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Natural Resource Partners, International Paper Sign Agreement to Establish New JV

Natural Resource Partners L.P. and International Paper today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture in which Natural Resource Partners will be the managing and controlling partner with a 51% interest, including a cumulative preferred distribution from the joint venture before profit sharing commences.

1 Jun 2010

Research on Future Trends in Construction Materials Industry in Eastern Europe

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8110c4/construction_mater) has announced the addition of the "Construction Materials in Eastern Europe" report to their offering. The Constru...

1 Jun 2010

Uni Core Announces Acquisition of APT Paper Group

Uni Core Holdings Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: UCHC), as an aggressive 'company doctor' and 'incubator' of mid- to large-size companies in China is pleased to announce that the Company will sign the contract to close...

1 Jun 2010

New Sanitized PL 24-32 Protects Soft PVC Material from Fungi or Yeast Infestation

For the first time soft PVC can be permanently protected against fungal and yeast infestation by a product that meets the OEKO-TEX Standard 100, classes I to IV. Sanitized® PL 24-32 combines both aspects and offers this protective function for floor coverings, coated textiles, synthetic leather, tarpaulins, etc.

From Sanitized AG 1 Jun 2010

Cascades Specialty Products Invests $10 Million to Construct Recycled Pulp Facility

Alain Lemaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades, Mario Plourde, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Specialty Products Group, and Robert G. Roy, mayor of East Angus, will break ground ...

1 Jun 2010

ESCO to Acquire Swift Group's Engineering and Mining Product Divisions

ESCO Corporation (USA), a leading global provider of wear parts and attachments for the mining and construction industry, has accelerated its expansion into Australia with the pending acquisition of the Service/Engineering and Mining Product divisions of Swift Group.

1 Jun 2010

Domestic Paper and Paperboard Production Increases 19.3% Year-on-Year

Frbiz analyzes that from January-April in 2010, domestic paper and paperboard production were 31.28 million tons, year-on-year up 19.3%; April capacity is 8.45 million tons, year-on-year up 13.6%, and ring growth decreased 2.2%.

1 Jun 2010

Paint and Coatings Market Sees Positive Growth in APAC Region

The Asia Pacific paint and coatings market is growing in line with the robust economic growth seen in the region. In 2008, the paint and coatings market in APAC was valued at USD40.1 billion with a volume of 13.6 million tonnes (or approximately 11 billion litres). This makes up roughly 30-35% of the global paint industry.

1 Jun 2010

Overview on European Plastic Additives Market

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc819e/the_european_plast) has announced the addition of the "The European Plastic Additives Market - 1st Edition" report to their offering. ...

1 Jun 2010

Trelleborg Sells Fluid Solutions Business to Focus on Automotive-Related Operations

Trelleborg, as a part of the effort to focus its activities, has entered into an agreement to divest its Fluid Solutions operation within the Trelleborg Automotive business area. The operation will be taken over by Bavaria Industriekapital AG, located in Munich, Germany.

1 Jun 2010

ThyssenKrupp Relocate to State-of-the-Art Service Center

The 270 employees who just moved into their new headquarters in Krefeld have high hopes for the future. Supporting them are Detlef Schotten and Wilhelm Budéus, managing directors of ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center...

1 Jun 2010

ArcelorMittal Chooses PSI Production Management Solution

PSI has been awarded by the ArcelorMittal business unit Long Carbon Europe with the delivery and implementation of the Production Management System PSImetals for the wire mill at the Gandrange steel plant in France. A...

From PSI 1 Jun 2010

New Furnace Allows Simultaneous Thermal Anlaysis in Moist Atmospheres

Classically, thermoanalytical tests are primarily run in a dry atmosphere, and any water vapor released is immediately evacuated from the furnace along with the purge gas. This has made it impossible to study any reactions with water vapor which might subsequently occur. Not anymore!

From NETZSCH-Gerätebau GmbH 1 Jun 2010

Momentive Launches New Polyurethane Foam Materials at PU China

As it celebrates its 70th anniversary and rich heritage of innovations that support and improve everyday life, Momentive Performance Materials has introduced a range of new high performance polyurethane foam products at PU China, May 26-28 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in China.

From Momentive Performance Materials, Inc. 31 May 2010

Forecast Report on Construction and Building Materials Market in Romania

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7c9b42/the_analysis_of_co) has announced the addition of the "The Analysis of Construction and Masonry Material Market - Romania 2009-2010" report to ...

31 May 2010