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Solutia Expands Facility to Produce Saflex’s PVB Sheet for Automotive Applications

Solutia announced today that it will upgrade its facility in Gent, Belgium to produce multi-layer rolls of Saflex(R) Q series advanced acoustic polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sheet for automotive applications.

9 Dec 2010

Global Strategic Business Report on Adhesives and Sealants Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Adhesives and Sealants - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Adhesives & Se...

8 Dec 2010

Goodyear Aviation Advises to Inspect Aircraft Tire Wear Before TakeOff

Knowing your limits is sage advice that applies to everything in life from financial risk to piloting an airplane or even that return trip to the buffet. But when it comes to aircraft tire wear, it's all about routine inspection and knowing the facts.

8 Dec 2010

GHX Industrial Completes Acquisition of Delta Rubber Company

Houston-based GHX Industrial, LLC (ghxinc.com), today announced it has completed the acquisition of Delta Rubber Company, an industrial distribution company with a strong customer base in California and Nevada.

7 Dec 2010

Thermoplastic Elastomers Replace Rubber Engine Mounts and Provide Major Advantages

Replacing rubber in an engine cradle mount with DuPont™ Hytrel® TPC/ET thermoplastic elastomer reduced noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions 95 percent as well as cost and weight.

6 Dec 2010

BASF to Buy CRI/Criterion to Expand its Styrene Catalysts Business

CRI/Criterion is a leading global manufacturer of chemical catalysts used in the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene to styrene, which is a vital ingredient in the manufacture of plastics, rubber and resins.

From BASF Catalysts LLC 6 Dec 2010

New Westmoonint Site Launched for Synthetic Rubber Applications

After 2 weeks of hard working, Westmoonint new English site unveils itself on Thursday. Comparing with previous one, the new site is more convenient and time-effective for customers to find their solutions.

6 Dec 2010

Pinnacle Rubber Mulch Adds Regional Centers for Free Order Pickups

Pinnacle Rubber Mulch, distributed by LTR Products, a subsidiary of Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in the United States, has announced the rollout of regional Free Pickup Location...

4 Dec 2010

HIGA Signs Letter of Intent with H+G Polymeric Products to Distribute Rubber Products

Global NuTech, Inc. announced today that its Joint Venture partner, HIGA Corporation, has entered into a Letter of Intent to distribute rubber-based products manufactured by H&G Polymeric Products Co., Ltd. of Guan D...

2 Dec 2010

iSmithers Publishing Announces New Book for Rubber Mixing Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of iSmithers Publishing 's new book "Mixing of Rubber" to their offering. Since the discovery of vulcanisation in the nineteenth century, rubber has been ...

1 Dec 2010

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