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3M Launches New Architectural Markets Business for Design Community

Known internationally for its technological expertise and history of innovation, 3M is bringing its unique solutions to the architecture and design communities with the launch of a new Architectural Markets business.

From 3M 23 Feb 2011

Worthington and MISA Sign Agreement to Form Metal Framing Joint Venture

Worthington Industries, Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) to combine Dietrich Metal Framing and ClarkWestern Building Systems in a newly-formed joint venture.

23 Feb 2011

China Forestry Merges with Bingwu's Laminate Flooring and Fiber Boards Businesses

China Forestry Industry Group, Inc., formerly known as Phoenix Energy Resource Corp, today announced that on November 1, 2010, it completed a reverse acquisition transaction with China Bingwu Forestry Group Limited ("Bingwu" or the "Company"), a Hong Kong company, to acquire 100% of Bingwu's issued and outstanding stock.

23 Feb 2011

Jacobs Signs Construction Contract for Polyamide 6,6 Plant and Polymer Conversion Projects

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it signed a contract in Dec. 2010, with the Saudi Industrial Investment Group (SIIG) and Arabian Chevron Phillips Petrochemical Company Limited (ACP) to provide engineering, procurement and construction management services for a polyamide 6,6 manufacturing plant and a number of polymer conversion projects.

23 Feb 2011

Aluminum Recycling Saves Environment

Most metals retain their qualities even after being recycled a number of times. Aluminum is one such metal which retains its natural qualities even after being recycled many times.

23 Feb 2011

Latest Analysis on Inorganic Thin-Film Photovoltaic Materials Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Materials Markets for Inorganic Thin-Film Photovoltaics: 2010. This report provides NanoMarkets' latest analysis and fore...

From Report Linker 23 Feb 2011

MyTarp.com Now Offers 20' Widths of Reinforced Poly Rolls of Plastic Sheets

Mytarp.com, leading online retailer of tarps, welding blankets, screens, and other coverings is now stocking 20' widths of their woven reinforced poly rolls of plastic sheets.

23 Feb 2011

Arborview Capital Acquires Drexel Metals

Arborview Capital announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Drexel Metals Inc., a provider of energy efficient standing seam metal roofing systems, in partnership with the Company’s management.

23 Feb 2011

Keco Coatings Plans to Invest $1 Million in Newly Acquired Indianapolis Facility

Executives from Keco Coatings announced today they have acquired a second facility for the company's high performance coating operation at 1102 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN.

From Keco Engineered Coatings 23 Feb 2011

World Gold Council Plays Vital Role in Developing New Gold-Based Technologies

The World Gold Council today announced that it is to play a pivotal role in the transition of new gold-based innovations from 'lab' to 'market'. There has been an explosion of interest in the use of go...

23 Feb 2011

New Report on Electromagnetic Compatibility Materials and Components Markets

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Materials and Components Markets and Opportunities. Until quite recently, EMC materials a...

From Report Linker 23 Feb 2011

Siemens to Fit New Automation System at Handan Iron + Steel's Plate Rolling Mill

Siemens VAI Metals Technologies has received an order from Handan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. Ltd., a Chinese steel producer, to fit its three-meter plate mill in Handan with a new basic and process automation system.

From Primetals Technologies Limited 23 Feb 2011

Air Services Opens New Composite and Accessory Shop for Aircraft

Air Services, a division of Constant Aviation specializing in commercial aircraft maintenance headquartered at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, announced the opening of their new 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility featuring a full range of capabilities for the repair and overhaul of all sheet metal and bonded component on both commercial and corporate aircraft.

23 Feb 2011

DuPont Introduces New Suite of Science-Powered Photovoltaic Innovations

As part of its ongoing commitment to help the world reduce the dependency of fossil fuels, DuPont has introduced a suite of science-powered photovoltaic innovations – expanding the solar industry’s broadest portfolio of photovoltaic solutions to meet the needs of the fast-growing solar energy market.

23 Feb 2011

Toho Tenax to Showcase Carbon Fiber Composite Products at ICERP

Toho Tenax Co., Ltd., the core company of the Teijin Group's carbon fibers business, announced today that it will showcase a range of carbon fiber composite products at the International Conference and Exhibition on ...

23 Feb 2011