The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has joined the Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform, along with the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). The Global Energy Efficiency Accelerator Platform is a ...
BASF has entered into a definitive agreement to fully acquire the business and assets in Taiwan and Mainland China of Taiwan Sheen Soon (“TWSS”), a manufacturer for thermoplastic polyurethanes (“TPU”) adhesives base ...
Tags: base material, portfolio
Set to replace the discontinued Duofast Trimbonder line of adhesives in Chemical Concepts’ line of adhesives products is TrimGrip, an advanced Cellular PVC Adhesive now associated with the Chem-Set brand. The structural adhesive ...
Tags: Bonding System, nail holes, Construction
Sigma Paints, a provider for the decorative, marine and protective market segment in the Middle East's paints and coatings industry, has announced its participation as the Gold Sponsor of the Gulf Goating Show 2015, which is taking place in ...
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The Board of Directors and the Group Management of Sika were informed Friday evening, December 5, 2014, that the French Group Saint-Gobain intends to indirectly acquire all shares held by the Burkard family, Sika's current majority ...
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TenCate Advanced Composites North America, a global composite materials company for space and aerospace applications, has developed and provided heat resistant composites for the heat shield and backshell structure of the Lockheed Martin ...
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According to the post on Forbes China, China accounts for almost 60% of both the world cement production and consumption. 16 million tons of cement were uesd in Three Gorges Dam, which was used as comparison by Bill Gates to decrible ...
The National Retail Federation has issued a statement from David French, senior vice president for government relations following a news conference with state and local officials who urged Congress to act on sales tax fairness legislation ...
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Ferro Corporation has completed the acquisition of tile coating manufacturer Vetriceramici S.p.A. for €83 million (approximately $104 million), subject to customary working capital and other purchase price adjustments. Vetriceramici ...
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PT Hutchins, a KODA Distribution Group company, has announced the hiring of a new VP of Sales and the creation of a new, strategic technical manager position. J. Patrick Lancaster has been hired as the new VP of Sales for PT Hutchins. ...
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Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is increasing the price of all grades of N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP, M-Pyrol) sold globally effective January 1, 2015 or as contracts allow. Prices will increase as follows: ...
Daimler AG has signed an agreement with AkzoNobel Performance Coatings, making the company one of the approved suppliers of vehicle refinishes to Daimler dealerships and approved bodyshops worldwide. The contract covers the supply and ...
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The Valspar Corporation has reported fiscal fourth quarter 2014 net sales of $1.2 billion, an increase of 11 percent over the prior year. Reported net income and earnings per diluted share for the current year include nonrecurring items, ...
Vencorex is significantly expanding its capacity of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). The expansion of this monomer capacity will take place at Pont de Claix site, France. The new capacity will be 20 kT to be available by the end of 2016. ...
PolyOne Corporation, a global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, has announced the acquisition of specialty assets from Accella Performance Materials, a leading North American manufacturer of liquid polymer ...
Tags: polymer materials, Construction