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Oil Industry Fails to Adopt Adequate Safety Practices: USW Specialist

Kim Nibarger, health and safety specialist for the United Steelworkers (USW), testified today before a Senate subcommittee that the oil industry is failing its workers and the public by failing to embrace process safety. He also emphasized that OSHA's ability to regulate must be improved.

15 Jun 2010

Michem Lube 190 Boosts Durability and Water-Resistance in Interior and Exterior Coatings

Michelman's Michem Lube 190 is an anionic polyethylene wax emulsion additive that significantly improves the mar and scratch resistance, and water repellency, of architectural and decorative paints, stains, sealants ...

14 Jun 2010

New Competitive Analysis on Prepreg Industry

Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f5b687/worldwide_prepreg) has announced the addition of the "Worldwide Prepreg Competitive Analysis and Leadership Study 2009" report to their offering...

14 Jun 2010

U.S. Cement Manufacturer to Exhibit at AIA Convention in Florida

Cement manufacturer Holcim (US) Inc. announced today that it has an exhibit at the American Institute of Architects Convention being held in Miami, Florida from June 10 - June 12, 2010. Holcim is promoting t...

14 Jun 2010

Owens Corning Displays Air Sealing, Insulation, and Stone Products at PCBC 2010

At the 2010 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), Owens Corning is showcasing solutions that help the industry frame green homes from the inside out for comfortable, energy-efficient, beautiful, affordable and green homes.

14 Jun 2010

Fiberon Offers Online Deck Design Tool to Help Generate Ideas to Homeowners

Now that the weather is warm, it's the perfect time for homeowners to start thinking about sprucing up their outdoor living space. The addition of a deck is often a popular choice because it's a great way to i...

14 Jun 2010

Ferro Announces Expansion of PV Technology Centers in China, Taiwan

Ferro Corporation announced today that it is expanding capability in its Suzhou, China, and Taipei, Taiwan, photovoltaic (PV) technology centers as part of a wide-ranging plan to support growth in the Asian marketplace.

From Vibrantz Technologies 14 Jun 2010

Rislone Introduces Vehicle Chemicals Across Central and South America

Rislone, one of the most trusted vehicle chemical brands, is introducing a full line of stop leaks, performance improvers and chemical repairs throughout Central and South America.

14 Jun 2010

New ASPART-X Coatings Launched by LINE-X Offer UV Protection

LINE-X® Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is proud to introduce ASPART-X™ U/V Protective Coatings.

14 Jun 2010

Performance Analysis on Chemical Fiber Manufacturing Industry in China

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/894771/china_chemical_fib) has announced the addition of the "China Chemical Fiber Mfg. Industry Profile - CIC28" report to their offering. T...

14 Jun 2010

Cereplast Enters Definitive Agreements to Raise Funds for Business Growth

Cereplast, Inc., today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors to purchase 2,137,642 units for gross proceeds of approximately $7.5 million, before placement agent fees and offering expenses.

14 Jun 2010

Newly Redesigned Soccer City Stadium Features Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Panels

Owens Corning Cem-FIL® alkali-resistant (AR) glass fibers will take the field at the opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 11.

14 Jun 2010

China GengSheng Minerals Wins CNPC Contract for Fracture Proppant Products

China GengSheng Minerals, Inc. (Amex: CHGS), a leading China-based high-tech industrial materials manufacturer producing heat resistant, energy efficient materials for a variety of industrial applications, today ann...

14 Jun 2010

AGR Expands Dealership Network in the U.S. Diamond Tool Market

AGR Tools, Inc. (OTCBB-AGRT) through its wholly owned subsidiary, AGR Stone & Tools USA, Inc. ("AGR USA"), is pleased to announce that since the beginning of July 2009, AGR USA has expanded its distribution netw...

14 Jun 2010