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Organic Gluten-Free Snack Wins 2010 “GreatGearTM” Awards
For a third year in a row, Jungle Grub Snack bars have won awards for great taste and nutrition from ShapeYou.com’s Gear Awards. This year all three flavors, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Peanut Butter Groove and Berry Bamboozle won the honor of a “Great Gear” Award. “This... - December 01, 2010 - Organic Nutrition, Inc.
Echinacea for Colds & Flu- Herbal Medicine License Approval
Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited have announced the availability of a licensed Echinacea tablet for private labeling in the UK and overseas. A traditional herbal medicinal product used to treat the symptoms of the common cold, influenza and minor upper respiratory tract infections based on traditional use only. - December 01, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
SABIC Innovative Plastics Expands Post-Consumer Recycled Resin Offerings, Empowering Customers to Create More Sustainable Applications
SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced an expanded portfolio of post-consumer recycled (PCR) content materials here at K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42. This comprehensive portfolio, which now includes more than 25 grades spanning six resin families, supports customers’ needs to design a wide variety of more sustainable products. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Extem* UP Resins Crank Up the Heat with Highest Continuous Use Temperature Rating for Unfilled Thermoplastic
At K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42, SABIC Innovative Plastics showcased its global technological leadership with another outstanding achievement: one of the industry’s highest continuous use temperature rating for an unfilled thermoplastic material. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Lexan* Sheet for Train Window Frames Helps Plexx Stay on Track with Lower Costs and Streamlined Production
A K 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced that its new ultra-tough, flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* F6000 polycarbonate (PC) sheet has been chosen by Plexx AS, a leading Norwegian plastics converter, to thermoform European passenger train window frames. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ SABIC® STAMAX® Long Glass Fiber PP Helps Hyundai Sonata’s Plastic Door Module Win 2010 SPE Innovation Award
SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that its lightweight, high-performance SABIC® STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin helped Hyundai-Kia Motors win a coveted Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) 2010 Innovation Award on Nov. 9. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Portfolio of Solutions for Sustainable LED Retrofit Lighting Shines with High-Performance, Style, and Long Life
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched a new portfolio of specialty resins and compounds that can optimize the performance, lifespan and aesthetics of light-emitting diode (LED) retrofit lighting. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Noryl GTX* Conductive Resins Offer Greater Dimensional Stability for Larger Automotive Body Panels
SABIC Innovative Plastics has launched its latest high-tech thermoplastic offering – a new family of Noryl GTX* resins – to give global automotive OEMs and tiers a major design advantage. - December 01, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Relivergen™- a New Natural Formula to Support and Protect Liver Health
Relivergen™ a new clinically proven liver health formula has been announced by Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited. The marketing of Relivergen™ is a collaboration between the technology holder Phynova Group Limited and Chrysalis Health & Beauty UK Limited who are seeking distributors for Relivergen™ globally. - November 30, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
Wholesale Vitamin and Food Supplement Supply Expansion
Chrysalis Health & Beauty Limited have announced an expansion to their wholesale vitamin and food supplement business for UK and export markets for 2011. Previously a provider of “bulk only” products, Chrysalis will now offer full service packing for private label supply of a full range of vitamin and food supplements in tablet, capsule, powder and liquid formats. - November 30, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
FatigFix™- a New Adaptogenic Ingredient for the Relief of Fatigue and Improvement of Sleep Quality
Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited have announced the launch of FatigFix™, a new clinically proven formula to help reduce symptoms of fatigue and promote improvements in sleep quality. The marketing of Fatigfix™ is a collaboration between the technology holder Phynova Group Limited and Chrysalis Health & Beauty who jointly seek distributors for Fatigfix™ globally. - November 29, 2010 - Chrysalis Health & Beauty Business Solutions Limited
DHA is for Lowering Triglycerides Naturally: Source-Omega Praises EFSA Judgment
An internal Source-Omega report suggests at 3 months, high triglyceride reductions with DHA are temporally correlated with omega-3 essentiality, or saturation levels of omega-3s in red blood cell (RBC) membranes, also called the omega-3 index. - November 27, 2010 - Source-Omega
EXEL North America Announces: NESHAP 6H – Paint Rule Compliance
On January 9, 2008, the EPA accepted a new standard known as the HAPs 6H rule to reduce the public’s health exposure to Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). The agency’s main objective is to significantly lessen the amount of HAPs released into the environment during paint stripping or... - November 25, 2010 - EXEL North America, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Appoints Dirk Schapeler CEO of Artificial Muscle, Inc.
