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.
New Nylon 6,6 Overmolding Grade of TPE Now Available from Star Thermoplastic
A new overmolding grade of TPE, developed expressly for nylon 6,6, is now available from Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. - August 02, 2013 - Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc.
Hakahana Industries Launches Hakahana Chemicals to Supply Silica Sand Products to Tses Glass
Hakahana Industries has been awarded a 15-year Contract by Tses Glass (Pty) Ltd to supply quality silica sand products for the Tses Glass Manufacturing Factories in Tses, Namibia. - July 24, 2013 - Hakahana Industries (Pty) Ltd
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s Fluoroloy® A79 Receives Different EU Certifications for Food Application
Saint-Gobain Seals Group has recently received EU certification for their custom formulated compound, Fluoroloy® A79, regarding direct food contact. As food contact materials come into contact with the food, molecules can migrate from the food contact material to the food, and because of this,... - July 23, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
APS Introduces World's Newest Thermoplastic Polyurethane
The world's newest polyester and polyether-based thermoplastic polyurethanes are now available from APS - Alliance Polymers and Services LLC. - July 18, 2013 - APS - Alliance Polymers and Services LLC
Storage Systems Midwest, Inc. is a Future 50 Company
Storage Systems Midwest Inc. has been named a 2013 Future 50 company by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce’s Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE). The Future 50 program, now in its 26th year, recognizes privately-owned companies in the seven-county Milwaukee region... - July 16, 2013 - Storage Systems Midwest, Inc.
Saint-Gobain Seals Group’s Oil and Gas Market Brochure Selected as Winner of 2013 American Inhouse Design Award
The new Oil and Gas market brochure from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group, has been recognized with a 2013 American Inhouse Design Award. For 50 years, the design competition –sponsored by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), a business-to-business magazine for graphic design... - July 14, 2013 - Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, Seals Group
Bayer MaterialScience’s Makrofol® ID Superlaser™ Film Saves Time and Money, Reduces Laser-Induced Bubbling
Film wins 2013 Élan Innovation Award. - July 12, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Solar Impulse Completes Across America Flight at JFK International Airport--Next Stop: Around the World in 2015 with the Help of Bayer MaterialScience
Bayer materials and expertise contribute to ultra-lightweight plane’s mission; Pilots to meet some of New York City’s disadvantaged kids, country’s next generation of potential innovators - July 10, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Setting the Standard for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applicators
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance and Bayer MaterialScience LLC will elevate industry efforts in applicator training and certification. - June 27, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Cerakote Ceramic Coating Corrosion Test (ASTM B117) Video Released
See what happens when Cerakote Ceramic Coatings are tested against seven other competitive finishes in the ASTM B117 Salt Spray Corrosion Test. - June 26, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
High-Durability Wall Paint Technology from Bayer MaterialScience Leads the Migration from Industrial to Architectural Applications
Coatings providing low odor, durability and pleasing aesthetics are sought after for commercial, healthcare and architectural applications. A new high-durability (HD) waterborne polyurethane coatings technology from Bayer MaterialScience LLC now enables architects to specify paints that meet all of... - June 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Building Solutions and Formulation Expertise for Sustainable Performance Prove That "Materials Matter"
Architects work with stakeholders – such as building owners and government – to create functional, attractive and increasingly sustainable buildings. They also rely on materials suppliers to help them achieve their building goals. Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a go-to supplier of... - June 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Pegasus Sustainability Solutions Certified as Qualified New Business Venture
Pegasus Sustainability Solutions, Inc. of Fitchburg, WI, announced today that it has received certification for the Qualified New Business Venture program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. Pegasus currently employs six people in Fitchburg and is projected to add eleven additional... - June 22, 2013 - Pegasus Sustainability Solutions, Inc.
