A UAE-based major polymer & petrochemical trading firm has evinced interest in setting up a petrochemical complex in any of the Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR) across India. At present, Uniplas ...
University of Guelph researcher Atsuko Negishi is investigating a novel and unlikely source of natural fibres that may one day lessen our dependence on petroleum: hagfish slime. The textile industry needs an affordable, sustainable ...
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Invista, one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers has associated with Exim Knits to develop fabrics with Lycra fiber that possesses the dual qualities of excellent recovery and enhanced elongation. Combining ...
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The continuing global economic uncertainty is negatively impacting the petrochemical sector of Saudi Arabia, according to a report released by NCB Capital, MENA Financial Network reported. The increase in prices of Saudi petrochemical ...
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microPEP, a unit of Precision Engineered Products, is set to showcase its implantable grade micro moldings at the MEDevice Forum, which is to be held at the San Diego Convention Center on 19-20 September 2012. In addition to ...
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India-based Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), the largest polyester yarn producer in the world, which is also counted among the leading petrochemical producers in the world, is open to investing more in Malaysia. This was stated ...
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Mr Gurbanguly Berdimuhammadov president of Turkmenistan said that the country has all the prerequisites to increase the volume of gas production and exports in the coming years. Mr Berdimuhammadov said that "The presence of the richest ...
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Royal Holdings Inc. (Royal), a holding company of Arsenal Capital Partners (Arsenal), announced that it has through its Royal Packaging Specialties subsidiary, acquired the stock of Adhesives Packaging Specialties Inc. (APS) Based in ...
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Packaging solutions supplier Kenmare will promote Metabolix's Mvera B5008 compostable film grade to its European customers, starting 2013, as part of an agreement. Kenmare director Francesco Tognato said the company looks forward to ...
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DAK Americas' will increase the price for all Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) products by $0.04 per pound effective January 1, 2013. This increase is necessary due to the continued upward movement of global raw material costs. DAK is ...
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INVISTA has promoted Kevin Robles to senior vice president of global operations. In this role, Robles will assume operational responsibility for the company's 34 nylon, spandex, polyester and specialty chemical manufacturing facilities in ...
Welcomes Adriaan van der Capellen and Steven McGrane Plus Eighteen Independent,North American Sales Reps American Polymers Corporation(dba Polycoat Products),a leading manufacturer and custom formulator of high performance protective ...
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Thai polyester and PET manufacturer Indorama Ventures (IVL) has announced plans to set up a new plant in the US with a capacity to produce 540,000t of PET polymers annually. According to the company, the expansion, which is expected to be ...
Saudi Polymers Company JV between Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC and National Petrochemical Company has started commercial production. Mr Mike Zeglin executive president of Saudi Polymers Company said that "This is an exciting time ...
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The Canadian Paint and Coatings Association approved its board of directors for 2012-2013 at its recent Conference and Annual General Meeting in Vancouver. "The Board continues to move forward with a strong and fully engaged Board of ...
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