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CCGrass Produces 34 Pitches for Inaugural Gothia Cup China
Chinese version of international youth football tournament’s debut sees massive artificial grass production run and installation in record time. - July 14, 2016 - CCGrass
CCGrass Pitch Provides More Goals for a Better Life in Bogota
New artificial turf pitch gives new lease of life to Bogota suburb and its community rebuilding initiative. - July 07, 2016 - CCGrass
FIFA Quality Pro Awarded to CCGrass in Top Chinese Footballer’s Hometown
Former national team player Li Tie has returned to his hometown of Shenyang to put his name on a new football facility that includes three artificial grass pitches; the “Li Tie Number 8 Football Airdrome Park.” Through cooperation with Shenyang University, the new football park is one... - June 29, 2016 - CCGrass
CCGrass to Build on Artificial Turf as Kingpin at National Sports Convention
Sports equipment industry to gather in New South Wales to discuss how artificial playing surfaces can be used to help more people enjoy sports and recreation. - June 22, 2016 - CCGrass
International British School Chooses CCGrass Pitch for Its National Game
Brand new pitch completes new campus for British School of Nanjing. - June 20, 2016 - CCGrass
Aging Phnom Penh Stadium Gets FIFA 2 Star Treatment
Brand new pitch gives new lease of life to 50 year old stadium in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. - June 08, 2016 - CCGrass
Record Setting Penn Relays on Rekortan Track Surface
The 2016 Penn Relays held at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania on April 28 – 30 were the first run on the new Rekortan track. Speed was expected and the relays did not disappoint. Several records and bests were set on the new Rekortan track surface, in spite of difficult wind... - May 20, 2016 - APTRekortan
Canada Powder Releases a Newly Formulated 3D Printing Powder for Zcorp and ProJet X60 Powder Based Printers
Canada Powder is releasing a newly formulated CP-518 3D modelling powder, with an improved formula for Zcorp and ProJet x60 powder based printers. It’s chemically unique, is fast setting and shows great strength, and has tested to be equal in many parameters to OEM powder at a fraction of the price. - May 18, 2016 - Digital Sign Technologies
FilamentOne Partners with Blue Dragon for This Year’s RAPID 3D Trade Show
FilamentOne, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based technology company that produces high quality, sustainable, and highly functional filament to the 3D printing market, this week announced they will be partnering with Blue Dragon, a Las Vegas, Nevada-based technology company that produces 3D printers,... - May 11, 2016 - FilamentOne.com
New Upgrades Boost Performance of Print Head Doctor Machines
Digital Sign Technologies Inc., with over 15 years in the wide-format printing industry, has redesigned its flagship product Print Head Doctor to be controlled from mobile devices and connected to the cloud. They are adding new upgrade options to their machines to improve the user experience. - May 04, 2016 - Digital Sign Technologies
FilamentOne Announces Partnership with MatterHackers
FilamentOne, an Albuquerque-based technology company dedicated to the growth and expansion of the 3D printing industry, this week announced they have officially partnered with MatterHackers, a California-based 3D printer distributor, for expanded reach of their unique wood filament: Timberfill. - April 14, 2016 - FilamentOne.com
Rekortan Races Into the Penn Relays
The Penn Relays is one of the premier track events of the spring. Rekortan and Advanced Polymer Technology (APT) will be attending the event and Rekortan will be directly under the races. That’s because Rekortan is the track surface of Franklin Field, where the Penn Relays are held. Rekortan,... - April 14, 2016 - APTRekortan
Cerestech Offering Specialty Contract Plastics Services and Expertise
Cerestech Inc. was formed in 2001 to advance the development and commercialization of polymer/thermoplastic-starch products. The technology, originally developed at Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal is now the basis of several granted and pending product and process patents and a family of products have already been commercialized in partnership with Teknor Apex under the Tradename Terraloy. - February 13, 2016 - Cerestech
Olympic Track Coach Discusses Rekortan Track Surface in New Video
Harvey Glance knows track and the surfaces on which the sport runs. A three-time Olympian and coach of the 2012 400m Olympic champion, Harvey sat down recently with Gary Wilson of Advanced Polymer Technology to discuss Rekortan, the track surface “powered by speed.” The resulting video... - February 02, 2016 - APTRekortan
H.M. Royal, Inc. Appoints Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager
H.M. Royal Inc. today announced the appointment of Jeff Dvorak as Vice President and General Manager of HM Royal of California, Incorporated. Mr. Dvorak comes to H.M. Royal from Wacker Chemical Corporation in Adrian, Michigan, where he was the Sales Director covering North and Central America. - January 31, 2016 - H.M. Royal, Inc.
