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Morgan Advanced Materials Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for Materials used in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Leading manufacturer of ceramic components Morgan Advanced Materials (MTC) has entered into an exclusive European distribution agreement with Kennametal Sintec Keramik (UK) Ltd. (Sintec). Since the 1st March 2010 Sintec has been distributing both MTC’s Pyrolytic Boron Nitride (PBN) and CVD Silicon Carbide (SiC) materials, which are used in semiconductor manufacturing.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 11 Apr 2010

Rio Tinto Negotiates Iron Ore Contracts

Rio Tinto is currently negotiating contracts with its customers to supply iron ore priced on a quarterly basis. Sam Walsh, Chief executive Iron Ore and Australia, said "Rio Tinto's position reflects the rece...

9 Apr 2010

Sigma Aldrich Offer Biodegradable Polymers through Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma

Sigma-Aldrich (NASDAQ: SIAL) announced today it has entered into a distribution agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, to offer its portfolio of RESOMER biodegradable polylactide (PLA) and...

From Sigma-Aldrich 8 Apr 2010

BASF to Establish Polyurethane Solutions System House in West China

As the leading global supplier of polyurethane (PU) system solutions worldwide, BASF will further expand its strong global service and production network. With the establishment of a new Polyurethane Solutions System House in West China (with a population of over 120 million), BASF will meet the demand of the growing markets in important industries like Construction, Appliance, Transportation, and Footwear.

From BASF Corporation 8 Apr 2010

BASF Establish Polyurethane Solutions System House in Cartagena

As the leading supplier of polyurethane (PU) system solutions worldwide, BASF is further expanding its global service and production network. With the establishment of a new Polyurethane Solutions System House in Cartage...

From BASF Corporation 8 Apr 2010

General Dynamics Win Lucrative Contract to Produce Composite Aerospace Components

General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products was awarded a contract valued at approximately $20 million from The Boeing Company for the production of composite components for the C-17 Globemaster III advanced airlift...

7 Apr 2010

PPG Industrial Coatings Opens Color Design Studio

PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) industrial coatings business has announced the opening of the Shmaze Color Design Studio sponsored by PPG Trendcast, a facility near Irvine, Calif., devoted to helping manufacturers and industrial designers accelerate color design and prototype development.

From PPG Industries Inc. 7 Apr 2010

Dow Corning and imec to Collaborate on Next Generation Silicon Solar Cell Developent

Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, signed a three-year contract with imec to perform joint research on next generations of crystalline silicon solar cells. In the framework of imec’s industrial affiliation program (IIAP) on silicon solar cells, Dow Corning has joined several program activities.

From IMEC 7 Apr 2010

Malvern Expert to Give Presentation on Online Particle Size Analysis for High Shear Granulation Processes

At the Advances in Process Analytics and Control Technology 2010 Conference (APACT 10; 28-30 April 2010, Manchester, UK), Malvern Panalytical process systems specialist Jarvis Jeejing will give a presentation of in-line particle size analysis for high shear granulation processes.

From Malvern Panalytical 7 Apr 2010

Rio Tinto Receive Offer to Buy Their Alcan Beauty Packaging Business

Rio Tinto has received a binding offer from Sun European Partners, LLP (Sun European Partners) to acquire the Alcan Beauty Packaging business. The terms of the offer are confidential. A period of exclusivity with Sun...

5 Apr 2010

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