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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

Fitzhenry Elected as Senior VP of Global Communications at Goodyear

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that Paul Fitzhenry was elected by the Board of Directors as senior vice president of global communications, effective October 8.

4 Oct 2012

Asia’s Demand for Synthetic Rubbers is Expected to Recover

Asia’s weakened demand for synthetic rubbers, commonly used in tire production, is expected to recover following this year’s drop in car production, says a new report from petrochemical experts GBI Research.

4 Oct 2012

Guttridge Supplies Conveying Equipment to Lafarge Barnstone Works

Guttridge Ltd, a leading manufacturer of materials handling solutions, has supplied a suite of conveying equipment to the Lafarge Barnstone Works (Nottinghamshire UK) for feed and product transport through a new aggregate blending unit.

4 Oct 2012

Reinforced European Services From Dow Corning Electronics

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today that it has expanded its relationship with two proven and longstanding distributors, Biesterfeld SpezialChemie GmbH based in Hamburg, Germany and Ellsworth Adhesives based in Germantown, Wisconsin, USA.

From Dow Corning 4 Oct 2012

New Catalyst Allows Conversion and Trapping of Carbon Dioxide as Silyl Formate

Carbon dioxide could be a useful alternative source of carbon for the chemical industry. It is inexpensive, is supplied in abundance by nature, and would help to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. In addition, it would significantly improve the carbon footprint of fuels and chemical products.

3 Oct 2012

Visteon Develops Heat Pump System for Enhancing Occupant Comfort and Vehicle Efficiency

Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has developed a heat pump system that effectively utilizes ambient air and ancillary heat to improve cabin conditioning for hybrid and electric vehicles. By drawing less power from the lithium-ion battery, vehicles equipped with the heat pump system can operate longer on a single charge.

3 Oct 2012