Dr. Cameron Chai

Dow Global Technologies Develops Brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant

The Dow Chemical’s subsidiary, Dow Global Technologies (DGTL) has developed a new brominated Polymeric Flame Retardant (Polymeric FR), which is anticipated to set a new benchmark for flame retardants utilized in expanded polystyrene and extruded polystyrene foam insulation applications.

Williams to Supply Ethylene and Ethane Mixture for Nova Chemicals

Integrated natural gas firm, Williams proclaimed that it has inked a long-term deal to manufacture about 17,000 bpd of ethylene and ethane for NOVA Chemicals based in Alberta, Canada.

Owens Corning Introduces Chopped Strand Glass Fibers for Polyphenylene Sulfide Composites

Owens Corning Introduces Non-Woven Glass Fiber Veil at 2011 JEC Composites Show

Global supplier of glass fiber reinforcements for composite solutions, Owens Corning has introduced a new non-woven glass fiber veil at the 2011 JEC Composites Show.

Applied Plastics Offers PTFE Coated Mandrels for Tipping and Fuse Welding Applications

Specialist in coating solutions, Applied Plastics proclaimed that it has a huge stock of medical-grade nitinol or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated stainless steel forming mandrels that are developed for producing stent delivery systems.

Flame Seal Expands Powder Production Capacity for Plastic Industry

Flame Seal Products has purchased machinery and other associated devices to produce GS600, a new powder fire retardant additive for plastics.

Kermel Develops Elastic, High Performance Fabric

Producer of protective clothing, Kermel of France has developed an elastic, thermostable textile base fabric called Stretch Kermel to fulfill the clothing requirements of police and military staff.

Biotectix Acquires Chameleon BioSurfaces

Biotectix, developer of coatings and conductive polymer materials for sensors and implantable medical devices, has acquired all major assets of Chameleon BioSurfaces based in Cambridge, UK, for an undisclosed amount.

FLEXcon Buys Arlon SignTech and Arlon Engineered Coated Products

Developer of pressure-sensitive adhesives and films, FLEXcon has bought Arlon SignTech and Arlon Engineered Coated Product and established a new company called FLEXcon Industrial. The new company has retained all the executives and workers of the old companies.

Air Products to Launch Inert Wave Soldering Technology at IPC APEX Expo

Air Products, a comprehensive solutions provider to the worldwide electronics packaging, assembly and test industry, will unveil an advanced wave soldering technology called Inert Wave Soldering for the electronics packaging and assembly industry at the 2011 IPC APEX Expo to be held from 12 to 14 April 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.