The PolymerUpdate-Platts Joint SMS Service
The joint sms service provides customers with business-critical price alerts for petrochemical products. - June 14, 2013 - Polymerupdate.com
Dependable, LLC Launches New Website
Dependable, LLC, a manufacturer of professional grade floor preparation products for repair, restoration and moisture mitigation unveils its new website, www.floorprep.com Visitors to the new site will be able to download product information, watch videos for installation techniques, use a contact... - June 12, 2013 - Dependable, LLC
Cansto Coatings Announces New President
Cansto Coatings, a local chemical manufacturing company, is pleased to announce Chuck Soeder as its new President. Cansto Coatings is a manufacturer of a variety of specialty coatings in both solvent based and water based formulas to supply commercial, industrial and residential... - June 12, 2013 - Cansto Coatings
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Presents Prestigious Award During the International Bridge Conference
Celebrating engineering and design success: Deh Cho Bridge project wins Gustav Lindenthal Medal. - June 10, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Conwed Moves Into New Headquarters
Conwed, the leading plastic netting manufacturer in the world, will be relocating its Minneapolis headquarters as of June 10, 2013. Corporate functions will be located at 2810 Weeks Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 near its Minneapolis manufacturing plant. Conwed is moving back to the fully renovated... - June 05, 2013 - Conwed
Consolidated Consultants Keen to Work for Plastic Plant Project at Faridabad
Consolidated Consultants & Engineers Private Limited (“CCEPL”), a leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Renewable energy engineering group based in Pune, Maharashtra, is pleased to announce its new venture with Hyderabad Industries Ltd. (“HIL”) working for... - June 05, 2013 - consolidated consultants & Engineers Pvt. Ltd
India Construction Chemicals Market Set to Surpass USD 1.13 Billion Revenues by 2018 Says TechSci Research
Rising infrastructural investments laden with support from World Bank and Asian Development Bank in conjugation with government initiatives to drive the Indian construction chemicals market. - May 24, 2013 - TechSci Research
Bayer MaterialScience Appoints Christine Bryant Head of Commercial Operations for Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties Business Unit
Christine Bryant has been appointed head, Commercial Operations, for Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties (CAS) business unit for the NAFTA region. In her new role, Bryant joins the CAS global leadership team with responsibility for sales, marketing and product... - May 23, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manfacturing Wins State and Regional Exporter of the Year Awards
President of Hernon Manufacturing victorious in State and Regional awards, is in consideration for National recognition. - May 18, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Anchor Plastics, Inc. Awarded Large Project from Local Company
Anchor Plastics is excited to announce they have recently been awarded a project from a local floor cleaning company amounting to over $190,000. Anchor Plastics is excited not only to be doing well, but to know that other local businesses are also feeling the upswing in the economy. 2013 is proving... - May 17, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Car Windshields for 2013 NASCAR Racing Season Utilize Bayer Polycarbonate Sheet
Superior optical quality gives Bayer’s polycarbonate sheet the inside track. - May 09, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Eagle Consulting Celebrates 20 Years as QAD Strategic Partner
As QAD’s Explore conference opens in San Antonio today, Eagle is proud to announce its 25th anniversary in business, with 20 of those years committed exclusively to the QAD community. Today Eagle’s product, RF Express™ for QAD Enterprise Applications, is in use by 800+ QAD... - May 06, 2013 - Eagle Consulting & Development
Bayer MaterialScience to Sell Polyester Resins Businesses to Stepan
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Company of Northfield, Ill. The sale is scheduled to be completed by June 1. Financial terms were not disclosed. Both Bayer businesses are... - May 02, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Flows.com’s Solution for Measuring Shared Well Water
Due to the economy and rising costs to dig new wells, many people are opting to share a well. Flows.com has a solution for sharing wells that is economical and assures everyone in the system will share equal rights to the water resource. - April 30, 2013 - Flows.com
Bayer MaterialScience and ViviTouch Electroactive Polymers Offer Touching Experience
By providing effects that evoke sensations as diverse as a rolling pinball, running engine or human heartbeat in the palm of your hand or bring rich, full-bodied sounds to your ears just like you were experiencing it live, ViviTouch® technology is changing how consumers experience their... - April 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Comparison of Polycarbonate and Copolyester Resins Reveals How Physical Properties Affect Moldability
Both physical properties and processability play key roles when injection-molded parts are mass produced. When producing medical parts, a consistent, high degree of accuracy is also vital. It is relatively simple to adjust a process to account for differences in molecular weight once that process... - April 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Materials: Illuminating Options for Architectural and Commercial Lighting
As lighting technology and design continue to advance, lighting professionals are seeking materials that meet rigorous technical specifications and appeal to the eye. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers architects, designers, engineers and other lighting professionals diverse solutions to emerging... - April 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Valuable Residue: Ceresana Analyzes the Growth Market Carbon Black
Asia-Pacific will be the most important growth motor on the market for Carbon Black. - April 24, 2013 - Ceresana
High Density - Strong Growth: Ceresana Analyzes the Global HDPE Market
Ceresana expects worldwide revenues generated with high density polyethylene to rise to almost US$70 billion in 2019. - April 24, 2013 - Ceresana
HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Customized Nylon (Polyamide) Plastic Extrusions
