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National Institute for Materials Science Announces Awards for 2014

The NIMS Award 2014 goes to Professor Mitsuo Sawamoto at Kyoto University, who contributed to the establishment of a precision synthesis method of polymers, and Professor Krzysztof Matyjaszewski at Carnegie Mellon University, who developed atom transfer radical polymerization. A ceremony to present the award to the winners and their memorial lectures will be held at NIMS Conference 2014.

1 Jul 2014

New Oil and Gas White Paper from DuPont and Smithers Rapra

There are a variety of challenges related to sealing in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. Increasing oil extraction leading to higher pressures and temperatures, aggressive chemicals and rapid gas decompression (...

From DuPont Inc. 1 Jul 2014

Pittcon Program Committee Announces the 2015 Wallace H. Coulter Lecturer as Naomi J. Halas

Pittsburgh, PA. June 27, 2014. The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce its 2015 Wallace H. Coulter Lecture, “Plasmonics: Shedding Light on Cross-cutting Science and Technologies,” which will be p...

From Pittcon 30 Jun 2014

Two Major Steel Contractors Place Order for Edwards’ Dry Mechanical Vacuum Pumping Systems

Edwards has partnered with two major steel contractors to supply dry pumping vacuum technology for vacuum degassing (VD). Edwards is one of the most experienced suppliers in the market for dry vacuum pumping systems and this depth of expertise enables our technical specialists to understand and provide solutions to customers’ application challenges.

From Edwards Vacuum Ltd 30 Jun 2014

BASF’s Share in Styrolution to be Acquired by INEOS

INEOS will acquire BASF’s 50% share in Styrolution, a joint venture between the companies. The purchase price to be paid by INEOS amounts to €1.1 billion. A call option in favor of INEOS to buy BASF’s share in Styrolution was already included in the shareholders’ agreement signed in 2011.

From BASF Corporation 30 Jun 2014

ENOX locks and hardware business to be acquired by ASSA ABLOY

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire the locks and hardware business under the ENOX brand from Pooja Hardware, one of the market leaders in India.

30 Jun 2014

More Sustainable Clearcoat for Vehicle Refinishing from AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel has introduced a more sustainable clearcoat for the vehicle refinish market which represents a significant leap forward in terms of performance and customer benefits.

From AkzoNobel 30 Jun 2014

New Particle Counting System for Analysis of High Quantities of Samples

Many laboratories are using Automatic Particle Counters to determine the solid contamination within their fluid samples. In most cases, standard sample systems are sufficient for everyday laboratory measurements. Difficu...

From PAMAS 30 Jun 2014

Ballard Signs Definitive Agreement for Sub-License of IP to M-Field Energy

Ballard Power Systems today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sub-license of intellectual property (IP) to M-Field Energy Corporation ("M-Field"), a sustainable energy company, for material handling systems to be deployed in Europe.

30 Jun 2014

Foremost Fabricators Acquired by Patrick Industries

Patrick Industries, Inc. ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisition of the business and certain assets of Goshen, Indiana-based Foremost Fabricators, LLC ("Foremost"). Foremost is a fabricator and distributor of fabricated aluminum products, fiber reinforced polyester sheet and coil, and custom laminated products primarily used in the recreational vehicle ("RV") market.

30 Jun 2014

Trinity to Acquire Assets of Meyer Steel Structures

Trinity Industries, Inc. today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of Meyer Steel Structures (“Meyer”), the utility steel structures division of Thomas & Betts Corporation, a member of the ABB Group, for a purchase price of approximately $600 million.

30 Jun 2014

Greif to Expand Southeastern Packaging Sheet Feeder Operations with Second Advanced Corrugator

Greif, a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, today announced the expansion of its Southeastern Packaging Sheet Feeder Operation in Concord, NC. The operation will add a second advanced corrugator by mid-2015.

30 Jun 2014

Smithsonian's National Postal Museum Utilizes VariGuard SPD-Smartglass Panels to Protect Light-Sensitive Artwork

Research Frontiers' VariGuard business unit announced today that the Smithsonian's National Postal Museum will use VariGuard's panels based on SPD-SmartGlass technology at the "Behind the Badge" exhibition opening June 27 in Washington, DC.

30 Jun 2014

ExxonMobil Awards Bechtel and Linde Contract to Build Ethylene Plant in Texas

Bechtel and Linde have been awarded a contract to design and build an ethylene plant in Texas for ExxonMobil. The plant will be built just east of Houston at the ExxonMobil Baytown Complex, one of the largest and most technologically advanced petroleum and petrochemical complexes in the world.

From Linde plc 30 Jun 2014

MakerBot PrintShop to Debut on iTunes App Store

Anyone with an iPad and a Fifth Generation MakerBot® Replicator® 3D Printer can now unleash their inner 3D designer with just a few taps of their finger. MakerBot PrintShop™, a fun, easy and free way to create and 3D print all kinds of cool things, makes its debut on the iTunes App Store this week.

From MakerBot 30 Jun 2014