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Study on Managing CO2 Emissions in the Chemical Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Managing CO2 Emissions in the Chemical Industry" to their offering. This unrivaled reference and handbook on this...

14 Feb 2011

Euclid Chemical Purchases PSI Packaging

RPM International Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, The Euclid Chemical Company (Euclid Chemical), has acquired PSI Packaging, Inc. (PSI), a producer of micro- and macro-fibers for the ready-mixed and pre-cast concrete market.

14 Feb 2011

China International Petrochemical Industry Congress to be Held from 22 to 25 June, 2011

Hosted by Tianjin Municipal Government and organized by CBI Events, China International Petrochemical Industry Congress (CIPIC 2011) will be convened in Binhai New Area of Tianjin Municipality, China on 22nd-25th June, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

Norwegian Army Operates CV90 Vehicle with Rubber Tracks in Afghanistan

Two Norwegian Army CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles have successfully been using rubber tracks in northern Afghanistan since December. The 28-tonne BAE Systems vehicles are the heaviest to have used them on operations.

From BAE Systems Plc 14 Feb 2011

Synthetic Fibers Suited to the Extreme Conditions of Snow Sports

Crisp cold air, sparkling fresh-fallen snow and a swift board beneath their feet: that’s all it takes to make winter athletes happy. As they speed down the slope at full tilt, swiftly ducking and weaving their way between the slalom poles and whirling up the snow, it can get pretty warm inside the ski suit, even when the temperature is freezing outside.

From BASF Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Thinner High Temperature Superconducting Cables with Improved Flexibility

A researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has invented a method of making high-temperature superconducting (HTS) cables that are thinner and more flexible than demonstration HTS cables now installed in the electric power grid while carrying the same or more current.

14 Feb 2011

Swedish Steel Maker Strengthens Position in Central and Eastern Europe with Acquisition

SSAB is taking over Tibnor's company in Poland. The takeover constitutes a step in strengthening SSAB's position in Central and Eastern Europe by further developing the company's service offering. "By...

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 13 Feb 2011

Materials Recycling in Spain Well Below Legal Limits

Researchers from the Jaume I University in Castellón (Spain) have evaluated the efficiency of the four urban waste collection models used in Spanish cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants. The results show that, in the best of cases, 45% of paper and 20% of metal and plastic containers are recycled - percentages that are far off the minimum targets established by law.

13 Feb 2011

Extruded Corrugated Roofing for Commercial Buildings

Thanks to Luran® HH 120, a plastic specialty in the SAN portfolio from BASF’s subsidiary Styrolution, the French company Renolit Ondex, will be entering the market regions bordering the Mediterranean Sea. The company specializes in corrugated roof sheets for commercial buildings.

From BASF Corporation 13 Feb 2011

Recticel to Restructure Spanish Flexible Foams Activities

Recticel Spain presented its new business plan for the coming years to the employee representatives of its different sites in Spain. In order to build a stronger future for its Flexible Foams' activities in Spain, th...

13 Feb 2011

mPhase Research into Hydrophobic and Super Hydrophobic Surfaces for Energy Storage Published

mPhase Technologies, Inc. (OTC.BB:XDSL - News), a leader in the development of Smart Surfaces and advanced battery technologies, today announced that an article describing research they are conducting in developing techn...

13 Feb 2011

Laser and Digital Camera Sensor Provides Real Time Dimensional Quality Control

Based on the Bytewise Profile360 laser system that measures the geometry of extruded profiles, Crosscheck™ uses a high resolution, two dimensional digital camera sensor and a laser to read a profile surface and provide real-time shape measurements for process control, part inspection, robotic guidance and shape checking.

13 Feb 2011