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New Report on Artificial and Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing Industry in the U.S.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2011 U.S. Artificial & Synthetic Fiber Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S. Artificial & Synthetic Fiber Manufact...

21 Feb 2011

CRAIC Technologies Introduce Tool for Analyzing Glass Trace Evidence

CRAIC Technologies, Inc., the world’s leading innovator of UV-visible-NIR microscopy solutions, joins with Laboratory Imaging, s.r.o., a leading specialist in imaging software solutions for microscopy, to introduce rIQ™: the intelligent solution for the analysis of glass trace evidence.

From CRAIC Technologies 21 Feb 2011

Ferro Launches High Perfoamnce Non-Phthalate Plasticizer

Ferro Corporation (NYSE: FOE) , a leading supplier of performance additives, has launched Santicizer(R) Platinum P-1000 as the first commercial product in a series of innovative high performance non-phthalate plasticizer...

From Vibrantz Technologies 20 Feb 2011

Arburg to Demonstrate Hidrive Hybrid Injection Moulding Machine at Chinaplas

During this year’s Chinaplas, at exhibition stand No. A41 in Hall 5.1, Arburg will present an example of its Hidrive hybrid machine series, which is characterised by high productivity, short cycle times and energy efficiency.

From Arburg GmbH 20 Feb 2011

Illig to Show Technology for Food Pack Manufacturing via Thermoforming at Interpack

ILLIG will present innovative and economical technology concepts for food packs manufactured by thermoforming at Interpack

From ILLIG Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG 20 Feb 2011

JRC Introduces First Particle Size Reference Materials for Nanoparticles

The European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed the world's first certified nanoparticle reference material based on industry-sourced nanoparticles. This new material will help ensure the comp...

20 Feb 2011

NLMK to Build Iron Ore Pelletizing Plant

NLMK (LSE: NLMK) has approved the construction of a pelletizing plant at Stoilensky, its fully owned subsidiary, with a capacity of 6 million tonnes of iron ore pellets per year. The project will encompass the constructi...

20 Feb 2011

BASF to Present Wide Range of Formulation Additoves at European Coatings Show

At this year's European Coatings Show (ECS), to be held on March 29 to 31 in Nuremberg, Germany, BASF will present its wide-ranging expertise in the field of formulation additives. The company will showcase its innov...

From BASF Corporation 20 Feb 2011

Interest in Printed Electronics on the Increase

"We see a rapidly growing interest by companies and investors in organic and printed electronics worldwide", says Wolfgang Mildner, Chairman of the board of directors (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), on Thursday in Frankfurt.

20 Feb 2011

Advanced Polymer Modifier Could Help Adoption of PLA for Packaging Applications

An advanced polymer modifier that could speed the growth of polylactic acid (PLA) polymers in packaging forms the basis of a presentation at the Sustainability in Packaging Conference in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 24 by Carol Casarino, global technology manager for Packaging and Consumer – DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers.

20 Feb 2011

Materials Information Software Specialist Granta Design Open Offices in USA and Germany

Materials information software company Granta Design has announced the opening of new regional offices in the USA and Germany and expanded its relationship with a key German partner.

From ASM International 20 Feb 2011

Acrilex Expands Acriglas Combination Series of Acrylic Sheets

Acrilex, Inc., a leading producer and distributor of high-end custom-colored acrylics, has expanded its Acriglas® Combinations line to include LuciteLux™ acrylic sheets, with built-in Microban® antimicrobial product protection to inhibit the growth of odor and stain causing bacteria.

19 Feb 2011

Crown to Expand Aluminum Beverage Can Production Capacity in Vietnam

Crown Holdings, Inc. (Crown), a leading supplier of packaging products worldwide, announced today that it will expand beverage can production capacity in all three of its existing facilities in Vietnam.

19 Feb 2011

Globe Specialty Metals Signs Agreements to Construct Silicon Metal Plant in Iceland

Globe Specialty Metals, Inc. (the "Company" or "Globe") today announces that it has entered into several agreements to build a world class, low cost silicon metal plant in Iceland.

19 Feb 2011

Orbite Announces Production of First Ton of Alumina at its Pilot Facility, Cap-Chat

Exploration Orbite is pleased to announce that it has successfully produced its first ton of high purity alumina and has done so ahead of schedule and on budget.

19 Feb 2011