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Storefronts Shine Bright with Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Sheet for Channel Letters and Signage Applications
Companies are looking for a way to stand apart from the competition. Like a signpost in a strange land, channel letters and signage applications using polycarbonate sheet from Bayer MaterialScience LLC can help light up interest in a business and attract customers. Creating an eye-catching sign is... - April 25, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Low-VOC Formulations for Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialsScience Offer High-Performance Properties to Protect Diverse Surfaces
Productivity, sustainability and quality are key drivers in the coatings industry today. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed raw materials and technologies that provide coating professionals high-performance solutions to protect diverse surfaces. Mike Jeffries, field technical service manager,... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
High-Solids Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Comfortable Feel, Improved Efficiency for Textile Coatings
For many years, polyurethane coatings have been applied to various fabrics to enhance their functionality, such as chemical and stain resistance, durability, and wind and waterproofness. Increasingly, textile companies are requesting resins with non-solvent formulations that offer high-performance... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Wows with Inside Look at the Wonderful World of Coatings
Each and every coating application has its own requirements for design, durability and meeting regulations. From inside the homes where we live, to the vehicles we drive, the railcars that transport our goods, and the buildings in which we work, coatings play an important role in not only... - April 09, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Raw Materials Help Polyurethane Coatings with Improved Weatherability
When evaluating coatings for industrial maintenance applications, asset protection is a top priority. Yet, methods for re-creating real-world conditions in the lab, such as accelerated weathering, do not necessarily predict performance in the field. This is due to the difficulty in simulating... - April 07, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Intratec Continues to Hire Technical Sales Agents in US and Canada
Offering unlimited positions to professionals familiar with chemical process industries, the company expects to keep expanding sales in North America. - March 27, 2014 - Intratec Solutions
MoBiTec GmbH Offers MagSi-NGS/PREP Kit for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Library Clean-Up
Magnetic bead-based MagSi-NGS/PREP kit constitutes an efficient solution for clean-up and size selection in library preparation of NGS sequencing reactions. The simple, flexible protocol can be adjusted to any specific application and NGS platform. - March 27, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
High-Performance Polyurea and Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Deliver Fast Return to Service, Excellent Aesthetics, Durability
Building and construction professionals are looking for suitable materials that meet requirements for low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and offer high-performance properties. Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed solutions for polyurethane and polyurea coatings based on its raw materials... - March 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
H&M Industrial EPC Receives Recognition from AkzoNobel
After damage causes AkzoNobel facility to shut down, a top group of vendors were put in place to get the rebuild done fast and safely. - March 11, 2014 - H&M Industrial EPC
Niche Products Expanding Into Brazil
Niche Products Ltd is pleased to announce that the formal establishment of Niche Produtos do Brasil is now underway. The coming Niche facility will provide in‐ country manufacturing of subsea control fluids as well as 24 hour technical support for present and future customers. Mike Mahaney,... - March 07, 2014 - Niche Products Limited
Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Aniline Facility
Latest investment fully integrates Baytown facility along the MDI value chain, reinforces Bayer’s ongoing commitment to the North American polyurethane industry. - March 05, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience's Low-VOC Waterborne Technology Enables Primer Coating with Excellent Adhesion
Successfully painting traditionally difficult-to-coat substrates used in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications is now much easier due to a Bayer MaterialScience LLC advance in waterborne primer coating raw material technology. Primers built on this new Bayer technology offer... - March 03, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Improved Performance of Low-VOC, 2K Waterborne Technology from Bayer MaterialScience Broadens Use
Tighter government regulations and consumer demand are driving interest for coatings that offer low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and lower odor. The challenge has been to make a low-VOC, low-odor paint system that offers the performance properties of a two-component solventborne polyurethane... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Built for Safety: Impact-Resistant Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet from Bayer MaterialScience Helps Protect Operators of Heavy-Duty Equipment
Tree limbs, rocks, mud or other debris are just a few of the dangers operators of heavy-duty equipment may face during a typical day at the “office.” Replacing glass operator cab windows with tough, durable polycarbonate glazing in construction, forestry, agricultural or other types of... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Illuminating a Path for High-Performance LED Lighting: Bayer MaterialScience Plastics Help Optimize Function and Benefits of LED Luminaires
The LED revolution is upon us. LED lighting is becoming the preferred lighting choice in nearly every setting, including where we live, work and play. Its success is driven by several factors: LED lighting appeals to consumers and other end users seeking a more energy-efficient lighting option... - February 27, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Material Innovations Help Improve Wound Care
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces a polyurethane-based adhesive based on its Baymedix® A raw material is now available in the United States. Targeted for skin adherence in wound care and biosensor applications, this skin-friendly adhesive offers adjustable adhesive strengths,... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Polycarbonate Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Ideal for a Wide Range of LED Lighting Needs
One-size-fits-all, standard lighting is a thing of the past. Instead, lighting today is available in every shape and size, giving consumers more choices than ever before. In addition to styling, consumers are also looking for lighting options that are durable and energy efficient, while serving a... - February 26, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Raw Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Help Rapid-Curing Polyaspartic Coatings Increase Productivity, Offer High Performance
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... - February 24, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Bayer MaterialScience Polycarbonate Blend Packs a Protective Punch
