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China ACM to Supply Ready-Mix Concrete for High-Speed Rail Projects

China Advanced Construction Materials Group, Inc., a leading provider of ready-mix concrete and related technical services in China, today announced it has been awarded three high-speed rail contracts valued at a total of $10.7 million.

23 Sep 2010

USDA Scientists Advance Biofuel Production

With the help of genetic materials from a cow's rumen, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are developing new ways to break down plant fibers for conversion into biofuel. To convert corn stover and sw...

23 Sep 2010

China Direct Industries’ Subsidiary Receives Order for Steel Bars from Construction Firm in Beijing

China Direct Industries, Inc. ("China Direct Industries") (NASDAQ: CDII), a U.S. owned holding company operating in China in two core business segments, pure magnesium production and distribution of basic mater...

23 Sep 2010

New Process for Converting CO2 into Useful Building Materials

Every year, about 30 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide are pumped into the Earth’s atmosphere from power plants, cars and other industrial sources that rely on fossil fuels. Scientists who want to mitigate carbon dioxide’s effects on global climate have started experimenting with storing the gas underground, a process known as carbon sequestration.

23 Sep 2010

LadderWrap-New Construction Product Made of Silicon Rubber

Rick Steven has been in the construction industry for more than a decade. It was his personal experience that led him to develop LadderWrap™, a new product that offers a level of personal safety during home renovation projects as well as offering protection for walls, aluminum and wood siding, and other surfaces.

23 Sep 2010

Global Analysis on Chemicals Industry

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Chemicals: Global Industry Overview http://www.reportlinker.com/p0186243/Chemicals-Global-Industry-Overview.html The Chemi...

From Report Linker 23 Sep 2010

New Metallic Expansion Joints from U.S. Bellows for Hot Flue Gas Application

U.S. Bellows, Inc., an expansion joint manufacturer, designed and fabricated two metallic expansion joints measuring 55' long x 14' 6" wide on an expedited schedule.

23 Sep 2010

Thermal Solutions Offers BPA Free Recycled Thermal Paper Products to Retailers

Thermal Solutions International, Inc. and its affiliate, POSPaper.com, have revolutionized the paper industry during the past year by offering its clients the most comprehensive line of recycled thermal products in the i...

23 Sep 2010

Trends and Developments of Petrochemicals Sector in Indonesia

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Indonesia Petrochemicals Report Q4 2010" report to their offering. (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/91e932/indonesia_petroche) The Indon...

23 Sep 2010

DuPont Expects Sales Growth in Photovoltaic Market with New Innovations

DuPont Electronics & Communications President David B. Miller said today that the company expects to achieve $1 billion in revenue from sales into the photovoltaic market in 2010 -- one year ahead of schedule.

23 Sep 2010

UIC Materials Engineer Receives NSF Grant to Develop New Nano-Battery

There's a big buzz today over future nanostructure devices performing specialized jobs in everything from electronics to medicine. But what's still needed are unconventional ways to power these tiny machines.

23 Sep 2010

LDK Solar, Q-Cells Enter Agreement for Existing Wafer Supply Contract

LDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products, today announced that it has reached an agreement with Q-Cells SE (Q-Cells) regarding an existing solar wafer supply contract that the two companies entered into in December of 2007.

23 Sep 2010