Dirk Schapeler has been named chief executive officer and general manager of Artificial Muscle, Inc. (AMI), a Bayer MaterialScience LLC company. AMI is part of Bayer’s Functional Films Unit. In this role, Schapeler will focus on growing AMI’s product portfolio of Electro Active Polymer... - November 25, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Takes Home Best Presentation Award for the Energy Critical Foams Technical Session at CPI’s Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Dr. Steven L. Schilling, senior principal scientist, Polyurethane/Insulation Development, took home the Best Presentation Award for the Energy Critical Foams Technical Session at the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s Polyurethanes 2010 Technical... - November 25, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
GenScript Received OLAW (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare) Approval for Animal Welfare Assurance
GenScript received the approval of Animal Welfare Assurance for its animal facility on 9 Nov, 2010. This approval accentuates the responsibilities and procedures of GenScript regarding the care and use of laboratory animals. - November 24, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
NC Company Partnering with South Africa Company to Offer Medical Food Product Internationally
Source-Omega licenses Solal Technologies of Johannesburg, South Africa, to offer novel Vegetarian Omega-3 (SM) product with DHA and EPA from sustainable algae oil source. - November 23, 2010 - Source-Omega
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Showcases Broad Portfolio of Sustainable Building Solutions
Bayer MaterialScience LLC continues its ongoing commitment to develop and promote sustainable building solutions through innovative technologies at the Greenbuild® International Conference and Expo. This year, Bayer MaterialScience LLC will focus primarily on Daylighting, Insulation Solutions,... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Brings Its EcoCommercial Building Program to the Classroom
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is offering a 1.5-hour course designed for architects and contractors through the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System. The course, Chemicals Do Good Things for Building Products, Too: How to Improve Building Sustainability and Energy Efficiency by... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polyurea Coatings a Smart, Sustainable Solution for a Number of Coating Applications
Owners, architects and engineers are increasingly seeking building and construction materials that are sustainable. When it comes to coatings, there are a number of viable options from which to choose. Steven Reinstadtler, market development manager – Construction and Green Building... - November 20, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Aerus Launches New Guardian Heater
Aerus, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of healthy home products launched its new Guardian personal heating technology product this month. The new Guardian Heater includes an advanced PTC heating element that works with its’ innovative ceramic stone, radiant heat system to evenly... - November 20, 2010 - Vollara
Successfully Increasing Capsule Potency Using Roller Compaction
Metrics scientist presents case study during AAPS poster session - November 20, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
RuK Development FuelTabs Are Easy to Use, More MPG, and Helps the Environment
RuK Development's new FuelTabs are an easy to use drop in the tank fuel pill that increases MPG up to 20% and lowers emissions. - November 20, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
Metrics AAPS Poster Presentation Examines Filler Moisture Absorption
Long-term storage comparative analysis between two common fillers finds mannitol protects better - November 19, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Metrics Scientist Finds Varnish Molecule Migrates Through Bottle
AAPS poster presentation examines how molecule migrated from label through bottle onto drug - November 18, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Metrics Launches New Video Monitoring Service "PharmaVision"
A first for a CDMO, new web-based streaming video offers clients "man in plant" oversight - November 17, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Bee Health to Drive Nutraceutical Sales for Branded and Private Label Clients Globally
Bee Health the UK based Nutraceutical manufacturing experts have announced a significant sales drive into Europe and Asia with the appointment of new senior business executives to expand their existing export business. - November 15, 2010 - Bee Health Limited
AnaSpec Introduces Anti-MOG (1-125), Mouse Monoclonal
Being the first in the industry to provide a whole suite of reagents and assay kits for the advancement of MS research, AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of the mouse monoclonal Anti-MOG (1-125). Anti-MOG monoclonal antibody was produced by immunizing Balb/c mice with recombinant MOG... - November 14, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
AnaSpec Introduces Fluorescent Endothelin GO Peptides
AnaSpec is pleased to announce the release of new HiLyte Fluor™ 488 and 5-FAM labeled Endothelin peptides (human, bovine, porcine, rat) adding on its Endothelin peptides collection. Endothelins (ET) are highly potent vasoconstrictor proteins distributed throughout all areas of the body, and... - November 13, 2010 - AnaSpec, EGT Group
Three Metrics Scientists to Present at AAPS Annual Meeting
Research reflects thoughtfulness that company scientists put into solving clients’ problems. - November 13, 2010 - Metrics, Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientists Find That Waterborne Urethane Coatings Based on Polyurethane Dispersions Have Superior Performance Properties
The process of selecting the proper waterborne coating for direct-to-metal (DTM) applications is complicated by necessary surface treatment, application requirements, cost of the coating and desired performance properties. No one coating can overcome all of these challenges, but waterborne... - November 13, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Solid-State Chemistry Services CRO, Onyx Scientific Reports Increased Demand for Polymorph Screening, Salt Selection and Crystallization Studies
Onyx delivers “one partner” convenience with pre-agreed workflows tailored to support key analytical milestones and timescales. - November 12, 2010 - Onyx Scientific Ltd
Deloitte Joins the Expanding EcoCommercial Building Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
This news release announces Deloitte's joining the expanding EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC in North America (NA). With its innovative sustainability strategy, professional services organization Deloitte was a natural fit to complement the other members in the ECB Network. - November 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Materialscience LLC Examines New Markets for UV-Cure Coatings Technology
This news release discusses new applications for ultraviolet (UV)-cure coatings. Traditionally, UV-cure coatings are focused on the wood coatings market, but changing regulations and formulator preferences are expanding their range of use. Mike Dvorchak, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, presented “UV-Cure Coatings Technology – New Markets, New UV Oligomers and New UV PUDs” as part of the UV Technologies in Industrial Coatings Session at the recently held North American Industrial (NAI) Coatings. - November 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Immunologix Teams with GenScript to Produce Human Antibody Therapeutics Ready for Clinical Trials
Immunologix, Inc, a Charleston, SC biotechnology company and a leader in fully human therapeutic antibodies for a variety of diseases and GenScript, a contract research organization (CRO) based in Piscataway, NJ and the industry leader in bio-reagent services, assay development & screening,... - November 11, 2010 - GenScript USA Inc.
