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Next Gen Manufacturing Conference Program Announced
RadTech—UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference: April 30 - May 2, 2012, Hyatt Regency Chicago - Chicago, IL, http://www.radtech2012.com - February 22, 2012 - RadTech--Assn. for UV & EB Technology
Sea Hawk Paints Awards Grand Prize to Billfish Tournament Winner
Despite less than hospitable weather, January 25-29, 2012 saw an influx of visitors, anglers and boats as they gathered at the Grenada Yacht Club in the southern Caribbean for the 43rd annual Budget Marine Spice Island Billfish Tournament (BMSIBT). The tourney included 50 boats and 256 anglers from... - February 22, 2012 - New Nautical Coatings
Optimum Nutrition Philippines Pioneers Training & Nutrition Technical Support on Facebook
Newly updated serialized stickers found on Optimum Nutrition (ON) supplements help Philippine consumers easily recognize genuine ON products and find technical support for weight loss, muscle-building, and improving sports performance on the Optimum Nutrition Philippines Facebook Page. - February 22, 2012 - Fitness Supplements Philippines, Inc.
Texas Gulf Energy, Inc. Approved by Far Eastern National Oil Company to Provide Energy Services
Global NuTech, Inc. (OTCQX:BOCL), DBA Texas Gulf Energy, has been approved by a Far Eastern National Oil Company to provide energy services within its government owned refinery and chemical facilities. Texas Gulf Energy is now eligible to participate as a service provider to this government owned,... - February 21, 2012 - Texas Gulf Energy Incorporated
Bayer’s First Flame-Retardant PC/ABS Plastic for Extrusion Applications Targets Diagnostic Imaging
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is debuting a new specialty grade of resin primarily designed for use in the medical market for applications such as diagnostic imaging equipment – computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) scanners;... - February 20, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Discusses Polyurethane Dispersions: an Important Element in a Coating Formulator’s Toolkit
Keeping pace with the coating industry’s evolving demands requires ongoing product development. Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) are an important part of the toolkit formulators can use to develop products for the architectural, industrial and special purpose coatings markets. PUDs... - February 20, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
The Industry’s Fastest Talking Glucose Monitor Begins Successful Launch in the U.S.
Patients looking for a more convenient way to accurately check their blood glucose are finding the solution in the latest monitor by Infopia America. The Element Plus™ is the fastest talking meter available on the market today with rapid results in just 3 seconds. The auto-coding monitor... - February 19, 2012 - Infopia USA
Novagard Solutions Presents NOVAFLEX® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant and Metal Roof Sealant at International Roofing Expo 2012 in Orlando, FL at Booth 1672
Novagard Solutions, Inc. a leading supplier of engineered chemical products serving the needs of the metal roof, window, door, siding and gutter dealers, building material wholesalers will showcase their line of NOVAFLEX (“when you want the seal to last”) building material adhesives and sealants featuring NOVAFLEX Metal Roof Sealant and NOVAFLEX Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant at the upcoming International Roofing Expo 2012 in Orlando at booth 1672. - February 19, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
NRI, LLC Acquires Online Marketing and Services Company, Renames Zen10 Services
Nutraceutical Research Innovations, LLC announces its acquisition with Omni Point, Pte, an online services and media consulting company that focuses on online services in the US and experience in international consumer product marketing and distribution. - February 19, 2012 - Nutraceutical Research Innovations, LLC
Bayer Takes Off with New Ways to Reduce Dry-to-Fly Time
Time is money. Current coatings used on aircraft require 72 hours to cure before the plane can be moved outside the hangar. Therefore, there is a desire in the industry to increase productivity and efficiency by decreasing the “dry-to-fly” time. Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists have... - February 17, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
