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Ultimate Linings Launches New High-Abrasion-Resistant Spray Elastomer

Ultimate Linings has rolled out a high-abrasion-resistant spray elastomer designed for demanding applications against abrasion and corrosion.

14 Feb 2011

Harvey Industries Acquires Die-Casting Operations of R.E. Phelon

The acquisition expands the company’s geographic footprint, builds upon its capabilities of manufacturing aluminum castings, and results in various synergistic benefits for Harvey Industries and its customers and s...

14 Feb 2011

Basement Systems Develops SilverGlo Foam Board Insulation

Basement Systems, Inc. is a leader in the basement and crawl space industries and locates dealers within six countries, as such; they have recently developed the SilverGlo foam board insulation to raise the bar on insulation standards.

14 Feb 2011

Fabrication of New Peapod Composite for Use in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are used to power a wide range of electronic devices, including computers, cameras, digital audio players and calculators. Tremendous effort has been devoted to the development of lithium-ion batteries, especially in improving the efficiency and integrity of the battery electrodes.

14 Feb 2011

New Research Report on the Russian Steel and Rolled Steel Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Steel & Rolled Steel in Russia (2001-2010). Contents Part I. Standing of Ferrous Metallurgy of the Russian Federation...

From Report Linker 14 Feb 2011

BTU Signs Licensing Agreement with DuPont for Use of Catalytic Oxidation Technology

BTU International, Inc. a leading supplier of advanced thermal processing equipment and processes for the alternative energy and electronics manufacturing markets, today announced the signing of a worldwide licensing agreement with DuPont Packaging Graphics (DuPont) for the use of catalytic oxidation technology.

14 Feb 2011

New Nickel Alloy Minimizes Welders' Risk of Breathing Toxic Fumes

A new alloy promises to lessen welders' risk of breathing toxic fumes on the job. The alloy is a welding "consumable" – the material that melts under the welder's torch to fill the gap between ...

14 Feb 2011

Celanese Announces EVA Polymer Capacity Expansion at its Edmonton Facility

Celanese Corporation a global technology and specialty materials company and a North American leader in Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) polymers, announced today that due to strong growth in strategic, high-value segments, the company will expand capacity at its Edmonton manufacturing facility.

From Celanese Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Presentations on Use of Additive Manufacturing to Create Solid Products at RAPID 2011 Show

RAPID 2011, a conference and exposition showcasing how additive manufacturing is used to create almost any solid product while reducing production costs, will be held in Minneapolis, May 24–26, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

Strategic Business Report on Global Plastic Film and Sheets Market

Low per capita consumption and rapid economic growth combine to propel the plastic film and sheets market in Asia-Pacific, with China and India at the vanguard of growth. North America, Japan and Western Europe repres...

14 Feb 2011

Linde North America to Showcase Latest Hydrogen Fueling Technologies

Linde North America will showcase the commercial effectiveness of its next generation hydrogen fueling technologies at the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association conference, which will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Washington, D.C., February 13 to 16, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

New Agreement to Explore Use of Solazyme’s Solajet Aviation Fuel in the Australian Market

Solazyme, Inc., a leading renewable oils and bioproducts company, announced that it has begun a collaboration with Qantas, one of the world's leading long distance airlines, to pursue the potential for commercial production of Solazyme’s microbial derived aviation fuel, Solajet™, in Australia.

14 Feb 2011

EcoBlu’s WoodSurfaceFilm Treatment Eradicates Existing Mold and Mycotoxin Poisons on Lumber Substrates

EcoBlu Products, Inc., announced today that the company's Patent Pending WoodSurfaceFilm™ treatment demonstrated the ability to inhibit the growth of mold and the production of mycotoxins on lumber products.

14 Feb 2011

Crown to Build Aluminum Beverage Can Production Plant in Belem, Brazil

Crown Holdings, Inc. a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, today announced that it has selected the city of Belem as the location for its previously announced beverage can plant to be built by its subsidiary CROWN Embalagens S.A. in Northern Brazil.

14 Feb 2011

Latest Coke Making Technologies to be Discussed at Eurocoke Summit 2011

IntertechPira is pleased to announce the complete agenda for the 7th annual Eurocoke Summit 2011, scheduled for 5-7 April at the Hotel Savoyen in Vienna, Austria.

14 Feb 2011