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ESCO to Acquire Swift Group's Engineering and Mining Product Divisions

ESCO Corporation (USA), a leading global provider of wear parts and attachments for the mining and construction industry, has accelerated its expansion into Australia with the pending acquisition of the Service/Engineering and Mining Product divisions of Swift Group.

1 Jun 2010

Domestic Paper and Paperboard Production Increases 19.3% Year-on-Year

Frbiz analyzes that from January-April in 2010, domestic paper and paperboard production were 31.28 million tons, year-on-year up 19.3%; April capacity is 8.45 million tons, year-on-year up 13.6%, and ring growth decreased 2.2%.

1 Jun 2010

Paint and Coatings Market Sees Positive Growth in APAC Region

The Asia Pacific paint and coatings market is growing in line with the robust economic growth seen in the region. In 2008, the paint and coatings market in APAC was valued at USD40.1 billion with a volume of 13.6 million tonnes (or approximately 11 billion litres). This makes up roughly 30-35% of the global paint industry.

1 Jun 2010

Overview on European Plastic Additives Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc819e/the_european_plast) has announced the addition of the "The European Plastic Additives Market - 1st Edition" report to their offering. ...

1 Jun 2010

Trelleborg Sells Fluid Solutions Business to Focus on Automotive-Related Operations

Trelleborg, as a part of the effort to focus its activities, has entered into an agreement to divest its Fluid Solutions operation within the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The operation will be taken over by Bavaria Industriekapital AG, located in Munich, Germany.

1 Jun 2010

ThyssenKrupp Relocate to State-of-the-Art Service Center

The 270 employees who just moved into their new headquarters in Krefeld have high hopes for the future. Supporting them are Detlef Schotten and Wilhelm Budéus, managing directors of ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center...

1 Jun 2010

ArcelorMittal Chooses PSI Production Management Solution

PSI has been awarded by the ArcelorMittal business unit Long Carbon Europe with the delivery and implementation of the Production Management System PSImetals for the wire mill at the Gandrange steel plant in France. A...

From PSI 1 Jun 2010

New Furnace Allows Simultaneous Thermal Anlaysis in Moist Atmospheres

Classically, thermoanalytical tests are primarily run in a dry atmosphere, and any water vapor released is immediately evacuated from the furnace along with the purge gas. This has made it impossible to study any reactions with water vapor which might subsequently occur. Not anymore!

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 1 Jun 2010

Momentive Launches New Polyurethane Foam Materials at PU China

As it celebrates its 70th anniversary and rich heritage of innovations that support and improve everyday life, Momentive Performance Materials has introduced a range of new high performance polyurethane foam products at PU China, May 26-28 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in China.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 31 May 2010

Forecast Report on Construction and Building Materials Market in Romania

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7c9b42/the_analysis_of_co) has announced the addition of the "The Analysis of Construction and Masonry Material Market - Romania 2009-2010" report to ...

31 May 2010

Thomas + Skinner Appreciates Congress for New Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

Thomas & Skinner, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of cast and sintered alnico magnets, magnetic assemblies, and transformer laminations, today applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for approving an a...

31 May 2010

Cliffs Comments on Merger Agreement Between Two Mineral Exploration Firms

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) today commented on the announcement that KWG Resources Inc. (TSXV: KWG) and Spider Resources Inc. (TSXV: SPQ) have entered into a binding letter agreement regar...

31 May 2010

Analysis on Organic Silicon Industry in China

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/996bc2/china_organic_sili) has announced the addition of the "China Organic Silicon Industry Report, 2009-2010" report to their offering. In ...

31 May 2010

Eastman Chemical Joins Save Energy Now LEADER Initiative

Eastman Chemical Company has formally pledged to reduce energy intensity 25% over a 10-year period in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Eastman, along with Alcoa, CalPortland, Lufkin Industries, and Raytheon participated in a pledge-signing event on May 21 at a DOE-sponsored energy efficiency forum.

31 May 2010

Overview on Global Vanadium Market

Since January 2010, both demand and prices on the global Vanadium market started to improve. Nevertheless, Vanadium is under increasing pressure from Niobium, particularly in HSLA steels. Taking into account the pos...

31 May 2010

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

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ESCO to Acquire Swift Group's Engineering and Mining Product Divisions

Domestic Paper and Paperboard Production Increases 19.3% Year-on-Year

Paint and Coatings Market Sees Positive Growth in APAC Region

Overview on European Plastic Additives Market

Trelleborg Sells Fluid Solutions Business to Focus on Automotive-Related Operations

ThyssenKrupp Relocate to State-of-the-Art Service Center

ArcelorMittal Chooses PSI Production Management Solution

New Furnace Allows Simultaneous Thermal Anlaysis in Moist Atmospheres

Momentive Launches New Polyurethane Foam Materials at PU China

Forecast Report on Construction and Building Materials Market in Romania

Thomas + Skinner Appreciates Congress for New Domestic Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain

Cliffs Comments on Merger Agreement Between Two Mineral Exploration Firms

Analysis on Organic Silicon Industry in China

Eastman Chemical Joins Save Energy Now LEADER Initiative

Overview on Global Vanadium Market

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

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Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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