Michelman has introduced what it calls "an improved organizational structure" consisting of three Strategic Business Groups. "The new structure will help Michelman better anticipate and serve its customers’ needs by driving ...
Tags: engineered wood, digital printing, flexible packaging, Construction
Huber Engineered Materials (HEM), a division of J.M. Huber Corp., announced that Andy Trott, the division’s president, has retired. Chuck Herak has been selected to succeed Trott as the next president of HEM. Herak is currently vice ...
Grieve has introduced No. 915, a gas-fired, 650°F cabinet oven currently used for testing paint coupons. Its dimensions measure 26”W x 26”D x 38”H and 100,000 BTU/hr. are installed in a modulating natural gas burner, ...
The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) and the Reflective Roof Coatings Institute (RRCI) have merged together into one industry association whose aim is to "continue to advance, promote, and expand the national and international ...
Tags: education, outreach, technical advancement, advocacy, Construction
Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company Royal DSM has reached an agreement with Cathay Investments for the sale of Euroresins. Subject to customary approvals and notifications, the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2015. Financial ...
Troy Corp. has introduced Troysperse ZWD1, which the company described as "an advanced wetting and dispersing additive." Troy is currently introducing this 100% active, liquid pigment wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating and ...
Tags: coating, printing, Construction
The Radiation Curing Program (RCP) has announced the addition of a new short course to its suite of online courses, “Basics of UV Curable 3D Printing.” This course provides an overview of the chemistry and technology behind the ...
Tags: 3D Printing, UV Curable Printing
Eastman Chemical Company has announced it will join Together for Sustainability (TfS). Eastman and TfS have confirmed acceptance of Eastman's application to the consortium as the first U.S.-based company to join, with plans to finalize ...
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Global demand for industrial silica sand is forecast to advance 5.5 percent per year to 291 million metric tons in 2018, with a value of $12.5 billion. Accelerations in construction spending and manufacturing output worldwide are expected ...
Tags: Silica Sand, glass
Specialty chemical supplier Mayzo Inc. has appointed Van Horn, Metz & Company, Inc. as its North American distributor of additives to the plastics, coatings, inks, adhesives, rubber and lubricants markets. “Van Horn, Metz has been ...
Tags: plastics, coatings, inks, adhesives, Construction
Hardide Coatings has invested a six-figure sum in its UK manufacturing facility – increasing its installed capacity by nearly 50 percent to deal with growing demand for its range of nanostructured tungsten carbide coatings. The ...
BASF and Shell have reached an agreement for BASF to sell its share in the 50-50 joint venture ELLBA Eastern, Jurong Island, Singapore to Shell. The joint venture, which is operated by Shell, produces styrene monomer and propylene oxide. ...
Green Biologics Inc. has announced the successful closing of its acquisition of the assets of Central MN Ethanol Cooperative LLC (CMEC). Green Biologics intends to repurpose the operation, which includes a 21 million gallon per year ethanol ...
Tags: paints, coatings, adhesives, inks, cosmetics, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that XTO Energy, Inc. (XTO), a subsidiary of ExxonMobil and the nation’s largest holder of natural gas reserves, will spend an ...
One of the most contemporary and versatile materials we know, concrete is very much in the home decorating spotlight these days. You will be amazed at the wide variety of concrete applications. It can be used for exciting designs that run ...
Tags: Home, Garden, Construction