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Intertape Polymer Establishes Local Facility in Europe

Intertape Polymer Group is aggressively moving forward with their strategic sales expansion plan in Europe by reaching a milestone in December 2010.

14 Dec 2010

Analysis on Impact of Tire Design Trends on North American Materials Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Impact of Trends in Tire Design on the Chemicals and Materials Market in North America" to their offering. The resea...

14 Dec 2010

Uni-Select to Acquire FinishMaster for US $217 Million

Uni-Select Inc. (UNS) ("Uni-Select") announced today that it has entered into agreements with FinishMaster, Inc. ("FinishMaster") through which Uni-Select will acquire FinishMaster, the largest independent distributor of automotive paints, coatings and related accessories ("PBE") in the U.S.

14 Dec 2010

Worldwide Industrial Launches Plastic and Metal Enclosures Manufacturers Directory

After the Raiders big win over San Diego last Sunday, the black and silver is back in the playoff hunt once again. At the same time, the US-Asia Industrial Trade Portal Worldwide Industrial is also making a splash in ...

14 Dec 2010

Arburg Awarded Outstanding Distributor Award by Delphi

On 9 November 2010, the IXth Delphi Convention was held in São Paulo. The leading global supplier of mobile electronics and transport systems for the automotive sector bestowed the award on the Brazilian Arburg subsidiary for its role as an outstanding supplier in South America.

From Arburg GmbH 13 Dec 2010

Teknor Apex Thermoplastic Vulcanizate Elastomer Provides Weight and Price Savings for New M6

UV-resistant grades of Sarlink® thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) elastomer provide weight and cost savings for the roof seals of the new M6 seven-seat multipurpose vehicle built by China’s BYD Auto, it was announced today by the Thermoplastic Elastomer Division of Teknor Apex Company.

From Teknor Apex 13 Dec 2010

Goodyear to Sell European Farm Tire Business

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it has entered into agreements with Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., to sell its European and Latin American farm tire business...

13 Dec 2010

Owens-Illinois to Acquire Glass Packaging Plant in China

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), the world's largest maker of glass packaging, today announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the glass container manufacturing business of Hebei Rixin Glass Group Co., Lt...

From O-I Glass 13 Dec 2010

BASF's Basotect Used to Provide Acoustic Insulation for Genexis Theatre in Singapore

BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® is used in the unique oval-shaped Genexis Theatre at Fusionopolis, Singapore to provide effective sound insulation for optimal theatre acoustics and comfortable entertainment experiences.

From BASF Corporation 13 Dec 2010

Automatic Lubrication System Extends Life of Gears and Machines

SKF, the world’s leading knowledge engineering company, has devised an automatic lubrication system for open gears and support rollers aimed at extending the mechanical lifetime of these large and often complex systems.

13 Dec 2010

Oxford Instruments Ships Five Module Cluster Deposition Tool to Leading Solar Cell Manufacturer

Leading system manufacturer Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology has recently shipped a five module cluster system to Robert Bosch, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar cells. The System100Pro deposition tool is a ‘Hex Handler’ providing capabilities for several deposition technologies, and allowing multiple process steps to be carried out without a vacuum break.

From Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology 13 Dec 2010

Malvern Link II Named Breakthrough Product of the Year

Malvern Panalytical Link II has been named by Processing magazine as one of its Breakthrough Products of the Year for 2010. This powerful OPC-standardized software package from Malvern Panalytical provides a universal interface for system integrators, simplifying the integration of analytical devices with expert control systems in manufacturing processes.

From Malvern Panalytical 13 Dec 2010

Sri Kumaran Alloys Redesigns Official Business Website with New Product Categories

Sri Kumaran Alloys Private Limited, Tamil Nadu whole heartedly announces its redesigned official business website http://www.indiamart.com/srikumaran/ with the addition of some extremely valuable pages, encompassing some new product categories that will be of extremely beneficial to our customers.

13 Dec 2010

Market Report on Textile Chemicals Industry in China

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Chinese Markets for Textile Chemicals. China's demand for Textile Chemicals has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. ...

From Report Linker 13 Dec 2010

Ball Signs Agreement to Buy Aerocan for EUR 221 Million

Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Barclays Private Equity to acquire Aerocan S.A.S., a leading supplier of aluminum aerosol cans and bottles in Europe, for approx...

13 Dec 2010