Abstract

Total North American demand for minerals used as reinforcements, pigment extenders and fillers in a variety of end-use applications in 2002 exceeded 15 million tons, valued at $1.9 billion, according to a study by Principia Consulting. Paper applications dominate, accounting for roughly half of the tonnage consumed. However, plastics which was a minor market only a decade or so ago, has recently become the second leading end use, consuming an estimated 2 million tons of minerals in 2002 (excluding TiO 2), valued at roughly $500 million. This is a short news story only. Visit www.addcomp.com for the latest additives and compounding industry news

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