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Noveon Acquire Key Technologies and Assets of Flint Inks

Noveon have acquired key water-based overprint coatings technology and manufacturing assets from Flint Ink Corporation. These coatings are used in particular by the graphic arts industry. Flint Ink will continue to ma...

4 Mar 2003

Pacasmayo to Acquire Zemex Minerals

Industrial minerals producer Zemex have agreed to be acquired by Peruvian Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. will pay US$8.80 per share, with the total purchase price estimated at US$100 million includin...

4 Mar 2003

3 Dead from Insulation Plant Explosion

The death toll from the explosion and ensuing fire at CTA Acoustics plant in Kentucky (USA) last week has risen to three. In addition, another 4 people remain in critical condition. In all 44 people were taken to hosp...

3 Mar 2003

Yulex Secure $2million Funding for Natural Rubber Alternative

Yulex have just secured $2 million in series B funding from Argonaut Private Equity. Yulex possess proprietary formulations that could help satisfy the need for a safe, cost effective and high performance latex for cr...

3 Mar 2003

Scrap Metal Dispute Leads to Mortar Fire

Two militias exchanged mortar fire for the second time this week, just north of the US Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan in a dispute over scrap metal. The dispute has escalated over an issue of who owes who money and wh...

28 Feb 2003

Boeing Donate Nanotechnology Patent to Vanderbilt University

Boeing have generously donated a nanotechnology patent to Vanderbilt University. The patent covers particle separation technology. While originally developed for space applications, it has been re-adapted for ground base...

28 Feb 2003

AK Steel Receives FTC Approval For Acquisition of National Steel

AK Steel has been notified by the Federal Trade Commission that antitrust agencies have closed the waiting period early, with regards to their proposed acquisition of National Steel. This moves them a step closer to acqu...

27 Feb 2003

US Marines Order More Body Armour

It was announced today that Simula has just received a further order for Small Arms Protective Inserts, or SAPI. The most recent order is worth US$1.5 million and involves another 4,000 pieces. This order comes on the...

27 Feb 2003

M&G Polymers Acquires Rhodia-ster

M&G Polymers have just completed their acquisition of Rhodia-ster S.A. of Brazil from Rhodia. Included in the acquisition were all the equity interests in Rhodia-ster including production assets: A 200kt PET...

26 Feb 2003

Air Products to Acquire Sanwa Chemicals

Air Products and Chemicals have reached an agreement to acquire Japanese-based Sanwa Chemical Industry Co. Ltd. Sanwa are a specialty producer of specialty polyamide resins and epoxy curing agents. They have operation...

26 Feb 2003

Stelco to Idle Plate Mill

Following a surge in low priced steel plate imports, Stelco have decided to idle their plate mill in Hamilton, Canada. This action will take effect in April. The increased volume of cheap imports resulted in Stelco re...

25 Feb 2003

Alcan Acquisition of VAW Packaging Approved

Alcan have just been given approval by the European Commission to acquire VAW Packaging (FlexPac) from Norsk Hydro as reported previously. The promptness of the response from the European Commission will allow Alcan t...

25 Feb 2003

Jindal to Sell Massillon Stainless

Indian-based Jindal Steel is reported to be in discussions with 2 US companies to sell its US operation, Massillon Stainless. Jindal acquired Massillon in late 2000 for $3.5 million and may be able to sell it for $8 m...

24 Feb 2003

EPMA Launches Online Directory

AZoM’s partner The European Powder Metallurgy Association, (EPMA) has just launched its online Industry Index. The Industry Index will be an invaluable search tool for potential customers to contact companies ma...

24 Feb 2003

Kureha Chem Establish Chinese Joint Venture

Japan’s Kureha Chemical Industry have announced that they will set up a joint venture with Toyota Tsusho Corp to produce resin for food packaging in China. The joint venture will be called Nantong SKT New Materi...

21 Feb 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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The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

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Noveon Acquire Key Technologies and Assets of Flint Inks

Pacasmayo to Acquire Zemex Minerals

3 Dead from Insulation Plant Explosion

Yulex Secure $2million Funding for Natural Rubber Alternative

Scrap Metal Dispute Leads to Mortar Fire

Boeing Donate Nanotechnology Patent to Vanderbilt University

AK Steel Receives FTC Approval For Acquisition of National Steel

US Marines Order More Body Armour

M&G Polymers Acquires Rhodia-ster

Air Products to Acquire Sanwa Chemicals

Stelco to Idle Plate Mill

Alcan Acquisition of VAW Packaging Approved

Jindal to Sell Massillon Stainless

EPMA Launches Online Directory

Kureha Chem Establish Chinese Joint Venture

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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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