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New Forecast Report on Wood Preservative Chemicals Market in the U.S. and Europe

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: US Wood Preservative Chemicals Industry. This report analyzes the US and European markets for Wood Preservative Chemicals in ...

From Report Linker 1 Mar 2011

New Method for Aligning Nanowires Using Stretched Rubber Substrate

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a cheap and easy method for assembling nanowires, controlling their alignment and density. The researchers hope the findings will foster additional researc...

1 Mar 2011

Georgia Tech Scientists Develop Silver-Diamond Composite Material for Electronics

Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) are developing a solid composite material to help cool small, powerful microelectronics used in defense systems.

1 Mar 2011

Cytec Industries Sells Building Block Chemicals Business to H.I.G. Capital

Cytec Industries Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Building Block Chemicals business to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC for approximately $180 million which includes a 6 year Note for $15 million.

1 Mar 2011

New Class of Pallet-Sized Containers from Reusable Packaging Systems Provider

Buckhorn Inc., a leading provider of reusable plastic packaging systems, is introducing a new class of pallet-sized, collapsible containers featuring an integrated pallet and lid system. Maximizer™, a revolutionary alternative for corrugated bulk container users, is an ideal solution for shipping and storing light-duty dry goods that maximizes productivity, cost savings, safety, space usage and sustainability.

1 Mar 2011

New Book on Green Chemistry and Engineering

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Green Chemistry and Engineering: A Practical Design Approach" to their offering. This book bridges the divide betwe...

1 Mar 2011

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