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.
Worry-free Charging on the Road or at Home with Bayer MaterialScience and ChargePoint’s CT4021 Bollard Dual Charging Station
Charging station features impact-resistant, flame retardant Makrolon® polycarbonate grades from Bayer - January 30, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
CPFD Software, LLC, Partners with CEI, Inc. to Deliver Interactive CFD Post Processing and Visualization for Virtual Reactors
The innovative combination of unique CAE simulation software with specialized visualization technology has now enabled engineers to visualize and analyze data from computational particle-fluid dynamic simulations of commercial-scale oil refinery "cat crackers," chemicals production reactors, and coal power generation units to dramatically improve these units’ efficiency, increase reliability, and even to cost-effectively reduce emissions of SOx and NOx. - January 29, 2014 - CPFD Software, LLC
"World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world tire market titled as "World Tire Market: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 180 page study comprehensively investigates the global tire market & industry statistics across all geographies with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles and economic profiles among many more. - January 29, 2014 - Tech Archival
Plastic Pipes Still Winning: Ceresana Publishes 2nd Edition of the Most Comprehensive Study on the European Market
Ceresana forecasts revenues generated with plastic pipes in Europe to reach more than 12 billion Euros in 2020. - January 29, 2014 - Ceresana
Global Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Market 2013 to 2020 - Worldwide Industry size and Trends Research Report by GrandViewResearch
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Industry Trends and Market Segment Forecasts To 2020" Market Research report to their Database. - January 29, 2014 - Grand View Research
Grimes Warehousing Services Celebrates 3 Years of Safe Days
Grimes Warehousing Services has reached their safety goal of three years without a lost time accident in the warehouse, which also includes their packaging division and their distribution staffing division, Metrix Staffing. The goal was met last Thursday, January 23rd. The Grimes Companies’... - January 28, 2014 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Witt Lining Systems Receives Federal Registration on Its Flexible PVC Tank Lining Materials
Witt Lining Systems has received notice from the United States Trademark Office that it has federal registration of its PVC lining brands Spectra Blue PVC and Exceline PVC. - January 25, 2014 - Witt Lining Systems
Global Permanent Magnets Market Expected to Reach USD 31.18 Billion by 2020 - Grand View Research New Report says
Growing shift towards renewable energy generation, especially in automotive sector, to drive demand for permanent magnets over the next six years. - January 25, 2014 - Grand View Research
Smithers Rapra Announces "Life Prediction of Polymers for Industrial Applications" Webinar on January 23, 2014
Smithers Rapra, a global authority on rubber, polymer and composite material and product testing announced today their 2014 webinar series highlighting rubber and polymer product testing. The webinars are designed for companies to learn about the benefits of standard and custom testing of their rubber and plastics materials. Product development engineers, chemists and product managers are encouraged to register for the free webinars, featuring Smithers Rapra’s industry experts. - January 22, 2014 - Smithers Rapra
India and China OSS/BSS Market to 2020 - New Research Report Published by GrandViewResearch
Decreasing Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) expected to increase demand for OSS/BSS solutions. - January 20, 2014 - Grand View Research
Lucintel Analysis: Emergence of Eco-Friendly Coating Technologies is Likely to Boost Global Automotive Coating Industry
Revival in automotive production volume and emergence of ultra-violet curing coating are likely to boost the global automotive coating industry. Lucintel expects a major rebound in the market, especially in APAC region which is observing high demand for eco-friendly coatings. Global automotive... - January 18, 2014 - Lucintel
Polyols and Polyurethanes Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018
Transparency Market Research Report Added "Polyols (Polyether and Polyester) and Polyurethanes (Rigid foam, Flexible foam, CASE) Market For Furniture, Construction, Electronics & Appliances, Automotive, Footwear and Packaging - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018" to its database. - January 17, 2014 - Transparency Market Research
Smart-Hose Technologies Announces the Addition of a European Based Representative
Smart-Hose Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of Geoff Pearce to their sales team. Geoff has over 35 years experience in the industrial gas and process chemical hose industries and holds a Higher National Certificate in Engineering. He has represented industry leaders including ERIKS... - January 16, 2014 - Smart-Hose Technologies
Plastic Systems, LLC Launches New Website
New website offers improved navigation and graphics for injection molding supplier. New social media attributes and mobile integration are just some of the new features. - January 09, 2014 - Plastic Systems, LLC
Nations' 2nd Largest Privately Owned Truckload Carrier Awards Source Intelligence(R) MSDS Compliance Contract
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. is the latest global brand to entrust Source Intelligence® to take-on their material safety data sheet management requirement under the Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.1200 standard (HazCom 2012) and, where applicable, the... - January 08, 2014 - Source Intelligence
Grand View Research, Inc: Global Isosorbide Market to Reach USD 324.6 Million by 2020
Growing demand for bio-based plastics around the world is expected to boost market penetration - December 27, 2013 - Grand View Research
Global Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Industry Trends and Market Segment Forecasts to 2020 - Worldwide Market Share, Players and Analysis by GrandViewResearch
Grand View Research has announced the addition of "Global Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Market To 2020" New Industry report to their Database. - December 26, 2013 - Grand View Research
Bayer MaterialScience LLC Appoints New Territory Business Manager for Polycarbonate Sheet in the Mid-Central Region
Bayer MaterialScience LLC appoints Anthony “AJ” Durso territory business manager for the Mid-central region. In his new role, Durso is responsible for managing and executing the field sales activity for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products in this region, which encompasses Ohio,... - December 23, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
FDA, USP Class VI and Bfr Certified Silicone Hoses at Venair®’s Upcoming Exhibitions
Venair, a lead manufacturer of silicone hoses, will be featuring its new products in worldwide exhibitions in 2014. - December 18, 2013 - Venair
Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. of Westford, Massachusetts has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of materials research and chemical products development. About Tianniu Chen, Ph.D. Dr. Chen has over 11 years... - December 17, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
International Polymer Solutions (IPS) Awarded ISO-9001:2008 Certification
ISO-9001:2008 Quality Certification granted to producer of plastic components for pharmaceutical, semiconductor, laboratory and other environments. International Polymer Solutions (IPS) is proud to announce their recent certification. - December 16, 2013 - International Polymer Solutions Inc.