Source-Omega Reviews DHA Retroconversion Metabolic Dosing Using Algae Oil Omega-3s as a Fish Oil Substitute
"What all the human omega-3 red blood cell data independently points out is that DHA is always 3 to 8 fold more abundant than EPA in human blood and tissues, even after prolonged intake of high doses of omega-3s predominantly as EPA," says company scientist. - November 10, 2010 - Source-Omega
IPS Securex and Creative Electron Sign Distribution Agreement for Truview Counterfeit Detection Equipment
Electronics innovation specialist Creative Electron Inc has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with IPS Securex Pte Ltd, one of the South East Asia’s leading security systems integrators. - November 10, 2010 - IPS Securex Pte Ltd
RüK Development Introduces Unique Brand of Automotive Chemical Products Color Coded for Easy Identification
RüK Development's new color coded automotive chemical line has great visual appeal and makes it easy to identify each chemical category. The extreme visual appeal of RüK Developments product line should appeal to the consumer and visually jump off the retail shelf. - November 07, 2010 - Ruk Development Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Scientist Highlights Environmentally Friendly Coatings for Bridge Structures
A new generation of waterborne polyurethane coatings is a viable option for bridge structures, offering performance properties that are comparable to traditional solventborne coatings, yet are more environmentally friendly. Steven Reinstadtler, market development manager – Construction and... - November 06, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
250+ Recycling Signs Now Available at ComplianceSigns.com
Safety sign manufacturer ComplianceSigns.com has developed more than 250 signs and labels related to recycling, including sorting instructions, recycling reminders and a plastic recycling code chart. - November 06, 2010 - Compliance Signs, Inc.
Foamix Receives US Patent for Oleaginous Foam
Oleaginous Foams – Ideal Vehicles for Lipophilic and Water-Sensitive Drugs, such as Vitamin D, Retinoids and Lipophilic Antibiotics. - November 06, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
Aciont® Awarded Two Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants Totaling $489K
Aciont Inc. announced today that it has been awarded $488,958 to support two projects under the U.S. Government’s Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project (QTDP) program. Aciont submitted only the following two applications to the program of which both were funded at the maximum allocation... - November 05, 2010 - Aciont Inc.
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Wins Best Paper Presentation at the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s Polyurethanes 2010 Technical Conference
Award-winning presentation defines time limits for safe re-occupancy after installation of spray polyurethane foam insulation - November 05, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Cypin Production Announces Launch of U.S./China BioPharma Conference
“Innovative Strategies and Partnership Models for R&D Success.” - November 05, 2010 - CYPIN PRODUCTION LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s EcoCommercial Building Team Takes Its Show on the Road
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, buildings account for almost 40 percent of total energy use in the U.S. The U.S. Federal Government alone occupies nearly 500,000 buildings. These and other statistics suggest that the built environment has a far-reaching impact on the natural... - November 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
RayBiotech Launches Th17 Antibody Arrays for Immune Research
RayBiotech, Inc., the Protein Array Pioneer Company, today announced the release of several antibody array products that can detect up to 34 proteins related to the recently discovered Th17 lineage of immune cells. Th17 cells have been linked to the immune response to fungal and certain bacterial infections, as well being associated with several autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis. - November 03, 2010 - RayBiotech, Inc
Foamix and BioMAS to Develop Novel Therapy for Genital Warts
The New Drug Will Target One of the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Disease, Afflicting More Than 20 Million Americans. - November 03, 2010 - Foamix Ltd
SABIC Innovative Plastics Spotlights at K 2010 Chery’s New A3CC Sports Coupe Designed with High-Tech Noryl GTX*, Xenoy*, Stamax® Resins
Chery Automobile’s soon to be launched new A3CC sports coupe using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ advanced materials solutions – is highlighted here at K 2010 in SABIC’s stand – Hall 6, Stand D42. The sleek new sports car delivers high-end style and practical performance... - October 31, 2010 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Announces Several Additions to Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties Leadership Team
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has appointed Dr. Volker Mirgel, Dr. Sharon Feng and John Brandt to its Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties (CAS) leadership team in the NAFTA region. Dr. Volker Mirgel was appointed senior vice president, Coatings, Adhesives and Specialties for Bayer MaterialScience... - October 30, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialCcience LLC Showcases New Color Palette for Autumn 2010
As the weather cools and winter approaches, Bayer MaterialScience LLC color experts have developed playful shades for this season’s autumn and winter palette. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has added seven new colors to the LEDA® Compounded Color Technology’s JUST COOL color family for... - October 30, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC