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Emery Oleochemicals Seeks Expansion

March 15, 2010 | Ian Young

Building on ‘Unique’ Strengths Following Change of Ownership Emery Oleochemicals (Selangor, Malaysia), the world’s leading producer of oleochemicals from natural oils and fats, has faced tough economic conditions since its creation, but it...

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