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Market Potential of Fuel Cells in Stationary, Portable and Transport Sectors

Fuel cells have an important role to play within the emerging smart energy paradigm. They represent one of a wave of commercially available technologies that are resilient, distributed, and efficient. Though the fuel cell industry has displayed some encouraging signs in the last three years, it still faces significant headwinds – including the high costs for fuel cell stacks compared those of incumbent technologies and a lack of customer awareness of the advantages of fuel cell technology.

1 Dec 2012

AK Steel’s Coshocton Works Earns OHSAS 18001:2007 Certification

AK Steel said today that its Coshocton (OH) Works has received Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001:2007 certification from SRI Quality System Registrar, an internationally accredited registrar for management system standards. The certification applies to all applicable processing and administrative functions relating to safety at the plant.

From Cleveland-Cliffs 1 Dec 2012

RPC’s SuperLock Plastic Food Pot Honored with a Packaging Oscar

The SuperLock® plastic food pot from RPC Superfos has been honoured with a Packaging Oscar at Salon Emballage in Paris, for its outstanding barrier properties and user friendly design.

1 Dec 2012

Alcoa Earns Exame Magazine Award for Sustainability

For the fourth year in a row, Alcoa has been named one of Brazil's model companies for sustainable development, in Exame Magazine's Sustainability Guide 2012, the country's largest and most respected publication on sustainability practices and corporate responsibility.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 1 Dec 2012

DOE Grant to Case Western Reserve University for Rustbelt Battery Development

A Department of Energy agency that funds high-risk, high-payoff research, has awarded engineers at Case Western Reserve University $567,805 to develop a "rustbelt" battery with unprecedented flexibility and utility.

1 Dec 2012

New Technique Paves Way to Use Lignin for Recyclable Thermoplastic Synthesis

Turning lignin, a plant's structural "glue" and a byproduct of the paper and pulp industry, into something considerably more valuable is driving a research effort headed by Amit Naskar of Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

1 Dec 2012

Northwestern University Becomes Part of Large Effort for Energy Storage Advancement

Northwestern University is part of a multi-partner team led by Argonne National Laboratory that has been selected for an award of up to $120 million over five years from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a new Batteries and Energy Storage Hub.

1 Dec 2012

Market Databook on Paints and Varnishes in BRIC

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Paints and Varnishes in BRIC to 2016: Market Databook" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 1 Dec 2012

ACP Selects PolyOne’s Edgetek AM Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant Solutions

PolyOne Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that ACP (www.acptechnologies.com), a leading manufacturer of electronics components, has selected Edgetek™ AM Non-Halogenated Flame Retardant Solutions from PolyOne for its newest line of micro-potentiometers. This advanced material provides a cost-efficient and environmentally conscious material solution for molding these critical devices used to control consumer and industrial electronics.

1 Dec 2012

HANGZHOU WORLDBEST , Dragon Polymers Sign Supply Deal

Dragon Polymers, Inc. has signed a supply agreement with HANGZHOU WORLDBEST IM. & EXP. Co LTD, Hangzhou Zhejiang, China. The supply contract is for 8,800,000 lbs. of Nylon 66 fiber, from the Greenwood, South Carolina landfill facility. The material is sold, FCA Factory, Greenwood, SC, and is shipped in 40' shipping containers to the port of Shanghai.

30 Nov 2012

3M Announces Completion of Ceradyne Acquisition

3M announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Ceradyne, Inc. effective as of November 28, 2012, pursuant to the previously announced merger agreement among Ceradyne, 3M, and 3M’s wholly owned subsidiary, Cyborg Acquisition Corporation, through the merger of Cyborg Acquisition Corporation with and into Ceradyne. As a result of the merger, Ceradyne is now a wholly owned subsidiary of 3M.

From 3M 30 Nov 2012

Russel Metals Upgrades Two Cut-To-Length Lines at B&T Steel Division

Russel Metals Inc. is pleased to announce a $7 million investment for the upgrade of its two cut-to-length lines at its B&T Steel division in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The Company will be adding a Red Bud Industries stretcher leveler to its light gauge line and a Butech Bliss synergy hydraulic roller leveler to its heavy gauge line. These upgrades allow the Company to continue to provide superior quality products with industry leading flatness.

From Russel Metals Inc. 30 Nov 2012

3D Systems Announces Availability of New VisiJet X Plastic Material

3D Systems Corporation announced today the immediate availability of its new VisiJet® X Plastic Material, the first jetted plastic available with the look, feel and performance of injection molded ABS plastic ideal for prototyping, product mockups and end-use applications requiring extreme toughness and high temperature resistance.

30 Nov 2012

Market Databook on Concrete and Cement in BRIC

On the back of the economic recession, the BRIC construction industries underwent a serious contraction in 2009. The resultant drop in demand for building materials including concrete and cement led in its turn to a considerable decline in the concrete and cement market value during the year.

30 Nov 2012

Linde North America Earns Responsible Care Certification for California CO2 Facility

Linde North America has received certification of its El Segundo, California, carbon dioxide (CO2) plant under the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® program.

30 Nov 2012