OrthoSensor’s™ Intelligent Device for Knee Replacement Surgery Leverages Bayer’s Medical Polycarbonate
Surgery requires precision. OrthoSensor’s™ new Knee Balancer provides precise, quantitative intraoperative data on soft tissue balancing during total knee replacement surgery. Until now, surgeons had to subjectively determine the amount of pressure to apply to a knee implant. This... - February 17, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
AnaSpec Offers Special Pricing for MOG (1-125) Recombinant Proteins
AnaSpec, EGT the first provider of commercial MOG recombinant proteins is pleased to offer a 50% discount off on MOG (1-125) recombinant proteins through the month of February, 2012 to US and Canadian customers. Please mention code “rMOG50%” when ordering to get the discount. AnaSpec's... - February 16, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Innovative Auto-Injector Utilizes Bayer Plastics for Optimal Portability, Safety and Ease of Use
With the goal of becoming the safest, most portable and user-friendly auto-injector on the market, an innovative epinephrine auto-injector in development for patients at risk for anaphylaxis, or severe allergic reaction, is utilizing Bayer MaterialScience LLC plastics. It combines a well-known... - February 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Delivers New Grade of Medical Plastics That Offers Lower Stiffness Properties
Medical equipment manufacturers searching for just the right material for their application now have another option, as Bayer MaterialScience LLC has added depth to its already strong family of medical materials. Bayblend® M750 polycarbonate/acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) meets... - February 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Advances in Waterborne Paint Resins from Bayer Increase Coatings’ Mettle
Painting metal substrates provides an attractive appearance. It also imparts corrosion resistance: Painted metal articles, such as railings, mailboxes, athletic stadiums and window frames, last longer than unpainted metals when exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including rain, snow, sleet and... - February 16, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Biomedica Immunoassays Appoints ALPCO Diagnostics as Its Exclusive Distributor in Canada
ALPCO Diagnostics was recently appointed as Biomedica Immunoassays' exclusive distributor in Canada. - February 15, 2012 - ALPCO
Milton Boyer Named President of OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Boyer has been responsible for guiding business strategies and creating new growth opportunities at OsoBio since 2008 - February 15, 2012 - OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC
AnaSpec Introduces SensoLyte® Factor Xa Activity Assays – Industry’s First Fluorimetric Kits
AnaSpec, EGT Group is pleased to announce the release of the industry first fluorimetric Factor Xa activity assays - The SensoLyte® 520 Factor Xa Assay Kit and the SensoLyte® Rh110 Factor Xa Assay Kit. The SensoLyte® 520 Factor Xa Assay Kit employs a FRET (5-FAM/QXL™ 520)... - February 15, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Hernon Manufacturing Welcomes New Regional Sales Manager
Michael Raykovitz joins the Hernon team to forge new customer relations as well as support existing customers in the Western United States. - February 14, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
Chrysalis Health & Beauty to Distribute Albion Minerals Range of Mineral Ingredients
Chrysalis Health & Beauty announced as the new UK sales agents for the renowned range of Albion Mineral products. - February 13, 2012 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
Poly Bag Packaging Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Poly Drawtape Bags for Hotels and Retailers
Specialist custom bag company Excellent Poly Bags is presenting its line of drawtape poly bags as an ideal solution for trade show, retail, and hotel-based clients’ plastic packaging needs. - February 11, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Dr. Saul M Pressner Brings Biomimetic Dentistry to New York
Dr. Saul M Pressner Becomes a Preferred Member of the NYCHolistic.com to promote Biomimetic Dentistry. - February 11, 2012 - NYCHolistic
Rukse Releases Heavy Duty Jeep True 2 Inch Lift Spacers Machined in High Density Polyurethane
Rukse developed a heavy duty Jeep 2 inch spacer from polyurethane then machined for precise fit and stunning looks. - February 10, 2012 - Ruk Development Inc.