Density Marker Beads Kit Now Available from Cospheric LLC
A new line of density marker beads now offers six different densities including 1.02 g/cc (fluorescent green), 1.04g/cc (fluorescent orange), 1.06g/cc (fluorescent violet), 1.08 g/cc (dark blue), 1.09 g/cc (fluorescent red), and 1.13g/cc (fluorescent blue). Cospheric DMB Density Marker Beads are now provided at a 20% concentration in an aqueous solution in 2.5ml vials. - December 07, 2013 - Cospheric LLC
Robinson Presents "Shale Gas Implications for US Manufacturing Renaissance"
On December 5, 2013, PLG President Taylor Robinson presented at the Reinvesting in American Manufacturing Conference in Houston, TX. Robinson’s presentation, entitled “Shale Gas Implications for US Manufacturing Renaissance,” covers a high-level overview of the US shale gas boom... - December 07, 2013 - PLG Consulting
Increased Investments in Polyether Polyols Facilities Reinforce Bayer MaterialScience’s Commitment to Polyurethane Market, Site Facilities
Bayer MaterialScience is committed to the growth of the polyurethane industry in the North American and global markets. Bayer’s investment strategy for its South Charleston, W.Va., and Channelview, Texas, facilities reinforces this commitment. Both sites produce polyether polyols – a... - December 06, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rentricity Launches New Website for In-Pipe Renewable Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, is inviting the processed water community to explore its new website and improved user interface. The new website features a clean, modern design with straightforward navigation, allowing its visitors to gain access to company information... - December 03, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Announcing New Drug Safety/Pharmacovigilance Training Opportunities
Drug Safety Navigator, LLC will hold numerous live on-line training for those seeking to enhance their knowledge base or may be new to the field. - December 02, 2013 - Drug Safety Navigator, LLC
Window System with Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Contributes to 25 Percent Reduction in Heating Load at Reno High School
Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet and Versatile WindowTM system increases energy efficiency and improves daylighting and functionality for school facilities. - November 25, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polyaspartic Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Demonstrate Productivity-Enhancing Rapid Cure and Long-Lasting Durability in Real-World Applications
Building and construction professionals want coatings that protect substrates such as metal and concrete without a time-consuming drying process that delays fabrication schedules. Rapid-curing polyaspartic coatings using Bayer MaterialScience LLC raw materials provide increased productivity while... - November 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Residential Garage Floor with Polyaspartic Coating from Bayer MaterialScience Has Neighbors Talking
Case study demonstrates durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with ultra-low VOCs, minimal downtime and faster return to service. - November 22, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Data, Facts, Background: Ceresana Publishes the First Complete Market Report Regarding Polystyrene
Revenues generated with polystyrene are forecast to reach 26 billion US-dollars in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Adhering to Europe: Ceresana Publishes 2nd Edition of the Market Study Adhesives Europe
Ceresana forecasts consumption of adhesives in Europe to reach 3.5 million tonnes in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Global Trends and Growth Markets: Ceresana Publishes the 3rd Edition of Its Market Study Plasticizers
Ceresana expects the global market value of plasticizers to reach more than 19.5 billion US-dollars in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Innovation and Protection: Ceresana Publishes Completely Revised Analysis of the Global Market for Antioxidants
The world market for antioxidants will reach a volume of almost 7,4 billion US-dollars by 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Manifold Developments on the Market for Butadiene: Ceresana Publishes Worldwide Comprehensive Report
Ceresana expects the market for butadiene to reach 13.7 million tonnes in 2020. - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
European Market for Plastic Bottles Continues to Grow: Ceresana Publishes Most Comprehensive Market Analysis
Plastic bottles are an important packaging material in many sectors. Beverages, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals as well as household and industrial chemicals can be packaged and sold in plastic bottles. Market analysts at Ceresana expect the volume of the European market to increase to... - November 22, 2013 - Ceresana
Bayer MaterialScience’s Participation in EEB Hub Underscores Company’s Long-Standing Commitment to Sustainable Construction
Bayer MaterialScience LLC is a key supplier to the building and construction industry, offering a broad portfolio of sustainable, high-performance materials and technologies. Through its participation in the Energy Efficient Buildings (EEB) Hub, Bayer continues its commitment to help address the... - November 21, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
