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DuPont Develops Tornado Resistant Rooms

StormRoom ™ by DuPont is new product that will protect people from the dangers projectiles generated by tornados. They can be integrated into residential homes to protect the occupants from such dangers. StormRo...

8 May 2003

American Steel Societies Plan to Merge

In an announcement made at ISSTech 2003, the Iron and Steel Society’s annual conference, The Iron and Steel Society (ISS) and the American Institute of Steel Engineers intend to merge as of January 1, 2004. The ...

6 May 2003

Australian Magnesium Corp Sacks 100 Workers

With construction costs spiralling upwards for its Stanwell (Queensland, Australia) project, Australian Magnesium Corp (AMC) will reduce the project workforce from 700 to 600 persons. AMC are presently unable to agree...

6 May 2003

Lead Paint, The New Asbestos?

Could lead-cased paint become the new asbestos? With litigation against companies that used to manufacture lead-based paints or companies that absorbed companies that once manufactured lead-based paints on the increase, ...

5 May 2003

Kaiser Aluminium to Explore Sale of Assets

Following on from their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 12, 2002, Kaiser Aluminum have announced that they will begin exploring the possibility of selling off one or more of its bauxite and alumina assets, o...

From Kaiser Aluminum 5 May 2003

ICI Announce Restructuring Plan

ICI have announced the fist stage of a restructuring plan, aimed at saving the company £30million of sustainable bottom line savings by 2005. The restructure however, will result in the loss of about 700 jobs. O...

2 May 2003

$9million Body Armour Order For Simula

Simula have just received another order from the US Army to supply more small arms protective insert (SAPI) body armour. The current order is worth $9 million. Simula will commence deliveries of this order in June, with ...

2 May 2003

GE Completes Acquisition of International Fiber Systems

GE have just completed their acquisition of International Fiber Systems (IFS). Conneticut-base IFS are suppliers of advanced, digital fiber optic transmission products and systems for electronic security and intelligent ...

2 May 2003

FDA Approve BASF's Uvinul 3030 UV Stabiliser

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have just approved BASF’s UV absorber Uvinul® 3030 for use in food contact applications. This follows on from the granting of similar approvals by the European Union (E...

1 May 2003

Specialty Bisphenol Plant Construction Begins

Marked with a ground-breaking ceremony, Hi-Bis GmbH have commenced work on their 38 million Euro production facility in Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park in Germany. Hi-Bis GmbH is a joint venture between Honshu Chemica...

1 May 2003

Alcan Completes VAW Acquisition

Alcan has now completed the acquisition of VAW Flexible Packaging from Norsk Hydro for approximately 345 million Euro. The acquisition strengthens Alcan’s position in the packaging market and provides them with ...

1 May 2003

Hydro to Double Magnesium Capacity at Bottrop

In response to increasing demand from the auto industry, Hydro Magnesium are planning to increase the capacity of their magnesium returns plant in Bottrop, Germany to 15,000 metric tons. This will double the plants capac...

30 Apr 2003

Corus Lose 1150 Jobs in UK Restructure

Following a UK asset review, Corus have decided to restructure their UK steel business to try and stem the loss making trend. The current round of restructuring is aimed at tailoring their business for local demand. T...

30 Apr 2003

Indonesian Polyethylene Plant Sold to Indika

Indonesian polyethylene manufacturer PT Peni has been sold to local group Indika for $50 million. The 450,000tpa manufacturing facility located in Merak, West Java was commissioned in 1990, with two reactors and a cap...

29 Apr 2003

Michelin Take New Tyres to Barcelona for Formula 1

Tyre manufacturer Michelin are taking a new range of tyres to Barcelona for the next round of the Formula 1, to be held in Barcelona this weekend. The tyres feature the same construction as previously used tyres but util...

29 Apr 2003

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

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DuPont Develops Tornado Resistant Rooms

American Steel Societies Plan to Merge

Australian Magnesium Corp Sacks 100 Workers

Lead Paint, The New Asbestos?

Kaiser Aluminium to Explore Sale of Assets

ICI Announce Restructuring Plan

$9million Body Armour Order For Simula

GE Completes Acquisition of International Fiber Systems

FDA Approve BASF's Uvinul 3030 UV Stabiliser

Specialty Bisphenol Plant Construction Begins

Alcan Completes VAW Acquisition

Hydro to Double Magnesium Capacity at Bottrop

Corus Lose 1150 Jobs in UK Restructure

Indonesian Polyethylene Plant Sold to Indika

Michelin Take New Tyres to Barcelona for Formula 1

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

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What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Insights into the Role of Benchtop NMR in Biofluid Analysis with Philippe Wilson

Particle Size Analysis: Focus on the Essentials with the New Camsizer S1

The Inaugural STEM Marketing Awards – An Interview with Alexandra Balazs, Managing Director at Prolific North

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