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.
Ultrex Plus PBB: Sustainable Water Treatment for Cooling Towers
DuBois Chemicals of Cincinnati, Ohio has just introduced Ultrex Plus PBB, an innovative drum-free water treatment program for cooling tower systems. - May 23, 2009 - DuBois Chemicals
Market Study: "World Biocide Market" Released
Acmite Market Intelligence released market study "World Biocide Market" on 18.05.2009. - May 21, 2009 - Acmite Market Intelligence
LABTrack Introduces New Version of Electronic Lab Notebook
LABTrack leads the way for scientists, researchers and engineers in all fields to replace paper with a collaborative, searchable and flexible database. - May 19, 2009 - LABTrack, LLC
Engineer Uses Creative Talent to Build New Photography Business
With the economic downturn and subsequent loss of jobs, professionals are turning to their hobbies to support them. Passion for photography leads to new opportunity for John MacPherson of JomacPhotos - May 14, 2009 - Green Roof Blocks
Whitford Announces a Breakthrough in Nonstick Technology, Sets New High in Nonstick Performance
The holy grail in the world of nonstick coatings — outstanding nonstick (release) that lasts — has finally been achieved with new Eterna Whitford. The past few years have led to remarkable advances in the durability of nonstick coatings. The use of sophisticated reinforcing elements... - May 06, 2009 - Whitford Worldwide
Special Materials Company Appoints New Volatile Organic Compounds Compliance Solvents Product Manager
Special Materials Company, the largest global marketer of Volatile Organic Compounds exempt solvents, has appointed Diane Tramontana as Product Manager, VOC Compliance Solvents. - April 26, 2009 - Special Materials Company
DeCara, Inc., dba. Dynamis Announces the Launch of Its New Online Store Website: dcdynamis.com
Manufacturer of Epoxy Solutions, Dynamis is Pleased to Offer Online Shopping Solutions of Epoxy Systems on Its New Website at www.dcdynamis.com. Potential and Current Customers and Distributors Can Now Create an Online Account and Shop Among Over 100 Epoxy Products to Fix Fiberglass, Metal, Wood, Decks, Driveways, Electrical Motors, Concrete and Much More. - April 23, 2009 - Dc Dynamis
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
The Largest Collection of Expert Evaluated Organic Synthetic Methods in the World Available Online
Thieme is pleased to announce that Science of Synthesis Version 3.7 is now available. Science of Synthesis provides a comprehensive critical treatment of synthetic organic chemistry and is one of the most authoritative, in-depth information resources available on synthetic methodology. This... - April 01, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Software Company Helps Manufacturers Stay COOL Under New Law
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Addresses National Country of Origin Labeling Requirements - March 31, 2009 - Vicinity Manufacturing
Trellchem Partners with Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) on CBRN Protective Suits
Trellchem has partnered with RST to bring their innovative protective suit protects into the Fire Service market. - March 31, 2009 - Trellchem
Changda International Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:CIHI) Announces That It Has Engaged the New York Law Firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
The Board of Changda International Holdings, Inc, the Chinese based fertilizers company quoted on the OTC-BB in the United States is pleased to announce the nomination as Counsels of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the New York based securities law firm with an extensive Asian practice. - March 25, 2009 - Changda International Holdings, Inc.
DuBois Earns Recognition as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” for 3rd Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, DuBois has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the 2008 John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. - March 17, 2009 - DuBois Chemicals
New Information Portal for the Industry
Access to the most important information with just one click: the new "!nsight" database from Ceresana Research offers useful, fundamental information on plastics, chemicals, and additives. - February 23, 2009 - Ceresana
A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for determining damage to composite materials used in civilian aircraft applications. The... - February 19, 2009 - A2 Technologies
The Plaza Group Adds Two New Executives
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm, The Plaza Group, has expanded with the addition of two new executives. - February 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Polimeri Europa Selects The Plaza Group as North American Distributor
International petrochemical company Polimeri Europa has selected The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing firm, as North American distributor of its elastomers, styrenics, polyolefins and some intermediates. - February 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Online Scientific Auction Expands to Include Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment
Laboratory equipment marketplace LabX broadens its reach with its new Process Equipment portal www.processX.com. Moving beyond just bench top research equipment and analytical instruments typically found on LabX, the process equipment portal serves large industrial machinery buyers and sellers. Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as capsule fillers and high shear granulators as well as food processing equipment such as industrial-sized wrapping machines are featured. - February 11, 2009 - LabX
AOG Group Introduces AquaShield Grease
AOG Aviation Spares, Inc. is proud to introduce AquaShield marine grease, which provides long-term lubrication, and corrosion prevention. It is designed to seal out water and contaminants and is ideally suited for use on Seaplanes, Ground Support Equipment, Boats and Ships. AquaShield is ideal for... - February 07, 2009 - aog aviation group
M3V Data Management Releases Chemical Management Navigator Version 3.0… Just in Time for SARA 312 Reporting
Indianapolis, IN: M3V Data Management, LLC is pleased to release the latest version of the popular web based software application Chemical Management Navigator. Not only will this new release allow clients to conduct easy MSDS Management it will also record purchase and usage information to... - February 03, 2009 - M3V Data Management, LLC
IonSense Announces the Expansion of DART® Ion Source Product Line to Include TOF Mass Spectrometers
The Popular Direct Analysis Technique is Now Available for Time-of-Flight Instruments, Expanding the Range of Applications. - January 27, 2009 - IonSense, Inc.
