Chemicals & Plastics News
Improve your reaction time with insights into the world of chemicals and plastics. This section features news on innovations, technology and companies engaged in the processing and refinement of chemicals, adhesives, sealants, coatings, plastic resin materials, dyes, beverage ingredients, flavors and fragrances.
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
Elite Site Selectors Group Identifies Key Economic Development Trends and Issues Impacting Today’s Economy at Annual Conference
Global site selection experts who collectively lead corporate location projects valued at more than $30 billion in annual capital expenditures and thousands of new jobs globally each year gathered in Puerto Rico Feb. 23-25. Pressing issues in today’s global economy were discussed and new survey results released with information on economic development trends and insights, including an expected significant increase in the number of manufacturing site selection projects inside the U.S. - March 11, 2015 - The Site Selectors Guild, Inc.
New Stainless Steel Turbine Flow Meter/Flow Sensor Features Patented Measurement Technology to Deliver Outstanding Flow Sensing Capabilities
SS Turbine Flow Meter / Flow Sensor utilizes IR Reflected Digital Output Technology which accurately follows the fluctuation of flow in low flow and high pressure flow monitoring and totalizing applications. - March 11, 2015 - Clark Solutions
Green Alternative to Petroleum-Based Plastics, SelfEco Launches Plant-based Plasticware
VistaTek, LLC, a US custom manufacturer, is enthusiastic to introduce SelfEco, LLC, an independent company, manufacturing plastics in the USA made from plant-based materials. Designed for catering and food service, SelfEco produces affordable caterware, cutlery, and drinkware that is industrial... - March 11, 2015 - VistaTek, 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
Firm Expands Into Chemical Market and Increases Sales and Apprentice Teams
A West Midlands firm is going from strength to strength, with the addition of a new company to its group brand and an increase in staff members. - March 01, 2015 - Lion Containers Ltd
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
Hernon Manufacturing Promotes Daniel Colondres to Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Central Florida adhesive and equipment manufacturer continues trend of promotion from within. - February 25, 2015 - Hernon Manufacturing
TRI Announces Establishment of Houston Global Trade Office and Relocation of Mr. Waheeb R. Malik
TRInternational, Inc. (TRI Chemicals), a global chemical distributor, announced today the establishment of their new Global Trading Office in Houston, TX and the move of Mr. Waheeb R. Malik from Dubai to the US. Mr. Waheeb R. Malik, TRI’s Commercial Manager of Global Exports & Trade,... - February 25, 2015 - TRInternational, Inc.
Economic Development Professionals and Business Location Experts to Share Trends and Issues Impacting Today’s Economy at Site Selectors Guild Conference
The Site Selectors Guild (SSG) Annual Conference convenes Feb. 23-25, 2015 and will bring together economic development professionals, Guild members and special guests to participate in professional programming and networking focused on key site selection trends and issues impacting today’s economy. The SSG is the world’s largest association of business location experts whose members’ site selection projects represent more than $32.5 billion in annual capital expenditures each year. - February 23, 2015 - The Site Selectors Guild, Inc.
