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.
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Newest Extem* UH Resin Meets Hottest Trends for Higher Continuous Use Temperatures and Greater Design Freedom
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced the newest addition to its Extem* UH family of amorphous thermoplastic polyimide (TPI) resins to meet customer requirements for design-friendly materials that deliver high performance at prolonged extreme temperatures. - April 27, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Boston Microfluidics Contracts Affinity Life Sciences for Immunoassay Development and Protein Chemistry Services
Boston Microfluidics, Inc. and Affinity Life Sciences, Inc. have partnered to develop immunoassays and chemistry components related to Boston Microfluidics’ POC device. - April 22, 2011 - Affinity Life Sciences
Injection Mold Design & Manufacturing Companies Approved by Industrial Leaders
From blow molding to compression and rotational molding Industrial Leaders increases its plastic molding manufacturing capacities - April 22, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Algae 2020 Author to Present at The Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference
Emerging Markets Online CEO and Algae 2020 author, Will Thurmond will provide a presentation on the future of next-generation biofuels and will moderate a panel discussion on Drop-In Fuels, with top executives from Solazyme, Sapphire, Virent, Primus Energy, and LS9 at the prestigious Advanced Biofuels Leadership conference in Washington, DC held annually by the Biofuels Digest. - April 19, 2011 - Emerging Markets Online
SABIC Innovative Plastics Flies High at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2011 with Breakthrough Materials Solutions That Meet Critical Industry Needs
Here at the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Hall B, Booth 5F33, SABIC Innovative Plastics is spotlighting high-performance thermoplastic resin, sheet, foam and composite solutions that are helping aviation customers meet the critical challenges of weight-out, regulatory compliance, and sustainability,... - April 19, 2011 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Hernon Self Seeler Sealants Become NSF Certified
Recently, Hernon's Self Seeler grades 604, 615, 616, and 618 became certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61. - April 18, 2011 - Hernon Manufacturing
Bayer MaterialScience LLC at Metro New York Coatings Association Symposium: Understanding 1K Chemistry, Customer Needs and Practices Key to Formulating Coatings
Regardless of the technology, formulators have traditionally struggled with paint film defects. With that in mind, a Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientist offered helpful hints for formulating one-component (1K) ambient-cure topcoats and primers based on waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) at... - April 18, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Steven Reinstadtler Elected to Board of Polyurea Development Association
Bayer MaterialScience LLC coatings expert Steven Reinstadtler has been elected to the Polyurea Development Association (PDA) board of directors. Reinstadtler, industrial marketing manager, Construction for the Coatings, Adhesives, and Specialties (CAS) division, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, will... - April 18, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CMT Worldwide Announces Cement Matrix Composition Australian Patent Award
The Australian Patent Authority awarded CMT Worldwide & Specialty Composites their application for Cement-containing Composition for use in eco-Titan pole Products. - April 14, 2011 - CMT Worldwide, LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Celebrates World Cultures with Spring 2011 Color Palette
As the global economy rebounds, Bayer MaterialScience LLC color experts have developed new colors for the spring and summer color palettes that celebrate a diverse culture. With trend-spotting assistance from the Color Marketing Group (CMG), an international not-for-profit association of color... - April 11, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Kamweld Plastic Benders Works with Sheets to 12 Feet Wide
Kamweld Technologies has introduced plastic benders that handle sheets up to 11 feet wide and can make multiple bends on one sheet for faster fabrication of signs and enclosures. They handle a wide range of plastics, shapes and thicknesses. - April 09, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
US-Asia Industrial Trade Portal Launches Its New Industrial Lubricants Directory
Worldwide Industrial motors on keeping manufacturing companies across the globe lubricated with proper oils, greases and lube - April 08, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Formulations, Process Specification, Batching Software Recipe Manager 2011 Released by Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Mar-Kov Computer Systems announced today that it has released Recipe Manager Pro 2011, a low-cost version of its formulations and batching software. Recipe Manager performs formulations, process specifications, costing, order entry, batch sheet generation, batch result recording, and many other functions including exporting results to QuickBooks. - April 08, 2011 - Mar-Kov Computer Systems
Bayer MaterialScience LLC at GovSec 2011: New Public Sector Business Helps Government Entities Meet Challenges Through Materials Innovation
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is launching its Public Sector Business to provide integrated products and services that will help government entities meet challenges through materials innovation. The Public Sector Business aligns Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s products and technologies with the... - April 04, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manufacturing Receives Approval for Multiple Products by Haas Group International
Hernon adhesives meet or exceed the requirements of the Israeli civil and military aviation industry. - March 31, 2011 - Hernon Manufacturing
Hernon Manufacturing and ShenZhen Dover Technology Co., Ltd. Sign Joint Venture Agreement
Hernon Dover to provide repackaging and distribution for Hernon’s product lines in China. - March 31, 2011 - Hernon Manufacturing
Plascon Group Named as One of the 2011 "Michigan 50 Companies to Watch"
