Machine Downtime

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Common mistakes that increase machine downtime

Posted by Anthony Davis

|September 09, 2019

Common mistakes that increase machine downtime

Keeping machines up and running – and earning – is of utmost importance and here are five of the most common unnecessary maintenance issues that affect machine downtime a...

Weekly Spot Prices - 03 Jul 2026

Indicative weekly spot prices for 60/70 grade. Actual delivered costs vary by packaging, logistics and duties.

Region	USD/tonne	Trend
Middle East · FOB (drums)	527–550	▼
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