to honor and recognize the top two technical papers showing the most outstanding technical innovations. The Pflaumer Honors for Innovation Award for the Most Outstanding Paper is an honorarium for $2000. The Pflaumer Honors for Innovation Award for Outstanding Paper is an honorarium for $1000.

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Scrap Metal Recycling: From Billions to Trillions 🌍 The global scrap metal recycling market is booming, valued at $564 billion in 2024 and projected to soar to $1.29 trillion by 2037. With aluminum recycling leading at 39% of the market and automotive recycling contributing 35%, this growth is fueled by sustainability and cost-efficiency. Asia-Pacific is a major driver, holding 32% of the market share by 2036. #Recycling #Sustainability #MetalMarket 

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REACHING THE SUMMIT👷👷‍♀️🪨🤝🇺🇸: Summit Materials has confirmed it will enter into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Quikrete following weeks of speculation. The US-based aggregates and cement producer has entered into the deal for $52.50 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $11.5 billion, including debt. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement, which will deliver significant, immediate and certain cash value to our shareholders," said Howard Lance, chairman of Summit's board of directors. For the full story🗞️, click here➡️🖱️: https://lnkd.in/eF4yqvAE William Magill Ryan Skidmore Joshua Inglett Tim Zynda Stephanie Hampton Brittany Hitchcock National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

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CHRYSO, part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, announced the launch of EnviroAdd, a new portfolio of customized cement activators for North American customers. These advanced additives optimize the performance of blended cements, including Type IL portland-limestone cement (PLC). Read more: https://loom.ly/rWUmbP4

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Texas Lehigh Cement Company LP Clinton Slag Cement facility in Houston strengthening the cementitious footprint in Texas. #slagcement #cement #SCA #CCT #TACA #buildinglastinglegacyintx #sustainability

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Gain Strategic Edge with MIOA Ferrous Monthly in Advance 🌟 Stay Ahead of Market Dynamics As of July 25, the market has seen a downturn, with declines in finished steel products, outpacing raw materials. 🌟 July Review - Transition to a new national standard for rebar production - The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee - A significant drop in the percentage of profitable mills - Resilient steel fundamentals marked by inventory declines - Challenges posed by extremely high iron ore portside inventory 🌟 Moving Forward 👉 How will these factors influence price movements? 👉 How long will their effects persist? 👉 What can we expect in August? #steel #ironore #cokingcoal #coke #scrap #supply #demand #price #macro #hotmetal #rebar #profits #mills Get the answers in our upcoming July Issue of MIOA Ferrous Monthly. Subscribe now and equip your business with actionable intelligence. Subscribe Now - Stay Informed, Stay Competitive: https://lnkd.in/gdPMzCV

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#Jennmar Acquires Pyro-Chem Product Suite from Wright-Mix @Jennmar today announced that it has acquired a line of mine sealant products from Wright-Mix Material Solutions, LLC’s Pyro-Chem division. Based in South Point, Ohio, Pyro-Chem is a recognized producer of pre-mixed, fire-retardant ventilation sealants for the underground mining industry. #mining #coal t.ly/X8sa3

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Century Aluminum reported that net income soared in the company’s first quarter, due largely to its $246 million purchase gain from last year’s acquisition of the Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica. The Chicago-headquartered company said net income reached $247 million in the quarter ended March 31, up from $30 million in the previous quarter. Total shipments clocked in at 174,627 tonnes, up from 173,871/t in the previous quarter. Executives told analysts they expect that pending antidumping and countervailing duty trade cases against extrusion imports “will have a significant positive impact on domestic U.S. billet demand beginning in the second half of this year.” 👉 Read Stephanie Ritenbaugh's full article here: https://lnkd.in/gWQZuFEr #recycledmetal #recycledmaterial #scrap #aluminum #market #earnings #scrapprocessors Century Aluminum

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🎨 🔎 🏠 Saturday Paint Statistic: According to ChemQuest, Inc., a sure sign the solid coatings industry is linked directly to the strength of the housing and construction market is in where the most paint is used: the architectural sector. ChemQuest reports that the architectural paints sector accounts for 60 percent of the paint volume within the U.S. coatings industry and that is expected to grow another three percent in 2024. #PaintStatistics #Paint #ArchitecturalPaint #FiveStarPaintingofEdisonandRedBank #NewJersey

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We’re proud to work in partnership with the American Coatings Association to support the #CoatingsIndustry through the development of the “U.S. Market Analysis for the Paint & Coatings Industry.” Our team’s deep expertise and industry knowledge translates to a comprehensive report that includes market data, detailed analysis, and future forecasts for 20+ key segments within the Architectural, OEM, and Special Purpose #Coatings sectors. Optimize your #BusinessStrategy with this must-have resource. #USMA purchasers are eligible for a free virtual day of ChemQuest #Consulting, and ACA members receive special report pricing! Curious about a specific market segment or which supporting chapters are included? Find the Table of Contents, as well as additional details and purchase options, at www.paint.org/usma. #MarketInsight #DataDriven #CoatingsTrends #InsightMatters

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