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Fundamentals Of Color And Appearance Seminars Announced

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

This one-day seminar is built for quality control & assurance professionals, lab technicians, parts suppliers, manufacturing specifiers, or anyone who evaluates or approves color.

Study Of Disinfectants On PE Pipe Completed - Report Now Available

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:12:00 GMT

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) today announced that an analysis has been completed on the potential effects of disinfectants on potable water supply polyethylene (PE) pipe.

Rigid PVC Profile Compound Meets Most Stringent Flammability Test While Providing Fine Channel Detail And Smooth Finish

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:17:00 GMT

A new high-impact rigid vinyl compound for profiles achieves the most rigorous UL-94 classification for flame performance while yielding finely detailed structures and the smooth, clean finish required in many interior applications, it was announced today by the Vinyl Division of Teknor Apex Company

China XD Plastics Signs Exclusive Product Development Agreement With Hafei Dongyang

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

China XD Plastics Company Limited ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (Nasdaq: CXDC), one of the leading Chinese manufacturers engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of modified plastics primarily for use in automotive applications in China, today announced that as part of an exclusive product development agreement, it has delivered to Hafei Dongyang ("HD"), one of the leading automotive parts suppliers in Northeast China

Jacobs Receives Contract From Dow For European Copolymer Manufacturing Facility

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:54:00 GMT

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) announced today that it received a contract from The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) to provide engineering and construction management services for the expansion of its facility in Fombio, Italy

High-Performance Bearings With VICTREX PEEK Polymer Cages Are Dramatically Impacting The World Of Professional Cycling

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 05:06:00 GMT

VICTREX PEEK polymer selected for a new line of bearing cages developed primarily for sports applications

The MedTech Group Completes Merger With Advanced Polymers

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:28:00 GMT

The MedTech Group, a leading medical device contract manufacturer, announced the closing of its merger with Advanced Polymers, one of the industry's most respected companies. Advanced Polymers is known for producing the industry's thinnest, strongest and smallest heat shrink tubing, superior balloon-making capabilities and specialized catheter design capabilities

Br�ggemann Chemical Group Collaborates With Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. To Improve Monomer Conversion In Post-Polymerization

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:26:00 GMT

In an effort to help coatings manufacturers continue to reduce residual monomer and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their products, Br�ggemann Chemical and Hexion Specialty Chemicals have collaborated on a process that greatly enhances monomer conversion

Autodesk Brings Proven Plant Design Products Together With Release Of Autodesk Plant Design Suite 2011

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, today announced the availability of Autodesk Plant Design Suite 2011, a new software suite for plant designers who need powerful plant design and whole-project review capabilities in a single integrated package

Solvay Advanced Polymers Partners With Entegris On New Carbon Nanotube-Enhanced PEEK Products

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:07:00 GMT

Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC is partnering with Entegris Inc.'s TEGO Polymers unit to develop and market advanced carbon nanotube-enhanced PEEK products suited for a range of emerging applications in the medical, aerospace, automotive, and oil and gas industries

Trevira To Manufacture Ingeo Fibers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:10:00 GMT

NatureWorks LLC and Trevira GmbH jointly announced that Trevira of Bobingen, Germany, one of the world's leading producers of high-quality branded polyester fibers and filament yarns, now holds a master license to manufacture IngeoT fibers. The rationale for this new partnership was first discussed at the EDANA International Nonwovens Symposium, held in Milan. "Because of its technical expertise, exemplary reputation, capability to shorten time-to-market for custom products, and range of product offerings, Trevira is

Polyester & PET Industry Leaders Will Gather At The 15th Annual Polyester/PET Chain Congress To Discuss Sustaining Growth And Maintaining Profitability

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The global Polyester & PET industries, with a current production capacity of around 59 mill tons/annum, have grown rapidly in recent years to become the second most important thermoplastic resin product family after Polyethylene

Biomerics Announces New Website

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:14:00 GMT

Biomerics, a leader and innovator of medical polymer solutions, unveiled its new website recently. The new site provides a comprehensive overview of the company, including new sections that highlight Biomerics' core competencies

DuctSox Introduces ChemSox, The HVAC Industry's First Fabric Duct Designed For Air Dispersion In Chemical Environments

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:21:00 GMT

DuctSox, Dubuque, Iowa, a leading fabric HVAC duct systems manufacturer, now offers ChemSox --the HVAC industry's first fabric duct air dispersion system for chemically harsh environments in metal plating, paper/pulp, wastewater treatment, chemical processing, plastics manufacturing, petrochemical, battery manufacturing and other highly corrosive and caustic industries.

2-Way Seal Tite™ SL Diverters™ Offer Superior Dust Tight Seals

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 05:51:00 GMT

The 2-Way Seal Tite™ SL Diverter provides a dust tight seal for material conveying from one source to two destinations.

EconoGreen Plastics™ Partners With The Home Depot To Stock In Stores Nationwide

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:25:00 GMT

Jig-A-World USA, Inc., makers of innovative automotive and home improvement products, today announced its partnership with The Home Depot stores to stock its eco-friendly line of products - EconoGreen PlasticsT. The EconoGreen PlasticsT family of products includes trash bags and drop cloths designed to help consumers reduce environmental waste

CSIRO Grants Global License For New Polymer Technology

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 11:12:57 GMT

Reversible Addition-Fragmentation chain Transfer (or RAFT) technology is an elegant and powerful polymerisation process that has given rise to a new branch of polymer chemistry

EMI Supply Inc. Announces Partnership With Intertape Polymer Group

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:52:00 GMT

EMI Supply Inc., a Concord, NC based stocking electrical and industrial distributor, announced partnership with Intertape Polymer Group. This partnership recognizes EMI Supply Inc. as an authorized distributor of Intertape Polymer Group and its complete line of Marine, Industrial, Packaging, HVAC and Building & Construction Tapes

Cereplast Inks Deal To Supply Biodegradable Resins For Eko BIO Pen

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Cereplast, Inc. ("Cereplast" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced that it has inked a production contract with Brazil-based S.R. Promocionais, Ltda, to introduce Eko BIO, a compostable, biodegradable pen. The Eko BIO pen's structural components are produced using Cereplast's Compostable 1001 injection molding grade resin

BASF To Grow Plastic Additives In The Middle East

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:21:00 GMT

BASF and Astra Polymer Compounding Co., Ltd., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have decided to discontinue plans for a joint venture to produce customer specific antioxidant blends (CSB) in the Middle East Region