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.
Polyaspartic Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Demonstrate Productivity-Enhancing Rapid Cure and Long-Lasting Durability in Real-World Applications
Building and construction professionals want coatings that protect substrates such as metal and concrete without a time-consuming drying process that delays fabrication schedules. Rapid-curing polyaspartic coatings using Bayer MaterialScience LLC raw materials provide increased productivity while... - November 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Residential Garage Floor with Polyaspartic Coating from Bayer MaterialScience Has Neighbors Talking
Case study demonstrates durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with ultra-low VOCs, minimal downtime and faster return to service. - November 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Data, Facts, Background: Ceresana Publishes the First Complete Market Report Regarding Polystyrene
Revenues generated with polystyrene are forecast to reach 26 billion US-dollars in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Adhering to Europe: Ceresana Publishes 2nd Edition of the Market Study Adhesives Europe
Ceresana forecasts consumption of adhesives in Europe to reach 3.5 million tonnes in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Global Trends and Growth Markets: Ceresana Publishes the 3rd Edition of Its Market Study Plasticizers
Ceresana expects the global market value of plasticizers to reach more than 19.5 billion US-dollars in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Innovation and Protection: Ceresana Publishes Completely Revised Analysis of the Global Market for Antioxidants
The world market for antioxidants will reach a volume of almost 7,4 billion US-dollars by 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Manifold Developments on the Market for Butadiene: Ceresana Publishes Worldwide Comprehensive Report
Ceresana expects the market for butadiene to reach 13.7 million tonnes in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
The Latest Innovation Under the Sun: Polyurethane Composites Utilizing Bayer MaterialScience Materials Contribute to Award-Winning Solar Solution
Lightweight, weatherable and non-conductive properties make polyurethane composites the ideal choice for frame of photovoltaic mobile electric generator. - November 21, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Participation in EEB Hub Underscores Company’s Long-Standing Commitment to Sustainable Construction
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a key supplier to the building and construction industry, offering a broad portfolio of sustainable, high-performance materials and technologies. Through its participation in the Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub, Bayer continues its commitment to help address the... - November 21, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Building Solutions – a Hub of Material Technologies for Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction requires careful planning and design. It also requires high-performance materials capable of transforming blueprint concepts into shovel-ready projects. With diverse applications that utilize the company’s plastics and polyurethanes, coatings and sealants raw... - November 20, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manufacturing’s Executive Presented with MACF President’s Award
Edgardo Rodriguez receives the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida’s Presidents Award. - November 18, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Virtually Unbreakable Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Provides Economical Solution to School Safety Challenges
Bayer MaterialScience LLC and members of the Safe on Site Consortium focus on safe school environments. - November 18, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rentricity Partners with Cornell Pump Company to Supply NSF Certified Turbines for In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, executed an exclusive agreement with the Cornell Pump Company of Clackamas, Oregon to develop a line of NSF 61 certified turbines; better known as pumps operating as turbines (PATs). The agreement will support the growing requirement... - November 12, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Protective MacBook Covers Are the Perfect Fit with Bayer MaterialScience
Bayer’s high-flow polycarbonate, noted for its high degree of impact strength and long-term flexibility, contributes to durable, sleek case design. - November 07, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Sheet Technologies from Bayer MaterialScience: Secure Solutions for New and Retrofitted Buildings
Attractive and economical solutions for building security and protection. - November 06, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc. (SWC), Announces New Executive Alignments
The 3rd quarter was transformational for SWC across a range of business activities including financial, operational, management and M&A activity. Central to advancing Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc.'s business strategy are the following organizational changes: · To meet the demands for... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc. Announced the Appointment of Mr. Glenn Sandgren as Vice President of Sales and Marketing Reporting to Mr. Edward Trueman, CEO/President
“We are very pleased to have Glenn join our executive team as Vice President of Sales,” said SWC CEO/President Ed Trueman. "We look forward to utilizing Glenn’s senior sales and marketing experience as a key contribution to the expansion of our leadership role in designed composite components." - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc Wins 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc., a leading supplier of composite components for "Original Equipment Manufacturer" (OEMs) announces the receipt of the 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award. The award is presented each year by AGCO Corporation. One of the world’s leading producers of... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Papros Inc: Brief Webinar on Demand Released on Using Lab Reports for Global Product Compliance Demonstration
This webinar on demand sheds light on the latest developments in lab report standards for global product compliance and how to efficiently use those developments for compliance demonstration. - November 05, 2013 - Papros Inc.
