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Continuous Improvement: Bayer MaterialScience PIR Insulation Uses Alternative Blowing Agent, Meets Key Flammability Requirement for Continuous Insulation
Residential and commercial building and construction professionals are seeking more choices for continuous insulation materials that not only improve energy efficiency but also meet stringent building code requirements for flammability. Ecomate®, a halogen-free blowing agent sold under license... - September 26, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
International Polymer Solutions Debuts Corporate Video
Video provides overview of company products and services. - September 16, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
When Every Ounce Counts: Bayer MaterialScience Polyurethane Technology Produces Lightweight Parts, Offers More Efficient Manufacturing Process
Increasingly stringent fuel standards are motivating the automotive industry to focus on reducing the weight of vehicle components and, ultimately, improving energy efficiency while still offering style and comfort. Automakers and automotive suppliers are also keenly interested in the most... - September 16, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
International Polymer Solutions Launches New Website
TEQCOM and BECO websites merge to form new International Polymer Solutions site. - September 12, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
EU LOCIMAP Project for Low Carbon Industrial Parks Announces Next Workshops in Finland and Spain
EU LOCIMAP project for low carbon industrial parks announces next workshops in Finland and Spain in October and November 2013. - September 08, 2013 - LOCIMAP
Cerakote & Prismatic Powders to Showcase Custom Bicycle Coating at Interbike 2013
Cerakote and Prismatic Powders, divisions of NIC Industries, will be showcasing new coating options for the bicycle industry at the 2013 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. - August 29, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
Brawn is Beautiful: Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Glazing – A Light Weight, Secure and Aesthetically Pleasing Solution for Architectural Applications
Building owners and architectural material specifiers are seeking a material that not only provides the daylighting building owners want but also the security protection they need. Increasingly, they are turning to polycarbonate glazing as a material of choice. Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s... - August 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Cerakote Unveils the Latest in High Temperature Ceramic Coatings
The new Glacier Series, by Cerakote Ceramic Coatings, is the coolest in high temperature ceramic coatings. - August 27, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
EU LOCIMAP Project Reports on First Workshop in the UK
The first workshop of the EU LOCIMAP ((Low Carbon Industrial Manufacturing Parks) project on the 10th of July was hosted by Sembcorp, operators of the Wilton International industrial park in the UK. The event attracted more than 45 attendees from industrial parks, industry associations, local... - August 25, 2013 - LOCIMAP
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering SURE Gene Expression System for Bacillus Subtilis, Regulated by Subtilin
A system for SUbtilin-Regulated gene Expression (SURE) in Bacillus subtilis is offered. Subtilin is a small peptide antibiotic produced by Bacillus subtilis. The SURE system provides an alternative to, e.g., IPTG or xylose inducible systems. - August 17, 2013 - MoBiTec GmbH
Preservation Solutions Provides Green Wood Stabilizer in Five Sizes
New sizes suit vast range of needs. - August 08, 2013 - Preservation Solutions
Pelagic Environmental Subsea Control Fluid Awarded First Australian Contract
Pelagic 100 subsea control fluid has been chosen by PTTEP Australasia as the subsea control fluid for the Montara development in the Timor Sea, offshore Darwin. This decision has prompted the manufacturer Niche Products to create a new company division (Niche Products Australia Pty Ltd.) with... - July 24, 2013 - Niche Products Limited
Propane Dehydrogenation Plants' Margins in the US Have Been Increasing in the Last 5 Years
Due to higher PG propylene prices and lower propane prices, PDH process plants margins in the US are boosted, says the third part of Intratec’s Propane Dehydrogenation Process publication. - July 21, 2013 - Intratec Solutions
BP's Proposal to Green Ethylene Production from Ethanol is Studied in Intratec's Report
Publication analyses BP Chemical’s recent patent for an ethanol dehydrogenation process comprising fewer purification steps. - July 20, 2013 - Intratec Solutions
Bayer MaterialScience’s Makrofol® ID Superlaser™ Film Saves Time and Money, Reduces Laser-Induced Bubbling
Film wins 2013 Élan Innovation Award. - July 12, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Solar Impulse Completes Across America Flight at JFK International Airport--Next Stop: Around the World in 2015 with the Help of Bayer MaterialScience
Bayer materials and expertise contribute to ultra-lightweight plane’s mission; Pilots to meet some of New York City’s disadvantaged kids, country’s next generation of potential innovators - July 10, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Setting the Standard for Spray Polyurethane Foam Applicators
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance and Bayer MaterialScience LLC will elevate industry efforts in applicator training and certification. - June 27, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Cerakote Ceramic Coating Corrosion Test (ASTM B117) Video Released
See what happens when Cerakote Ceramic Coatings are tested against seven other competitive finishes in the ASTM B117 Salt Spray Corrosion Test. - June 26, 2013 - NIC Industries, Inc.