Whitford Acquires Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings LLC on a Worldwide Basis
Whitford Worldwide and Akzo Nobel today announced that the Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings LLC division (ANNS) has been purchased by Whitford and the two companies have already begun to integrate, a process that is expected to take a few months to complete. Whitford and ANNS have had remarkably... - January 22, 2009 - Whitford Worldwide
Ingenious Awarded Process Simulation and Safety Management (PSM) Project from Global Engineering and Automation Company
Ingenious Inc is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new project with a renowned engineering and automation company. The project work will include PSM work and process simulation related work such as relief system analysis, risk analysis, material and energy balances, and PSV... - January 21, 2009 - Ingenious Inc.
Ingenious Inc Awarded PSM Project from Lion Co-Polymer, Louisiana
Ingenious Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Process Safety Management (PSM) project with Lion Copolymer of Baton Rouge, LA. Lion Copolymer was one of the world’s first producers of commercial synthetic rubber. The project consists of conducting PHAs and PSV sizing for... - January 21, 2009 - Ingenious Inc.
Local Fire Departments and Industry Coordinate Live Anhydrous Ammonia Release Exercises
Tanner Industries, Inc., PM HazMat Inc and Atlanta based Nordic Cold Storage, LLC, culminated 3 days of ammonia safety and emergency response training with live release anhydrous ammonia exercises across from the Atlanta Motor Speedway in McDonough, GA area. This is the 6th year that this growing... - January 17, 2009 - Tanner Industries
Haas TCM Inc. Forms PCM Solutions, LLC, a Joint Venture with NALCO Company, to Provide Chemical Management Services (CMS) to the Process Industries
Haas TCM Inc. of West Chester, PA. announces today that it has formed a joint venture named PCM Solutions, LLC, with Nalco Company to provide chemical management services (CMS) to customers in the process industries, such as chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, petroleum refining and energy... - January 09, 2009 - Haas TCM
E.N.G. to Host the 4th Annual Summit on Innovation and New Product Development in the Chemical Industry 2009
This senior executive summit will focus on developing sustainable, value-added innovation and high growth markets to combat increasing competition, rising costs and uncertain economic growth. - January 08, 2009 - E.N.G.
Engineered Software, Inc. Names New COO and VP of Engineering
Engineered Software has taken another prodigious leap forward by appointing new leadership and naming Michael Blondin as the new chief operating officer, and Christy Bermensolo as the new vice president of engineering. Former Vice President of Engineering, Ray Hardee, P.E., will now be operating solely as the chief executive officer for Engineered Software. Both moves are effective immediately. - January 07, 2009 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products Announces Cash Back to All Employees Buying American Hybrid
All employees of Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products are invited to buy an American made hybrid car for a monetary reward from Spectrum President. - December 10, 2008 - Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Prodcuts
Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products Adds New Distribution Facility in NJ
Spectrum Chemicals & Laboratory Products is a manufacturer and distributor of fine chemicals and laboratory products with quality and delivery you can count on every time. Spectrum is announcing the grand opening of its state-of-the-art distribution facility in NJ. - December 10, 2008 - Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Prodcuts
Introduces Intrinsically Safe Pressure Sensor
FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc. is pleased to present the intrinsically safe PMP500 Pressure Sensor. Multiple intrinsically safe approvals include FM, ATEX, CE conformity and CSA to help support international shipments of OEM equipment designed with these transmitters. These four approvals also provide global recognition and acceptance of the intrinsically safe ratings. - December 09, 2008 - FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc.
Greeting Card Company Expands “Evil Christmas Cards” Line for 2008 Holiday Season
Greeting card publisher Order of St. Nick is serving up a new line of gothic Christmas cards that look at the dark side of the holiday season. The cards, available for sale on www.evilxmas.com, feature vampires, zombies, bats, undead pirates, and severed body parts galore, making them the perfect... - November 25, 2008 - Order of St. Nick
LA Unified School District Chooses Monopole Inc’s Permashield to Tackle Graffiti in 968 Schools
Permashield: Now the Only Approved Anti-Graffiti System for LA Area Schools - November 22, 2008 - Monopole, Inc
U.S. Environmental Remediation Expert Advises Chinese Agency
Dr. James Dragun asked to use his knowledge and expertise of the "fate of chemicals in the environment" to assist with a cleanup of a site in China. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
Environmental Remediation Expert Receives Life Achievement Award
Dr. James Dragun has addressed the extent, risk, and cleanup of chemicals at sites of national and international concern. He was recently recognized for his work in this area. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
Ezega Launches Ethiopia’s Largest News and Information Web Portal
Ezega Engineering PLC has launched the largest news and information portal with highly interactive and customer-friendly interface to serve the Ethiopian public at home and abroad. The portal includes various sections with distinct feel and look including News, Jobs, Real Estate, Classifieds, Social Networking and Shopping. - October 23, 2008 - Ezega Engineering PLC
Newtechbio Offers WHITECAP(TM) SC Aquatic Herbicide with Fluridone
Newtechbio, Inc. announced today that it has expanded its product offering line with the addition of WHITECAP SC herbicide with Fluridone for the control of aquatic weeds in fresh water ponds, lakes, reservoirs, potable water sources, drainage canals and irrigation canals. WHITECAP SC contains Fluridone, a proven ingredient designed to kill and control Duckweed, Milfoil, Watermeal and other weeds. - October 18, 2008 - Newtechbio, Inc.
