Brass may seem like something that can only be found in musical instruments or plumbing, but it’s actually a metal in high demand among multiple industries. In an article for Platts.com, Nick Jonson discussed a recent report about this year’s export and import rates which was released by The Copper & Brass Fabricators Council:
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Our industrialized civilization uses a lot of different materials to make it function properly. One of these vital components is copper. This particular metal is the backbone of the world’s power generation infrastructure, which makes it a valued product. The already large demand for it is expected to only increase with time. An example of this heightened need can be seen in the Copper Development Association’s recent press release about the solar industry’s future requirements:
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Most people think that art pieces are beautiful to look at but serve little function other than for aesthetic appreciation. However, architects the world over have proven that form and function need not be mutually exclusive. Just look at the Strömkajen ferry terminals in Sweden, which a recent article from Australia’s Architecture & Design discusses: (more…)
