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ACT Global and AvTurf Launch Aviation Turf Partnership
Patented technology provides airport ground safety enhancements and erosion control. - September 27, 2010 - Act Global
Doming Machine Manufacturer, Liquid Lens, Launch Quartz, the Fully Automated Domed Label Production System
Liquid Lens Ltd, is a leading global manufacturer of high quality, full colour domed label production machines and consumables - September 18, 2010 - Liquid Lens Ltd
IDC Architects Joins Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s Growing EcoCommercial Building Network
IDC Architects (IDCA), an architectural and engineering design firm, is the latest company to join the expanding EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC. IDCA offers a full range of services, including planning, architecture, engineering, construction management and... - September 16, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Materialscience Develops New Flame Retardant Polycarbonate Plastic for LEDs
This news release showcases a new flame retardant polycarbonate plastic for LEDs. The new product grade, Makrolon® FR7067 polycarbonate plastic, meets UL-94 V0 rating at 1.5 mm and non-class 2 UL 8750. This material breakthrough comes at a time when, according to Strategies Unlimited, the high brightness LED market is forecast to grow more than 30 percent, reaching $20.2 billion by 2014. - September 11, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
FutureCarbon at Composites Europe 2010 – Look Into High-Tech Super-Composites Live
At this year's Composites Europe show from September 14 through 16 in Essen FutureCarbon GmbH, the leading producer of super-composite materials, is presenting its latest solutions for heating systems in hall 10-11 on booth G36. - September 09, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
Bayer MaterialScience Wins Prestigious iF Communication Design Award for SampleBox
As a team, Bayer MaterialScience along with design agencies Golden Planet Design and soloTM have won a prestigious iF communication design award for the SampleBox. The SampleBox includes more than 40 material samples and was conceived to give clear and comprehensive insight into Bayer... - September 09, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience is Part of Initiative to Promote Energy-Efficient Buildings
Bayer MaterialScience is a member of a Pennsylvania State University-led consortium that will receive a five-year, $129 million grant primarily from the Department of Energy (DOE). The funding will help establish a research center, Energy Innovation Hub (Hub), focused on developing technologies to... - September 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Expands Sales and Distribution Network for Baycusan® Polyurethane Cosmetics Ingredients
Bayer MaterialScience recently added EES Cosmetics Solutions to support Baycusan® polyurethane cosmetic ingredients sales in the East Coast region. EES Cosmetic Solutions joins Bayer MaterialScience Key Account Manager for Cosmetics and Personal Care, Judith Krantz, and distribution partners... - September 04, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Graham Architectural Products Joins the EcoCommercial Building Network of Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announced today that Graham Architectural Products, a leading manufacturer of architectural-grade windows, doors and curtain walls, joined Bayer MaterialScience LLC’s EcoCommercial Building (ECB) Network as one of its inaugural product solution suppliers. - July 22, 2010 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Fluid Research Raises the Bar on Precision and Accuracy
The FlexiMeter is an exceptionally precise and reliable unit which features 25 timed and 25 continuous flow user defined programs. Dispensing unique shot sizes and rates is as easy as a few keystrokes. System calibration is simple and uses little material. Just take a few dispense shots, weigh, and input these numbers into the system and the controller does the rest. - July 21, 2010 - Fluid Research
Superior Innovations in Composites: FutureCarbon on Show at Hanover 2010
At this year's Hanover Fair, FutureCarbon, a leading name in carbon supercomposites, is presenting its innovative products based on carbon nanomaterials. Included are Carbo e-Therm, an electrically heated coating, and CarboGran, a simply dispersed granulate. - April 15, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
FutureCarbon Expands Distribution with New Sales Partner in Germany and Austria
Chemicals trader CSC Jäklechemie is the new sales partner of FutureCarbon, the leading supplier of extra-high-grade semi-manufactured products of carbon nanomaterials for further industrial processing. CSC Jäklechemie will in future strengthen FutureCarbon's market presence in Germany and Austria. - April 08, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
FutureCarbon Showing for the First Time at JEC Composites 2010 in Paris
A heated coating as easily applied to a whole variety of surfaces of any geometry as standard acrylic paint. And a granulate of carbon nanotubes that disperses as simply in fluids as soluble coffee powder in hot water. These are among the innovative products that FutureCarbon is exhibiting at JEC Composites 2010 in Paris from April 13 through 15. - April 08, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
TigerTurf -- World Leading Synthetic Turf Manufacturer -- Announces Latest Authorized Representative: New England’s 360 Sports Systems
