Article: Lime Makers Seek to Rebuild Margins Weakened By Raw Material Increases.(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)

LIME PRODUCERS are attempting to rebuild margins after facing flat pricing because of cost competition and overcapacity. The highly competitive market has been trimmed and producers are strengthening their market shares and making their operations more efficient.

The lime industry has slimmed down significantly, and six major producers now account for 76 percent of production. Although the number of players has shrunk, demand has remained steady, thanks to a recovery by the steel industry and more stringent environmental regulations that have increased the demand for lime in the flue gas desulfurization market. Overall consumption is expected to grow by about 3 ...

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