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Bayer MaterialScience and Adidas Develop the Official Soccer Ball of the 2012 European Soccer Championship
The games at the European Soccer Championship will be played to the rhythm of the “Tango 12,” a cutting-edge synthetic ball that is fast, robust and precise. The adidas ball sports a new design and is based on proven materials from Bayer MaterialScience. The surface texture of the... - May 21, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Automakers Lighten Up with Bayer Materials
Proposed federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards of 54.5 miles per gallon, coupled with rising fuel prices, are spurring automakers to explore new ways to lighten up to improve fuel efficiency. It’s no secret that use of lightweight materials can help improve the energy... - May 21, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer’s Lightweight Materials Help Reduce Vehicle Weight, Enhance Styling
Polycarbonate and polyurethane are increasingly being utilized by automakers to help improve the energy efficiency of vehicles. Understanding the respective value chains of these materials can be beneficial for OEMs who are seeking to expand their use. At the Motor Vehicle Metals and Resins... - May 21, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Over 25 Years of Successful Collaboration Between Adidas and Bayer MaterialScience
What do the tango, which originates in Latin America, and the official soccer ball of the same name for this year’s European Soccer Championship have in common? A variety of steps, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, an armory of twists and turns and endless vitality. Soccer fans are looking... - May 21, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Source-Omega Gives Omega-3 Guidance in Times of Change
Source-Omega today announced their offerings for companies seeking security, freedom and a 5 year supply agreement in algae oil for price and quality improvements in times of change. "Why fear when I am here," Says Dr Scott Doughman, PhD, owner of Source-Omega, a supplier of DHA... - May 20, 2012 - Source-Omega
AnaSpec Showcases Fluorescent Nucleic Acid Probes
The detection of nucleic acids is important for many life science research tasks, such as sequencing, cDNA synthesis and cloning, RNA transcription and transfection. Accurate detection of DNA/RNA is key to the success of these techniques. DNA/RNA concentration is often measured by UV absorbance at... - May 19, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Ameridose Announces Silver Sponsorship of USP 797 Compliance Study
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is delighted to be a silver sponsor for the 2nd annual USP <797> Compliance Study. The 2012 study will run from May 1 – June 30, collecting survey data from facilities engaged in sterile... - May 18, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
City of Round Rock Funds Synthetic Turf Using Community Development Block Grant
Local firm ACT Global Sports supplies the city’s first artificial turf field. - May 18, 2012 - Act Global
IonSense Presenting OpenSpot Mass Spectrometry™ at the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Annual Conference
OpenSpot™ Sample Cards Facilitate Simpler Analysis, Eliminating Most Consumables and Solvents, Reducing Costs and Lab Waste. Exhibited at ASMS 2012. Booth #57. - May 17, 2012 - IonSense, Inc.