Customer service, sport, construction expertise merge as 360 Sports Systems launches to design, construct and install state-of-the-art TigerTurf field & landscape systems. - March 02, 2010 - TigerTurf Americas
FutureCarbon is Exhibiting at the nano tech 2010 from February 17 Through February 19 in Tokyo, Japan
FutureCarbon will attend nano tech 2010, the international fair for nanotechnology, which will take place from February 17 through February 19 in Tokyo, Japan. FutureCarbon is presenting its innovative products CarboGran, an easily soluble CNT granulate, and its electrically heated coating Carbo e-Therm. - February 14, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
FutureCarbon Achieves Breakthrough in Development of Simply Soluble CNT Granulates
FutureCarbon has successfully completed development of a non-dusting carbon nanotube granulate that disperses by simple stirring. In its reaction and handling the granulate is comparable to soluble coffee. This development marks a breakthrough in the industrial use of carbon nanomaterials. FutureCarbon is marketing the product as CarboGran. - February 14, 2010 - FutureCarbon GmbH
ACT Global Sports Completes Natural Grass Study at Texas A&M University
Research by leading synthetic turf manufacturer and Labosport benchmarks sport performance of natural turf. - January 07, 2010 - Act Global
ACT Global Sports Earns Synthetic Turf Council Certification
STC certification another recognition of quality and reputation for leading artificial turf manufacturer. - December 09, 2009 - Act Global
FIFA Selects ACT Global Sports as a Preferred Producer for Football Turf
Governing body of soccer launches global initiative to enhance synthetic turf quality - October 31, 2009 - Act Global
Rapid Plastic Prototypes Go Hollywood
One of Phoenix Proto's plastic proto types was used in the Pre-Production 2010 Chevy Camaro. This Pre-Production vehicle was used in the blockbuster movie Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen. - October 10, 2009 - Phoenix Proto Technologies
Townsend Projects Just Under 1% Growth in Global Polypropylene Resin Usage
New market study reveals 5-year outlook by country and application. - August 14, 2009 - Townsend Solutions
Look to Developing Regions for Polyethylene Consumption Growth
As the global plastic industry struggles, Middle East, Africa, India, Eastern Europe & South America are thriving. - July 28, 2009 - Townsend Solutions
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
Jet Plastica Launches New Website
Leading US-based foodservice disposables manufacturer launches updated website that reflects new branding and better services customers. - April 22, 2009 - Jet Plastica Industries Inc
Heisman Winner Mike Rozier to Participate in TCNJ Homecoming and North Allegheny High School Dedication
Mike Rozier, 1983 Heisman Winner and member of College Football Hall of Fame, to join TCNJ in pre-game coin toss, North Allegheny field dedication - October 18, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Royse City High School’s New TigerTurf is "Number One Field" in Texas
Rapidly growing high school near Dallas “can’t say enough good things” about Texas Sports Builders, which recently installed Royse City High’s new advanced technology synthetic turf TigerTurf. - October 10, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Legendary All-Star Game Inaugurates Bradford High’s New TigerTurf
Big 30 Don Raabe Charities Classic held on TigerTurf, chosen for its quality, value, warranty. The new system was recently installed by Ohio-based Sports Construction Group. - September 23, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
2010 World Cup Qualifiers Played on Xtreme Turf
ACT Global Sports completes FIFA Goal Projects in Zimbabwe and Malawi. - September 05, 2008 - Act Global
Reynolds Polymer Technology Installs Trendy New Acrylic “Ice” Bar in Romania
R-Cast™ Ice material debuts in the lobby of the new Radisson SAS hotel in Bucharest, Romania. This marks the first custom-cast project with the ice texture for Reynolds. Modeled after bars made out of real ice, this installation offers a stylishly unique and high-end atmosphere with colored lighting illumination the deep grooves of the ice texture, minus the sub-freezing temperatures. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
Reynolds Polymer Technology Launches R-Cast™ Ice Acrylic
New Acrylic R-Cast™ Ice product simulates real ice, opening the door to more architectural applications. The launch of this product makes Reynolds Polymer Technology one of the first companies to offer this texture in a completely randomized, non-repeating surface. - August 08, 2008 - Reynolds Polymer Technology, Inc.
TigerTurf’s Most Advanced Product -- Trophy Turf™ – Tested to Meet Stringent Environmental, Performance Needs for The College of New Jersey
Revolutionary engineering techniques – and counsel of legendary athletes, sport leaders-- come together to deliver sport surface that reaches “next level of human performance.” - July 02, 2008 - TigerTurf Americas
Allen Field Easy Slide System: Handle Your Packaging with Style
Allen Field Easy Slide System: Swivel Slide Lock Handle and Closure Slide Clip. Two new packaging products by Allen Field Company have been released: the Swivel Slide Lock Handle and the Closure Slide Clip. Both items capture a sleek, modern appeal that distinguishes them from other packaging... - April 25, 2008 - Allen Field Company, Inc.
