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.
NewAge(R) Industries Extends Its Excellent Product Quality Rating to Seven Straight Years; Results in Fewer Product Rejections & Problems for Customers
Tubing manufacturer NewAge Industries has now held a product quality rating of 99.7% or better for seven consecutive years. The company’s quality assurance procedures are aimed at reducing problems and rework for customers. NewAge commits a significant number of its team members to its quality department in order to maintain high quality product standards and lessen failures, rejections and returns. - October 15, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Star Thermoplastics Develops New Thermoplastic Elastomers Line Expressly for Pet Toys
A new thermoplastic elastomer formulated expressly for toy pets and sold under the StarPet line is now available from Star Thermoplastics. - October 12, 2011 - Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc.
Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions and Zaganite Industries
Zaganite Industries PTY Ltd of Dandenong, Victoria Australia joins Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions of Dallas, Texas USA. - October 08, 2011 - Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions
Adsale Exhibiton Services Ltd. - CHINAPLAS 2012 Captures the Attention of the Globe.
Priority Free Registration for Overseas Buyers in Korea and Japan - October 07, 2011 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Highlights How New 100 Percent Solids Acrylated Allophanate Oligomers Maximize UV Coating System Performance
Ongoing research and development by Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists has refined polyurethane chemistry, subsequently leading to the development of a new generation of products for UV (ultra violet) curable coatings – acrylated allophanate oligomers. Abdullah Ekin, senior associate... - October 07, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer’s Tough, Durable and Long-Lasting Polyaspartic Gelcoat Technology Makes a Splash in Waterpark Industry
Millions of people slipped and slid their way down thousands of composite water slides last year. Yet, the large number of people catapulting down an individual water slide, along with continuous water flow, and sun and weather exposure, take a toll on a slide’s finish. Waterpark owners are... - October 07, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Highlights Advantages of UV-Cure Coatings Technology
Ultraviolet- (UV) cure coating technology continues to gain traction in the coatings industry due to its many competitive advantages – low energy costs, no pot life issues, reduced environmental impact and a fast cure time, among others. Attendees of RadTech’s UV/EB East Technology... - October 06, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Next-Generation Polyaspartic Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Improve Throughput Speed by Reducing Handling Times
Current coatings technologies for steel construction require long dry-to-handle times that can lead to construction delays or damage during shipping, fit-up and erection. Increasingly, engineers, architects and other building professionals are seeking coatings technologies with early development... - October 06, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Q4 2011 Petrochemical Outlook from Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
Prices and margins will be compressed in the U.S., EU, and Asia in Q4 2011. The drag created by the economy will nip into producers’ profits as prices ease and costs remain steady. - October 05, 2011 - Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
New Metrics for Financial Analysis of Petrochemical Markets Released by Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
Financial analysis of petrochemical markets and companies can be challenging. The correlation between macroeconomic indicators and financial results for petrochemical producers is difficult to recognize. The White Paper: New Metrics for Financial Analysis of Petrochemical Markets (available at www.klbconsultingservices.com) introduces three key metrics for the financial analysis of petrochemical markets. - October 04, 2011 - Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
Kaydon® Custom Filtration Hires New VP of Sales & Marketing
Kaydon Custom Filtration Corporation (Kaydon Filtration), a leading provider in fuel treatment, lube and hydraulic oil conditioning has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Canil as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Jeff brings a wealth of filtration and marketing expertise to support the... - October 02, 2011 - Purafil, Inc.
DNP Shanghai Office Hires Chemist to Start Its In-House Laboratory
DNP International, has named Page Li as its new Chemical Analysis Engineer in its Shanghai office, China. - September 30, 2011 - DNP International Co., Inc.
Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals
New solar shading panels made from lightweight, durable Lexan* Exell* D polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit, are making a major contribution to energy efficiency and comfort at the new flagship City of Westminster College in central London. - September 24, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Midwest is the Only Dust-Control Company to Make Inc’s List of the Top Privately-Owned Environmental Services Companies, Part of the Inc 5000
For the fourth time in five years, Midwest has earned a position on the Inc. 5000 annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. - September 17, 2011 - Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC at Advances in Polyurethane Technology Conference: Next-Generation Polyaspartics Coatings Improve Throughput Speed by Reducing Handling Times
Current coatings technologies for steel construction require long dry-to-handle times that can lead to construction delays or damage during shipping, fit-up and erection. Increasingly, engineers, architects and other building professionals are seeking coatings technologies with early development... - September 16, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Study Indicates Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings Are Effective as Corrosion-Resistant Coating Resins
Use of waterborne polyurethane technology is increasing in such areas as construction coatings, automotive coatings, protective coatings and industrial metal coatings. But, can this technology really stand up to these demanding applications? Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Peter Schmitt, senior... - September 14, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Discussed Using Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersion Chemistry to Coat Glass Containers
Industrial coatings (coatings applied at the time of manufacture) constitute a sizable market: in 2008, 344 million gallons of industrial coatings were sold to customer industries at a value of $5.6 billion.[1] Waterborne polyurethane dispersion (PUD) chemistry offers a unique value proposition... - September 14, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Plascon Group Named to INC 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Plascon Group, a flexible packaging manufacturing company based in Traverse City, MI, has been included in Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest growing private companies. The Inc. 5000 list represents one of the most important sectors of the American economy, independent... - September 13, 2011 - Plascon Group
PCC (Plastics Color Corporation) Acquires Liquid Color Manufacturer
Plastics Color Corporation just announced the acquisition of Polysource LLC, a color and additives manufacturer in Tempe, AZ. - September 09, 2011 - Plastics Color Corporation
Dr. Kishore Pochiraju of Stevens Co-Authors Book on Polymeric Matrix Composites
To help engineers design longer-lasting high-performance plastics, the forthcoming book, Long-Term Durability of Polymeric Matrix Composites, presents a holistic guide to environmental degradation, damage evolution, design, and application specific issues of long term structural durability. - September 03, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Innovative Uses for Vycom's Celtec for Campers, Retail Displays and Games
Vycom's Celtec material is an expanded PVC that has many innovative uses across several industries. Mostly known as highly printable and durable materials for indoor and outdoor applications, new application ideas for Celtec are coming up every day that have numerous benefits. - September 02, 2011 - Vycom Corp
PCC (Plastics Color Corporation) Materials Certified by NSF International
Plastics Color Corporation recently announced the certification of several color concentrates in its polypropylene product line by NSF International. - September 02, 2011 - Plastics Color Corporation
Tekra Corporation Introduces Marnot Advanced LI Hardcoated Polycarbonte Film
Tekra introduces Marnot Advanced LI Polycarbonate film. A new hardcoated film with ultra low iridescence and increased chemical resistance for the screen printing, membrane switch, and electronics markets. It is available in 7, 10, 15, 20, and 30 mils thick. - August 31, 2011 - Tekra, A Division of EIS, Inc.
AdvantaPure(R) Now Offers Hose Fittings of Stainless Steel, Molded Silicone, & Other Sanitary Materials for Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Chemical Fluid Flow Applications
Five fitting materials are now available from AdvantaPure for secure connections involving high purity fluid transfer. Supplied attached to tubing or reinforced hose, the fittings give customers a choice for optimal performance in various applications. Stainless steel, silicone, TPE, Hytrel(R), and polypropylene options offer features such as smooth finishes for unobstructed flow, chemical resistance, and use with a wide range of temperatures. - August 25, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Polycoat Products Announces New and Improved Website
Polycoat Products has been a leading manufacturer of high performance polyurethane and polyurea coatings. This pioneering technology and innovation has resulted in some of the most well respected coating systems in the industry. - August 22, 2011 - Polycoat Products
Iofina Chemical Appoints Viachem as Exclusive Chloramine-T Marketer
Viachem Will Sell Iofina Chemical’s Chloramine-T for biocidal uses in the Aquaculture Industry and for Hydrotherapeutic Applications. - August 16, 2011 - Viachem, Ltd.
Introducing the New DivPlast.com from Diversified Plastics & Ecreativeworks
Diversified Plastics, a leading manufacturer of custom injection molded plastic parts, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website. The new site was created in tandem with Ecreativeworks. - August 07, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Rabbit Laser USA Looks to E&T Plastics as a Professional Source for Plastics
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, has entered into a business relationship with Rabbit Laser USA. - August 01, 2011 - E&T Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Announces Availability of New Aerospace and CARC Coatings
Baltimore, MD based Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced the addition of several new products to their comprehensive catalogue of products and services. These new additions include aerospace and CARC coatings, which have been placed on the company’s list of products in order to... - July 23, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Announces Installation of New Computerized Color Matching Machine
Baltimore, MD based paint distributor and color matching specialist, Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced that the company has added a new piece of hardware to their innovative suite of color matching equipment. The new computerized color-matching machine will be utilized to enhance the... - July 23, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Announces Same Day Shipping Initiative
To ensure that their clients receive a high quality product within industry-leading turnaround times, Baltimore, Maryland based paint wholesaler and distributor Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced that they are upgrading their delivery mechanism. This upgrade will ensure that the... - July 21, 2011 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
