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Successful Commencement of Solution Linear Low Density Polyethylene II Train in Thailand

The Dow Chemical Company announced today the successful startup of the Solution Linear Low Density Polyethylene II train (SPE II).

From Dow Chemicals 4 Nov 2010

New Book on Modeling and Analytical Methods in Tribology

Dr. Ilya Kudish, a professor of Applied Mathematics at Kettering University, has published what could be called the definitive book on tribology, a 900-plus page tome entitled “Modeling and Analytical Methods in Tr...

4 Nov 2010

Scientists Fabricate Transparent Thin Films Using Semiconductors and Fullerenes

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory have fabricated transparent thin films capable of absorbing light and generating electric charge over a relatively large area.

4 Nov 2010

New Report on Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing Industry in the U.S.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US's new report "Coated and Laminated Paper Manufacturing Industry in the US and its International Trade [Q3 2010 Edition]" to their offering. The...

4 Nov 2010

Huber Engineered Materials Secures Approval for its Health and Nutrition Business

Huber Engineered Materials, a division of the J.M. Huber Corporation, has received approval for its Health & Nutrition business to begin producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), such as calcium carbonate granulation for use in the manufacturing of antacids and other pharma applications.

From Huber Engineered Materials (part of J.M. Huber Cor 4 Nov 2010

UNIPOL PE Process Chosen for PuCheng Clean Energy Chemical’s First Polyethylene Plant

Univation Technologies LLC announced that PuCheng Clean Energy Chemical Co. Ltd (PuCheng) has selected Univation’s UNIPOL™ PE Process for a 300,000 tonnes-per year polyethylene high density / linear low density swing plant.

From Univation Technologies, LLC 4 Nov 2010

Nanomaterials to Have Big Impact on the Construction Sector

Bricks, blocks, and steel I-beams — step aside. A new genre of construction materials, made from stuff barely 1/50,000th the width of a human hair, is about to debut in the building of homes, offices, bridges, and other structures.

3 Nov 2010

Glass Packaging Institute Awards O-I A Clear Choice Award

Heralding the company's Vortex bottle for Miller Lite as "a stunning example of O-I innovation," the Glass Packaging Institute has named Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI) a 2010 Clear Choice Award winner. ...

From O-I Glass 3 Nov 2010

RockTron Asia Sign MOU for Recycled Eco Minerals

RockTron International, the award-winning, pioneering green technology company, enjoyed remarkable success at the launch of RockTron Asia in Kuala Lumpur this October. So successful was it that 24 hours later, RockTron A...

3 Nov 2010

Sabic Show Off Class Leading Thermoplastic TPI Material at K 2010

At K 2010, in Hall 6, Stand D42, SABIC Innovative Plastics showcased its global technological leadership with another outstanding achievement: one of the industry’s highest continuous use temperature rating for an unfilled thermoplastic material.

From SABIC Innovative Plastics 3 Nov 2010

Carpenter to Expand Titanium Facility in Response to Growing Demand from the Aerospace Industry

Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:CRS) today announced an expansion of its Dynamet titanium wire and bar facility in Clearwater, Florida. Dynamet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carpenter Technology Corporation, is...

From Carpenter Technology Corporation 3 Nov 2010

New Book on Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Deposition of Barrier Coatings

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Roll-to-Roll Vacuum Deposition of Barrier Coatings" to their offering. The book presents a practical guide to provi...

3 Nov 2010

Archer Daniels Midland to Build Second Biodiesel Plant in Brazil

Archer Daniels Midland Company today announced that it will construct a second biodiesel plant in Brazil. The facility, to be built in Joaçaba, Santa Catarina, will be adjacent to existing ADM soybean crushing and refining facilities.

3 Nov 2010

Dekorbetong’s Concrete Garden Project Wins 2010 Decorative Concrete Award

CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION magazine has selected Dekorbetong’s (Ålesund – Norway) Concrete Garden project as its sixth annual Decorative Concrete Project of the Year. The project includes an addition to t...

3 Nov 2010

Dow Advanced Materials Constructs New Acrylic Polymer Plant in Vietnam

Dow Advanced Materials, a division of The Dow Chemical Company, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Dong Nai Province in southern Vietnam for the production of acrylic and styrene-acrylic polymers used in the paint, coatings, construction, packaging, home and personal care industries.

From Dow Chemicals 3 Nov 2010