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1. Momentive Performance Materials Selects SpecialChem's Commercial Acceleration Solutions To Support Growth Of Boron Nitride Modifiers Use In Thermally Conductive Plastics
   5/22/2013

   Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (MPM), a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, has selected SpecialChem's Commercial Acceleration Solutions to support growth of its boron nitride (BN) powders for use in thermally conductive plastics. Recent innovations by MPM in Boron Nitride modifiers for use in thermally conductive plastics have opened new opportunities for thermal management solutions

2. Kuraray Selects SpecialChem's Commercial Acceleration Program To Support Growth Of MPD Based Polyols
   5/22/2013

   Kuraray offers a variety of MPD-based polyols with various molecular weights which includes polyester polyols (P-series) and polycarbonate polyols (C-series)

3. NOVA Chemicals Introduces Recycled Content EPS Shape Molding Resin
   5/21/2013

   NOVA Chemicals recentlyannounced the release of its new R625B Expandable Polystyrene ("EPS") Shape Molding Resin for protective packaging and other shape molding applications

4. USP Structural Connectors Introduces 'Gold Coat' Structural Connectors And Fasteners, Engineered For Corrosive Environments
   5/21/2013

   USP Structural Connectors, a MiTek Industries company, announced recently that it has launched a new line of Gold Coat extended life structural connectors and fasteners

5. Saint-Gobain To Supply Nose Radome For Pilatus PC-24 Twin Jet
   5/21/2013

   Saint-Gobain Aerospace will supply nose radomes for the new PC-24 business jet built by Pilatus, of Stans, Switzerland. The radomes will be manufactured with advanced Norton Armor materials from Saint-Gobain that provide superior radar transparency and in-flight durability

6. Reynolds Polymer Technology's R-Cast® Acrylic Window At Resorts World Sentosa Named The World’s Largest
   5/20/2013

   To experience underwater life without getting wet, you need to go to an aquarium with a big window – a really, really big window. Visitors at the newly-opened Southeast Asia (S.E.A.) Aquarium in Marine Life Park at Resorts World Sentosa have exactly that at their disposal – the world’s largest aquarium window at the world’s largest oceanarium – to immerse themselves in underwater life

7. MWV Introduces VersaPlast All-Plastic Trigger Sprayer For The North America Home & Garden Market
   5/20/2013

   MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, recently announced the launch of VersaPlast, MWV’s first all-plastic trigger sprayer for the North America Home & Garden industry. MWV's all-plastic VersaPlast. Lighter in weight compared to other sprayers in the market

8. Chemtura Announces Expansion Of Its Urethanes Business Into High-Performance Thermoplastic Polyurethane Products
   5/15/2013

   Chemtura Corporation, a world leader in hot-cast urethane pre-polymers, recently announced the launch of its thermoplastic polyurethane product line under the Ultralast brand

9. Envision Plastics Expert Announces Part Two In The Series: How To Design Plastic Enclosures Using NMR Technology
   5/14/2013

   In the first part in this series on producing plastic enclosures using NMR Technology, the manufacturing process was explained and the level of detail to which drawings or models had to be created to accommodate these processes. In this second installment in the series, project considerations will be highlighted

10. Plastic Oddities® Announces New Product On Kickstarter – The Cleanout Plug Puller Tool™
    5/10/2013

    “Plastic Oddities® was founded on and has always provided innovative products that solve problems for plumbers,” stated Kent Covington, President and CEO of the company, “and the new Cleanout Plug Puller Tool™ that we are introducing today will continue in that tradition