IonSense, Inc. Presenting Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART®) Mass Spectrometry at the 6th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA)
IonSense Exhibiting at RAFA, November 5-8, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. Customer Workshop Will Feature High Sensitivity Analysis Using Sorbent Technologies Coupled with DART. - November 04, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
Propilco’s New High-Flow Clarified PP Resin Offers Customers Processing, Sustainability and Competitive Advantages
Propilco, a Colombian polypropylene (PP) company with a very strong international presence, today unveiled a new addition to its portfolio of PP resins clarified with Millad® NX® 8000 technology from Milliken & Company. Propilco’s new 80R90CD (clarified random copolymer) grade... - November 02, 2013 - Milliken & Co
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with Addition of Mouse-Specific Flow Cytometry Reagents
Earlier this year, ALPCO began offering flow cytometry reagents and data analysis software. As promised, the company has recently added high quality and affordable mouse reagents to their growing flow cytometry portfolio. Among the 600 new mouse reagents are antibodies for CD3, CD4, CD8 and... - October 29, 2013 - ALPCO
Art Imitating Life: Acclaimed Artist Selects Bayer MaterialScience Plastic Sheet and Film for Art Installation
Call it a case of art imitating life. For residential and commercial LED applications, original equipment manufacturers frequently turn to polycarbonate for its clarity, toughness, good light transmission and light weight. Now, these same properties have led acclaimed artist Danial Nord to utilize... - October 28, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Dow Corning Appoints Tang-Yong Ang as New Vice President to Lead Company’s Growing Compound Semiconductor Business
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced the appointment of Tang Yong Ang “TY.” to vice president of Dow Corning’s Compound Semiconductor Solutions, a leading provider of high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafer and... - October 25, 2013 - Dow Corning
Open Discussion for Manufacturers on BMPs (Best Management Practices) in Greening Global Processes
A town hall style open discussion is initiated for the promotion of BMPs (Best Management Practices) in the supply chain for the greening of global practices for manufacturers. - October 24, 2013 - Papros Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience Bridging the Gap: Polyurethane Sealant Reduces Airflow by 25 Percent, Leads to Significant Energy Savings
Life cycle assessment shows the multiple benefits of using polyurethane sealant to seal gaps in a residential home - October 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rhoads and Boka Join PLG as Chemical Supply Chain Practice Leaders
PLG Consulting is pleased to announce that Tim Rhoads, an accomplished chemicals supply chain transition leader, and Frank Boka, a long time chemical industry procurement and supply chain expert have joined PLG as Chemical Supply Chain Practice Leaders. - October 19, 2013 - PLG Consulting
Bayer MaterialScience Appoints New Western Regional Manager for Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet Products
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces the appointment of Brian Heine as western regional manager for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products. In this role, he will support the sales and marketing team, with a focus on customer relations and business development. A Missouri native, Heine brings... - October 16, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, PH.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - October 12, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
HydroDynamicsHHO.com a Leader in Hydrogen Technology Warns Hydrogen Generators Can be Dangerous
Some Hydrogen Generator (HHO) kits leak or cannot properly create Hydrogen on Demand. Hydrogen gas is very combustible and can be dangerous if not properly contained. - October 04, 2013 - HydroDynamicsHHO.com
Company Provides New Vent Mist Elimination System Meeting EPA Requirements
In response to the EPA setting new air quality regulations for stationary engines, JB Systems offers the HILCO® Vent Mist Elimination System to meet these new requirements. - October 01, 2013 - JB Systems
Bayer MaterialScience’s Low-VOC Waterborne Technology Enables Primer Coating with Excellent Adhesion
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a waterborne primer technology in response to market demand for coatings that comply with more stringent VOC regulations and also provide the same high-performance properties as solventborne coatings, while maintaining the versatility to coat different substrates. - September 27, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Continuous Improvement: Bayer MaterialScience PIR Insulation Uses Alternative Blowing Agent, Meets Key Flammability Requirement for Continuous Insulation
Residential and commercial building and construction professionals are seeking more choices for continuous insulation materials that not only improve energy efficiency but also meet stringent building code requirements for flammability. Ecomate®, a halogen-free blowing agent sold under license... - September 26, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ceresana Publishes the Worldwide Most Comprehensive Market Analysis on Plastic Caps and Closures
Market researchers forecast global demand for plastics caps and closures to rise to more than 1,1 trillion units in 2020. - September 26, 2013 - Ceresana
Useful and Multilayered: First Complete Analysis of the Global Market for Plastic Films, Published by Ceresana