MaxShield Becomes MPE, Inc’s Latest Protective Apparel Line
MPE Inc., the world's leading provider of economically priced recycled Tyvek® clothing introduces its new low cost protective apparel line called MaxShield, a cost effective alternative to recycled Tyvek®. MaxShield offers unbeatable quality, micro porous barrier protection, and the... - October 08, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
Grease Trap Maintenance Product Featured in Restaurant Business Magazine... Bio-Flo Grease Trap Cleaner Awarded Better Business Bureau Seal of Reliability 4th Time
Grease Trap Maintenance Products by Envirolab Honored By Restaurant Business Magazine And The Better Business Bureau. Their Clients Eliminate Grease Trap Cleaning and Drain Odors, Drain Clogs, and Costly Grease Trap Service. Bio-Flo Grease Trap Treatment for Restaurant Grease Traps, Grease Interceptors, Lift Station Maintenance & Septic Tank Treatment. Used to Eliminate Grease Trap Waste in Restaurant Grease Traps. - October 05, 2008 - ENVIROLAB
EOS Remediation Secures Patent Rights for Vadose Zone Remediation by Physical and Biological Means
EOS Remediation, LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced technologies for groundwater restoration, and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC announced that they have signed an Exclusive Patent License Agreement. This royalty-based agreement grants EOS Remediation an exclusive world-wide... - October 02, 2008 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Senate Hearing: Chilworth Testifies at the U.S. Senate Hearing on Dust Explosion Hazards
On Tuesday, July 29, 2008, a hearing was convened in the Dirksen Office Building of the U. S. Senate, by the Employment and Workplace Safety Subcommittee of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The subject of the hearing was “Dangerous Dust: Is OSHA Doing Enough to Protect... - October 01, 2008 - Chilworth Technology, Inc.
Chilworth Technology Acquires Large-Scale Energetic Material Testing Facility
Chilworth Technology has recently acquired extensive standard laboratory and large-scale testing facilities for hazard analysis support. Any solid, liquid, or gas can be tested for initiation sensitivity, speed of propagation, and explosiveness. The energetic materials, products, and systems test... - September 30, 2008 - Chilworth Technology, Inc.
Chilworth Technology Publishes Strategic Guide on Handling Dusts and Powders Safely to Help Companies That Are a Target of the OSHA Combustible Dust NEP
In light of the newly released OSHA’s Combustible Dust National Emphasis program (CPL 03-00-006) Chilworth Technology has published strategic Guide for the safe handling of combustible dusts. This document, “Chilworth Technology Strategic Guide – Handling Dusts & Powders... - September 30, 2008 - Chilworth Technology, Inc.
New Trellchem® LPS—single Skin & NFPA 1991 Certified at a Limited-Use Price
New Trellchem LPS provides a single-skin and fully certified NFPA 1991-2005 ensemble at a price that is lower than the other 2-piece ensembles. - September 25, 2008 - Trellchem
Trellchem® VPS-FLASH Now Certified to NFPA 1991-2005 with Liquefied Gas Option
Trellchem® announces that the next evolution of Flash Protective Hazmat Suits - Trellchem VPS-Flash – is now certified to the Liquefied Gas standard within NFPA 1991-2005. This completes all possible certification testing for this suit, which is already certified to the Flash-Fire... - September 25, 2008 - Trellchem
VESTAKEEP® PEEK Resin Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics has been named the exclusive distributor of VESTAKEEP® PEEK resins. VESTAKEEP® PEEK is a semi-crystalline thermoplastic that can be melt processed by Injection Molding, Compression Molding, and Extrusion. - September 24, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
MPE Inc. Announces Release of Latest Eco-Friendly Protective Gear
For any kind of commercial or industrial contracting, business buyers around the world can get quality Tyvek® clothing at costs that won’t break the bank from MPE, Inc., a leading provider of protective clothing and disposable coveralls for all of those jobs where workers need protection... - September 10, 2008 - MPE, Inc.
New Guidance Document Offers Strategy for Remediation of Perchlorate in Groundwater
Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, in association with the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), announces the publication and release of a... - September 09, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
Janis Publications Publishes "It’s All Your Fault!" – 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything, by Author Bill Eddy
“It’s All Your Fault!” – 12 Tips for Managing People Who Blame Others for Everything is for everyone who is or will be a target of blame, whether at home or with neighbors, co-workers, employees, bosses, customers, investors or business partners. - August 15, 2008 - Janis Publications