Intratec Boosts Its Process Economics Publications with Aspentech Software
Intratec signed a 6 year lease term for a package of the most advanced software for process simulation and economic evaluation of chemical process technologies, licensed by Aspen Technology, Inc. - May 17, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Fountain Quail Named Finalist for "Company of the Year"
2012 Global Water: Oil & Gas Awards to be presented May 22 in Dubai. - May 17, 2012 - Fountain Quail
PureFormulas.com Named in Internet Retailer’s 2012 Top 500 Guide to Largest Online Retailers
Internet Retailer magazine has ranked Miami-based PureFormulas.com as one of the largest E-Retailers in the United States. - May 16, 2012 - PureFormulas.com
AnaSpec Offers PEGylated Peptides Synthesis
PEGylation has become a well-accepted method for the delivery of biopharmaceuticals-especially peptide and protein drugs.1-4 Simple modification of a drug with polyethylene glycol (PEG) not only is capable of improving the drug’s solubility, diminishing the potential for aggregation, and... - May 16, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Bee Health Achieve BRC Level 6 Global Food Audit Status
Bee Health today announced they have achieved the highest quality standard for Food Supplement production with Level 6 Global Food BRC approval. - May 14, 2012 - Bee Health Limited
Grand Rounds at Metropolitan Hospital - Compounding Options in Medicine: Special Focus on Physiatry
Dr Haldey, PharmD, President of Royal Care Pharmacy, Inc, will provide a comprehensive overview of pharmacy compounding with a specific focus on physiatry. - May 12, 2012 - Royal Care Pharmacy Inc
Royal Care Pharmacy Will Present at the 5th Annual Wound Symposium
Dr Emil Haldey, the Company’s President, has been invited to speak at the 5th Annual Wound Care Symposium sponsored by NY College of Podiatric Medicine and Nassau University Medical Center. Dr Emil Haldey will discuss history, rationale and benefits of pharmacy compounding for the modern podiatry practice. - May 12, 2012 - Royal Care Pharmacy Inc
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds New Steel Coating Products to Catalogue
Leading Baltimore, MD based coatings manufacturer Chesapeake Bay Coating has recently announced the introduction of several new high performance steel coating products to their comprehensive product catalogue. The new solutions available through Chesapeake Bay Coatings will help the organization to... - May 12, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Prismatic Powders Unveils Latest Product Videos
Prismatic Powders is excited to launch their latest product videos, featuring the Two-Coat Kit System and multiple lines of exclusive powder coatings at www.YouTube.com/PrismaticPowders. Three videos high-light the advantages of using the Prismatic Powders Two-Coat Kit System, specifically with the... - May 11, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Tree Sap, Acid Rain No Match for 2K Polyurethane Exterior Automotive Clearcoats from Bayer
Nature can be a beautiful sight, but its less friendly side can ruin a vehicle’s finish. Two-component (2K) polyurethane clearcoats offer a deep, rich appearance that can help make a beautiful vehicle exterior. These coatings also provide etch resistance from nature’s nasty side... - May 11, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Advances the Industrial Coating Cure… Enhancing Performance with Thermally Cured Polyurethane Dispersions
Industrial coatings built on one-component, thermally cured polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are preferred in demanding applications, because the coatings’ unique chemistry imparts superior impact resistance, solvent and water resistance, and appearance. These properties make the technology... - May 11, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ironlak Los Angeles Announces CLICK CLACK Art Shows
Post-Graffiti Art Showcase Featuring DAME Opens at Ironlak Los Angeles on May 16th - May 10, 2012 - Ironlak Los Angeles
Bayer’s Raw Materials and Expertise Help the Coatings Industry Solve the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
Formulators today are looking for ways to enhance efficiency, improve performance and lessen the environmental impact of coatings. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers coatings formulators a wide range of coatings raw materials, backed by outstanding technical expertise, to help them solve these... - May 10, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Award-Winning Entrepreneur Carol O’Brien Releases the Essential Book for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Think Create Sell
Up and coming entrepreneur and founder of Cleanicity LLC, Carol O’Brien, has helped mentor many aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses. Through her new book, Think. Create. Sell., she is poised to help hundreds more achieve their dreams of launching a product. This book is a must read for anyone who has a great product idea and wants to know what to do next. - May 10, 2012 - Cleanicity
