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ON THE COVER:
2020 has been a year of “survival of the fittest” in industry sectors. Faced with diluted sales, plant closures, halved capacities, and low workforce, major players are moving forward by implementing new strategies to overcome the tough situation
ON THE COVER:
2020 has been a year of “survival of the fittest” in industry sectors. Faced with diluted sales, plant closures, halved capacities, and low workforce, major players are moving forward by implementing new strategies to overcome the tough situation
View our Digital copy
ON THE COVER:
2020 has been a year of “survival of the fittest” in industry sectors. Faced with diluted sales, plant closures, halved capacities, and low workforce, major players are moving forward by implementing new strategies to overcome the tough situation
Current Edition Electronic Issues
ON THE COVER:
2020 has been a year of “survival of the fittest” in industry sectors. Faced with diluted sales, plant closures, halved capacities, and low workforce, major players are moving forward by implementing new strategies to overcome the tough situation
Current Edition Electronic Issues
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Green investments: ExxonMobil takes 25% equity in Agilyx jv for recycling; Axens licenses ethanol-to-ethylene tech to Sumitomo
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Holiday couture: going the full nine yards for sustainability
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Year-end Summary: 2020, trouble in paradise for major industry sectors
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Country Focus: Indonesia’s rubber sustainability at a crossroads
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KraussMaffei’s system for LSR coffee cup lids
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Country Focus: Indonesia’s rubber sustainability at a crossroads
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KraussMaffei’s system for LSR coffee cup lids
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