Rekortan Running Track Ready for Season at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field
Last year, the University of Pennsylvania chose Rekortan as the surface for its Franklin Field running track. The track was completely renovated and is now ready for the upcoming spring season including the Penn Relays. Rektoran has been the official track surface of Franklin Field since 1987. Rekortan is made by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT). - January 28, 2016 - APTRekortan
Rekortan Sponsors USTFCCCA Exhibits Premier Running Surface at Show
Rekortan, Powered by Speed, is one of the sponsors of the upcoming USTFCCA event December 15 – 17 in San Antonio, Texas. Coaches from across the country and world will attend the event for professional development and to learn about technologies applied to the sport and to training of... - November 26, 2015 - APTRekortan
Labosport Launches Fiber Performance Index
FPI is the synthetic turf industries first true measurement of fiber quality. - November 21, 2015 - Labosport
Mitsubishi's Vyloglass is the All-Around Winner for Runnerless Molding Processing
Molded products have become increasingly smaller and thinner. In conventional molds, sprues and runners are too thick to mold such thin parts. Removing sprues helps to reduce the molding cycle. Of all dry-type, polyester molding premixes, Vyloglass can be applied to the runnerless molding most easily due to its very good heat stability inside the injection cylinder and lower viscosity. - September 30, 2015 - Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America
Rekortan Gets on Track with Atlanta Club
Rekortan, known as “the fast track”, has signed on as a sponsor for the Atlanta Track Club. Rekortan is the surface of world-class running tracks around the globe. Made by Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), a Harmony, PA based company, Rekortan looks for opportunities to promote track... - July 24, 2015 - Advanced Polymer Technology
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Polycarbonate Sheet Contributes to Revolutionary Lighting Design of New Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs
From the glass control screen to its smartphone app, the new J-500™ Collection from Jacuzzi is clearly not your father’s hot tub. Also contributing to its futuristic luxury and style is an advanced array of LED exterior lights that are integrated into its CurvaLuxTM Siding. These... - July 16, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rekortan Chosen for Running Track Renovation at University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field
Rekortan brand track material, “the Fast Track” made by Harmony, PA based Applied Polymer Technology was chosen by the University of Pennsylvania for its famous Franklin Field track. The track is home to the Penn Relay event each spring. Rekortan has been the official track material of the university and Penn Relays since 1987. - July 01, 2015 - Advanced Polymer Technology
Life Floor Opens Flooring Manufacturing Center in South Dakota
New Facility Creates U.S. Manufacturing Hub for Innovative Company, a Leader in the U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance. - July 01, 2015 - Life Floor
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Announces National Sales Manager for Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Business
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has appointed Jeremy Parker as the National Sales Manager for the spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation and roofing materials business. Parker has been with Bayer for six years, recently serving as an SPF regional account manager for the south central United States. In... - June 29, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
From the Himalayas to Death Valley, Pro Camera Operators Rely on Anton/Bauer® Batteries and Bayer MaterialScience LLC PC+ABS blend
When a once-in-a-lifetime photo or video stretches majestically in front of your camera lens, battery failure is not an option. That’s why from the Himalayas to Death Valley, professional camera operators rely on batteries from Anton/Bauer®, a brand of The Vitec Group, to power their... - June 26, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Materialscience LLC Presents Prestigious Award During the International Bridge Conference®
A unique symbol of both cultural and environmental integrity, the Vimy Memorial Bridge represents a remarkable fusion of new structural innovations in a traditional heritage location. The bridge, spanning the Rideau Canal in Ottawa, Ontario, received the Gustav Lindenthal Medal at this year’s... - June 12, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Material and Process Advancements for Automotive Interiors from Bayer MaterialScience Help Automakers Create Individualized Experiences
Personalization is a significant trend in consumer design as people seek individualized experiences from the telephones in their pockets to the vehicles they drive. Automotive interior designers must feature improved functionality and an elegant, luxurious appearance. To appeal to consumers,... - June 04, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