In-Mold Polyurethane Gelcoats from Bayer Stand Up to Mother Nature
Styrene and unsaturated polyester gelcoats have traditionally been used for such demanding outdoor applications as transportation, marine and wind energy, among others. However, composite parts fabricators have been seeking a gelcoat that not only stands up to Mother Nature but is also more... - May 10, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
ICRC-Weyer Enhance Medical Data Management Services
The German contract research organization, ICRC-Weyer GmbH, has recently increased its efforts to deliver high-quality, expert medical data management services to the clinical research community. With this step, the Berlin-based CRO further consolidates its leading position within the market of mid-sized clinical research services providers. - May 10, 2012 - ICRC-Weyer GmbH
AnaSpec Highlights SensoLyte® 520 Renin Assays for Human, Mouse & Rat Specific
AnaSpec, EGT Group, the provider of the ultra-sensitive SensoLyte® 520 Human Renin Assay Kit also provides renin kits specific for mouse and rat - the SensoLyte® 520 Mouse Renin Assay Kit and SensoLyte® 520 Rat Renin Assay Kit. Using proprietary 5-FAM/QXL™ 520 fluorescence... - May 09, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Propylene Production via Metathesis Publication is Announced by Intratec
The publication presents all relevant information, on both technical and economic sides, of a propene technology similar to CB&I Lummus OCT process. - May 09, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
The Pharma Compliance Group Announces Exclusive Sales Agreement with LearnSomething, Inc. for DEA Compliance Online Training
The Pharma Compliance Group (PCG) announce that it has signed an exclusive marketing and sales agreement with LearnSomething, Inc. to offer online training for the pharma industry to support DEA compliance of the CSA and CFR for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other DEA registrants. - May 07, 2012 - Pharma Compliance Group, LLC
Bayer's UV-Cure Coatings Technology from A - Z
Ultraviolet-cure (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. Formulators are looking to capitalize on this... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer's Advances in Polyurethane Chemistry Allow Formulators to Customize Coatings for a Wide Spectrum of Applications
Otto Bayer discovered polyurethane chemistry 75 years ago. Since that time, this versatile chemistry has evolved, ushering in a number of coatings technologies, including one- and two-component solventborne and waterborne chemistries, radiation-curing polyurethane coatings and polyurethane powder... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer’s Tough, Flame-Resistant Plastic Protects Curtis Instruments’ Motor Speed Controller Technology That Powers Electric Vehicles
Curtis Instruments’ motor speed controllers are used worldwide in many types of zero-emission electric vehicles, including counterbalance trucks, warehouse trucks and tow tractors. Vehicle operators benefit from smooth acceleration, deceleration and forward and reverse handling, along with an... - May 07, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
ACT Global and AvTurf Complete Landmark Aviation Synthetic Turf Project
United States Air Force Academy project is world’s largest aviation turf installation. - May 06, 2012 - Act Global
Intratec Renews Contract with World Leader in Biopolymers
Braskem selected Intratec to continue providing feasibility studies targeting routes for the production of chemicals from renewable resources. Since 2006 Braskem has relied on Intratec assessments, which provide insights on cost drivers and scrutinize the feasibility of such technologies. - May 06, 2012 - Intratec Solutions
Las Vegas Manufacturer of Organic Liquid Fertilizer "Dr Grow It All" Supports Nevada's Economy by Announcing Major Orders to Organic Farms in Nevada and California
Dr Grow It All Organic Liquid Fertilizer, a USDA Certified Bio-Based Product, has just confirmed the first large consignment from its North Las Vegas manufacturing facility, to organically certified farms in California and Nevada. On Tuesday, May 8th, the first truck-load of 20,000 liters of... - May 05, 2012 - Dr Grow It All
Synthetic Turf Partnership Leads to Greater Field Performance
Total system performance approach leads to market share gains for ProGrass. - May 05, 2012 - Act Global
Avomeen Analytical Services Opens Newly Renovated Pharmaceutical Research and Development Laboratory
Avomeen Analytical Services, an Ann Arbor, Michigan based independent testing laboratory has announced opening of newly renovated pharmaceutical research and development laboratories at its location at 6107 Jackson Rd Ann Arbor, Michigan. Avomeen’s pharmaceutical services include method... - May 05, 2012 - Avomeen Analytical Services
Opti Sleep Issues White Paper on Insomnia
