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Eastman Introduces New Polyethylene Terephthalate Polymer

As the leader of innovative specialty copolyesters, particularly extrusion blow molding (EBM) resins, Eastman Chemical Company announces the addition of Aspira™ One polymer to its portfolio of resins.

From Eastman 4 Oct 2012

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Introduces Fluid Performance Additives and H2S Scavengers

The Oilfield Technology Group of Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. today announced that it has expanded their product offerings beyond resin coated proppants to include fluid performance additives and hydrogen sulfide (H2S) scavengers.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 4 Oct 2012

Reliance Steel + Aluminum Announces Acquisition of Sunbelt Steel Texas

Reliance Steel & Aluminum announced today that effective October 1, 2012, it has acquired all the outstanding limited liability company interests of Sunbelt Steel Texas, LLC (“Sunbelt”), a value-added distributor of special alloy steel bar and heavy-wall tubing products to the oil and gas industry.

From Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. 4 Oct 2012

Graphene Nanopores for Sequencing DNA

Engineers at The University of Texas at Dallas have used advanced techniques to make the material graphene small enough to read DNA.

4 Oct 2012

PMC Completes Acquisition of Arkema’s Global Organometallics Business

PMC Group N.A. announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Arkema's global organotin and organophosphine-based polymer stabilizers, catalysts and fine chemicals business (the "Business") in the Americas and Europe, on October 1, 2012.

From PMC Group 4 Oct 2012

Georgia Tech Biomaterials Researcher Receives Clemson Award for Basic Research

Andrés J. García, a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been named the 2012 recipient of the Clemson Award for Basic Research from the Society for Biomaterials. This national award is given to an outstanding community member who has demonstrated significant contributions to and understanding of the interaction of materials with tissues within a biological environment.

4 Oct 2012

Dow Corning Expert to be Keynote at 2012 Adhesive + Sealant Convention Fall Conference

A Dow Corning leader with expertise in the company’s Specialty Chemicals Business – specifically, High Performance Building Solutions and related sealants – along with expertise in the development of international standards will be the keynote speaker at an upcoming conference for adhesive and sealant industry professionals.

From Dow Corning 4 Oct 2012

Applied Materials Restructures Workforce

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a plan to realign its global workforce and enhance its ability to invest for growth. Applied will implement a voluntary retirement program and other workforce reduction actions that are expected to affect approximately 900 to 1,300 positions, or 6 to 9 percent of its global workforce.

From Applied Materials Inc 4 Oct 2012

Microscopic Mechanics of Sea Urchin's Spine

For the first time, a team of Australian engineers has modelled the microscopic mechanics of a sea urchin's spine, gaining insight into how these unusual creatures withstand impacts in their aquatic environment.

4 Oct 2012

Superabsorbent Material to Clean up Oil Spills

Scientists are describing what may be a "complete solution" to cleaning up oil spills — a superabsorbent material that sops up 40 times its own weight in oil and then can be shipped to an oil refinery and processed to recover the oil. Their article on the material appears in ACS' journal Energy & Fuels.

4 Oct 2012

Finetech FINEPLACER Core Rework System to be Highlighted at SMTA International Conference and Expo

Finetech will highlight the FINEPLACER® core rework system in the Finetech/Martin Booth #236 at the upcoming SMTA International Conference and Expo, scheduled for October 16-17, 2012 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, FL.

4 Oct 2012

3M Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ceradyne

3M and Ceradyne, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M’s acquisition of Ceradyne, Inc. for $35.00 per share. The proposed transaction has an aggregate value of approximately $860 million, or approximately $670 million net of cash,cash equivalents, short-term investments and debt acquired.

From 3M 4 Oct 2012