Suburban Philadelphia manufacturer offers custom extruded nylon plastic parts, products and profiles for industrial applications. - April 23, 2013 - HPE Plastic Extrusions
Bayer MaterialScience One-Component and Two-Component Polyurethane Sealants – Composition, Advantages and Uses
Although the terms “caulk” and “sealant” are often used interchangeably, they have fundamental differences. Caulks are used to fill a gap or crack and do not allow a lot of movement, while polyurethane sealants are more flexible and function as a barrier to water, air or... - April 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Adhesives Formulated with Polyurethane Dispersions Offer Performance Advantages for a Broad Range of Applications
While polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) can be used to formulate both coatings and adhesives, they present some distinct advantages for adhesives. Adhesives formulated with PUDs are well suited to applications in a number of different markets – from footwear to automotive. Polyurethane... - April 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Reinstadtler Elected President of Polyurea Development Association
Steven Reinstadtler, industrial marketing manager – coatings for construction, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, has been elected President of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA). He will officially begin his one-year term during the association’s annual conference, April 15-17, in Las... - April 17, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Western Industries, Leading Manufacturer of Blow-Molded Plastics, Brings First Large-Scale Blow-Molded Product to Market Using Oshenite® Renewable Performance Mineral
Oshenite®, naturally renewing ocean precipitated calcium carbonate successfully replaces expensive plastics resins for a new proprietary plastic product line from Western Industries Plastics Product Group. The renewable performance mineral presented significant processing improvements and worked seamlessly on the large blow-molding equipment. The company's "made with Oshenite®" Tough Tote is now selling at major retailers and plans are developing for a new line of sustainable plastics. - April 13, 2013 - U.S. Aragonite.com
All Signs Point to Bayer MaterialScience as a Leading Supplier of Polycarbonate Sheet for Channel Letters and Other Signage Applications
On building exteriors and inside malls across America, businesses are using channel letters to attract attention and set themselves apart from the competition. When it comes to selecting a plastic sheet material that can meet the rigorous requirements of channel letters and other thermoformed... - April 08, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Engineered Software Releases New PIPE-FLO Version 12
Engineered Software, Inc. has announced the availability of the latest release of its flagship piping system design software, PIPE-FLO Professional 12. - April 06, 2013 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Oklahoma Plastic Expands with Purchase of Two New Battenfeld Injection Machines
Machines expand capabilities of Oklahoma Plastic. - April 03, 2013 - Oklahoma Plastic
Ultra-Light Solar Impulse Plane Using Bayer MaterialScience Materials Set to Take Flight Across America
Solar Impulse – an ultra-lightweight, solar-powered plane, capable of flying day and night – is set to take Flight Across America with the help of diverse material innovations and technologies from Bayer MaterialScience. The plane will start its cross-country flight in San Francisco,... - April 01, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
MarketInfoResearch.com Releases Latest Research Report: "Industrial Plastics - A Global Market Watch, 2011 - 2016"
With a CAGR of 6.8%, global market value for plastics in Industrial application sector is anticipated to be worth US$11.1 billion by 2015. Among the end-use segments, Plasticizers account for the largest share of the entire market, driving a CAGR of 6.2%. - March 30, 2013 - MarketInfo Research
Hernon Manufacturing Exhibits at Manufacturers Expo Show in Monterrey Mexico
Successful tradeshow generates new customer opportunities, and provides education, samples, and equipment and product demonstrations to manufacturers in need of adhesives and dispensing solutions. - March 27, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
President of Hernon Manufacturing Named Small Business Exporter of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida Office has announced Harry Arnon as the district winner for 2013. - March 25, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Anchor Plastics, Inc.’s President Named One of the 40 under 40 for 2013
President of Anchor Plastics, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN is honoree for one of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. - March 21, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
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... - March 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hernon Manufacturing Receives LOI for Impregnation Resin
Letter of Intent (LOI) indicates Hernon Porosity Sealant 80151 is the ideal solution for Vaccuum Pressure Impregnation. - March 16, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Dow Corning Debuts LSR Grades at MD&M West to Give OEMs and Fabricators Greater Healthcare Material Options
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, is showcasing here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth# 1751) Dow Corning® QP1 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades that give medical device manufacturers and fabricators broader material... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Expands Healthcare Portfolio with New QP1 Silicone Elastomer Bases for Wider Processing Flexibility
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, today announced here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth #1751) Dow Corning® QP1 Silicone Elastomers, a new silicone technology for the company’s high consistency rubber (HCR)... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
Baulé USA LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Bayer MaterialScience, Names Vivion, Inc. as Western Representative
Vivion, Inc. has joined with Baulé USA LLC to represent Baulé’s Cast Polyurethane Systems line of products in the Western United States and Western Canada. Vivion, Inc. began its representation of the Baulé systems line on January 1, 2013. The move supports Baulé... - March 11, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC