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Coated Fabrics Market in U.S. & China Analyzed with 2016 Forecasts in New Market Research Reports at ReportsnReports.com

2012-10-02 22:20:42

DALLAS, October 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Coated Fabrics to 2016" focuses on the United States coated fabric industry where as "Chinese Markets for Coated Fabrics" is available at 50% Discount for limited period and covers long-term forecasts through 2016 and 2021 with major China producers profiled in the report. Demand for US coated fabrics market is forecast to increase 3.5% annually to 635 million square yards in 2016, an improvement from the declines of the...

Dr. Mak Joshi Joins Galata Chemicals

2012-09-25 10:21:24

SOUTHBURY, Conn., Sept. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Galata Chemicals, a leading global producer of additives for PVC and other specialty applications, announced the appointment of Dr. Mak Joshi as Director of New Business Development. Mak will be responsible for developing new business for newly introduced Drapex®Alpha, the non-Phthalate, bio-based primary plasticizer. Mak most recently served as a Director of New Business development at International Specialty Products ISP/Ashland....

Hoffman® Brand Polycarbonate Type 4X Enclosures with Stainless Steel Latch Provide Rugged, Non-Metallic Protection in Harsh Environments

2012-09-20 23:03:30

Pentair Technical Products announces the Hoffman® brand rugged Type 4X hinged-cover polycarbonate enclosures with stainless steel latches. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 20, 2012 Pentair Technical Products announces the Hoffman® brand rugged Type 4X hinged-cover polycarbonate enclosures with stainless steel latches. Featuring durable, light gray polycarbonate, integrated molded hinges for secure cover attachment and stainless steel hinge pins for chemical and corrosion...

LyondellBasell Launches New Family of Fifth-Generation Polypropylene Catalysts

2012-09-14 02:21:35

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the launch of a new family of fifth-generation non-phthalate catalysts for polypropylene (PP) production. These catalysts will be sold under the existing Avant trade name and complement the company's well-established third-, fourth- and fifth-generation Ziegler-Natta PP catalysts. "LyondellBasell is the leader in PP catalyst sales and development with a strong market position in...

Global Ethylene Oxide Market and Global Ethylene Glycol Market Are Expected to Reach USD 42,632.1 Million and USD 30,814.2 Million Respectively in 2018: Transparency Market Research

2012-09-11 22:21:10

NEW YORK, September 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com), "Ethylene Oxide Market & Ethylene Glycol Market: Global Industry Analysis, Raw Material and Consumption, Trends, Size, Share and Forecast, 2012 - 2018 [http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/ethylene-oxide-and-ethylene-glycol-market.html ] ", the global ethylene oxide market was worth USD 29,019.1 million...

Deceuninck's Custom Compounding Highlights Company's Leadership Position in Material Science

2012-09-10 06:34:08

MONROE, Ohio, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, is underscoring its leadership position in material science by offering its PVC material development and compounding capabilities for custom manufacturing applications to a wide variety of industry sectors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110214/NE47651LOGO ) Based on industry-leading and proprietary...

All Market Research New Report @ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Global Market to 2020 - Growth from Asia-Pacific Construction, Packaging and Electrical Sectors Continues to Drive Demand

2012-09-06 02:30:25

ALBANY, New York, September 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- All Market Research [http://www.allmarketresearch.com ] announces that it has published a new study Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Global Market to 2020 - Growth from Asia-Pacific Construction, Packaging and Electrical Sectors Continues to Drive Demand...

Deceuninck North America's INNERGY(TM) Rigid Thermal Reinforcements Named Most Innovative Window Component of the Year by Window & Door Magazine

2012-09-05 10:25:12

MONROE, Ohio, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Deceuninck North America, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality systems for windows, doors, and outdoor living, is pleased to announce that the company's INNERGY(TM) Rigid Thermal Reinforcements were recognized by Window & Door Magazine with a 2012 Crystal Achievement Award for Most Innovative Window Component of the Year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110214/NE47651LOGO) "At Deceuninck, we pride...

Polyplastics Completes Acquisition of German Monomer Supplier for LCP

2012-09-04 18:20:32

TOKYO, Sept. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyplastics Co., Ltd. announced on September 4 the completion of the acquisition of 100% ownership of LCP Leuna Carboxylation Plant GmbH ("LCPG"), a German supplier of p-HBA (p-hydroxybenzoate, a key monomer for liquid crystal polymer), from Infatrade (UK) Ltd., London. The liquid crystal polymer ("LCP") is one of the super engineering plastics and has excellent properties such as heat resistance, dimensional stability, flowability and moldability. In...

Cheaper Bioplastics With Wasted Cooking Oil

2012-09-03 11:11:22

'Bioplastics' that are naturally synthesized by microbes could be made commercially viable by using waste cooking oil as a starting material. This would reduce environmental contamination and also give high-quality plastics suitable for medical implants, according to scientists presenting their work at the Society for General Microbiology's Autumn Conference at the University of Warwick. The Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) family of polyesters is synthesized by a wide variety of bacteria as an...