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Garland’s New StressPly Max Membrane Provides High Tensile and Tear Performance

The Garland Company, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of high-performance solutions for the commercial building envelope, recently raised the roofing industry’s standards for tensile and tear performance with the introduction of StressPly® Max modified bitumen membrane.

From Garland Manufacturing Co. 28 Jan 2011

KA Prevulcanised Latex and Vystar Discuss Benefits of Vytex NRL at India Rubber Expo 2011

Vystar® Corporation the exclusive creator of Vytex® Natural Rubber Latex (NRL), a patented, all-natural raw material that significantly reduces antigenic proteins found in natural rubber latex, and KA Prevulcanised Latex Pvt. Ltd. (KAPVL), part of the Kurian Abraham Group and one of India's largest latex concentrate glove producers, jointly presented the benefits of Vytex NRL and ongoing development programs at the India Rubber Expo in Chennai, India on January 20, 2011.

28 Jan 2011

Applied Seals North America Helps to Develop Standards for O-Rings and Sealing Elements

To help the global semiconductor industry prepare for the 22 nm technology node and the use of 450 mm wafers, sealing products supplier Applied Seals North America, Inc. is leading a new SEMI Standards task force to develop the first substantial standards for perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) o-rings and sealing elements.

27 Jan 2011

Spectrum Plastics Announces Acquisition of Advanced Micro Molding Assets

Spectrum Plastics Group today announced that it has acquired advanced micro molding assets, expanding the company’s full range of injection molding and rapid prototyping services to production of true micro-molded ...

27 Jan 2011

Kobe Steel to Manufacture Rubber Processing Equipment in India

Kobe Steel, Ltd. announces that it has formed a joint venture with India's Larsen & Toubro Limited to manufacture and sell rubber processing machinery. Called L&T Kobelco Machinery Private Limited, the jo...

From Kobe Steel 26 Jan 2011

New Report on Chinese Engineering Adhesive Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Engineering Adhesive Industry Report, 2009-2010" report to their offering. In 2009, the sales volume and value of engineering adhesives in China...

24 Jan 2011

Elastomeric Robotic Arm with Gentle Grip

It looks like a starfish made of soft plastic. When air is blown into it through a thin tube it comes to life and the starfish closes like a hand. It does this so gently that it can grasp a raw egg without breaking it.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 23 Jan 2011

Houston-Based Foam Insulation Manufacturer Joins with Momentive Performance Materials

Lapolla Industries, Inc., a Houston based manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation, cool roof coatings and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, today announced a strategic alliance with Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (Momentive), an exclusive global licensee of GE sealants and a leading global manufacturer of silicone sealants.

20 Jan 2011

Worldwide Sealant Manufacturers Benefit from XIAMETER Bundle Program

The XIAMETER® brand from Dow Corning recently launched a “bundle” program for sealant manufacturers around the world.

From Dow Corning 20 Jan 2011

Liberty Tire Recycling to Buy Major Segment of Crumb Rubber Division from TTII

Target Technologies (TTII) is pleased to announce the finalizing of an agreement to divest a significant segment of its crumb rubber sales division – to Liberty Tire Recycling LLC, of Pittsburgh, PA. The agreeme...

19 Jan 2011

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