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Cereplast and Alphani Partner to Distribute Bioplastic Resins in Thailand

Cereplast, Inc., a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, sustainable plastics, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Thailand-based Alphani International Co. Ltd. to supply bioplastic resins to Thailand.

4 Jun 2010

CEG Awards Momentive for Advancing Anti-Mist Additive Production Process

Momentive Performance Materials announced today that it has received the 2010 Technology in Production Award from the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), a not-for-profit organization covering the state capital region in Albany, NY.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 4 Jun 2010

Fluor Completes Construction of REC’s Silane Gas Processing Plant in Washington

Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) announced today that it has reached mechanical completion on Renewable Energy Corporation’s (REC) Silicon IV silane gas plant for its Moses Lake Expansion Project in eastern Washington s...

4 Jun 2010

Analysis on Key Factors Driving UK Material Handling Equipment Industry

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f8fe2f/uk_material_handli) has announced the addition of the "UK Material Handling Equipment Market Data & Forecast to 2013" report to their offer...

4 Jun 2010

Linde Expands Nitrogen Production Capacity to Meet Increased Demand

Linde North America’s Electronics and Specialty Gases business is expanding its capacity to supply ultra-high purity (UHP) gaseous nitrogen to a major semiconductor manufacturer at its Pacific Northwest campus.

4 Jun 2010

New Solar Cell Development Contract Awarded to Spire

Spire Corporation, an American global solar company providing capital equipment and turnkey production lines to manufacture photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Spire Semiconductor, LLC has been awarded a contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to develop high efficiency, multi-junction solar cells for space applications.

4 Jun 2010

ON Semiconductor Plans to Extend Fab 10 Production Capacity in Idaho

ON Semiconductor, a premier supplier of high performance, energy efficient silicon solutions for green electronics, today announced plans to add $11 million in production equipment to its eight-inch Pocatello, Idaho, wafer manufacturing facility.

4 Jun 2010

Brazilian Bioplastics Market to Reach $618.0 Million in 2015

Both Brazil and Mexico are nascent markets for bioplastics, when compared to those in Europe or the U.S. Bioplastics are currently penetrating such segments as food packaging and agricultural films. However, large production scales in Brazil are expected to give a new direction to this market in the region.

4 Jun 2010

Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 Provides New Regulatory Powers to EPA

Legislation recently introduced to overhaul the nation's outdated chemical law is a 'no-brainer' -- so much so that the industry itself largely supports the move. Given the complexities of the global marketplace, ho...

4 Jun 2010

China Linen Receives Two New Orders in Belgium and India

China Linen Textile Industry, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTXIF) ("China Linen"), a China-based company engaged in the production and sale of linen yarn and various types of linen fabric, today announced that it recei...

4 Jun 2010

Kodak Unveils New Color Negative Camera and Intermediate Films

Kodak announced today the addition of two new films to its VISION3 family of motion picture products, sending another powerful message that its commitment to film is unwavering. The stock additions include a medium-speed, tungsten-balanced color negative camera film, and a color intermediate film optimized to work with digital postproduction technologies.

4 Jun 2010

Northrop Grumman to Deliver Viper Strike Munitions for Use in KC-130J Cargo Aircraft

The U.S. Marine Corps Harvest Hawk aircraft will soon be equipped with Northrop Grumman Corporation -built Viper Strike stand-off precision guided munition as part of an effort under way to bring greater utility to the Marines' KC-130J refueling and cargo aircraft.

4 Jun 2010

Foster Wheeler Receives New Grassroots Refinery Project from Iraqi Ministry of Oil

Foster Wheeler AG (Nasdaq: FWLT) announced today that its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a feasibility study and front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by the Iraqi Ministry of Oil ...

4 Jun 2010

MVR Receives FDA Approval to Use MVR Plastic-Recycled Resins in Food Contact Applications

MVR, a manufacturer of high performance sustainable plastic resins under the brand name MVR, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to produce its recycled polypropylene (PP) and recycled polystyrene (PS) resins for use in thermoformed or injection molded articles for contact with non-alcoholic food.

4 Jun 2010

Northrop Grumman Recognizes Park Aerospace Structures for Work on MLAS Program

Park Electrochemical Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Park Aerospace Structures Corp., was selected by Northrop Grumman Corporation as its 2009 Research and Development Supplier of the Year for work related to fabricating a motor cage structure and a system of composite struts for the Max Launch Abort System (“MLAS”) program.

From Park Aerospace Corp. 4 Jun 2010