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Graphic Packaging Plans to Close its Multiwall Bag Facility in Jacksonville

Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI) a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company recently announced plans to close its Jacksonville, Ark., multiwall bag facility.

23 Feb 2011

Ultrasensitive Electronic Skin Can Now be Powered by New Stretchable Solar Cells

Ultrasensitive electronic skin developed by Stanford researcher Zhenan Bao is getting even better. Now she's demonstrated that it can detect chemicals and biological molecules, in addition to sensing an incredibly light touch. And it can now be powered by a new, stretchable solar cell she's developed in her lab, opening up more applications in clothing, robots, prosthetic limbs and more.

23 Feb 2011

StarchTech Broadens Sales of EcoSystem Packaging Solution

StarchTech, the developer of loose-fill packing peanuts made from plant starch, not oil, announced today it is broadening sales of its EcoSystem Packaging Solution beyond packaging supplies distributors and core customers to multi-channel merchants desiring more sustainable packaging and significantly lower transportation and handling costs.

23 Feb 2011

HIGA Joins with Sysna to Distribute New Blue Tooth Foam Rubber Device for Ears

Global NuTech, Inc. (OTCBB: BOCL) announced today that its Joint Venture partner, HIGA Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Sysna, Inc. to distribute a unique foam rubber device designed to securely fit a Blue...

23 Feb 2011

New Research Report on Ethylene Industry

Ethylene is needed for plastic bottles, textile fibers and water pipes. The most produced petrochemical is mainly used for the production of plastic. A new study of the market research institute Ceresana Research show...

23 Feb 2011

Dyadic Introduces FibreZyme G200 for Pulp and Paper Industry

Dyadic International, Inc. ("Dyadic") a global biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of enzyme and protein products for the bioenergy, industrial enzyme and biopharmaceutical industries, announced today that it has launched FibreZyme® G200, a next generation, high performance enzyme designed to improve paper quality and improve the economics of various pulp and paper manufacturing processes.

23 Feb 2011

Cabot Implements RC 14001 for North American Carbon Black Manufacturing Facilities

Cabot Corporation has begun implementation of RC 14001 for its North American carbon black manufacturing facilities, company officials said today. RC 14001 incorporates the requirements of both the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® code and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

23 Feb 2011

CPI Aero Bags Order to Manufacture Seats for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) announced today it has received a purchase order to manufacture seats for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft from Northrop Grumman Corporation valued at approximately $4 million.

23 Feb 2011

TechPrecision Wins Order for Mono-Crystalline Wafer Producing Chambers

TechPrecision Corporation ("TechPrecision", or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of large-scale, high-precision machine metal fabrications with customers in the alternative energy, medical, nuclear, defense, aerospace and other commercial industries, today announced that it has received an order valued at approximately $1.2 million for first articles of mono-crystalline chambers for a large mono-crystalline wafer producer and OEM.

23 Feb 2011

New Study on Global Propylene Industry

Propylene is one of the most important starting products in the petrochemical industry.

23 Feb 2011

Honeywell Launches New SOLARC RPV Coating for Solar Panel Manufacturing

Honeywell Electronic Materials announced today it has expanded its line of SOLARC anti-reflective coating materials to include a new formulation that allows for easier application and less material usage.

From Honeywell International Inc. 23 Feb 2011

Valspar Buys Brazil-Based Powder Coatings Manufacturer

The Valspar Corporation announced today that it has acquired Isocoat Tintas e Vernizes Ltda., located in Araçariguama, state of São Paulo, Brazil.

From Valspar Corporation 23 Feb 2011

VAST Receives Another Accolade for Innovative Composite Pavers

The New Year has begun for VAST Enterprises with yet another accolade for VAST Composite Pavers, the innovative pavers manufactured in an eco-friendly composite of recycled materials.

23 Feb 2011

Comprehensive Report on Medical Adhesives and Sealants Market in the U.S.

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive report on the US Medical Adhesives and Sealants market. The US market for Medical Adhesives and Sealants is forecast to reach US$2.08 billion by the year 2015. Major factor...

23 Feb 2011

Installation of Thin-Film UNI-SOLAR Laminates on JORDACHE Rooftop, New Jersey

Solar Bawabeh, president and co-founder of Solar Rainbow Services and Kirk Roller, vice president and general manager of Carlisle Energy Services (CES), announce their strategic joint venture to install 400,000 square feet of thin-film UNI-SOLAR® laminates by United Solar on the rooftop of the New Jersey distribution center and warehouse for JORDACHE Enterprises.

23 Feb 2011