The Latest Innovation Under the Sun: Polyurethane Composites Utilizing Bayer MaterialScience Materials Contribute to Award-Winning Solar Solution
Lightweight, weatherable and non-conductive properties make polyurethane composites the ideal choice for frame of photovoltaic mobile electric generator. - November 21, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Building Solutions – a Hub of Material Technologies for Sustainable Construction
Sustainable construction requires careful planning and design. It also requires high-performance materials capable of transforming blueprint concepts into shovel-ready projects. With diverse applications that utilize the company’s plastics and polyurethanes, coatings and sealants raw... - November 20, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Hernon Manufacturing’s Executive Presented with MACF President’s Award
Edgardo Rodriguez receives the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida’s Presidents Award. - November 18, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Virtually Unbreakable Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Provides Economical Solution to School Safety Challenges
Bayer MaterialScience LLC and members of the Safe on Site Consortium focus on safe school environments. - November 18, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Rentricity Partners with Cornell Pump Company to Supply NSF Certified Turbines for In-Pipe Hydro Energy Recovery
Rentricity Inc., the in-pipe hydro energy recovery company, executed an exclusive agreement with the Cornell Pump Company of Clackamas, Oregon to develop a line of NSF 61 certified turbines; better known as pumps operating as turbines (PATs). The agreement will support the growing requirement... - November 12, 2013 - Rentricity Inc.
Protective MacBook Covers Are the Perfect Fit with Bayer MaterialScience
Bayer’s high-flow polycarbonate, noted for its high degree of impact strength and long-term flexibility, contributes to durable, sleek case design. - November 07, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Sheet Technologies from Bayer MaterialScience: Secure Solutions for New and Retrofitted Buildings
Attractive and economical solutions for building security and protection. - November 06, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc. (SWC), Announces New Executive Alignments
The 3rd quarter was transformational for SWC across a range of business activities including financial, operational, management and M&A activity. Central to advancing Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc.'s business strategy are the following organizational changes: · To meet the demands for... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc. Announced the Appointment of Mr. Glenn Sandgren as Vice President of Sales and Marketing Reporting to Mr. Edward Trueman, CEO/President
“We are very pleased to have Glenn join our executive team as Vice President of Sales,” said SWC CEO/President Ed Trueman. "We look forward to utilizing Glenn’s senior sales and marketing experience as a key contribution to the expansion of our leadership role in designed composite components." - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc Wins 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award
Sintex-Wausaukee Composites Inc., a leading supplier of composite components for "Original Equipment Manufacturer" (OEMs) announces the receipt of the 2013 AGCO Supplier Quality Award. The award is presented each year by AGCO Corporation. One of the world’s leading producers of... - November 05, 2013 - Sintex-Wausaukee Composite Inc.
Papros Inc: Brief Webinar on Demand Released on Using Lab Reports for Global Product Compliance Demonstration
This webinar on demand sheds light on the latest developments in lab report standards for global product compliance and how to efficiently use those developments for compliance demonstration. - November 05, 2013 - Papros Inc.
IonSense, Inc. Presenting Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART®) Mass Spectrometry at the 6th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA)
IonSense Exhibiting at RAFA, November 5-8, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. Customer Workshop Will Feature High Sensitivity Analysis Using Sorbent Technologies Coupled with DART. - November 04, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.
Propilco’s New High-Flow Clarified PP Resin Offers Customers Processing, Sustainability and Competitive Advantages
Propilco, a Colombian polypropylene (PP) company with a very strong international presence, today unveiled a new addition to its portfolio of PP resins clarified with Millad® NX® 8000 technology from Milliken & Company. Propilco’s new 80R90CD (clarified random copolymer) grade... - November 02, 2013 - Milliken & Co
ALPCO Expands Product Offering with Addition of Mouse-Specific Flow Cytometry Reagents
Earlier this year, ALPCO began offering flow cytometry reagents and data analysis software. As promised, the company has recently added high quality and affordable mouse reagents to their growing flow cytometry portfolio. Among the 600 new mouse reagents are antibodies for CD3, CD4, CD8 and... - October 29, 2013 - ALPCO