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PPG Strengthens Architectural Coatings Product Portfolio with Homax Group Acquisition

PPG Industries today announced that its North American architectural coatings business has reached a definitive agreement to acquire The Homax Group, Inc., a supplier of decorative wall and ceiling texture repair products.

From PPG Industries Inc. 6 Jun 2014

LATICRETE Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire DuPont Surface Care Business

LATICRETE and DuPont announced today that they have reached a definitive agreement for LATICRETE to purchase the DuPont Surface Care business. The transaction is expected to close later this month, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

6 Jun 2014

Bayer MaterialScience’s New Reflective White Polycarbonate Grades Help Deliver Design-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Lighting

The business of lighting is changing rapidly. Because of its sustainability, LED lighting is gaining popularity in our living rooms and offices as well as the cars we drive.

6 Jun 2014

Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

A team of University of California, Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering students created a roof tile coating that when applied to an average-sized residential roof breaks down the same amount of smog-causing nitrogen oxides per year as a car driven 11,000 miles.

5 Jun 2014

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Eco Building Products, Inc., a manufacturer of treated wood products that are protected against fire, mold/mycotoxins, fungus, rot-decay, wood ingesting insects and termites by our proprietary eco-friendly WoodSurfaceFil...

5 Jun 2014

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Ossen Innovation Co., Ltd. ("Ossen" or the "Company"), a China-based manufacturer of an array of plain surface, rare earth and zinc coated pre-stressed steel materials, today announced that it has received new sales contracts to supply its coated steel wire for cables used for the construction of five bridges in South Korea, including the Saecheonnyeon bridge, Jangja bridge, Bubal bridge, Daedeok 2nd bridge and Gujeuk bridge. Product delivery is expected in June 2014.

3 Jun 2014

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

Sherwin-Williams has expanded its services in the Middle East after establishing a new business in Saudi Arabia.

From The Sherwin-Williams Company 13 May 2014

New Energy Technologies’ See-Through SolarWindow Coatings Set New Record for Generating Electricity

New Energy Technologies Inc., developer of see-through SolarWindow™ coatings, capable of generating electricity on glass and flexible plastics, today announced that its technology has set a new record for generating electricity while remaining see-through with over 50% greater power than prior attempts publicized by others.

9 May 2014

Fixit 222 Insulation Product Combining Cabot’s Aerogel with Hydraulic Lime Plaster Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

Cabot Corporation announces that Fixit 222, an aerogel-containing insulating plaster product, was recently recognized with a prestigious innovation award. The product, which features Cabot’s aerogel technology, solved a complex technical challenge involving the renovation of historical buildings in Europe.

7 May 2014

Soudal to Highlight Expanding Reusable Polyurethane Foam Product at New Product World

Soudal USA, a leader in the manufacture of sealants, foams and adhesives, will exhibit at the National Hardware Show’s New Product World this Tuesday, May 6th through Thursday, May 8th as part of the nationwide launch of their market-changing Genius Gun® expanding polyurethane foam product.

6 May 2014

Editorial Highlights

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.

Building and Construction News

PPG Strengthens Architectural Coatings Product Portfolio with Homax Group Acquisition

LATICRETE Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire DuPont Surface Care Business

Bayer MaterialScience’s New Reflective White Polycarbonate Grades Help Deliver Design-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Lighting

Novel Titanium Dioxide Roof Tile Coating Removes Smog-Causing Nitrogen Oxides

Eco Building Products Enters into Definitive Agreements for $3.4M in Financing

Ossen to Supply Coated Steel Wire for Bridge Construction Projects in South Korea

Sherwin-Williams Enters JV to Launch Premier Paints Company in Saudi Arabia

New Energy Technologies’ See-Through SolarWindow Coatings Set New Record for Generating Electricity

Fixit 222 Insulation Product Combining Cabot’s Aerogel with Hydraulic Lime Plaster Receives Prestigious Innovation Award

Soudal to Highlight Expanding Reusable Polyurethane Foam Product at New Product World

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

Discover Advanced Solutions for Thickness and Flaw Inspection with the OmniScan™ X4 Flaw Detector

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Analysis of Nitrogen Solubility in Soy Protein Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

Quantifying Hydrogen Spin Isomers with Raman Spectroscopy

Revealing the Strength of Functionally Gradient Alloys Through Multiscale Characterization

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

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

Building and Construction News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

1Excelitas Technologies Announces Consolidation Plans to Strengthen Noblelight Operations in Germany

2A New Advance in Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

3Accelerating Ion Transport with New Material

4Plasmonic Photocatalysis for Efficient Hydrogen Generation

5Researchers Reveal Rare-Earth-Free Polymer

6New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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