Researchers from the University of Adelaide are trying their best to find out the ways to exploit nanoparticles and their interactions with light. A 1,700-year-old Roman glass cup has opened a gate for researchers, which they believe would ...
Tags: Nanoparticles Properties, Glass
Tarkett introduces I.D. Freedom Luxury Planks and Tiles. With durability and low environmental impact, I.D. Freedom is ideal for new and retrofit commercial areas including hospitality, retail, corporate, education and healthcare, among ...
Tags: Tiles, Construction, Decoration
Last week, from the floor of the annual Greenbuild Conference's International Summit, it was announced that Greenbuild for Europe and the Mediterranean region will launch in Verona, Italy in 2014. "Greenbuild for Europe and the ...
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As wood products companies continue to come under scrutiny for the sourcing of their lumber, it becomes even more important for companies importing wood into the United States to participate in programs that support the use of legally ...
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TEC announces the addition of seven new colors to its TecniColor Commercial Grade Grout line. The new colors will be available in November. TecniColor grout delivers an easy-to-use formula for use in commercial and public spaces. ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, coating
Crossville has introduced Sideview, a new glass mosaic wall tile collection inspired by design elements of the art deco period, the line features multi-beveling on the metallic-look mosaics. The beveling's dimensional effect enhances ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the global LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program, and Underwriter Laboratories (UL), the world’s leading safety and ...
Tags: USGBC, UL Environment, Strategic Partnership, Building Materials
AeroDef Manufacturing Summit and Exposition 2014 announces four panel discussions focused on the most critical issues facing aerospace and defense manufacturing today as part of their Executive Insights Series. AeroDef Manufacturing takes ...
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PPG has received approval from Ford Motor Company for use of its advanced clearcoat products for warranty repairs on all Ford vehicles. The approval was announced jointly by Kevin Loop, PPG OEM business development manager and Gerry ...
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Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. recently introduced Renewicals, a breakthrough category of novel products, building blocks and ingredients. Elevance announced the new product category during Ecochem 2013, held Nov. 19-21 in Basel, ...
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The Valspar Corporation and North Dakota State University (NDSU) have announced two new scholarship programs to provide opportunities for students studying coatings and polymeric materials at NDSU. The Valspar Foundation will contribute ...
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Evonik Industries is significantly expanding its global isophorone (IP) and isophorone diamine (IPD) capacities by funding an investment of more than €100 million in Shanghai, China. The new production plants will be completed in the ...
Plastic automotive components that received prizes at the 2013 SPE European Automotive Division Award ceremony for the Body Interior category included an innovative center console to which BASF had made a key contribution with its materials ...
Tags: Lightweight Structural Element, EPP, Plastic automotive components
AkzoNobel announced plans to optimize the manufacturing footprint of its Coil Coatings sites in Europe and Russia by concentrating production at three strategic sites. The company intends to improve operational performance by focusing all ...
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In the third quarter turnover of the kitchen furniture group Alno dropped by 10.2% to €97.1m. Whilst export turnover developed along fairly stable lines, a clear decline of 12-14% was recorded on the domestic market. The company ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Furniture, Furnishing, kitchen furniture