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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following two years of product development research, Cargill announces that memory foam mattresses made with its revolutionary BiOH® soy-based visco polyols ingredient dissipate heat 25 percent faster than memory foams using conventional infused-gel technology. Memory foams are popular among people seeking a supportive mattress that conforms to their body, which reduces tossing and turning. Until now, one disadvantage of memory foams...

DETROIT, Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- StrataTRIM(TM) polyurethane composite board technology is a cost effective, lightweight solution for a variety of interior trim components, requiring high strength and good dimensional stability. Applications include: load floors, deck lids, package trays, sun shades and seat backs. This advanced approach adds value by providing synergy between the composite board and the forming process, to optimize material usage and performance. Domenic...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE-X® Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is pleased to announce that its new Spray-On Coating, Aquaurethane Extreme, has been accepted by the Secretary of State and approved under Regulation 31 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000, which regulates fresh, treated and potable water storage reservoirs in England and Wales. While concrete...

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodbridge is pleased to announce that JSP, a global supplier of engineered plastic foams, has recently licensed the patented StructureLite(®) technology to market and produce expanded polypropylene (EPP) seat frames in Japan. StructureLite(®) low mass frame solutions support improved fuel efficiencies and better environmental performance. This technology was previously licensed by JSP for North American manufacture. JSP, the world's...

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced today that it has acquired EMA Kimya Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., a polyurethanes systems house in Istanbul, Turkey. The EMA systems house has the capacity to manufacture polyester polyols and blend MDI polyurethane systems used primarily in the insulation, automotive, adhesives, coatings, elastomers and furniture industries. 2010 revenues were approximately $17 million....

Dover, NH, based plastic fabrication company Janco Incorporated has recently improved equipment and processes to more effectively provide industries like the medical and foodservice industries with better foam fabrications Dover, NH (PRWEB) December 22, 2011 Dover, NH, based plastic fabrication company Janco Incorporated has recently improved equipment and processes to more effectively provide industries like the medical and foodservice industries with better foam fabrications. Looking in...

HOUSTON, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Lapolla Industries, Inc. ("Lapolla") (OTC BB: LPAD), a Houston based manufacturer and supplier of spray foam insulation, cool roof coatings and equipment designed to reduce energy consumption in the residential and commercial markets, for both new construction and retrofit applications, today announced results for the third quarter of 2011. Douglas J. Kramer, CEO and President of Lapolla, commented, "Lapolla's third quarter 2011 results reflect an...

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Filtrona Porous Technologies, a developer and manufacturer of custom fluid-handling components found in everyday products around the world, will introduce a new range of hydrophilic, polyurethane foams for Advanced Wound Care applications at the MEDICA / COMPAMED trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany from 16 to 18 November 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110915/PH69155LOGO) New innovations to be featured at the show include...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is excited to announce that The Dominator from the Discovery Channel's hit television series Storm Chasers will be featured in the newly-redesigned LINE-X booth during the 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show (SEMA) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov.1 - 4, 2011. LINE-X is featuring the hugely popular Dominator...

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Rhino Linings Corporation ("Rhino"), the global provider of spray-on protective coatings, today announced the launch of its new eCommerce site, BuyRhino.com (http://www.BuyRhino.com). The site features Rhino(TM) epoxy coatings and Concrete Solutions(TM) decorative concrete products, spray equipment, safety supplies, apparel and select chemicals intended for use by consumers and contractors alike. Free shipping is offered for a limited time for all...