Ceresana expects global demand for plastic films to increase to more than 70 million tonnes until 2020. - September 26, 2013 - Ceresana
Pinnacle Ozone Releases the World’s Most Energy Efficient Ozone Generator Technology
Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC announces the release of its newest QuadBlock® Generation II (Gen II) ozone technology. The event marks the introduction of the world’s most advanced and reliable ozone generation system, offering customers substantially lower total energy costs, and lower... - September 20, 2013 - Pinnacle Ozone Solutions, LLC
International Polymer Solutions Debuts Corporate Video
Video provides overview of company products and services. - September 16, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
When Every Ounce Counts: Bayer MaterialScience Polyurethane Technology Produces Lightweight Parts, Offers More Efficient Manufacturing Process
Increasingly stringent fuel standards are motivating the automotive industry to focus on reducing the weight of vehicle components and, ultimately, improving energy efficiency while still offering style and comfort. Automakers and automotive suppliers are also keenly interested in the most... - September 16, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
5 Ways to Use Scan Cards to Grow Your Business
There are a variety of ways that businesses can use scan cards to increase their customers and improve sales. Scan cards can now be custom printed with a business name, info, logo and more in many different styles in order to increase brand awareness. The key to a good scan card is to make sure... - September 13, 2013 - KeyTag1
International Polymer Solutions Launches New Website
TEQCOM and BECO websites merge to form new International Polymer Solutions site. - September 12, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Selected for $1 Million DOE Vehicle Technologies Grant Award
Wildcat’s high throughput battery workflow to play key role in development of new electrolytes for silicon anodes. - September 12, 2013 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Bethlehem Authority Partners with Rentricity to Finance In-Pipe Hydropower Projects
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, executed a letter of agreement with the Bethlehem Authority in Pennsylvania to explore, finance and develop multiple small, in-pipe hydropower sites within the Authority’s water system. The agreement follows similar agreements with... - September 10, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Cerakote & Prismatic Powders to Showcase Custom Bicycle Coating at Interbike 2013
Cerakote and Prismatic Powders, divisions of NIC Industries, will be showcasing new coating options for the bicycle industry at the 2013 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. - August 29, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Brawn is Beautiful: Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Glazing – A Light Weight, Secure and Aesthetically Pleasing Solution for Architectural Applications
Building owners and architectural material specifiers are seeking a material that not only provides the daylighting building owners want but also the security protection they need. Increasingly, they are turning to polycarbonate glazing as a material of choice. Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s... - August 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hydropower Efficiency Act of 2013 Will Ease Rentricity Projects for Water, Wastewater, Irrigation and Industrial Water Operators
On August 9th, the Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act (H.R. 267) and the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act (H.R. 678) were signed into law by President Obama. Both the Senate and House of Representatives passed the bill on January 15, 2013, which was... - August 28, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Cerakote Unveils the Latest in High Temperature Ceramic Coatings
The new Glacier Series, by Cerakote Ceramic Coatings, is the coolest in high temperature ceramic coatings. - August 27, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
EU LOCIMAP Project Reports on First Workshop in the UK
The first workshop of the EU LOCIMAP ((Low Carbon Industrial Manufacturing Parks) project on the 10th of July was hosted by Sembcorp, operators of the Wilton International industrial park in the UK. The event attracted more than 45 attendees from industrial parks, industry associations, local... - August 25, 2013 - LOCIMAP
Flame Control Coatings Announces MIL-PRF-14105 Heat Resistant Coating
TemperKote MIL-PRF-14105, a revolutionary coating developed by Flame Control coatings has received Army Research Lab approval. - August 24, 2013 - Flame Control Coatings
Rentricity Wins New Jersey Technology Council Idea & Demo Day Grand Finale 2013
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery Company, was awarded the grand prize at the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) Idea and Demo Day Grand Finale. The event took place at CoWerks in Asbury Park, New Jersey on August 8th, 2013. Frank Zammataro, Rentricity President and Co-Founder,... - August 16, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
HIC International to Recruit More Employees in a Bid to Handle Massive Rise in Customers’ Orders
One of the highly sought after manufacturing companies in India, HIC International Co Inc has announced its plans to recruit more employees in a bid to enhance the company’s ability to handle vast number of customers’ orders from Malaysia, Equatorial Guinea, Chile, Iran, Netherlands, Indonesia, California USA, Spain for Universal industrial belts and hydraulic valves products trickling in. The company has in the recent past recorded a massive rise in number of orders attributed to affordability. - August 09, 2013 - HIC International Co Inc Rubber Manufacturers