Increased chemical resistance helps combat risk of hospital-acquired infections - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Quick Fix: Bone Fixation Device Utilizing High-Strength, Biocompatible Polycarbonate from Bayer Materialscience Helps Speed Patient Recovery
Medical device manufacturers are developing products that are less invasive, contribute to faster medical procedures and help speed patient recovery. To accomplish this, they are increasingly utilizing advanced, biocompatible thermoplastics in their medical devices. The Super Staple™... - February 13, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
High-Performance Polyurethane Coatings from Bayer MaterialScience Offer Numerous Advantages
Helping ensure workers maintain a safe and healthy work environment is among the key benefits of proper handling and use of polyurethane coatings. - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Advanced Materials from Bayer MaterialScience Play Important Role in Bringing Lifesaving Medical Solutions to Market
Today, more than ever, people seem to always be on the move… reluctant to slow down, even when medical treatment is needed. Medical device original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) recognize this by developing products that will help patients get back on their feet more quickly, and by... - February 12, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
New Bayer MaterialScience LLC 2K Polyurethane Coating Formulations Withstand Harsh Conditions
Durable, high-performance coatings well-suited to pipeline applications - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Talk of the Town: Residential Garage Floor with Bayer Materialscience High Durability Polyaspartic Coating Has Neighbors Talking
Durable, aesthetically pleasing floor finishes with ultra-low VOCs offer minimal downtime and faster return to service - February 10, 2014 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
MoBiTec Offers CytoCapture-Cell Culture Dishes and Chambers for Single Cell Analysis of Small Non-Adherent Cells
CytoCapture dishes and chambers enable the analysis of small non-adherent cells, exposure studies with time dependent reactions, multiple staining and high resolution microscopy of non-adherent cells, and Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy (LSM). - February 05, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
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
Trijicon Offers Cerakote™ Finish on Select ACOG®, Reflex and RMR® Models for 2014
New for 2014, Trijicon has introduced a selection of ACOG, Reflex and RMR models featuring Cerakote™ finishes. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood surfaces. This versatile finish is becoming a popular option for high-quality firearms... - January 24, 2014 - NIC Industries, Inc.
MoBiTec, Germany, Offers Constitutive Gene Expression System for Lactococcus Lactis and Other Lactic Acid Bacteria
The Constitutive Gene Expression System for Lactococcus lactis and Other Lactic Acid Bacteria, developed by NIZO food research BV, The Netherlands, is easy-to operate and has advantages for many applications like overexpression of homologous and heterologous genes. With this new system MoBiTec expands its rich portfolio of non-E. coli vectors and expression systems. - January 19, 2014 - MoBiTec GmbH
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
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.
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
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
Boulder Peptide Announces New SAB and 2014 Meeting
The Boulder Peptide Symposium will host its 8th Annual meeting in late September 2014. In preparation, the symposium board of trustees has assembled an esteemed Scientific Advisory Board to foster the event. The SAB brings together experts from industry and academia with a significant body of... - November 23, 2013 - Boulder Peptide
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
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 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
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
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
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
One-Step Molding Process Combines Customizable Color, Texture & Comfort at Bayer MaterialScience
In response to growing market demand for a one-step, combined molding process that can efficiently produce parts with customizable color, texture and comfort, Bayer MaterialScience LLC is opening a DirectCoating/DirectSkinning (DC/DS) technology cell at its Pittsburgh headquarters. The DC/DS... - October 31, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Art Imitating Life: Acclaimed Artist Selects Bayer MaterialScience Plastic Sheet and Film for Art Installation
Call it a case of art imitating life. For residential and commercial LED applications, original equipment manufacturers frequently turn to polycarbonate for its clarity, toughness, good light transmission and light weight. Now, these same properties have led acclaimed artist Danial Nord to utilize... - October 28, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Bridging the Gap: Polyurethane Sealant Reduces Airflow by 25 Percent, Leads to Significant Energy Savings
Life cycle assessment shows the multiple benefits of using polyurethane sealant to seal gaps in a residential home - October 24, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience Appoints New Western Regional Manager for Makrolon Polycarbonate Sheet Products
Bayer MaterialScience LLC announces the appointment of Brian Heine as western regional manager for Makrolon® polycarbonate sheet products. In this role, he will support the sales and marketing team, with a focus on customer relations and business development. A Missouri native, Heine brings... - October 16, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
AsisChem Launches New Streamlined Website with Improved Product Search and E-Commerce Features
AsisChem, the contract medicinal drug and drug discovery and research company co-located in Waltham, Massachusetts and St. Petersburg Russia, announced today the launch of its new website with searchable product profiles and e-commerce shopping functions. The new design of www.asischem.com greatly... - October 08, 2013 - AsisChem
Bayer’s Transparent Polycarbonate Lights the Way to Greater Design Freedom for Innovative LED Lighting Component
Manufacturers are responding to the increasing demand for energy-efficient light emitting diode fixtures with a larger selection of high-quality LED lighting options. The Line-Voltage Linear LED Engine application offered by TerraLUX Illumination uses Bayer MaterialScience's Makrolon® FR7087 polycarbonate, a medium-viscosity, easy-release grade of Bayer MaterialScience’s signature Makrolon polycarbonate for the product’s lens. - September 30, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer MaterialScience’s Low-VOC Waterborne Technology Enables Primer Coating with Excellent Adhesion
Bayer MaterialScience LLC has developed a waterborne primer technology in response to market demand for coatings that comply with more stringent VOC regulations and also provide the same high-performance properties as solventborne coatings, while maintaining the versatility to coat different substrates. - September 27, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC
Bayer Plastic Sheet Designed to Meet Rail Passengers' & Industry Needs
Bayer MaterialScience LLC designed polycarbonate sheet products to meet rail passengers' expectations of comfort and safety, as well as passenger rail car manufacturers' demands for cost-effective and fabrication-friendly materials. - September 27, 2013 - Bayer MaterialScience LLC