Foamix Obtains India Patent for Its Emollient Foam Platform – The Ideal Vehicle for Dermatological Drugs
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 patent from Indian Patent Office # IN 249626, entitled “Foam Carrier Containing Amphiphilic Copolymeric Gelling Agent.” - February 10, 2012 - Foamix Ltd
Bright Idea: New Polycarbonate Grade from Bayer Can Replace Aluminum in LED Heat Sinks
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is launching a new grade of thermally conductive plastic to help lighting manufacturers meet consumer demand quickly and cost-effectively. - February 09, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
E&T Plastics Debuts at GlobalShop with Expanded Product Line
E&T Plastics, a leading distributor and manufacturer of custom plastic components, will be showcasing two additions to its product line – premium aluminum composite panels and Designboard by Vycom – at GlobalShop in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 29 - March 2. - February 09, 2012 - E&T Plastics
Prismatic Powders and Cerakote Firearm Coatings Launch New Websites
Prismatic Powders and Cerakote Firearm Coatings are pleased to announce the launch of PrismaticPowders.com and CerakoteGunCoatings.com. - February 09, 2012 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience Provides Missing Piece for Fraen's Optics Division LED Puzzle
Fraen's Optics Division wanted to produce a high-performing optic for use in light emitting diode (LED) lighting to meet the general illumination market’s needs, as well as the company’s own performance targets. With the help of Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Fraen was able to find the key... - February 09, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manufacturing Awarded 2012 ThinkGlobal Exporter of the Year
Adhesive, sealant and dispensing equipment manufacturer wins Exporter of the Year Award in the Materials category. - February 09, 2012 - Hernon Manufacturing
SFL’s Managing Director to Speak at Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Event
SFL is pleased to announce that Shayesteh Fürst-Ladani, Managing Director of the company, will be speaking at the upcoming Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association European meeting entitled “The Role of Regulatory Affairs in Successful Development and Launch of Healthcare Products” to be held in Basel, Switzerland. - February 09, 2012 - SFL Regulatory Affairs & Scientific Communication Ltd
Vitashine- Distributor Announced for Indian Market
ESB Developments have announced the appointment of Fullife Pvt Limited as the exclusive distributor of Vitashine products for the Indian market. - February 08, 2012 - ESB Developments Limited
Solar Maid Launches New Web Site
Solar maintenance made easy with the new user friendly Solar Maid web site. Faster pricing for all janitorial solar services gives solar O&M managers a painless option for costing solar services or long term project budgeting. - February 08, 2012 - The Solar Maid Company
Preservation Solutions Release New Wood Juice and Leather Detergent Solutions
Leading industry specialists when it comes to maintaining and preserving the quality of wood and leather products, Preservation Solutions, have recently announced the introduction of several distinct products to their already comprehensive product line. The new products – Wood Juice™... - February 08, 2012 - Preservation Solutions
ActivTek’s Anil Agrawal Promoted to Vice President
ActivTek, a leader in the development and management of air and surface purification technology, just reported that Anil Agrawal has been promoted to Vice President – International for DBG/activTek Environmental. Anil, a native of Nepal, graduated with his MBA from Lincoln Memorial... - February 06, 2012 - Vollara
Time is Money: Bayer Helps Improve Shop and Field Painting Throughout by Reducing Finish Coat Handling Time
In the world of blast-and-paint production for structural steel, rarely does a new technology make a game-changing difference in workflow, handling and transportation. However, polyaspartic technologies have and continue to do so. Polyaspartic coatings can reduce painting systems from three coats... - February 06, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycoat Expands Its Sales Force
American Polymers Corporation (dba Polycoat Products), a leading manufacturer and custom formulator of high performance protective polyurethanes, polyurea, and polyaspartic coatings welcomes Adriaan van der Capellen and Steven McGrane. Plus eighteen independent, North American sales reps. - February 04, 2012 - Polycoat Products
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 5000iu Capsules
ESB Developments Ltd has extended its award-winning vegan Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) with a new high strength soft capsule format. - February 03, 2012 - ESB Developments Limited
GenScript Was the Most Frequently Referred Biology Contract Research Organization by Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles in 2011
GenScript USA Inc., an internationally recognized biology contract research organization (CRO), became the most frequently referred biology CRO in the world by peer-reviewed journal articles in the year 2011. Ever since its inception from 2002, GenScript has been consistently providing biological... - February 03, 2012 - GenScript USA Inc.
