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.
Conwed Moves Into New Headquarters
Conwed, the leading plastic netting manufacturer in the world, will be relocating its Minneapolis headquarters as of June 10, 2013. Corporate functions will be located at 2810 Weeks Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 near its Minneapolis manufacturing plant. Conwed is moving back to the fully renovated... - June 05, 2013 - Conwed
India Construction Chemicals Market Set to Surpass USD 1.13 Billion Revenues by 2018 Says TechSci Research
Rising infrastructural investments laden with support from World Bank and Asian Development Bank in conjugation with government initiatives to drive the Indian construction chemicals market. - May 24, 2013 - TechSci Research
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
Hernon Manfacturing Wins State and Regional Exporter of the Year Awards
President of Hernon Manufacturing victorious in State and Regional awards, is in consideration for National recognition. - May 18, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Anchor Plastics, Inc. Awarded Large Project from Local Company
Anchor Plastics is excited to announce they have recently been awarded a project from a local floor cleaning company amounting to over $190,000. Anchor Plastics is excited not only to be doing well, but to know that other local businesses are also feeling the upswing in the economy. 2013 is proving... - May 17, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
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
Eagle Consulting Celebrates 20 Years as QAD Strategic Partner
As QAD’s Explore conference opens in San Antonio today, Eagle is proud to announce its 25th anniversary in business, with 20 of those years committed exclusively to the QAD community. Today Eagle’s product, RF Express™ for QAD Enterprise Applications, is in use by 800+ QAD... - May 06, 2013 - Eagle Consulting & Development
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
Flows.com’s Solution for Measuring Shared Well Water
Due to the economy and rising costs to dig new wells, many people are opting to share a well. Flows.com has a solution for sharing wells that is economical and assures everyone in the system will share equal rights to the water resource. - April 30, 2013 - Flows.com
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
High Density - Strong Growth: Ceresana Analyzes the Global HDPE Market
Ceresana expects worldwide revenues generated with high density polyethylene to rise to almost US$70 billion in 2019. - April 24, 2013 - Ceresana
Valuable Residue: Ceresana Analyzes the Growth Market Carbon Black
Asia-Pacific will be the most important growth motor on the market for Carbon Black. - April 24, 2013 - Ceresana
HPE Extrusion Solutions Manufactures Customized Nylon (Polyamide) Plastic Extrusions
Suburban Philadelphia manufacturer offers custom extruded nylon plastic parts, products and profiles for industrial applications. - April 23, 2013 - HPE Plastic Extrusions
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
Western Industries, Leading Manufacturer of Blow-Molded Plastics, Brings First Large-Scale Blow-Molded Product to Market Using Oshenite® Renewable Performance Mineral
Oshenite®, naturally renewing ocean precipitated calcium carbonate successfully replaces expensive plastics resins for a new proprietary plastic product line from Western Industries Plastics Product Group. The renewable performance mineral presented significant processing improvements and worked seamlessly on the large blow-molding equipment. The company's "made with Oshenite®" Tough Tote is now selling at major retailers and plans are developing for a new line of sustainable plastics. - April 13, 2013 - U.S. Aragonite.com
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
Engineered Software Releases New PIPE-FLO Version 12
Engineered Software, Inc. has announced the availability of the latest release of its flagship piping system design software, PIPE-FLO Professional 12. - April 06, 2013 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Oklahoma Plastic Expands with Purchase of Two New Battenfeld Injection Machines
Machines expand capabilities of Oklahoma Plastic. - April 03, 2013 - Oklahoma Plastic
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
MarketInfoResearch.com Releases Latest Research Report: "Industrial Plastics - A Global Market Watch, 2011 - 2016"
With a CAGR of 6.8%, global market value for plastics in Industrial application sector is anticipated to be worth US$11.1 billion by 2015. Among the end-use segments, Plasticizers account for the largest share of the entire market, driving a CAGR of 6.2%. - March 30, 2013 - MarketInfo Research
Hernon Manufacturing Exhibits at Manufacturers Expo Show in Monterrey Mexico
Successful tradeshow generates new customer opportunities, and provides education, samples, and equipment and product demonstrations to manufacturers in need of adhesives and dispensing solutions. - March 27, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
President of Hernon Manufacturing Named Small Business Exporter of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s North Florida Office has announced Harry Arnon as the district winner for 2013. - March 25, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Anchor Plastics, Inc.’s President Named One of the 40 under 40 for 2013
