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Celanese Announces EVA Polymer Capacity Expansion at its Edmonton Facility

Celanese Corporation a global technology and specialty materials company and a North American leader in Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) polymers, announced today that due to strong growth in strategic, high-value segments, the company will expand capacity at its Edmonton manufacturing facility.

From Celanese Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Presentations on Use of Additive Manufacturing to Create Solid Products at RAPID 2011 Show

RAPID 2011, a conference and exposition showcasing how additive manufacturing is used to create almost any solid product while reducing production costs, will be held in Minneapolis, May 24–26, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

Strategic Business Report on Global Plastic Film and Sheets Market

Low per capita consumption and rapid economic growth combine to propel the plastic film and sheets market in Asia-Pacific, with China and India at the vanguard of growth. North America, Japan and Western Europe repres...

14 Feb 2011

Linde North America to Showcase Latest Hydrogen Fueling Technologies

Linde North America will showcase the commercial effectiveness of its next generation hydrogen fueling technologies at the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association conference, which will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Conference Center, Washington, D.C., February 13 to 16, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

New Agreement to Explore Use of Solazyme’s Solajet Aviation Fuel in the Australian Market

Solazyme, Inc., a leading renewable oils and bioproducts company, announced that it has begun a collaboration with Qantas, one of the world's leading long distance airlines, to pursue the potential for commercial production of Solazyme’s microbial derived aviation fuel, Solajet™, in Australia.

14 Feb 2011

EcoBlu’s WoodSurfaceFilm Treatment Eradicates Existing Mold and Mycotoxin Poisons on Lumber Substrates

EcoBlu Products, Inc., announced today that the company's Patent Pending WoodSurfaceFilm™ treatment demonstrated the ability to inhibit the growth of mold and the production of mycotoxins on lumber products.

14 Feb 2011

Crown to Build Aluminum Beverage Can Production Plant in Belem, Brazil

Crown Holdings, Inc. a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, today announced that it has selected the city of Belem as the location for its previously announced beverage can plant to be built by its subsidiary CROWN Embalagens S.A. in Northern Brazil.

14 Feb 2011

Latest Coke Making Technologies to be Discussed at Eurocoke Summit 2011

IntertechPira is pleased to announce the complete agenda for the 7th annual Eurocoke Summit 2011, scheduled for 5-7 April at the Hotel Savoyen in Vienna, Austria.

14 Feb 2011

Study on Managing CO2 Emissions in the Chemical Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Managing CO2 Emissions in the Chemical Industry" to their offering. This unrivaled reference and handbook on this...

14 Feb 2011

Euclid Chemical Purchases PSI Packaging

RPM International Inc. today announced that its subsidiary, The Euclid Chemical Company (Euclid Chemical), has acquired PSI Packaging, Inc. (PSI), a producer of micro- and macro-fibers for the ready-mixed and pre-cast concrete market.

14 Feb 2011

China International Petrochemical Industry Congress to be Held from 22 to 25 June, 2011

Hosted by Tianjin Municipal Government and organized by CBI Events, China International Petrochemical Industry Congress (CIPIC 2011) will be convened in Binhai New Area of Tianjin Municipality, China on 22nd-25th June, 2011.

14 Feb 2011

Norwegian Army Operates CV90 Vehicle with Rubber Tracks in Afghanistan

Two Norwegian Army CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles have successfully been using rubber tracks in northern Afghanistan since December. The 28-tonne BAE Systems vehicles are the heaviest to have used them on operations.

From BAE Systems Plc 14 Feb 2011

Synthetic Fibers Suited to the Extreme Conditions of Snow Sports

Crisp cold air, sparkling fresh-fallen snow and a swift board beneath their feet: that’s all it takes to make winter athletes happy. As they speed down the slope at full tilt, swiftly ducking and weaving their way between the slalom poles and whirling up the snow, it can get pretty warm inside the ski suit, even when the temperature is freezing outside.

From BASF Corporation 14 Feb 2011

Thinner High Temperature Superconducting Cables with Improved Flexibility

A researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has invented a method of making high-temperature superconducting (HTS) cables that are thinner and more flexible than demonstration HTS cables now installed in the electric power grid while carrying the same or more current.

14 Feb 2011

Swedish Steel Maker Strengthens Position in Central and Eastern Europe with Acquisition

SSAB is taking over Tibnor's company in Poland. The takeover constitutes a step in strengthening SSAB's position in Central and Eastern Europe by further developing the company's service offering. "By...

From SSAB Swedish Steel Ltd 13 Feb 2011