The company purchases huge volumes of earths (like brown and white fused alumina), which are their raw material manufacturing inputs.

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We are committing economic self-flagellation by ignoring antidumping reform in this country, where 80 percent of all antidumping measures in place restrict crucial manufacturing inputs.

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In addition, Sinopec's petrochemical business (resins, synthetic fibers, rubber) is also growing at a double-digit rate, with production continuing to expand to meet robust industrial demand for these essential manufacturing inputs.

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