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The construction industry has long relied on lithium carbonate for its role in rapid setting products, a critical factor in the production of materials such as tile adhesive, grout, and self-levelling compounds. However, recent spikes in lithium prices have created…
Read moreAt Devine Chemicals, we pride ourselves on our product development expertise in speciality chemical manufacturing. To successfully serve industry and meet its requirements, we need the right capabilities, infrastructure and approach. Ben Hadaway, Technical Sales Manager, provides an insight into…
Read moreAptiCem is delighted to exhibiting for the first time at the UK’s flagship event for the concrete industry. Due to take place on 20-21 March at the NEC in Birmingham, the UK Concrete Show is now in its 12th year…
Read moreIn recent years lithium carbonate has fluctuated in price, with soaring costs in 2021/2022 and then stabilising in Q2 of 2023. The cost of lithium carbonate can be impacted by numerous factors, including the demand for electric vehicles, production capacity…
Read moreAfter more than quadrupling in value last year, lithium carbonate continues to soar in 2022. i.News reported that according to S&P Global the going rate for a megatonne of lithium carbonate is now $71,000 (£58,800), it said, up from $32,000…
Read moreWe are delighted to announce the launch of the AptiCem brand and website which has been created to support the needs of the building and construction industry. Our portfolio of high-quality screed admixtures was developed in response to industry demand…
Read moreAptiCem has harnessed new technology to develop new screed admixtures, which give rapid drying times and high early strengths. Dan Devine discusses how the company developed these screed admixtures in response to customer and industry demand. Screed admixtures are used…
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