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BAE Systems to Provide Crashworthy Seats to the U.S. Air Force's C-130 Aircraft

BAE Systems has received an $8.4 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide crashworthy seats for C-130 aircraft.

From BAE Systems Plc 1 Mar 2011

Scott Sports Features Dow Corning's Silicone-Based Material in Scott Flex Back Protectors

Dow Corning today announced that DEFLEXION™ material, a patent-pending protective textile, is featured by Scott Sports in its new line of winter sports gear.

From Dow Corning 1 Mar 2011

EnerSys Buys Lithium-Ion Battery Business from CIP Industries

EnerSys the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, announced today that it has purchased the lithium-ion battery business, ABSL Power Solutions Ltd. ("ABSL") from CIP Industries L.P. Incorporated, which was represented by XMS Capital Partners in the transaction.

1 Mar 2011

Amyris Bags First Purchase Order for Renewable Cosmetics Product

Amyris, Inc. announced today that it has received the first purchase order for Amyris renewable squalane.

1 Mar 2011

Global Research Report on Polyols Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Polyols Industry. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Polyols in Million Pounds by the following End-Use Se...

From Perstorp Holding AB 1 Mar 2011

BioSolar Receives UL Material Certification for Bio-Based Photovoltaic Backsheet

BioSolar, Inc. developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic (PV) solar modules, reported that its innovative BioBacksheet product has received full Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) materials certification with its data published on UL’s online certifications directory.

1 Mar 2011

New High-Powered Angle Grinder from Metabo Ideal for Working on Stainless Steel

Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced the WE14-125 Inox Plus grinder, a high-powered angle grinder with high torque and adjustable speed.

From Metabo Corp 1 Mar 2011

New Portland-Limestone Cement for Sustainable Construction

A new class of cement called Portland-limestone cement (PLC) will become mainstream in Ontario and Quebec.

1 Mar 2011

Norsk Hydro Announces Completion of Vale's Aluminium Business Acquisition

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) expects to complete the takeover of Vale S.A.'s (Vale) aluminium business today, 28 February, 2011.

1 Mar 2011

New Method to Make Pristine Sheets of Graphene from Table Sugar

Ordinary table sugar could be a key ingredient to developing much lighter, faster, cheaper, denser and more robust computer electronics for use on U.S. military aircraft. Though admittedly far in the future, recent re...

1 Mar 2011

Polymer Science Program Influences Bracco to Manufacture New Product

The University of Southern Mississippi’s leadership in polymer science and engineering has influenced a multi-national company to begin manufacturing a new product in The Accelerator, the university’s technol...

28 Feb 2011

BioTelo Compostable Mulch Film for Organic Farming

After several years of experimentation with BioTelo mulch film, the result is better than what growers expected. As proven by series of tests made by several universities and years of use in the field by growers, BioT...

28 Feb 2011

Focus Metals Intends to Form New Enterprise for Graphene-Based Applications, New York

Mr. Gary Economo, President and CEO of Focus Metals Inc. ("Focus" or the "Corporation"), is pleased to announce its intention to form a U.S.-Canada-Asia joint venture to develop, patents and secure global rights for applications of graphene technologies.

28 Feb 2011

POINTek Announces New Optical Product Packaging Business

POINTek today announced a new optical product line business for defense application.

28 Feb 2011

Outlook on Global Alkylamines Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Alkylamines Industry. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Alkylamines in Tons by the following segments &nd...

From Report Linker 28 Feb 2011