Chemicals & Plastics News
Improve your reaction time with insights into the world of chemicals and plastics. This section features news on innovations, technology and companies engaged in the processing and refinement of chemicals, adhesives, sealants, coatings, plastic resin materials, dyes, beverage ingredients, flavors and fragrances.
Colorful Prospects: Ceresana Publishes Report on the World Market for Paints and Varnishes
Paints and varnishes are not only pretty: They protect against rust and contribute to heat insulation; additionally, they can be, for example, self-cleaning and antibacterial. - February 27, 2016 - Ceresana
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces AdvantaFlex® Sterile Molded Tubing Ends to Add Versatility to Tubing
Single-Use, molded, mini Tri-Clamp tubing ends are designed to improve production and reduce operational costs involved with biopharma processes. Made from AdvantaFlex biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing and an overmolding process, the ends are well suited for aseptic fluid transfer applications. They reduce the potential for leaks and help simplify cleaning and validation procedures. AdvantaFlex Molded Tubing Ends are compatible with sterile tubing welders. - February 21, 2016 - AdvantaPure
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Nanocomposites - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the growing importance of vehicle safety and vehicle weight reduction, rising applications of nanocomposites in construction are the key factors fueling the market growth. - February 20, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Gardner Business Media Partners with SpecialChem to Provide Universal Selectors to Its Users
Gardner Business Media, parent company of Plastics Technology, announced its partnership today with SpecialChem, the B2B digital marketing company specializing in chemicals and materials. The partnership will enable visitors to Plastics Technology’s website to access SpecialChem’s... - February 18, 2016 - Special Chem
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Monoethylene Glycol - Global Market Outlook (2015-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, Growing utilization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the packaging industry is anticipated to fuel the monoethylene glycol market. - February 18, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Cerestech Offering Specialty Contract Plastics Services and Expertise
Cerestech Inc. was formed in 2001 to advance the development and commercialization of polymer/thermoplastic-starch products. The technology, originally developed at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal is now the basis of several granted and pending product and process patents and a family of products have already been commercialized in partnership with Teknor Apex under the Tradename Terraloy. - February 13, 2016 - Cerestech
SpecialChem and SPE Partner to Bring Universal Raw Material Selector to SPE Membership
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) and SpecialChem today announced a partnership that will offer SPE members full access to SpecialChem’s Universal Selector database of plastics and additives. Access to the Universal Selector, which includes 125,000 datasheets, will be available... - February 05, 2016 - Special Chem
Olympic Track Coach Discusses Rekortan Track Surface in New Video
Harvey Glance knows track and the surfaces on which the sport runs. A three-time Olympian and coach of the 2012 400m Olympic champion, Harvey sat down recently with Gary Wilson of Advanced Polymer Technology to discuss Rekortan, the track surface “powered by speed.” The resulting video... - February 02, 2016 - APTRekortan
H.M. Royal, Inc. Appoints Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager
H.M. Royal Inc. today announced the appointment of Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager of HM Royal of California, Incorporated. Mr. Dvorak comes to H.M. Royal from Wacker Chemical Corporation in Adrian, Michigan, where he was the Sales Director covering North and Central America. - January 31, 2016 - H.M. Royal, Inc.
Rekortan Running Track Ready for Season at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field
Last year, the University of Pennsylvania chose Rekortan as the surface for its Franklin Field running track. The track was completely renovated and is now ready for the upcoming spring season including the Penn Relays. Rektoran has been the official track surface of Franklin Field since 1987. Rekortan is made by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT). - January 28, 2016 - APTRekortan
ACAM Officially Addresses the Flint, MI Water Crisis
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. ACAM's healthcare model focuses on prevention of illness and strives for total wellness. ACAM has been educating physicians in metal removal techniques such as chelation therapies since 1973. - January 25, 2016 - ACAM
Tekra Adds New Flame Retardant Polyester Films
Tekra, a Division of EIS, Inc., has added new flame retardant from DuPont Teijin Films™ offering high performance, low cost alternatives to engineers in the electronics, construction, labels, and lighting industries. Halogen-free, white Teijin® Tetoron® UF Polyethylene Terephthalate... - January 14, 2016 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
SikaAxson Enters the Market as the Leading Supplier in the Tooling and Composites Sector
After the successful acquisition of Axson Technologies by Sika AG in March 2015, the newly formed entity SikaAxson now enters the market as the leading supplier in the tooling and composites sector. With an annual turnover of approximately €130 million and 450 employees, SikaAxson is one of... - January 08, 2016 - SikaAxson
BDA Advises Founder on Sale of Diagnostic Biotech Company CHROMagar SAS
BDA Partners is pleased to announce that the French company CHROMagar SAS, the pioneer in innovative chromogenic culture media solutions, has been sold to a Japanese chemicals company. BDA acted as the exclusive financial advisor to CHROMagar founder and shareholder, Dr. Alain Rambach. Terms of the... - January 06, 2016 - BDA Partners Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Ion Exchange Resins Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, end-user markets of ion exchange resins are growing especially in power generation and water & wastewater treatment. - January 06, 2016 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Peter Wainman Named Eco Entrepreneur at Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015
