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Technic Introduces Goldeneye Barrier Layer System for Precious Metal Deposits

Technic Inc. has announced the commercial release of its Goldeneye Barrier Layer System specifically engineered for improved corrosion resistance in high speed reel-to-reel connector applications.

From Technic, Inc. 3 Dec 2012

Steel Market in Western Europe to Grow at 5.9% CAGR to $203.9 Billion in 2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Steel in Western Europe" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 3 Dec 2012

Scientists Employ Highly Penetrating X-rays to Observe Milling Reaction in Real Time

Solvents are omnipresent in the chemical industry, and are a major environmental and safety concern. Therefore the large interest in mechanochemistry: an energy-efficient alternative that avoids using bulk solvents and uses high-frequency milling to drive reactions.

3 Dec 2012

Kanoo to Supply AkzoNobel Performance Coatings in UAE and Saudi Arabia

AkzoNobel has underlined its growth ambitions for the Middle East after signing an expanded joint venture agreement with the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo group of companies.

From AkzoNobel 3 Dec 2012

Hydrogenics Electrolysis-Based Hydrogen Fueling Station Opens in Turkey

Hydrogenics Corporation, a leading developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and fuel cell products, today announced that a Hydrogenics electrolysis-based hydrogen fueling station has been officially opened in Turkey in the presence of Kadir Tobass, Mayor of Istanbul, as well as journalists and members of the public.

3 Dec 2012

Flux Power Introduces Standard Interface for Solar and Grid Storage Applications

Flux Power® Holdings, Inc., a fully reporting company and an innovator in durable, scalable, and affordable advanced energy storage systems, today announced that they have enhanced their product portfolio with the addition of a standard interface for solar and grid storage applications. This interface is able to control many industrial components such as inverters used for power management in solar and grid applications which greatly broadens the applicability and markets for their advanced energy storage solutions.

3 Dec 2012

American Tire Distributors acquires TriCan in Edmonton, Alberta

American Tire Distributors, Inc. (“ATD”) announced today that it has acquired the assets of TriCan Tire Distributors (“TriCan”) based in Edmonton, Alberta. ATD expects the transaction to close tod...

3 Dec 2012

Ross Organic to Distribute Eastman GEM Technology Cosmetic and Personal Care Products

Eastman Chemical Company announces an exclusive distribution agreement with Ross Organic for cosmetic and personal care products manufactured via Eastman GEM™ technology. Ross Organic is a proven and respected leader in the sales of eco-friendly, natural, mild and value-added specialty ingredients in the cosmetic and personal care industry. The agreement with Ross Organic will include US customers West of the Mississippi River.

From Eastman 3 Dec 2012

Packaging Dynamics Acquires Groupe De Luxe

Packaging Dynamics Corporation ("Packaging Dynamics"), a leader in flexible packaging and specialty paper, today announced the acquisition of Groupe De Luxe ("De Luxe"). De Luxe is a leading North American manufacturer of flexible packaging products for food service, bakery, supermarket, confectionery, dairy, and other specialty applications. De Luxe is headquartered at its Montreal manufacturing facility and also has facilities in Toronto, Chicago and Saugerties, NY.

1 Dec 2012

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