Hernon Manufacturing Promotes Angel Cruz to Laboratory Technician
Central Florida adhesive and equipment manufacturer promotes talent from within. - February 23, 2015 - Hernon Manufacturing
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals Member, Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra Has Recently Been Honored with a Times Square, New York Appearance
Juan Francisco Gutierrez-Mazorra of Birmingham, Alabama has attained recognition in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals. On January 23, 2015, he was honored with a Times Square, New York, appearance by Strathmore’s Who’s Who. - February 21, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Hernon Manufacturing Starts Construction, Continues Growth
Adhesive, sealant and dispensing equipment manufacturer to begin construction of new building expansion and increase staff by fifty percent. - February 21, 2015 - Hernon Manufacturing
Hernon Manufacturing Declares 2015 Las Vegas SHOT Show a Success
Adhesive, sealant and dispensing equipment manufacturer solidified relationships, resolved application challenges, and introduced new Shot Shell Crimp Sealant and Liquid Buffer at NSSF SHOT Show. - February 21, 2015 - Hernon Manufacturing
F&L Week 2015 Announces Featured Keynote Address by Apu Gosalia, Fuchs Petrolub, on the Sustainability of the Asian Lubricants Industry
An intensive look into the tremendous changes facing the Asian lubricants industry and finding a roadmap forward to success. - February 15, 2015 - F&L Asia Limited
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
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
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
Materials from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Withstand Demanding Conditions and Meet Requirements for Innovative Medical Devices
Increasingly, innovative medical applications place further importance on the success of the materials they use. When patients’ health, mobility and comfort are involved, reliability and durability are crucial. Bayer MaterialScience LLC steps up to the challenge offering original equipment... - February 11, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Versatile Polyurethane Chemistry from Bayer MaterialScience Offers Advantages for Multiple Markets and Applications
Ever since Otto Bayer discovered polyurethane chemistry in 1937, Bayer MaterialScience has continued to build on his legacy by developing new technologies in coatings. As a demonstration of the company’s coatings know-how, two technical experts from Bayer MaterialScience LLC will help educate... - February 11, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Molecular Glasses™ Files Patents on Non-Crystallizable Sensitized Layers for OLED and Other Organic Electronic Devices Based on Non-Electroluminescent, Non-Crystallizable
Molecular Glasses, a division of Molaire Consulting LLC, has filed for patent protection for its non-crystallizable sensitized layers for OLED and other organic electronic devices based on non-electroluminescent, non-crystallizable molecular glass mixture compositions. The filing converts prior... - February 09, 2015 - Molecular Glasses
Polycarbonate Sheet Technologies from Bayer MaterialScience: Strength, Glass-Like Transparency and Durability for Glazing
Large, metropolitan regions are not only hubs for commercial construction, but they are also the areas that are most vulnerable to attacks and catastrophic losses from natural disasters, like tornadoes or hurricanes. Whether renovating or building new structures, protection of occupants and assets... - February 09, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Nano-Clear® Coating Restores Color and Gloss Back Into Highly Oxidized Carnival Life-Boats
Carnival Cruise Lines implementing Nano-Clear® Coatings to restore their entire fleet of lifeboats starting with 26 aboard the Cruise Ship Azura in 2015. - February 07, 2015 - Nanovere Technologies, LLC.
AdvantaPure(R) Invests in Training Its Team Members; Partners with Worcester Polytechnic Institute for Biomanufacturing Training
Employees from AdvantaPure, a manufacturer of high purity tubing and Single-Use components for biopharma manufacturing, recently received customized training at the Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass. The training involved classroom and hands-on instruction to teach the employees about the equipment and processes used by their customers in their pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. - February 07, 2015 - AdvantaPure
Polyaspartic Coating Resin from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Offers Advantages for Construction Projects, Corrosion Protection
At construction sites, it is important to keep downtime and costs to a minimum. Bayer MaterialScience helps the industry save time and money by offering innovative polyaspartic coating resin raw materials to coatings manufacturers, empowering them to deliver cutting edge coatings products. Bayer... - February 05, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Appoints Business Development Manager for Makrolon® Sheet Products in North America
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces the appointment of Kenneth Schwartz to business development manager for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products. In this role he will lead the marketing and business development activities for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products in the North American... - February 02, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Reliability and Maintenance Management for Chemicals and Petrochemicals
A Master-Class in Effective Maintenance and Reliability Management for Chemicals & Petrochemicals; Dates: 3-4 March, 2015; Location: Birmingham, UK - January 29, 2015 - T.A. Cook Conferences Ltd
Molecular Glasses™ CEO and Founder to Present at LOPEC 2015, Munich, Germany: “New Efficient, Less Costly, and Green Solutions for OLED Display and Lighting Performance"
