Latest Silicones Stories

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestar Silicones has introduced a new line of SILCOLAPSE(®) brand foam control additives that provides broad utility at various temperatures and pH levels for a wide range of food and industrial applications. These foam control additives are available locally, and will be manufactured in S.C. "We're excited about this introduction because these new high-quality products are domestically produced and meet important...

NAUGATUCK, Conn., July 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Christie Ventures will showcase the ITW United Silicone's patent pending product design at PANTS the Penn Atlantic Nursery Tradeshow. The show will take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center July 31 thru August 2, 2012, booth 6025. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120710/MM37612LOGO ) New Christie Ventures will feature its portfolio of products utilizing ITW United Silicone's patent pending Evolution Grower's...

LANCASTER, N.Y., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ITW United Silicone, announced today the product launch and the first installation of the Evolution Grower's Edition - Heat Transfer decorating equipment at New Christie Ventures located in Naugatuck, CT. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120710/MM37612LOGO ) United Silicone's patent pending product, the Evolution Growers Edition, is the first heat transfer equipment enabling nurseries and retail garden centers to provide...

ELGIN, Ill., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to evolving operational and environmental conditions, weight reduction has become a critical element in aircraft design and has created an increasing customer demand for weight-conscious sealing components. As a result, Simrit, a global supplier of precision-manufactured products for the aerospace industry, recently developed a proprietary, low-density silicone material that was successfully used in nacelle systems developed by...

HERNDON, Va., June 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Global Silicones Council (GSC) today announced the launch of a new global website, siliconesinfo.com, which demonstrates the innovative and wide-ranging uses of silicones. "Siliconesinfo.com is a one-stop-shop for consumers interested in discovering how silicones are used to improve their daily lives," said Peter Cartwright, Chair of the GSC Global Coordinating Committee. "We believe that consumers will be fascinated by the...

YORK, S.C., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestar Silicones, a global integrated silicones manufacturer, held a grand opening on June 15 for its new plant and R&D center in York, S.C. The multi-million-dollar investment is the centerpiece of Bluestar Silicones' strategic growth plan which positions the company as a premier supplier in the silicones industry. More than 130 customers, and local, state, and federal officials, including South Carolina Governor Nikki...

DALLAS, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReportsnReports adds a new market research report "Silicones to 2016" to its store. This report covers the silicone industry by: A. Products: Fluids, Elastomers, Resins, Gels, Other Silicone Products B. Markets: Industrial, Consumer, Construction, Medical C. Applications: Vehicles & Binders, Elastomeric Components, Surfactants, Polishes, Lubricants & Greases, Conditioning Agents, Emollients, Defoamers and...

A new kind of flexible, transparent pressure sensor, developed at the University of California, Davis, for use in medical applications, relies on a drop of liquid. The droplet goes in a flexible sandwich of the substance polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS. The sensor acts as a variable electrical capacitor. When the sensor is pressed down, the sensing droplet is squeezed over conductive electrodes, increasing its capacitance. “There’s a huge need for flexible sensors in biosensing,”...

LYON, France, November 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluestar Silicones - a subsidiary of the Bluestar Group - is opening its new Technical Service Laboratory in its Spanish facility of Santa Perpetua (Barcelona). This laboratory will focus its activities on formulating and developing silicone products for the Personal Care industry. "The opening of our new Technical Service Laboratory is an important step and a strong message emphasizing the importance of our Spanish...

This silicone rubber boasts a variable cure schedule and high dielectric strength. Carpinteria, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2011 NuSil Technology LLC (http://www.nusil.com), a leading formulator and manufacturer of silicone compounds for the electronics industries, unveils R-2188, a solvent-free, two-part, translucent silicone system. R-2188 can be used as a compliant, high-strength adhesive and encapsulant in power electronics applications specifically requiring a highly insulative material....