Epoxy margin compression from raw material costs and duty-free imports
Hardening feedstock prices (BPA, ECH) and duty-free imports from Korea via FTA are squeezing epoxy margins; management is balancing market share and margins.
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Hardening feedstock prices (BPA, ECH) and duty-free imports from Korea via FTA are squeezing epoxy margins; management is balancing market share and margins.
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