High-Durability Wall Paint Technology from Bayer MaterialScience Leads the Migration from Industrial to Architectural Applications
Coatings providing low odor, durability and pleasing aesthetics are sought after for commercial, healthcare and architectural applications. A new high-durability (HD) waterborne polyurethane coatings technology from Bayer MaterialScience LLC now enables architects to specify paints that meet all of... - June 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Building Solutions and Formulation Expertise for Sustainable Performance Prove That "Materials Matter"
Architects work with stakeholders – such as building owners and government – to create functional, attractive and increasingly sustainable buildings. They also rely on materials suppliers to help them achieve their building goals. Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a go-to supplier of... - June 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
ITW Solar Announces Release of Insulcast RTVS 400 Series Thermal Potting Formulated for the Solar Industry
ITW Solar will announce the release of Insulcast RTVS 400 series thermal potting for solar applications at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. ITW Solar's booth is located in hall A5 booth 375. Contact us at info@itwsolar.com or visit www.itwsolar.com. - June 12, 2013 - ITW Solar
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Presents Prestigious Award During the International Bridge Conference
Celebrating engineering and design success: Deh Cho Bridge project wins Gustav Lindenthal Medal. - June 10, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
MoBiTec GmbH and Bachem Americas, Inc., Sign Distribution Agreement for the European Market
MoBiTec GmbH, a Germany based biotech company focused on products for life science research, has entered into a distribution agreement with Bachem Americas, Inc., USA. Together with Bachem Americas, MoBiTec will continue to expand its portfolio of premier brands and high-quality products through the addition of Bachem’s high-quality immunology products. - June 01, 2013 - MoBiTec GmbH
Bayer MaterialScience Appoints Christine Bryant Head of Commercial Operations for Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties Business Unit
Christine Bryant has been appointed head, Commercial Operations, for Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties (CAS) business unit for the NAFTA region. In her new role, Bryant joins the CAS global leadership team with responsibility for sales, marketing and product... - May 23, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Car Windshields for 2013 NASCAR Racing Season Utilize Bayer Polycarbonate Sheet
Superior optical quality gives Bayer’s polycarbonate sheet the inside track. - May 09, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience to Sell Polyester Resins Businesses to Stepan
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has agreed to sell its global powder polyester resins business and its U.S.-based liquid polyester resins merchant business to Stepan Company of Northfield, Ill. The sale is scheduled to be completed by June 1. Financial terms were not disclosed. Both Bayer businesses are... - May 02, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience and ViviTouch Electroactive Polymers Offer Touching Experience
By providing effects that evoke sensations as diverse as a rolling pinball, running engine or human heartbeat in the palm of your hand or bring rich, full-bodied sounds to your ears just like you were experiencing it live, ViviTouch® technology is changing how consumers experience their... - April 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Comparison of Polycarbonate and Copolyester Resins Reveals How Physical Properties Affect Moldability
Both physical properties and processability play key roles when injection-molded parts are mass produced. When producing medical parts, a consistent, high degree of accuracy is also vital. It is relatively simple to adjust a process to account for differences in molecular weight once that process... - April 29, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Materials: Illuminating Options for Architectural and Commercial Lighting
As lighting technology and design continue to advance, lighting professionals are seeking materials that meet rigorous technical specifications and appeal to the eye. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers architects, designers, engineers and other lighting professionals diverse solutions to emerging... - April 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience One-Component and Two-Component Polyurethane Sealants – Composition, Advantages and Uses
Although the terms “caulk” and “sealant” are often used interchangeably, they have fundamental differences. Caulks are used to fill a gap or crack and do not allow a lot of movement, while polyurethane sealants are more flexible and function as a barrier to water, air or... - April 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Adhesives Formulated with Polyurethane Dispersions Offer Performance Advantages for a Broad Range of Applications
While polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) can be used to formulate both coatings and adhesives, they present some distinct advantages for adhesives. Adhesives formulated with PUDs are well suited to applications in a number of different markets – from footwear to automotive. Polyurethane... - April 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Reinstadtler Elected President of Polyurea Development Association
Steven Reinstadtler, industrial marketing manager – coatings for construction, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, has been elected President of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA). He will officially begin his one-year term during the association’s annual conference, April 15-17, in Las... - April 17, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
All Signs Point to Bayer MaterialScience as a Leading Supplier of Polycarbonate Sheet for Channel Letters and Other Signage Applications
On building exteriors and inside malls across America, businesses are using channel letters to attract attention and set themselves apart from the competition. When it comes to selecting a plastic sheet material that can meet the rigorous requirements of channel letters and other thermoformed... - April 08, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ultra-Light Solar Impulse Plane Using Bayer MaterialScience Materials Set to Take Flight Across America
