Volume 6 Issue 49
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Novvi Bankruptcy Case Aimed at Restructuring
December 6, 2023Chemical company Novvi LLC filed what it described as a voluntary bankruptcy petition Sunday, stating that it intends to repay all outstanding external creditors and to better position its business for growth.
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U.S. Base Oil Production Dips
December 6, 2023U.S. base oil production decreased 4% in September, although naphthenic base oil production experienced a 16% jump in volume, according to U.S. government agency data released Nov. 30.
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Brazil Base Oil Output Fell Steeply in October
December 6, 2023Brazil’s base oil production tumbled down by 56% to its lowest point this year, while its lubricants import volume was up 18% in October, reaching its highest total since March 2021.
Briefly Noted
December 6, 2023Canada’s light vehicle sales reached almost 140,000 units in November, a more than 20% increase from the same month last year, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants reported.