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Plume of Hydrocarbons Discovered in the Gulf of Mexico

Scientists funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have detected a plume of hydrocarbons at least 22 miles long and more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, a residue of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

27 Aug 2010

TCEQ Issues Air Permit for Cadre Material Products’ Sand Mine and Processing Plant

Cadre Material Products, LLC (“Cadre”), an operating company of Cadre Services, Inc., announced today that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) has issued the final air permit for Cadre’s proposed multi-million dollar sand mine and processing facility near Voca, Texas, enabling construction to begin immediately.

27 Aug 2010

Masteel to Exhibit at Oil + Gas Expo + Conference in Rio De Janeiro

UK based global steel supplier Masteel UK Limited will be appearing at the Oil & Gas Expo & Conference in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil from 13th to 16th September 2010.

From Masteel UK Ltd 26 Aug 2010

What is The Accuracy and Reproducibility of Dynamic Light Scattering

“What is the real accuracy and reproducibility of dynamic light scattering and the relevance for my applications?” is the question tackled by Biophysical Characterization Specialist Dr Ulf Nobbmann in a new downloadable presentation

From Malvern Panalytical 26 Aug 2010

iSmithers Rapra Release Another Book on Health and Safety in the Rubber Industry

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of another title in the acclaimed 'Update' series, Update on Health and Safety in the Rubber Industries.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 26 Aug 2010

New Research Report on Chinese Methanol Market

ResearchInChina, the vertical portal for Chinese business intelligence, announces the release of a new report - China Methanol Industry Report, 2009-2010. The raw materials like natural gas, coal and coke oven gas se...

26 Aug 2010

Dow Corning to Launch New Products for Coatings Industry

Dow Corning coatings industry will showcase its silicone based innovative additives, resins and intermediates solution at CHINACOAT 2010, Guangzhou, from September.27 to 29, stand number is 9H33-36.

From Dow Corning 26 Aug 2010

Magnetic Metal Directs Drug-Coated Nanoparticles to Target Blood Clots

If a drug can be guided to the right place in the body, the treatment is more effective and there are fewer side-effects. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have now developed magnetic nanoparticles that can be ...

26 Aug 2010

DuPont Begins Polymer Resin Production for Tedlar Films at Fayetteville Facility

Underscoring its ongoing commitment to developing and delivering cleaner, more efficient energy solutions, DuPont announced that production of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) polymer resin, a critical raw material used to make high-performance DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride film, has begun at the DuPont Fayetteville Works facility.

26 Aug 2010

Study Shows Power-Kleen Additive Decreases Nearly 5% of Fuel Consumption

A Terracon Company in conjunction with Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) performed diesel engine emissions and fuel efficiency monitoring for the diesel vehicle fleet at GPA. The purpose of this study was to determine whe...

26 Aug 2010

Scientists Discuss Development of Soy-Based Adhesives at ACS 2010

In a real-life "back to the future" story, scientists today reported that the sustainable, environmentally-friendly process that gave birth to plywood a century ago is re-emerging as a "green" alternative to wood adhesives made from petroleum.

26 Aug 2010

Sikorsky Aircraft Places Order for Outboard Wing Assemblies to CPI Aero

CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®”) announced today that it has received a purchase order from Sikorsky Aircraft for the manufacture of outboard wing assemblies for the SA-338B maritime patrol aircraft. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp.

26 Aug 2010

GEC Wins New Order for Blown Film Equipment in Southeast Asia

Gloucester Engineering Co. ("GEC"), one of the leading providers of equipment for the plastics extrusion and converting industry, today announced that it has received a $3.3 million order for new blown film equipment from a major customer in Southeast Asia.

26 Aug 2010

Forecast Report on the U.S. Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing Industry

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8da3e3/other_structural_c) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Other Structural Clay Product Manufacturing Indus...

26 Aug 2010

PinkWood Celebrates First Installation of New Flooring Product

PinkWood Ltd. (PinkWood) officially launched today with the first installation of its fire, mould and moisture resistant flooring products in Calgary. Pinkwood has acquired the proven I-joist technology developed by Nascor Ltd and is now combining it with their patented protective coating to produce PinkJoists™.

26 Aug 2010