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China Rules PVC has been Dumped

China’s Commerce Ministry has delivered a preliminary ruling regarding polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products from Japan, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan and the United States. They ruled that these countries have been dump...

14 May 2003

BASF Buy Exxon’s Polyisobutylene Business

BASF have acquired the Vistanex (TM) LM polyisobutylene business of Exxon Mobil. No details were released regarding the transaction which did not involve any manufacturing sites or personnel. BASF already manufactures...

13 May 2003

Bethlehem Steel to Submit Liquidation Plan

Following the completion of the sale of most of its assets to International Steel Group for $805 million, Bethlehem Steel will file a plan to liquidate the company. Consequently, they will be required to submit plans for...

13 May 2003

Plastic Bags Banned in South Africa

Under new legislation, it has become illegal for South African retailers to distribite thin plastic bags. Retailers found to be violating these new laws face 100,000 Rand fines or up to 10 years in prison. New regulat...

12 May 2003

Ferro to Sell Specialty Ceramics Business

It was announced that Ferro Corp had signed a definitive agreement with investment group CerCo LLC, to sell them their Specialty Ceramics business. The Specialty Ceramics division manufactures ceramics products includ...

12 May 2003

Boeing Donate Microwave Technology to Washington State University

Boeing have donated patents for microwave technology to Washington State University. The technology was originally developed to dry out spacecraft after ocean landing and to cure composite materials. The technology kn...

9 May 2003

Alcan Offer to Buy Out Strongpack

Following Alcan’s acquisition of VAW Flexible Packaging from Norsk Hydro. The purchase included shares in a number of companies throughout Europe and Asia. As a result of the transaction, Alcan have acquired a 6...

9 May 2003

World's Largest Stainless Plant Inaugurated

Avesta Polarit inaugurated its 3-year project that resulted in the creation of the worlds largest and most modern stainless steel facility. The project was capitalised to the tune of approximately 1 billion Euros. The...

9 May 2003

National Metals Technology Centre Established in the UK

Established in response to business and academic demand, NAMTEC aims to increase the global competitiveness of the UK's metals sector by stimulating high technology innovation, research and development. With a rem...

8 May 2003

GM And Dow Agree to Massive Fuel Fell Venture

The Dow Chemical Company and General Motors Corp have reached an agreement that will see General Motors supply Dow with fuel cells to power at Dow’s operation in Freeport, Texas, USA. The significance of the deal i...

8 May 2003

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

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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

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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.

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

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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China Rules PVC has been Dumped

BASF Buy Exxon’s Polyisobutylene Business

Bethlehem Steel to Submit Liquidation Plan

Plastic Bags Banned in South Africa

Ferro to Sell Specialty Ceramics Business

Boeing Donate Microwave Technology to Washington State University

Alcan Offer to Buy Out Strongpack

World's Largest Stainless Plant Inaugurated

National Metals Technology Centre Established in the UK

GM And Dow Agree to Massive Fuel Fell Venture

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

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

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Combining Particle Size, Zeta Potential and Shelf-life for Cutting Edge Research

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

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