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32 Innovative Projects Awarded Grants Under Advanced Technology Program

The U.S. Commerce Department’s Advanced Technology Program today announced 32 new cost-sharing awards for research on highly innovative industrial technologies. A total of 43 companies, including seven joint ventur...

30 Sep 2004

Wellman Order Solid State Polymerization Unit from Buehler

Wellman, Inc has taken the next step towards its previously announced PET resin expansion at Pearl River by placing an order for a solid state polymerization unit with Buhler, Inc. This equipment will have the capacity t...

30 Sep 2004

Sony Commercialise World’s First Mercury-Free Silver Oxide Battery

Sony Corporation today announced the accomplishment of the world's first* Mercury-free silver oxide battery, which was considered difficult within the industry. Starting January 2005, 10 models of mercury-free batteries ...

29 Sep 2004

PPG to Build Second Glass Fiber Making Furnace in China

PPG Industries and its joint venture partner will build a second fiber glass manufacturing furnace at their facility in Kunshan, China, officials from both companies announced today. The additional furnace, with 38,00...

29 Sep 2004

Lanxess Corp to Make its US Headquarters Allegheny Outside of Pittsburgh

LANXESS Corporation, the U.S. subsidiary of a newly created global company with an extensive portfolio including basic, specialty, and fine chemicals as well as polymers, announced today that it has chosen to locate its ...

29 Sep 2004

Materials Projects Recognised by MacArthur Foundation Fellowships

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today named 23 new MacArthur Fellows for 2004. Each will receive $500,000 in "no strings attached" support over the next five years. The MacArthur Fellows Pr...

29 Sep 2004

Virginia Tech Researchers Awarded $2.1m to Work on Shape Memory Polymers Modelled on Biological Systems

Over the next 17 months, Virginia Tech will lead a team of researchers exploring the development of a new class of materials that will use plant protein structures in an attempt to mimic biological systems. The Defense S...

29 Sep 2004

New Ferrari F430 will be Shod with Goodyear’s Exclusive Run Flat Tires

One of the highlights of this year's Paris Motor Show is the unveiling of the new Ferrari F430, the 360 Modena successor, that will be available with the exclusive run-flat tire option of Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3 EMT. ...

28 Sep 2004

Great Lakes Chemical Corp to Expand Phenolic Antioxidant Capacity at Korean Plant

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation recently expanded production capacity at its Pyongtaek, Korea, plant due to growing demand for its Lowinox® 1790 high performance phenolic antioxidant that is used in polyurethane fib...

28 Sep 2004

New Coating May Extend Current Transistor Technology

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a technique that uses surface chemistry to make tinier and more effective p-n junctions in silicon-based semiconductors. The method could permi...

28 Sep 2004

Boeing Begin Assembly of World’s Longest Range Jetliner

Boeing mechanics today began assembling the first 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane, which will fly farther than any commercial jetliner. The world’s longest-range passenger airplane, the 777-200LR can...

28 Sep 2004

James Hardie CEO and CFO Stand Aside Following Asbestos Enquiry

The Board of James Hardie Industries NV has reviewed the report of the Special Commission of Inquiry into the establishment of the Medical Research and Compensation Foundation. The Board and management acknowledge the...

28 Sep 2004

BHP Billiton JV Signs Iron Ore Deal With Chinese Steel Mills Worth US$3.2 Billion

BHP Billiton today announced the signing of the formal agreement for the Wheelarra Joint Venture with four of China’s leading steel mills and its existing Japanese joint venture partners, ITOCHU Minerals & Ener...

28 Sep 2004

Baosteel's Shipbuilding Steel Plate Passes the Attestation of Norwegian Ship Classification Society

Recently, Baosteel Co., Ltd. has passed the attestation by Norwegian Ship Classification Society and obtained the certificate for its high strength hot rolled shipbuilding steel plate. The attestation includes production...

27 Sep 2004

GKN Sinter Metals and Shanghai Automotive to Form Joint Venture

GKN Sinter Metals and Shanghai Automotive Company, Ltd. (SAC) announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent to form a joint venture in China. The JV will produce complex powder metal components to support the ...

27 Sep 2004