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Arkema Patents Low GWP Blowing Agent for Polyurethane Foams

Arkema has patented the use of Forane® 1233zd as a blowing agent in the manufacture of polyurethane foams: US Pat. No. 8,314,159 and EP Pat. No. 2,129,709. Forane® 1233zd blowing agent provides exceptional energy performance and environmental benefits over existing blowing agents, such as HCFC, HFC, and hydrocarbon molecules.

23 Sep 2013

Fire Protection Systems Corrosion Management Acquired by ECS

Engineered Corrosion Solutions, LLC (ECS) announced the acquisition of Fire Protection Systems Corrosion Management Inc. (fpsCMI) in a management-led buy out with backing from private investors.

23 Sep 2013

Pinacle and Alkame Support First Lady's ‘Drink Up’ Campaign with Biodegradable Plastic Water Bottles

Pinacle Enterprise, Inc. is pleased to show its support for First Lady Michelle Obama's new "Drink Up" campaign to get people to drink water and, in response to environmental critics of the new initiative, highlight how the exclusive Alkame™ biodegradable plastic water bottle utilized in all Alkame bottle water products is an ideal choice for both health and environmentally conscience consumers.

23 Sep 2013

Bobst to Integrate Kodak Technology into Packaging Production Equipment

In response to increasing demand for new solutions addressing flexible, folding carton and corrugated applications, Kodak and Bobst have formed a strategic development agreement to integrate Kodak technology into the Bobst portfolio of packaging production equipment. Bobst is already working on the development of innovative products based on Kodak technology.

23 Sep 2013

Stonewood Capital to Purchase AGY’s Huntingdon Business Unit

On September 19, 2013, AGY Holding Corp., entered into an agreement to sell 100% of the assets in AGY Huntingdon, LLC to Huntingdon Acquisition Co., LLC, an entity established for this purpose by Stonewood Capital Management, Inc. (Stonewood Capital), a Pittsburgh-based private equity group.

23 Sep 2013

New Market Research Report on Latvia Trade of Slaked Lime

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Latvia Trade of Slaked Lime: Import, Export, Market Prospects" report to their offering.

23 Sep 2013

Huntsman Inaugurates New Asia Pacific Technology Center in Shanghai Minhang ETDZ

Huntsman Corporation held an inauguration ceremony on 17 September to mark the official opening of its new Asia Pacific Technology Center (ATC) in Shanghai’s Minhang Economic & Technological Development Zone.

23 Sep 2013

Swiss Teams with Composite Materials-Based Hydrofoil Catamarans Participate in Little America's Cup

Two teams are representing Switzerland at Little America's Cup in Falmouth (UK) this week. Their hydrofoil catamarans were developed by Hydros, based at EPFL, and rely on composite materials developed thanks to an exceptional cluster of expertise at EPFL and in the Leman area.

23 Sep 2013

MEDTEC China 2013: Dow Corning to Highlight Innovative Silicone Materials for Medical Device Industry

Bringing medical devices to market is an incredibly complicated task. It requires technologies, solutions and suppliers that can help manufacturers improve the comfort, performance, safety and regulatory compliance of their devices as well as the cost-effectiveness of their products and processes.

23 Sep 2013

New Report on Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market

According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research "Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina) Adhesives and Sealants (Acrylic, PVA, PU, Epoxy, EVA, Silicones) Market for Construction, Automotive, Packaging, Assembly, Pressure Sensitive Tapes and Other Applications - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019".

23 Sep 2013

Nexgen Packaging Opens New US Headquarters in Romeoville

Nexgen Packaging, LLC today announced the opening of its new US headquarters in Romeoville, Illinois.

23 Sep 2013

Rmax Debuts R-TRAC High Velocity Hurricane Zone Pressure Equalized Rainscreen at Construct CSI Show

Rmax Operating, LLC of Dallas, Texas will introduce the "dry seal" R-TRAC HVHZ (High Velocity Hurricane Zone) system from Altech Panel Systems at the Construct CSI show for construction specifiers in Nashville, Tenn., September 25-27, 2013, booth #728.

21 Sep 2013

New Report on Global Concrete and Cement Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Concrete and Cement Market - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" report to their offering.

21 Sep 2013

Lafarge Canada Launches Cement-Treated Aggregate, STABILIA

Lafarge Canada Inc., Canada's largest provider of solutions to the construction and development industry, announced today the launch of its latest product available to landscaping trades in the Eastern Canada marketplace, STABILIA, a cement-treated aggregate. The Eastern Canada marketplace consists of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

21 Sep 2013

Technip Selects ArcelorMittal for Supply of High-Performance Steel Wires

ArcelorMittal’s site located in Bourg-en-Bresse is currently developing a partnership to supply highly-resistant steel to be used in the manufacturing of flexible sheaths for Technip, with the aim of strengthening its wire activities in the long term.

21 Sep 2013