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Gist Acquires European Temperature-Controlled Operation

Supply chain specialist Gist, part of The BOC Group, is expanding its primary business into Europe with the acquisition of G Van Dongen Holdings BV, a European temperature-controlled transport operator comprising seven c...

6 Sep 2005

Honeywell to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business

Honeywell has announced today that it has agreed to sell its U.S. nylon carpet fibers business to Shaw Industries Group, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Honeywell and Shaw also agreed to a long-term supply ag...

6 Sep 2005

Sandvik Smith to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Through the Sandvik Mining and Construction business area, Sandvik has reached an agreement with the US-based company Smith International Inc., Houston, Texas, to acquire Smith International's 50% interest in Sandvik...

5 Sep 2005

Increased Effort to Reduce the Economic Costs and Environmental Impacts of Paper Commonly Used in Business and Government

Researchers at the USDA Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory (FPL) have joined with other federal agencies and the pulp and paper industry in an effort to reduce the economic costs and environmental impacts of the p...

30 Aug 2005

BASF Aktiengesellschaft Acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH

BASF Aktiengesellschaft has signed a contract to acquire Leuna-Miramid GmbH, Leuna (Germany) thus further extending its leading position in engineering plastics in Europe. Leuna-Miramid has approximately 140 employees. F...

30 Aug 2005

3M's Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Conductors Being Intsalled to Ensure More Consistent Electricity Supply

A breakthrough high-temperature, low-sag overhead conductor from 3M, designed to help eliminate transmission bottlenecks that increasingly have plagued electricity grids in recent years, causing brownouts and blackouts, ...

29 Aug 2005

No More Foggy Windscreens or Lenses Thanks to Nanocoating

Foggy windows and lenses are a nuisance, and in the case of automobile windows, can pose a driving hazard. Now, a group of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have found a permanent solution...

29 Aug 2005

Precision Cast Parts to Acquire Nickel Alloy Specialist Special Metals Corp

Precision Castparts Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Special Metals Corporation (SMC), a world leader in the production of high-performance nickel-based alloys and super alloys, for approximately ...

29 Aug 2005

Basell's Alastian Online Polyolefins Business Channel to Expand to North America

Alastian, the first web-based business channel for polyolefins, will be available in North America on October 1. Alastian is designed for polyolefins customers who are very familiar with the polyolefin products they u...

26 Aug 2005

BHP Billiton to Close West Australian Hot Briquetted Iron Plant

BHP Billiton today announced that it would permanently close the hot briquetted iron facilities at its Boodarie Iron plant in Port Hedland, Western Australia. The closure of the hot briquetted iron facilities will nec...

25 Aug 2005

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Business News

Gist Acquires European Temperature-Controlled Operation

Honeywell to Sell U.S. Nylon Carpet Fibers Business

Sandvik Smith to Become Wholly Owned Subsidiary

Increased Effort to Reduce the Economic Costs and Environmental Impacts of Paper Commonly Used in Business and Government

BASF Aktiengesellschaft Acquires Leuna-Miramid GmbH

3M's Aluminum Metal Matrix Composite Conductors Being Intsalled to Ensure More Consistent Electricity Supply

No More Foggy Windscreens or Lenses Thanks to Nanocoating

Precision Cast Parts to Acquire Nickel Alloy Specialist Special Metals Corp

Basell's Alastian Online Polyolefins Business Channel to Expand to North America

BHP Billiton to Close West Australian Hot Briquetted Iron Plant

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

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Exploring Wet Granulation in Tablet Manufacturing

Going the Extra Mile: Why Use Agitated Nutsche Filter Dryers (ANFDs) Instead of Büchner Funnels for Solid-Liquid Separation

Choosing the Ideal Automotive Bonding Tape: Testing Methods for Optimal Performance

VOCs and SVOCs - How to Achieve Cleaner Air

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Business News

How can Charge Photometry be Used for Battery Screening and Development?

Comparing Computed Radiography and Digital Detector Arrays

How the RSC is Empowering the Future of Chemical Sciences

1New Electrolyte Improves Battery Production and Recycling

2New Smart Adhesive with Unmatched Strength and Versatility

3Longer-Lasting Catalyst Boosts Hydrogen Production

4New Solid-State Electrolyte Increases the Affordability of Green Energy Storage

5Max Space Utilizes ALUULA Material for Space Habitat Construction

6New Tech Makes Gold Recovery from E-waste Easier and Greener

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