Solar Impulse – an ultra-lightweight, solar-powered plane, capable of flying day and night – is set to take Flight Across America with the help of diverse material innovations and technologies from Bayer MaterialScience. The plane will start its cross-country flight in San Francisco,... - April 01, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bio-Synthesis Will Spotlight the New BNA Technology at AACR
Bridged Nucleic Acids exhibit increased stability in oligonucleotides. - March 22, 2013 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Baulé USA LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Bayer MaterialScience, Names Vivion, Inc. as Western Representative
Vivion, Inc. has joined with Baulé USA LLC to represent Baulé’s Cast Polyurethane Systems line of products in the Western United States and Western Canada. Vivion, Inc. began its representation of the Baulé systems line on January 1, 2013. The move supports Baulé... - March 11, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Vandals Beware: Bayer MaterialScience’s Polycarbonate Sheet Portfolio Offers Strength, Glass-Like Transparency and Durability for Security Glazing
After continued attacks of vandalism on Grandview-Woodland Community Policing Centre’s storefront in Vancouver, British Columbia, officials needed an affordable alternative to replace the repeatedly broken glass. The solution needed to have glass-like transparency and be aesthetically... - March 08, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Remains a "Most Admired" Company on FORTUNE Magazine’s Annual Reputation List
Bayer ranks #3 on chemicals industry list, up one spot from 2012. - March 07, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Romeo RIM Honored for Material and Process Innovation, Wins ACE Award at Composites 2013
When it comes material and process expertise, Romeo RIM aces the competition. Romeo RIM Inc. was named an ACE (Awards for Composites Excellence) winner during the recent Composites 2013 conference and trade show. The company received the Material and Process Innovation Award, which recognizes a... - March 06, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Technical Paper Describing Benefits of Composite Flooring Utilizing Polyurethane Wins Award at Composites 2013
Award demonstrates Bayer’s innovative leadership role in the polyurethanes industry - February 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Medical-Grade Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience Fulfills Medical Device OEMs’ Flow Requirements
Medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are constantly faced with challenges requiring higher productivity and getting their devices to healthcare providers more quickly. To meet these requirements, Bayer MaterialScience LLC developed a clear, high-flow polycarbonate, Makrolon®... - February 21, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Valve Connectors Designed to Prevent Cytotoxic Drug Exposure to Medical Workers Utilize Bayer MaterialScience Plastic
Life-saving medication can be a godsend to patients, yet inadvertent exposure to cytotoxic drugs is a serious threat to the medical professionals administering them. Infusion Innovations Inc. (I3) says its Q-FLO™ product represents a significant advance in the state of the art of closed... - February 18, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bio-Synthesis Inc. Announces a Superior IQ4 Qencher for Dual Labeled Oligonucleotides
Instant Quenchers prove to be a better alternative to BHQ quenchers. - February 17, 2013 - Bio-Synthesis Inc.
Leading Global Medical Device Manufacturer Utilizes Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate in Its Next-Generation Automated External Defibrillator
When seconds matter and can mean the difference between life and death, a safe, reliable and effective automated external defibrillator (AED) device is a must. AED manufacturers desire the same characteristics when choosing materials for their products. For this reason, Cardiac Science Corporation,... - February 15, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Arthroscopic Surgery “Goes with the Flow” Thanks to Bayer MaterialScience’s Polycarbonate and the Cannuflow EntreVu® EX
Patients undergoing hip or shoulder surgery may choose arthroscopic surgery, if their condition permits. While a less invasive procedure, arthroscopic surgery is not without its complications. For example, soft tissue fluid retention, or extravasation, is a common problem during... - February 14, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Lighting the Way for LED Innovation: Bayer MaterialScience in Award-Winning Bulb
If every American home replaced just one light bulb with a light bulb that's earned the ENERGY STAR, it would save enough energy to light 3 million homes for a year, save about $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year – equivalent... - February 14, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Materials Help Bring Life-Saving Medical Devices to Market
Medical technology continues to advance by leaps and bounds. But bringing life-saving products to market requires more than medical breakthroughs: it also requires materials that can meet the rigorous challenges these applications demand. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers grades of polycarbonate... - February 13, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Polycarbonate Portfolio Helps Bring Innovative, Attractive and Energy-Efficient LED Lighting to Market
The lighting industry is always seeking to bring new, innovative, attractive and energy-efficient products to market. Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s portfolio of polycarbonate plastics, sheet and films, backed by outstanding technical expertise, helps lighting designers and OEMs do just... - February 13, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Composite Manhole Covers Utilizing Bayer MaterialScience Polyurethane Offer Numerous Benefits Over Traditional Cast-Iron Covers
GMI Composites’ manhole covers can slash weight by up to 83 percent. - February 11, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
MoBiTec GmbH, Germany, is Offering Glycan Arrays for Multiple Analysis of Glycan-Related Interactions
MoBiTec Germany, in cooperation with the Japanese company Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd., is offering to its European customers Glycan Arrays that are useful for studies on the interaction of microorganisms, analysis of glycan-binding proteins, autoantibodies and more. - February 09, 2013 - MoBiTec GmbH