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BASF Open New Asian Technical Center for Construction Chemicals

BASF today inaugurated a
new Asia Technical Center Shanghai, further increasing its capabilities to develop
and offer innovative solutions to Asia Pacific customers in the construction
industry.

19 Mar 2009

BASF Open New Asian Technical Center for Construction Chemicals

BASF today inaugurated a
new Asia Technical Center Shanghai, further increasing its capabilities to develop
and offer innovative solutions to Asia Pacific customers in the construction
industry.

19 Mar 2009

Lithium Ion Batteries - Energy Store of the Future

In comparison to other battery types, lithium-ion batteries have some major
advantages. For one, they are the most efficient battery on the market right
now. In order to make a decisive improvement on today's technology, BASF,
together with other companies, is investing in further research and development
of lithium-ion batteries.

19 Mar 2009

Dow Corning to Display Silicone Innovations and Products at European Coatings Show

Dow Corning
Corporation, a leading supplier of silicone solutions, will feature innovations
and products from its coatings and construction chemicals industry segments
at the European Coatings Show.

From Dow Corning 19 Mar 2009

Dow Corning to Present Advances in Anti-Fingerprint Coatings at the European Coatings Congress

Dow Corning
Corporation, an innovative leader in the development of fluorosilicone technology
for coatings and other industries, will present Advances in Anti-Fingerprint
Coatings at the European Coatings Congress at 5 p.m., March 30.

From Dow Corning 19 Mar 2009

Limited Edition Shelby Mustang GT500 Gets Alcoa Dura-Bright Wheel Finish

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 race held recently at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was led by a pack of Shelby pace cars fitted with forged aluminum wheels featuring Alcoa’s patented Dura-Bright® technology...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 19 Mar 2009

Forged Aluminum Wheels Set New Standard for Weight and Strength

Alcoa today
announced that its Commercial Vehicle Wheels business has launched an innovative
new line of forged wheels using a new proprietary process that results in the
industry's lightest forged aluminum wheel but with even greater strength,
and a superior finish on both sides that is six times brighter than any wheel
in its class.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 19 Mar 2009

Latest Generation Xenon Recovery System Released by Air Products

Air Products
today introduced two new versions of its XeCovery xenon recovery system.

19 Mar 2009

Air Products Brings Another Air Separation Unit On Line to Supply Chinese Steel Maker

Air Products
today announced that it recently brought on-stream its third air separation
facility (ASU) in Tangshan, Hebei Province, Northern China to supply oxygen,
nitrogen and liquid argon to Tangshan Guofeng Steel Co Ltd and its other local
customers.

19 Mar 2009

New HDPE and MDPE Plant Licenses INEOS Technology

INEOS Technologies has licensed its ‘Innovene S Process’ for the manufacture of HDPE and MDPE to China Petrochemical International Company Limited for use at Sinopec Wuhan Company in Wuhan, China. The 300...

18 Mar 2009

Plastic Films in Agriculture Extend Growing Seasons

Plastics may be getting a bad press in some areas, but in agriculture they are contributing to feeding the world. These films extend the growing season and raise yield, which is critical as the population grows but the a...

18 Mar 2009

New Market Report on the Solar Cell Market

Solar energy panel sales were up 48% to 5.6 Gigawatts (GW), but we need a stimulus package to create jobs in the U.S., according to a report Opportunities in The Solar Cell Market For Thin Film Technology, recently publi...

18 Mar 2009

Eastman Tritan Copolyester Approved for Use In Japanese Food Containers and Packaging

Eastman
Chemical Company announced today that the Japan Hygienic Olefin and Styrene
Plastics Association (JHOSPA), which publishes voluntary standards for certain
polymeric materials and products for use as food containers, packaging materials
and utensils, has amended its list of certified polymers to include the composition
of Eastman Tritan copolyester.

From Eastman 18 Mar 2009

Declining Global Aluminum Market Results in Temporary Closure of Alumina Plant

Alumina Partners of Jamaica (Alpart) has announced plans to temporarily shut
down production from May 15 due to the unprecedented fall in global aluminium
markets and corresponding drop in alumina demand.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 18 Mar 2009

Chemtura's US Operations File for Chapter 11

Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CEM) today announced that it and 26 of its U.S. affiliates (together, the "Company") have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code i...

18 Mar 2009