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Topics covered in the report include:

Global Raw Material Consumption 2004 + 2009 (Tonnes) by Region
Technical Background
Market Review by product and Country/Region
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Middle East/Africa
North America
South America
Asia-Pacific
Directory of TPU Manufacturers

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Kronos Worldwide Inc. Announces Price Increases for Titanium Dioxide Products in All Markets Worldwide

Effective April 1, 2005, or as permitted by contract, prices for all
Kronos products will increase as follows:

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Research and Markets: Demand for Thermoplastic Polyurethanes (TPUs) in China Represents Third of Global Demand

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Although still regarded as a niche product within the PU market,
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properties offered by this material. Demand for TPUs in China alone has been
estimated to be 100,000 tonnes in 2003, representing a third of global demand.

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International Research and Consultancy.

This report will provide data for both the production and consumption of
TPUs by major country by type:

- Injection
- Extrusion
- Adhesive
- Coating

Consumption will be broken down by end-use as:

- Automotive
- Construction
- Engineering
- Footwear
- Hose/ Tubing
- Medical
- Wire + Cable

Associated raw material demand, by country, will also be provided for MDI,
ADI, PTHF, Polyether, Polyester and Polycaprolactone polyols.

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TRIA International Research and Consultancy Joins Harris Interactive Global Network

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Global production of TPUs in 1998 was estimated at 196,000 tonnes; by 2003
this figure is estimated to have grown to nearly 300,000 tonnes, creating an
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TRIA offers market research services in Turkey, and
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Laura Wood
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These price increases follow the December 2004 and January 2005 increases
on all Kronos titanium dioxide grades, which are expected to be fully
implemented by April 1, 2005.

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