Mr. Peter Wainman, Chairman and CEO of the Thai natural cleaning products company Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd (EPN), has been awarded Eco Entrepreneur at the Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015 in Bangkok. - January 04, 2016 - Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Fluorochemicals Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, the factors that are contributing to growth of the Fluorochemicals market are an increase in technological innovation and increase in automobile production. - December 18, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Flame Retardant Chemicals Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, The factors that drive the Flame Retardant Chemicals market include high demand from current & emerging applications, emerging economies and advancement in technology. - December 16, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Global Industrial Greases Market is Expected to Grow US$ 1,905.9 Mn by 2021: Persistence Market Research
The Industrial Greases market trails the GDP due to their widespread application in the manufacturing of goods and automotive maintenance operations. Due to the surge in manufacturing in Asia Pacific, the industrial greases market in the region is estimated to witness growth, expanding at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2015 and 2021 in terms of revenue. - December 11, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Elastomers Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, the growing demand from automotive industry, advancement in the processing industry and increasing purchasing power in the developing economies are the key drivers of the elastomers market. - December 10, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
PMC Polymer Matrix Composite Market Global and Regional Outlook Now Available in New Report with eMarketOrg.com
eMarketOrg.com adds Global Polymer Matrix Composite Market (PMC) Report of 153 pages and providing 172 data tables and figures to support the expert research and analysis done in this study. - December 09, 2015 - eMarketOrg.com
Industrial Gloves Market is Expected to Reach $9.7 Billion, Globally, by 2020 - Allied Market Research
According to a new report by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Industrial Gloves Market - Opportunities and Forecast, 2014 - 2020," global sales of industrial gloves would reach $9.7 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 12.8% during 2015 – 2020. To know more about the Report, visit them at: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/industrial-gloves-market. - December 05, 2015 - Allied Market Research
Top Gun Advisors Completes 43,313 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Ashland, MA
Top Gun Advisors, in cooperation with Stephen Woelfel, Jr. of Colliers International in Boston, has successfully completed a 45,313 SF lease renewal located at 150 Homer Avenue Ashland, MA on behalf of their client, Amcor Flexibles. The landlord, Calare Properties was represented by Erin... - December 04, 2015 - Campio
Global Industrial Greases Market Will Reach Value of US$ 1,905.9 Mn by 2021 : Persistence Market Research
Amongst the aforementioned region based segments in the global industrial greases market, Asia Pacific is expected to expand at an accelerated CAGR of 4.6%, in terms of volume, during the forecast period. - December 04, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Chemicals for Cosmetic and Toiletry Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, One of the major challenges posed by the manufacturers is to lessen the level of preservatives to avoid skin irritation in Chemicals for Cosmetic and Toiletry Global Market. - December 04, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Chemical Seed Treatment Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, the drivers of the Chemical Seed Treatment market are increase in farm sizes, greater pressure from regulatory requirements and usage of multi-component products. - December 03, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Cellulose Nanoparticles Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, the nano cellulose market has been raised by the commercial development driven by the ever-increasing prices of petroleum and the high-energy intensity in production of chemicals and synthetic polymers. - December 03, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Cellulose Acetate Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, the growing cigarette consumption, preference to longer cigarette filters, usage of low tar cigarettes and application of cellulose acetate in LCD screens are driving the Global Cellulose Acetate market growth. - December 02, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Report, "Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment"
According to Stratistics MRC, The Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage is expected to have excellent growth due to increase in global demand. - December 02, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Global Construction Aggregates Market Revenue Will Reach US$468.2 Bn by 2021: Persistence Market Research
The global construction aggregates market is anticipated to grow from an estimated USD 329.3 Bn in 2015 to USD 468.2 Bn by 2021 at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. - December 02, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
FMI: Nanoscale Chemicals Market Dynamics, Forecast, Analysis and Supply Demand 2015-2025
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the “Nanoscale Chemicals Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2015-2025" report to their offering. - November 27, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Global Dicamba Market Revenue Expected to Grow US$ 457.3 Mn by 2021: Persistence Market Research
Amongst the aforementioned region-based segments in the global dicamba market, North America Dicamba market is expected to expand at an accelerated CAGR of 6.5%, in terms of volume during the forecast period. - November 26, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Axalta Coating Systems North America Receives Chamber Business of the Year Award