Plascon Group has been recognized as one of the 2011 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Plascon Group will be honored at an awards ceremony during the seventh annual Michigan... - March 30, 2011 - Plascon Group
F.E. Moran Special Hazard Systems Reveals New Website and Industry Resources
Website Offers Valuable Tools and Information Related to Power Plant and Chemical Processing Facility Fire Protection. - March 30, 2011 - The Moran Group
Bell Performance Announces BELLICIDE for Fuel Storage Problems
BELLICIDE is the solution for microbial contamination in fuel storage systems. Eliminating bacteria and fungi problems. - March 24, 2011 - Bell Performance Inc
Ronco Expands Its Product Portfolio to Include Cleaning Solutions
Ronco, a leading safety manufacturer in Canada is now expanding its manufacturing to cleaning solutions. All products will be available across Canada through an authorized distributor network. - March 23, 2011 - RONCO
Bayer MaterialScience LLC at the 2011 Coatings Tech Conference: Innovations Enable Formulators to Customize UV-Cure Coatings Performance
Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists showcased their most recent coatings innovations for fellow industry professionals at the recent 2011 Coatings Tech Conference in Chicago. Four Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists presented at this event, which was sponsored by the American Coatings Association. - March 23, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Scientist Presented Polyurethane Coatings Technologies That Enhance and Protect Decorative Concrete
A Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientist addressed attendees at the Concrete Decor Show in Nashville, Tenn., March 15-18, 2011, and explained the benefits of high-performance polyurethane resins for coatings and sealants that enhance and protect the beauty of decorative concrete. Other Bayer... - March 17, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Kamweld Introduces Bosite Electronic Welders for Plastics
Kamweld Technologies has added five models of Bosite plastic welders to its arsenal of welding guns. The Bosite hot air welders function electronically without the need for an attached, regulated air supply. This turnkey convenience is matched by the five Bosite models that provide choices in price and utility. Kamweld also provides a complete set of Bosite welder tips and replacement heating elements for each welding gun model. The Bosite guns can be ordered on Kamweld’s website. - March 16, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
Turf Care Supply Corporation to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The episode will focus on granular and liquid fertilizers, as well as granular control products, including insecticides, pre-emergent herbicides, post-emergent herbicides and fungicides. - March 12, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
IonSense Introduces the DART XZ Transmission Module for Rapid Quantitation of Contaminants in Food Safety and Product Quality
Fast and Accurate Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Displayed at Pittcon 2011 Booth #2735. - March 10, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Michael Dvorchak Elected President of RadTech Board
Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientist Michael Dvorchak has been nominated as president elect for the RadTech International North America board. He will assume the office of president for a two year term beginning in 2013. Dvorchak, strategic technology manager UV Cure Oligomers & PUDs, Government... - March 07, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientists Highlight Excellent Performance Characteristics and Advances in Waterborne Coatings at Industry Event
Bayer MaterialScience LLC will demonstrate its expertise and industry leadership in waterborne coatings technologies at the 38th Waterborne Symposium, which took place March 2-4 in New Orleans. Three Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists made presentations at this event, which is sponsored by The... - March 04, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Installs High-Efficiency Process Cooling System at South Deerfield, Mass., Facility, Continuing Commitment to Sustainability
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s commitment to sustainability is not only evident in the products it produces and the markets it serves, but also in how it operates its facilities. Underscoring this commitment, the company’s South Deerfield, Mass., facility recently installed a new... - March 03, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Centrifan™ PE Personal Evaporator Uses Vacuum-Free, Closed System Drying to Contain Radioactive Compounds - to be Introduced at Pittcon 2011
The Centrifan PE Personal Evaporator for sample safe drying of radioactive compounds will be introduced at Pittcon 2011 in Sorbent Technologies Pittcon Booth#3426 - March 02, 2011 - Modular SFC
Kamweld Adds More Welder Tips to Support More Plastic Welding Applications
Kamweld Technologies has increased its line of welder tips for use on its widely-used plastic welding guns. Welder tips are available for both round and triangular rod stock and can be used on a wide range of plastic types. - March 02, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
Metal & Epoxy Protective Coatings, Commercial Interior & Exterior Paints and Other Finishing Products Added to the ArriveNEWS Manufacturing Marketplace
New Protective Coatings Suitable for Stainless Steel, Aluminum & Other Metals - February 26, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Symphony Environmlental- USA Distribution Agreement and Major US PR Campaign
Symphony Environmental signed a 25-year distribution agreement in the United States of America. - February 25, 2011 - Symphony Environmental Technologies PLC
Buy American's New Chemicals Directory Offers Food, Lab and Industrial Chemicals
Buy American, the U.S. manufacturing industry social networking site publishes its new chemicals directory for various industries - February 24, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Biz Stain Fighter and Mean Green Team Up with Paramount’s Rango
CR Brands, Inc., the manufacturers of the brands Biz Stain Fighter and Mean Green Cleaner and Degreaser, have teamed up with Paramount Pictures to promote the original animated comedy-adventure movie “Rango”, featuring Johnny Depp, in theaters March 4th. Biz and Mean Green’s... - February 19, 2011 - CR Brands, Inc.