ACT Global Sports and Sportexe Partner to Increase Turf Production
Strategic partnership to launch U.S. production of synthetic turf systems. - March 14, 2008 - Act Global
Freelin-Wade Announces Launch of All-New Website
Freelin-Wade announced today the launch of their all-new Website. The site features an all new design, with functionality that has not been seen in the plastic tubing industry before. - January 15, 2008 - Freelin-Wade Company
Vigalli Joins TigerTurf International Network of Full Service Synthetic Turf Manufacturing Facilities
TigerTurf™, Vigalli agreement adds fourth full-service manufacturing plant bringing in-continent turf production to South America. - November 01, 2007 - TigerTurf Americas
Xtreme Turf Earns First FIFA Certification in Brazil
Famous Sport Club Corinthians Paulista prefers synthetic turf from ACT Global Sports - October 23, 2007 - Act Global
Sportexe Announces Changes
Following its acquisition in the first quarter of 2007 by private investment firm Insight Equity, Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry for the past 18 years, has undergone an extensive review of its operations with a view to enhancing cost effectiveness and functional efficiency. - October 02, 2007 - Sportexe
National Press Conference in Honduras Highlights Growing Trend Towards Artificial Turf
A press conference and reception was recently hosted by COSEM in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to review the growing role of artificial turf in soccer. Distinguished speakers included Mr. Rafael Leonardo Callejas, former President of Honduras and current President of FENAFUTH, the official football... - September 13, 2007 - Act Global
ArenaCup8 to be Settled on Sportexe Synthetic Turf
CenturyTel Center in Bossier City to Host af2 Championship Game - August 23, 2007 - Sportexe
Ingold Earns Sportexe Coach of the Year for arenafootball2
All-Time Winningest af2 Coach Wins League’s Top Coaching Honor - August 23, 2007 - Sportexe
Field Hockey Veteran Added to Sportexe Sales Team
Keli Smith Joins Sportexe; Field Hockey Veteran Added to Sportexe Sales Team. Sportexe®, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, has announced that U.S. field hockey star Keli Smith will serve on staff as its field hockey consultant. Smith, a 2001 graduate of the University of Maryland, was a three time All-American field hockey player and a vital member of the Terrapins 1999 national championship squad. - August 21, 2007 - Sportexe
Florida Gators Select Sportexe Turf for Indoor Sprint Surface
The University of Florida is expanding its existing weight room facility located inside Ben Hill Griffen Stadium at Florida Field from 7,500 square feet to more than 22,000, and have chosen Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, for its new indoor sprint surface. The turf... - August 14, 2007 - Sportexe
Indiana Hoosiers Field Hockey Chooses Sportexe Turf
Sportexe Installs Second Turf System at IU- Just days after announcing its latest turf installation inside Indiana University’s Mellencamp Pavilion, Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry, proudly announces the completion of yet another turf install for the Hoosiers athletic program. - August 07, 2007 - Sportexe
Indiana Hoosiers Select Sportexe Turf for John Mellencamp Pavilion
IU Football Chooses Sportexe for Indoor Practice Facility - August 03, 2007 - Sportexe
Martino Earns the 2007 Sportexe Coach of the Year for NFL Europa
Sportexe Awards Sea Devils Coach Top Honor - July 26, 2007 - Sportexe
Sportexe Names K.C. Brigade’s Porter Coach of the Year
Kevin Porter Earns Sportexe Arena Football Coach of the Year Honor - July 24, 2007 - Sportexe
Sportexe Forms Strategic Alliance with Vibra-Whirl
Only days after being promoted to full-time Chief Sales Officer with Sportexe, Marc Belloumini, who had been serving as the company’s National Sales Director since 2005, has already made an immediate impact for the synthetic turf industry leader by forming a strategic alliance with... - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe
SaberCats-Destroyers Headline ArenaBowl XXI on Sportexe Turf
Sportexe Turf System Underfoot at AFL Championship Game - July 20, 2007 - Sportexe
Sportexe Announces Marc Belluomini New CSO
Synthetic Turf Giant Promotes National Sales Director to CSO - July 12, 2007 - Sportexe
Sportexe Puts Rent One Park, Southern Illinois Atop Frontier League Facilities
It only took a few months to turn Rent One Park from a 31-acre mud crater in Marion, Ill., into the Frontier League’s premiere minor league baseball facility and home to the expansion Southern Illinois Miners, which proudly features Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf... - June 20, 2007 - Sportexe