Novagard Solutions®, Inc. Introduces NOVAFLEX® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant
Novagard Solutions®, Inc. introduces NOVAFLEX® Multi-Purpose Adhesive Sealant to meet the needs for a high performance, weatherproof building materials adhesive sealant, serving applications such as installation or repair of siding, trim, gutters, metal roofs, windows and doors for residential or commercial buildings. - February 03, 2012 - Novagard Solutions
Cleanicity Announces the Launch of the Stikitty® to Pet Specialty Retailers Across the Nation
Cleanicity makes its innovative cat litter mat, the Stikitty®, available to a broader base of pet specialty retailers through partnership with leading regional pet distributor. - February 03, 2012 - Cleanicity
AnaSpec Offers Antibodies Against the Hexa-His and GFP Tags
The introduction of tags, whether short peptides (6X-His, DYKDDDDK, c-myc) or proteins (green fluorescent protein – GFP, glutathione-s-transferase – GST) into recombinant proteins aids in the characterization, localization or purification of the recombinant expressed protein.1-3 As a... - February 03, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Rukse Polished Aluminum Ceramic Coating Protects Exhaust Parts from Thermal Fatigue
Rukse Ceramic-Metallic Coating provides the racing and aftermarket community with a coating to protect exhaust components from excessive heat and thermal fatigue while increasing performance. - February 03, 2012 - Ruk Development Inc.
Bayer Scientists Discuss How Formulation Variables Determine How Topcoats Weather the Storm
The weathering performance of polyurethane topcoats can be altered by changing variables such as pigment-to-binder (P/B) ratio, isocyanates index, resin/polyisocyanate selection, fillers and additives. Two Bayer MaterialScience LLC scientists set out to determine what effect modifying these... - February 03, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Opti3 Vegan Omega-3 EPA & DHA Receives 2012 Innovation Award
Opti3 is a 100% vegan and vegetarian suitable high strength Omega-3 EPA & DHA supplement. In January 2012 it was awarded for Innovation by the Midlands FMCG Group. - February 03, 2012 - ESB Developments Limited
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 Expands Scope with Worldwide Partnerships
Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 will soon be available to trade and branded customers worldwide following the signing of several key distribution deals. Chris Smith, one of the founders and researchers behind the launch of Vitashine Vegan Vitamin D3 discusses his delight at the global reaction to the products. - February 03, 2012 - ESB Developments Limited
Artisan Soap Maker Pitches Online to Raise Funds for a Cleaner Shoreline and a Cleaner World
Shoreline based soap maker, Michael Miller of Mr. Kitty’s Soap Shop, is utilizing crowdfunding in the hopes he can launch a business that will impact his community. - February 02, 2012 - Mr. Kitty's Soap Shop
AnaSpec Highlights Atrial Natriuretic Peptides in GO® Collection
AnaSpec, EGT Group provides a wide range of GO® (catalog) natriuretic peptides for use in research laboratories. Their selection of atrial natriuretic peptides (ANPs) include the biologically active 1-28 amino acid peptide (human/porcine or rat sequences); shorter ANP fragments; and Biotin, FAM... - February 02, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Highlights Calcein AM for Live Cell Staining
Calcein AM (Calcein acetoxymethyl ester), a non-fluorescent, cell permeable compound, converts to the strongly green fluorescent calcein when hydrolyzed by intracellular esterases in live cells.1-2 It is widely used for determining cell viability since the fluorescence intensity of calcein is... - February 02, 2012 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Bayer Reviews Potential Regulatory Changes
As part of its Enhanced Chemical Management Program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released Chemical Action Plans (CAPs) for the polyurethane raw materials methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and toluene diisocyanate (TDI). MDI and TDI are used in the production of polyurethane... - February 02, 2012 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bio-Synthesis Expands Proteomic Platform with Enhanced Peptide Tools
Bio-Synthesis Inc. (BSI), is proud to announce new peptide tools that can help researchers analyze and design their peptides more accurately and efficiently. By utilizing BSI’s homepage, users will have access to the Peptide Property Calculator, as well as the Peptide Library Design... - February 02, 2012 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.