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Columbus, Ohio-based Plaskolite has seen business rise six-fold since mid-March for its acrylic sheet, makings of the clear plastic barriers that have been installed everywhere from courtrooms to Walmarts and coffee shops. Buses, airplanes and maybe movie theaters are among what's next.
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For Near-Term U.S. Decoupling From China For Rare Earth Elements, Options Are Limited–But They’re Out There
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