The global automotive plastics industry is in boom mode today. Improvements in vehicle design and the ongoing trend toward lighter weight for improved fuel efficiency have led to greater demand for engineering plastic components. A recent ...
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have formed a new initiative designed to ensure the use of sustainable and environmentally protective products in buildings by applying technical and ...
Alleghany Capital Corporation to help firm prepare for next stage of growth. Jazwares is preparing for its next stage of growth after Alleghany Capital Corporation acquired an interest in the firm. Jazwares' portfolio currently includes ...
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The latest developments and innovations in polyurethane processing and composites, as well as the versatility of polyurethane chemistry will be featured during two targeted technical sessions at the 2014 Polyurethanes Technical Conference. ...
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The 2015 Acura TLX performance luxury sedan will arrive at Acura dealers nationwide beginning this August with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $30,995* for the 2.4-liter TLX. To celebrate the upcoming arrival of ...
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The international automotive supplier Continental is presenting a new evolutionary stage of its head-up display (HUD). The Augmented Reality HUD supplements the exterior view of the traffic conditions in front of the vehicle with virtual ...
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Allnex, among the leading suppliers in coating resins and additives, will exhibit and highlight its latest technologies at the American Coatings Show (ACS) 2014, from April 8-10, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, ...
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Feedstock issues and supply tightness have driven up North American prices for suspension PVC and solid polystyrene resin since Feb. 1. But a different feedstock and lower demand served to send regional prices for PET bottle resin down in ...
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Baltimore-based STX, LLC announced the signing of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player Ryan Young for the 2014 season. As part of his role with STX, Young will serve as an official STX-sponsored athlete and will appear in the company's ...
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In Manitoba, the application of livestock manure to land must be as a fertilizer for crop production. Many livestock operations must submit an annual Manure Management Plan (MMP) to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. Livestock ...
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The American Coatings Conference (ACC) will commence with a keynote presentation given by Charles F. Kahle, II, chief technology officer and vice president, Coatings R&D at PPG Industries. Starting with a wide lens on the future, Dr. ...
Despite efforts from some US states to re-evaluate their net-energy metering (NEM) policies, the impact of any potential changes on the US photovoltaics (PV) industry is expected to be negligible in 2014, according to IHS. "States ...
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Fewer people should take medicine to control their high blood pressure, a new set of guidelines recommends. Adults aged 60 or older should only take blood pressure medication if their blood pressure exceeds 150/90, which sets a higher bar ...
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Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI) will collaborate with American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Plastics division to work on issues like recycling and growth opportunities of rigid packaging. Under the partnership, the ACC's Rigid ...
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New construction projects are expected to increase demand for cement in coming months. Sales of cement companies dropped by 17 percent in November 2013 to 3.65 million tons compared to 4.37 million tons in the same period in 2012, local ...
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