Opti Sleep is a safe natural treatment for Insomnia and disrupted sleep. Following a successful clinical study a white paper has been prepared for industry and research establishments offering explanations for the success of its "adaptogenic" approach to sleep improvement and treatment. - May 04, 2012 - Opti Sleep
Bayer Materials and Processes Press Automakers’ Buttons
To win over consumers, automotive interior designs must feature improved component functionality without sacrificing an elegant, luxurious appearance. Two recent innovations illustrate how materials and process technologies developed by Bayer MaterialScience LLC are helping automotive OEMs satisfy... - May 03, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
DoMyOwnPestControl.com Looking for Larger Warehouse
Do My Own Pest Control, one of Atlanta’s fastest growing do-it-yourself pest control companies, is expected to move to a new location in the coming months due to the increase in demand for do-it-yourself pest control supplies. - May 03, 2012 - Do My Own Pest Control
One-Component, UV-Curable Waterborne Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer Make a Splash
As the coatings industry continues to seek ways to lessen its impact on the environment, ultraviolet-(UV) curable polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) have emerged as a viable solution. This coatings technology offers lower volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and volatile hazardous air pollutants (VHAPS)... - May 03, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Advancements in Technologies Have Enabled Bio-Synthesis to Expand Their Product Line to Include Long Oligo Synthesis
Bio-Synthesis offers long oligo synthesis and gene synthesis services as control templates, cloning, mutagenesis, gene expression and other demanding applications. BSI has provided thousands of high-fidelity synthesis of very long oligos, DNA UbermersTM, with impeccable quality and services which... - May 02, 2012 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Invests $5 Million in Aseptic Filling Suite
State-of-the-art line will increase capacity and yield of liquid, suspension and lyophilized products. - May 02, 2012 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
Ameridose Supports Pharmacy Leadership Forum
Ameridose, LLC, the leading nationwide provider of sterile admixing services to hospital pharmacies, is honored to sponsor the Executive Forum segment of Boston University School of Management’s 2012 Pharmacy Leadership Institute program. This year’s Executive Forum is titled... - May 01, 2012 - Ameridose, LLC
Opti Sleep Releases Insomnia Trial Data
Opti Sleep, the new clinically proven treatment for sleep problems, has released details of its latest clinical study to treat insomnia and those suffering from interrupted sleep, showing improved sleep response in over 90% of participants. - April 30, 2012 - Opti Sleep
The Latest Colors from Bayer Relate the Optimism and Joy of Springtime
The mild winter the East Coast of the United States recently experienced brought about early thoughts of spring. This vernal optimism is evident in Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s latest spring color palette, which offers manufacturers even more coloring options. These five hues further broaden... - April 30, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Source-Omega Critical of IOM Alleged Handling of Historical Omega-3 Data
The Source-Omega company today raised criticism that “The Institute of Medicine has now allegedly been wrong three times with respect to the 41 years history of data on marine long-chain omega-3 fatty acid knowledge and associated claims made based on fundamental misinterpretations of the... - April 28, 2012 - Source-Omega
Rukse Releases New Line of Jeep Snorkels for Off Road Water Crossing and Cleaner Air Intake
Rukse introduces Jeep Snorkels made of high density ABS plastic for advanced off-roading and extreme terrain travel. - April 28, 2012 - Ruk Development Inc.
Blue Earth Labs Partners with Azure Water Services to Expand Presence in Water Treatment Industry
Blue Earth Labs partners with Azure Water Services to offer its solutions for advanced cleaning and water infrastructure maintenance to Azure's customer base in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. - April 28, 2012 - Blue Earth Labs
Carotech to Share Latest Breakthrough in Tocomin SupraBio Research at SupplySide MarketPlace, New York
They will be sharing with customers and visitors the latest clinical data of their patented and bioenhanced natural full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex. - April 27, 2012 - Carotech Inc.
Foamix Obtains US Patent "Waterless Hydrophilic Foam" for Dermatological and Gynecological Drugs, Such as Antibiotics, Antifungals and Corticosteroids
Foamix Ltd., a clinical-stage specialty pharmaceutical company, that is developing proprietary dermatological and gynecologic topical foam products, today announced that the company has been granted a new patent from United States Patent Office. - April 27, 2012 - Foamix Ltd