3D Printing Materials that Cure with Light and Remain Water Soluble
Scientists at Bucktown Polymers have developed a new type of 3D printing material that cures rapidly when exposed to light yet remains water soluble after curing. The materials have interesting uses in additive manufacturing and casting since they change from a liquid into a solid using only light... - May 31, 2015 - Bucktown Polymers
Innovative New Product by Canada Powder Saves Money and Time for 3D Printing Business Owners
Canada Powder, a subsidiary of Digital Sign Technologies, is releasing a brand new product that provides a sleek, easy to use and mess-free way to refill binder cartridges for Zcorp and ProJet x60 Printers, with the brand new 3D Cartridge Filler and Refill Kit. - May 27, 2015 - Digital Sign Technologies
Fusion3 Launches Discount Program to Expand 3D Printing in MakerSpaces Across US & Canada
MakerSpaces receive discount on already affordable, high performance F306 3D printers plus free lifetime service & support. - May 19, 2015 - Fusion3
Polyurethane Insulation from Bayer MaterialScience Helps Building and Construction Industry Meet Performance and Sustainability Goals
Efficient insulation is a key component in reducing a structure’s energy consumption. Polyurethane insulation systems and technologies can help architects, specifiers, design professionals and other decision-makers meet their performance and sustainability goals. This was the subject of a... - May 18, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Decision-Makers Rely on Diverse Bayer MaterialScience LLC Materials to Meet Building Goals
Architects work with engineers, contractors, building owners and other decision-makers to create functional, attractive and sustainable buildings. They also rely on materials suppliers to help achieve their building goals. For decades, Bayer MaterialScience LLC has been a leading supplier of... - May 15, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Beauty Made Possible with Baycusan® from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Consumers hold their skin care, hair care and cosmetic products to high standards. They want the products they use to help them feel as beautiful as they can be. Baycusan® is a key ingredient for creating products that do just that. Baycusan® brand polyurethane dispersions from Bayer... - May 13, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Appoints Glenn Kelly Director of Government Relations
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has named Glenn Kelly director of government relations. In this role, Kelly will lead the company’s federal and state government relations, advocacy and policy operations in Washington, D.C. “Kelly is a solid addition to this organization,” said Bayer... - May 11, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Helps Make Rail Transit More Secure
Rail transit operation in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has always been an important topic. As an international metropolis, Buenos Aires needs functional and advanced mass transportation options. China South Locomotive manufactured a train that offers a ray of hope – its inter-city bullet... - May 08, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Directcoating/Directskinning Technology from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offers High-Quality Automotive Surfaces in One Step
Automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers are seeking new ways to efficiently produce parts with customizable color, texture and comfort for their customers. DirectCoating/DirectSkinning (DC/DS) technology from Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a one-step, combined molding process that can efficiently... - May 06, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Security and ID Card Market Benefits from Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Film
Forgery is a major challenge for ID card manufacturers. Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world’s leading suppliers of polycarbonate films for security and ID cards, offers a portfolio of polycarbonate films that makes it possible for card manufacturers to incorporate a wide range of security... - May 06, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Laminated Polycarbonate Composite Product from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Reinforces School District Entryway
School safety is now a common consideration for educational facilities throughout the country. Procedures are often in place to address potential threats and situations, and proactive precautions are taken. One Massachusetts school district employed tactics including locking facility doors and... - May 01, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Ready. Chef. Go!™ Program Supports Retail Sales Growth
A new cooking bag, designed to increase sales in grocer’s seafood, poultry and produce departments, is being tested in U.S. supermarkets around the country. The Ready. Chef. Go!™cooking bag (www.readychefgobags.com), manufactured by Sirane Ltd. in the United Kingdom, has proven highly... - April 28, 2015 - Elkay Plastics
