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RHI Magnesita and BPI, Inc. Announce Strategic Joint Venture to Accelerate Circular Economy Initiatives in North America
TAMPA, Fla., June 27, 2025--RHI Magnesita and BPI, Inc. announce joint venture to enhance sustainability in refractories and raw material production across North America.
About this update from Rhi Magnesita Nv
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