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Axalta’s Business Success. - November 22, 2015 - Axalta Coating Systems – North America Industrial
NewAge(R) Industries Celebrates 40 Years of Polyurethane Tubing and Hose; Marks Decades of Fluid and Air Transfer
Superthane(R) polyurethane tubing and Urebrade(R) reinforced polyurethane hose were both introduced in 1975. NewAge brought on the products for applications such as fuel and grease lines, oxygen transfer, control instrumentation, robotics and cable jacketing. Superthane and Urebrade are still used for these applications today, thanks to their flexibility, durability, oil and chemical resistance, and ability to withstand a variety of weathering situations such as moisture and U.V. radiation. - November 20, 2015 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Peter F. Booth Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Peter F. Booth of New Milford, Connecticut has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2015 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemical manufacturing. About Peter F. Booth Mr. Booth has over 45 years... - November 19, 2015 - Strathmore Worldwide
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Premium Report, "Adhesives and Sealants Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, the major factors for Adhesives and Sealants market growth are increase in R&D investment, growing construction industry, increasing transportation sector and rising demand of green products. - November 12, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Anchor Plastics, Inc. is Looking to Move to a Larger Facility
After spending over 40 years in their home office in Golden Valley, Anchor is excited to have the opportunity to look at moving to a new, larger facility out in Wright County. - November 11, 2015 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
New Year, New Look - Sorbead India Launched New Website Theme
The new website theme is more accessible and easy-to-use compared to the previous one. It has got a brand new look with everything becoming more trendy and user friendly. - November 09, 2015 - Sorbead India
Stratistics MRC Announces Its New Premium Report, "Activated Carbon Global Market Outlook - Trends, Forecast, and Opportunity Assessment (2014-2022)"
According to Stratistics MRC, global activated carbon market was driven by huge demand from the U.S. and Asia Pacific. The factors that are driving the market are huge demand for mercury control applications and strict water regulations. - November 08, 2015 - Stratistics Market Research Consulting Pvt Ltd
Global Dicamba Market Revenue Expected to Grow US$ 457.3 Mn by 2021: Persistence Market Research
Amongst the aforementioned region-based segments in the global dicamba market, North America Dicamba market is expected to expand at an accelerated CAGR of 6.5%, in terms of volume during the forecast period. - November 07, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
Intratec Discloses Pricing Data of 50+ Chemical Commodities
The online database offered by Intratec provides up-to-date and consolidated pricing data of more than 50 chemical commodities & utilities, across several world regions. - November 05, 2015 - Intratec Solutions
Gilbert Gordon is Strathmore’s Who’s Who November 2015 Biography of the Month
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who as the November 2015 Biography of the Month. - November 04, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Sealed Tubing Ends from AdvantaPure(R) Reduce Operational Costs and Improve Efficiencies; Help to Maintain a Sterile and Closed Fluid Transfer System
Now available from AdvantaPure is its AdvantaFlex(R) biopharmaceutical grade tubing with pre-sealed ends. The ends maintain a closed, sterile fluid path system for sampling and storage uses in biopharma and pharmaceutical applications. Sealed Tubing Ends save time compared to sealing on site and reduce the need for expensive aseptic connectors. The Single-Use product is supplied gamma sterilized and ready for immediate use in both upstream and downstream applications. - October 29, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Hernon Manufacturing CEO Selected as Orlando Business Journal 2015 CEO of the Year
Harry Arnon, CEO of Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., worldwide innovator in adhesives, sealants and dispensing and curing equipment, has been selected as a 2015 CEO of the year honoree by the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ). - October 28, 2015 - Hernon Manufacturing
FMP Coatings Launches Thermally Activated Composite Coating for CUI Protection
Corrosion under insulation is a costly and dangerous problem affecting many facility owners. InsulCorr TACC provides a simple, easy to use repair technology for live protection. - October 23, 2015 - FMP Coatings
SGS Reports: Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Packaging in Brazil
On 13 May 2015, Anvisa – National Regulatory Agency for Food in Brazil – launched a public consultation process for a new regulation on Good Manufacturing Practices for packaging material in contact with food. - October 22, 2015 - SGS
Intratec Free Tool Facilitates Industry Investment Relocation Studies
The leading advisory firm is offering a unique, easy-to-use online tool to convert chemical plant investment estimates from USA to other countries. - October 21, 2015 - Intratec Solutions
Valuation of Global Dimethylolpropionic Acid (DMPA) Market Expected to Reach US$ 115.9 Mn by 2020
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "DMPA Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020" report to their offering. - October 15, 2015 - Future Market Insights
Katy Spring’s Growing Fleet of Spring Manufacturing Equipment
The MPK-20H Looping Machine and the Bennett Maxicoil MC-20 S. - October 06, 2015 - Katy Spring & Mfg, Inc.
Orion Engineered Carbons to Introduce New Rubber Carbon Blacks to Improve Fuel Efficiency, Tread Performance
At the International Elastomer Conference, Orion will present narrow ASD rubber Carbon Blacks for truck tread reinforcement and will also showcase new clean Carbon Blacks for manufactured rubber goods. - October 02, 2015 - Orion Engineered Carbons LLC