At the upcoming LOPEC 2015 Conference in Munich, Germany, Molecular Glasses™ CEO and Founder Michel (Mike) Molaire will present a talk on NONcrystallizable™ organic semiconductors and emitters for OLED and other organic electronic applications. Organized jointly by the OE-A (Organic and... - January 26, 2015 - Molecular Glasses
Wildcat Discovery Technologies DOE Vehicle Technologies Award Generates Promising Si Anode Electrolyte Leads
Wildcat identifies new non-carbonate electrolytes for silicon anodes that outperform carbonate-based solutions. - January 26, 2015 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Earns Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance Supplier Accreditation
Bayer MaterialScience LLC, spray polyurethane foam (SPF) systems house and raw materials supplier, has completed a comprehensive certification program to become a Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) Accredited Supplier. Bayer strongly advocates for continually raising standards related to SPF... - January 26, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Sheeting from Bayer MaterialScience LLC Maximizes Aesthetics and Protection, Minimizes Support Structure for Living Roof
Located in the picturesque Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, the California Academy of Sciences wears many hats, serving as a natural history museum, planetarium, leading-edge scientific center, educational facility and more. Not to be outdone by its surroundings, the building itself is a work of... - January 26, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Opportunity in the Indian Fluoroelastomers Market - 2014
MarketreportsonIndia.com presents the report on "Opportunity in the Indian Fluoroelastomers Market - 2014" This report provides an insight into the Opportunity in the Indian Fluoroelastomers current market scenario, structure and practices. Summary: This report provides an insight into... - January 22, 2015 - Market Reports on India
Cormetech Extends SCR Catalyst Life Through Catalyst Management Services
Durham, NC-based SCR catalyst manufacturer, Cormetech plays a vital role in complying with the current emission regulations including the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). - January 18, 2015 - Cormetech
Affinity Life Sciences to Produce Lyophilized Chem-Bio Assays for SRC Acumen
SRC Acumen announced the continued and exclusive production of lyophilized qPCR and toxin assays by Affinity Life Sciences. - January 16, 2015 - Affinity Life Sciences
Molecular Glasses™ Files Patents on Crosslinkable and NONcrystallizable™ Organic Semiconductors for OLED and Other Organic Electronics: “NONcrystallizable™ OLED”
The new patent filings also cover a process of printing dopants image-wise on the surface of a host material plasticized with a very low-glass-transition-temperature (Tg) crosslinkable multifunctional material. - January 09, 2015 - Molecular Glasses
Nomad Takes the Drag Out of Charging with Materials from Bayer MaterialScience
Even in our connected world, a conventional cable is not always handy to charge a drained mobile phone or tablet. So the founders of Nomad set out to design a cable as mobile as their lives. Knowing when an electronic device will need a charge can be unpredictable, but Nomad needed a predictably... - January 08, 2015 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
ACE Stamping & Machine Co., Inc. Acquires MPE de Mexico
Ace Stamping, a division of RC incorporated, acquires the state of the art Mexican metal fabrication facility, MPE de Mexico, now Ace Stamping & Metal Fab Co., Inc. de Mexico. - January 05, 2015 - RC Incorporated
Specialty 2-Way and 3-Way Inert Isolation Valves Feature Unique Leak-Free "Soft Seal" Design
Clark Solutions MTV Solenoid Valve Series incorporate a unique FPM or Perfluor® soft seal design which resists damage to valve seals from aggressive media and particulates in the media stream. - December 19, 2014 - Clark Solutions
Growth Potential: Ceresana Forecasts Chances for Polypropylene
Polypropylene (PP) can be found everywhere: in packaging materials and household items, in clothing as much as in vehicles and countless other products. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
Prices Under Pressure: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Propylene
Propylene is an important petrochemical feedstock. The production capacities are expanded, especially in the Middle East and in Russia. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
Productive: Ceresana Analyzes the European Market for Fertilizers
Agricultural fertilizing becomes more and more targeted and sparing. Demand for fertilizers rises nonetheless in environmentally friendly Europe, albeit not as dynamically as in the past. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
New Impulses: Ceresana Publishes Market Study on Polyethylene-LLDPE
Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is the most versatile type of polyethylene. Large amounts of this plastic are used in the production of films in particular. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
Ethylene Market in Transition: Ceresana Analyzes World Market for the Most Important Basic Chemical
Ethylene is the by far most important raw material in the petrochemical industry. About 130 million tonnes of ethylene were processed worldwide in 2013. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
Films and No End: Ceresana Expects the Global Market for LDPE to Grow
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is one of the most commonly produced plastics and mainly used for packaging. - December 17, 2014 - Ceresana
Superabsorbent Polymer Market: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 Report by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd is released new forthcoming report on title "Superabsorbent polymer Market: Global Industry analysis and Forecast to 2020." - December 05, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.