AKO Pinch Valve Series VMC Compact System
Details of an industrial pinch valve new to the market, ideal for pharmaceutical and food applications with a stainless steel matt electro-polished body and connection ends. - July 07, 2011 - AKO UK Ltd
Low-Viscosity Acrylated Allophanate Oligomers from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offer UV-Cure Coatings Formulators Greater Design Freedom
The demand for low-viscosity, high-functionality, 100 percent solids, ultraviolet- (UV) cure coatings has led to the development of a new class of oligomers based on acrylated allophanate chemistry. This new class of acrylated allophanate oligomers offers UV coatings formulators the ability to... - June 29, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Q3 2011 Flash Petrochemical Outlook from Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
A concise outlook for global petrochemicals and plastics in Q3 2011 covering prices and margins, and popular pure plays. - June 28, 2011 - Kevin L. Boyle, Consulting
E&T Plastics Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary
E&T Plastics, one of the leading plastics distributors and component manufacturers in the United States, is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. - June 25, 2011 - E&T Plastics
ALPCO Appoints CST China as Their Exclusive Distributor in China
ALPCO Diagnostics, a leading manufacturer and distributor of high quality immunoassay kits, is pleased to announce that they have appointed CST (Shanghai) Biological Reagents Company Ltd. (CST China) as their new distributor in China. With CST China as their new distribution channel in China,... - June 23, 2011 - ALPCO
Anchor Plastics Amplifies 1st Quarter Sales
Minnesota-based injection molding company Anchor Plastics sees bright future in a poor economy and troubled market. - June 23, 2011 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Hose Identification Solutions from AdvantaPure(R) Help Reduce Errors; New Identification Methods Provide Customers with More Choices
AdvantaPure now offers ten ways to identify hoses used in pharmaceutical and other critical process applications. Identification helps increase hose connection accuracy. Options include various uses of colors, printing directly on the hose, protected labels, laser-etched metal components, and electronic methods. - June 23, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC and Composites One Sign Agreement for Sale of Polyurethane Resin Systems
Bayer MaterialScience LLC and Composites One announced today that they have reached a distribution agreement in which Composites One will sell Bayer MaterialScience’s polyurethane resin systems directly to composite parts manufacturers throughout the United States. The agreement is effective... - June 22, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Grades of Makrofol® Hard-Coated Films from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offer Superior Performance Characteristics and Manufacturing Flexibility
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is bringing to manufacturers two solutions that offer even greater scratch resistance for polycarbonate parts – its 2-D, nonformable Makrofol® HS 520 hard-coated film and its 3-D formable Makrofol® HF 278 hard-coated film. - June 16, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Plastic Used in Cool, Colorful and Recyclable iPhone® Case from Innovez™
People everywhere are using smartphones to talk, text, check email, surf the Web and play games. The ever-expanding capabilities of these devices are ultra-convenient for consumers, but there is a downside: more opportunity for damage. Innovez™ has developed a protective slider case for the... - June 13, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Grade of Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Meets Growing Trend for Thinner Walls in Medical Devices
As demand for smaller, less intrusive medical devices continues to grow, designers and OEMs are increasingly seeking materials with properties that can make these new devices possible. Bayer MaterialScience LLC launched a new grade of medical polycarbonate to address this need during the Medical... - June 10, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
SABIC’s Lexan* LUX FR PC Grades Featuring Custom Diffusion and Optimal Luminance Help Light Engine’s LED Tubes Shine
At Chinaplas 2011, Booth 10.2E21, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC shined a spotlight on its latest win: China-based Light Engine’s selection of customized Lexan* LUX high-diffusion resin grades to produce light-emitting diode (LED) tube lighting for its customer Optiled. - June 09, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Fills Industry Need with Expanded Medical Thermoplastic Polyurethane Product Line
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is adding three new grades to its medical thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) product line. The new TPU medical grades, which are all commercially available, extend the hardness range of Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s TPU product portfolio. Texin® RxT70A resin,... - June 09, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Lubricious Medical Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Resist Particle Shedding During Use
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced new measurements that illustrate the durability of its Baymedix™ CL 100 lubricious coating technology. Catheters with Baymedix™ CL 100 coatings, subjected to demanding simulated-use tests, released far fewer wear particles than the levels defined by... - June 08, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
E&T Plastics Transitions Manufacturing Operations to New Teterboro Facility
E&T Plastics, a nationwide supplier of plastic sheet, rod, tube, and film, is pleased to announce the completion of a year-long transition of manufacturing operations to a new 70,000 square foot facility in Teterboro, NJ. - June 05, 2011 - E&T Plastics
IonSense Introduces the ID CUBE™ Source - to be Presented at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
Features OpenSpot™ Sample Card for Near-Instantaneous Analysis of Liquids and Solids. - June 03, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
New Protective Coatings for Metal, Construction & Other Industrial Applications
The custom manufacturing marketplace introduces new lines of coatings, paints and finishes for protecting surfaces. - June 03, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Bayer Film Product Honored with ICMA Élan Award
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) has honored a film product from Bayer MaterialScience with one of the ICMA Élan Awards. An independent panel of experts from the ID card industry judged the company’s film Makrofol® ID 320 Antiscratch to be the top innovation... - June 02, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Specialty and Industrial Chemicals Directory Introduced on IndustrialPR
New directory of industrial, laboratory, specialty & production chemicals introduced on the manufacturing news portal - May 28, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com