The Propylene Market Recovers – New Study by Ceresana Research
Propylene is one of the most important starting products in the petrochemical industry. The sales increase significantly. - February 19, 2011 - Ceresana
Ascent of Ethylene – Ceresana Announces New Market Study
Ethylene is the most produced petrochemical. The producers are back on the road to record sales. - February 19, 2011 - Ceresana
New Hang 10 Trade Show Display - Evo Exhibits
The Hang 10 display is a new low cost, portable hybrid exhibit with big style points. It’s Wave shape forms a concave backwall. - February 18, 2011 - Evo Exhibits
MyronLMeters.com Today Announced the Arrival of the Myron L Ultrameter III 9P
MyronLMeters.com today announced the arrival of a new Myron L product, the Myron L Ultrameter III, a reliable, easy-to-use meter that measures 9 parameters – conductivity, resistivity, TDS, alkalinity, hardness, saturation index, ORP/free chlorine, pH and temperature. - February 18, 2011 - MyronLMeters.com
New Labmanager.com Site Features More Lab Product Info, Easier Navigation
The popular Labmanager.com website has been redesigned to make it easier for lab managers to find the information they need to effectively manage their lab. Expanded lab product information, an intuitive new navigation system, and interactive calendar help lab managers carry out their mandate. - February 16, 2011 - LabX
Lab Automation University Fosters Productivity in the Scientific Workplace
The Institute for Laboratory Automation and Lab Manager Magazine have created Lab Automation University, an annual event to teach lab managers and personnel how to plan for and apply automation technologies to their work. - February 16, 2011 - LabX
New Kamweld Tools Improve Heat Welding Installations of Vinyl and Linoleum Flooring
Kamweld Technologies now provides a full line of hand tools for use in the heat welding of plastic floors with Kamweld’s popular 40s and Fusion series of heat welders and accessories. - February 13, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
The Engineering, Technical & Manufacturing News Magazine IndustrialPR.net Introduces Its New Sealants & Adhesives Marketplace
IndustrialPR.net Introduces Its Adhesives & Sealants Manufacturers Buying Guide - February 13, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
New KHAG Guns from Kamweld Offer a Blast of Hot Air
Kamweld Technologies’ new KHAG hot air guns provide steady, flameless hot air in controllable temperatures up to 1050ºF (566ºC). All KHAG guns can be fired where continuous, precisely targeted hot air is needed. - February 12, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.
RhinoChillTM IntraNasal Cooling System Uses Lightweight Bayer MaterialScience LLC Plastic
Therapeutic hypothermia administered rapidly following cardiac arrest can help improve survival and limit long-term neurological damage. Novel intra-nasal cooling technology from BeneChill now offers emergency medical personnel a way to initiate cooling of the head in the field sooner and more... - February 12, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Contributes to Improved Durability, Portability of Inogen One® G2
Patients who need therapeutic oxygen may find it difficult to integrate necessary therapy into their lives using traditional stationary machines. Now they can breathe easier. The Inogen One® G2 System, a second-generation portable oxygen concentrator, offers the independence of its predecessor... - February 10, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Delta Adsorbents Taps Ecreativeworks to Create New Website
Ecreativeworks is pleased to announce the launch of a brand new website for Delta Adsorbents, a leading provider of industrial and specialized desiccants. - February 06, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Highlights Unique Opportunities for Direct-to-Metal Coatings Formulations
Direct-to-metal (DTM) coatings formulations are a popular choice across a variety of markets. A number of variables relevant to each industry dictates which formulation of DTM coatings is best suited for the job. For example, the light industrial and do-it-yourself markets require simple,... - February 04, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Novel Polyaspartic-Based Gelcoats from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offer Contractors a More Environmentally Friendly Option
Contractors repairing aged gelcoats typically use traditional polyester gelcoat formulas. According to Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Steven Reinstadtler, construction marketing manager - Coatings and Sustainability Initiatives, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, new developments in polyaspartic... - February 04, 2011 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Co-Extruded Plastic Tubing from NewAge(R) Industries Offers Cleanliness Along with Flexibility—Combines the Useful Properties of Two Materials
Polyethylene-lined EVA tubing offers the functionality and cleanliness of polyethylene with the flexibility of EVA for applications such as food and beverage processing, fluid feeds and drains, chemical transfer, and appliance components. The tubing is manufactured by producing the polyethylene, or PE, layer and then extruding the flexible EVA cover around the PE. It results in permanently-fused, flexible, translucent tubing that resists many chemicals and gases, plus moisture. - February 02, 2011 - NewAge Industries, Inc.
Customer’s Gain a Simple, Single Purchase Point Buying Plastics Sheets from Kamweld
Kamweld Technologies now offers plastics sheets through it’s eSHOP. Kamweld’s eshop now boasts a wide variety of products from welders, to welding rod to plastics sheets, making them an ideal point for customer’s plastic welding needs. - January 26, 2011 - Kamweld Technologies, Inc.