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There is serious concern among papermakers currently not only about the costs of manufacture of their highest brightness and whiteness grades, but more importantly whether or not the raw materials will be available to make these important grades of paper. ... Read More

Imerys North America announces energy surcharge on all products

ATLANTA, GA, April 7, 2008 (Business Wire) - Imerys North America Ceramics announces an energy surcharge, subject to any provisions in individual contracts, across its entire product portfolio. The increase is effective May 1, 2008.

Imerys continues to incur significant escalation in energy, mining, raw materials, and labor-related costs. Imerys Ceramics is committed to investing in new products, technology, operations, and people to continue to be the market leader in mineral products by offering customers cost-effective and value-adding alternatives to numerous formulation materials and components.

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By how much will the credit crunch reduce greenfield mill announcements in the next three years compared with the last three years?

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