President of Anchor Plastics, Inc. in Golden Valley, MN is honoree for one of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. - March 21, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, PH.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - March 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Hernon Manufacturing Receives LOI for Impregnation Resin
Letter of Intent (LOI) indicates Hernon Porosity Sealant 80151 is the ideal solution for Vaccuum Pressure Impregnation. - March 16, 2013 - Hernon Manufacturing
Dow Corning Debuts LSR Grades at MD&M West to Give OEMs and Fabricators Greater Healthcare Material Options
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, is showcasing here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth# 1751) Dow Corning® QP1 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades that give medical device manufacturers and fabricators broader material... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Expands Healthcare Portfolio with New QP1 Silicone Elastomer Bases for Wider Processing Flexibility
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, today announced here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth #1751) Dow Corning® QP1 Silicone Elastomers, a new silicone technology for the company’s high consistency rubber (HCR)... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
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
New Research Report on Global Sorbitol Market 2012-2018 by MarketResearchReports
Global Sorbitol Market - Isosorbide, Propylene Glycol, Glycerol & Other Downstream Opportunities, Applications. - March 01, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on China Activated Carbon Industry Report 2013-2015 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database China Activated Carbon Industry Report 2013-2015. - March 01, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Research Report on Global Group IV & V Lubricants Market 2012-2018 by MarketResearchReports
Group IV & V Lubricants (PAO, PAG and ESTERS) Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018. - March 01, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
New Indeck Watertube Packaged Boilers Meet Needs of Manufacturing Plants
Indeck has built state-of-the-art boilers for industries such as chemical, petrochemical, refineries, steel, food, dairy, and pulp and paper processing. The boilers include A-style design packaged watertube boilers capable of generating 250,000pph of superheated steam and D-style packed watertube boilers capable of generating 90,000pph of saturated steam. - February 28, 2013 - Indeck Power Equipment Company
New Research Report on U.S. Specialty Printing Consumables Market 2012 - 2018 by MarketResearchReports.biz
MarketResearchReports.biz Publishes U.S. Specialty Printing Consumables Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth And Forecast, 2012 - 2018. - February 28, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Anchor Plastics, Inc. Continues to Add New Members
Anchor welcomes 5 new employees in February to support growth. - February 27, 2013 - Anchor Plastics, Inc.
New Research Report on Global Magnesium Oxide Nanopowder Market 2010 - 2018 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database Magnesium Oxide Nanopowder Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Trends, Analysis, Growth and Forecast, 2010 - 2018 - February 27, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
Integrity Consultants Release a HAZOP Study Tool
Integrity Consultants is a Consultancy firm for Process Industries releases a HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study tool called HAZOP SofT as part of its Safety suite. HAZOP SofT is a software program to perform HAZOP studies. The main features are: - It clearly establishes the... - February 26, 2013 - Integrity Consultants
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 Research Report on Butadiene Europe and Middle East Market to 2020 by MarketResearchReports
MarketResearchReports.biz Publishes Butadiene Europe and Middle East Market to 2020 - North American Supply Shortages to Drive European Exports. - February 22, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
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
New Research Report on Global Butadiene Market to 2020 by MarketResearchReports
New Market Research Report Added in MarketResearchReports.Biz Database Butadiene Global Market to 2020 - Synthetic Rubber Demand Declines due to Slowdown in the Automobile Sector in Europe and Asia-Pacific - February 20, 2013 - Market Research Reports.biz
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
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
IonSense to Present Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART®) Analysis for Rapid Drug Screening at the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) 65th Annual Meeting
IonSense will present its DART-MS technology for rapid screening of urine samples using solid phase microfiber probes, enabling sample inspection for drugs of abuse in minutes. This is the first time IonSense will exhibit at the AAFS meeting, February 18-23, 2013 in Washington, D.C., Booth 405. - February 14, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.