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Comprehensive Report on Chinese Market for Extruded Polystyrene Foam Boards

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2013 Research Report on China Extruded Polystyrene Foam Board Industry" report to their offering.

18 Mar 2013

New Mounting Option in Polycase Internal Mounting Panels Ensures Waterproof Integrity

Polycase announces the release of internal mounting panels for the WH Series of NEMA 4X plastic enclosures. The 0.06 inch thick aluminum panels attach directly to mounting bosses inside the base of these enclosures using included screws.

16 Mar 2013

Polymer Roofing Company Launches Home Exterior Color Contest

DaVinci Roofscapes®, the color leader in the polymer roofing industry, launches a home exterior color contest on March 18, 2013. Open to all homeowners nationwide, the "Shake it Up" Exterior Color Contest includes a $5,000 cash grand prize to help the winner add color to the exterior of his or her home.

16 Mar 2013

Generon IGS Develops PCCP Polymer-Based Membrane Modules for Marine Industry

Generon IGS, Inc., an IGS (Innovative Gas Systems) company, is the world's leading manufacturer of Nitrogen Generators, for both PSA Systems and Membrane Systems.

From Generon Innovative Gas Systems 15 Mar 2013

New Report on Styrenic Block Copolymers Market for Medical Applications

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Styrenic Block Copolymers (SEBS, SBS, SIBS) Market For Medical Applications (Medical Bags, Tubing, Wound Care, Equipments, Packaging & Diagnostic Products) - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth And Forecast, 2012 - 2018" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 11 Mar 2013

Daimler Installs Plastic Engine Support in Mercedes Diesel Engine

Daimler is installing the world's first plastic engine support for the six-cylinder diesel engine used in the new GL Class. Compared to the previous aluminum support, the plastic part offers improved acoustical properties, better thermal insulating characteristics and a definite weight advantage, while being able to withstand the same load.

From BASF Corporation 6 Mar 2013

Value in End of Life Plastics Motivates Recycling of Waste

The whole planet is trying to find sustainable solutions for the future and the spotlight is currently on waste management and ways of using rubbish as a resource and valuable commodity rather than landfill. In fact in some regions landfill mining is taking place.

From MBA Polymers 6 Mar 2013

ProTec to Present Technology for Targeted Improvement of Technical Polymers at Chinaplas 2013

At this year's Chinaplas in Guangzhou, ProTec Polymer Processing – making its inaugural appearance as an exhibitor at Chinaplas – will be presenting technology and expertise designed for the targeted improvement of the properties of technical polymers, especially polyesters and polyamides.

From Schoeller Arca Systems International 5 Mar 2013

IPG’s Danville Tape Manufacturing Facility Achieves EPA ENERGY STAR Challenge

Intertape Polymer Group® (TSX:ITP) ("IPG®", or the "Company") announces that it has taken a positive step toward improving energy efficiency. IPG® has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry at its tape manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia by reducing its energy intensity by 14.7% within two years.

5 Mar 2013