Sign of the Times: Bayer MaterialScience LLC Polycarbonate Sheet Products for Eye-Catching Commercial Signage
In today’s competitive marketplace, companies are always looking for eye-catching ways to differentiate their businesses. Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers a range of polycarbonate sheets for a variety of signage applications that can help organizations do just that. Bayer’s broad... - April 09, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Sheet Grades Earn ICC-ES Evaluation Report
A wide range of polycarbonate sheet grades manufactured by Bayer MaterialScience LLC recently received an evaluation report (ESR# 2728) from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), providing evidence that the polycarbonate sheets meet code requirements. Building officials, architects, contractors,... - March 19, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Polycarbonate Sheet Available in New Opto-Mechanical Software Library for Lighting System Design
When developing new products, time is money and production and design mistakes can be costly. Lambda Research Corporation’s award-winning TracePro® opto-mechanical software – used for design, analysis and optimization of optical and illumination systems – allows designers to... - March 12, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Star Thermoplastic Alloys and Rubbers, Inc. Launches New Website
Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc. (Star Thermoplastics) is pleased to announce the launch of their renovated and expanded website (www.starthermoplastics.com). The new website provides in-depth information on how their Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) materials offer value solutions to... - March 06, 2015 - Star Thermoplastic Alloys & Rubbers, Inc.
Durable Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience Protects Sensitive Electronics in Rugged Applications
Products to be used in rugged environments ranging from industrial to outdoor to medical have one clear thing in common – the need for toughness and durability. This is the “real-world” situation InHand Electronics faced when developing its own Hydra-F6™ tablet and the... - March 05, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Polycarbonate Sheet Products from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Provide OEMs with Additional Options for Lighting Lenses
LEDs are advancing lighting options, both in design and functionality, yet consumers are looking for more. They look for high-quality lighting, durability, safety and attractive aesthetics. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) require these same properties in materials to meet consumer needs. - February 27, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Array of Polycarbonate Resin and Sheet Offers OEMs a Multitude of Options for Their LED Lighting Applications
LED lighting has seen widespread adoption in many residential and commercial applications. Stricter regulations are being passed and customers are demanding more energy-efficient options without sacrificing design. To meet these needs, Bayer MaterialScience LLC offers a variety of polycarbonate... - February 26, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Innovative Single-Use Torque Instruments Utilize Tough Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
For many years, torque-applying instruments have been among the surgical instruments typically used during orthopedic surgeries. These instruments are manufactured as reusable instruments, and are cleaned, reprocessed and recalibrated after each surgical procedure. But now there’s a new... - February 13, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Breathe Easy with Makrolon® Polycarbonate from Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Imagine not being able to climb the stairs without stopping to take a break, or getting winded trying to stand and do the dishes. Unfortunately these are common realities for individuals suffering from respiratory conditions. Ventilators can help reduce the work of breathing by unloading the... - February 13, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Innovative IV Pole Utilizing Polycarbonate Resin Blend from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Enhances Patient and Health Care Worker Safety
While health care and medical technology have made great strides over the years, there is one aspect of patient care that has not changed as rapidly: the IV pole. Because of its design, the traditional IV pole can cause tripping and other safety hazards for patients and health care workers. - February 12, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Launches New Polycarbonate Blend Grade Tailored for Wearable Medical Devices
Wearable medical devices increasingly are called upon to perform a variety of important tasks, such as monitoring vital signs or delivering drugs. As their popularity grows, so too does the need for materials that satisfy the unique requirements of these devices. To serve this growing market,... - February 12, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC