The 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is fast approaching. The conference will take place Sept. 23 to 25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown ...
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Asahi Kasei Chemicals has plans to construct a plant in China for Duranol polycarbonatediol (PCD), an intermediate for high-performance polyurethanes. PCD is used to make high-performance polyurethanes with characteristics such as ...
Huntsman, a manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals, has completed the acquisition of the business of Oxid, for about $75m. Oxid manufactures and markets specialty urethane polyols under the trademark Terol, and distributes ...
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IAL Consultants published its new report, Overviewof the European Sealants Market. Taking into account the 15 countries of Western Europe and eight countries of Eastern Europe, the total demand for sealants is estimated at approximately ...
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The nitration grade toluene's discount to TDI quality material has widened once again in Europe, as interest from gasoline blenders and traders, who could work the arbitrage into the US, is receding, according to industry sources. The TDI ...
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced Romeo RIM, Inc., TSE Industries, Inc. and INVISTA as the finalists for the 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Attendees at the 2013 ...
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Wilmar International Limited, one of Asia's leading agribusinesses, and Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., a high-growth specialty chemicals company, have begun shipping commercial products, including novel specialty chemicals, to ...
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Huntsman Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Oxid L.P., a privately-held manufacturer and marketer of specialty urethane polyols based in Houston, Texas. The financial terms of the agreement were not ...
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The versatility of polyurethane chemistry and its benefits for the building and construction industry will be the focus of three separate technical sessions at the 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, presented by the Center for the ...
Engineered hardwood flooring is the fastest-growing segment in the hardwood industry. It can be installed on all types of subfloors (where it can be floated, stapled or glued) and has become especially popular due to its inherent structural ...
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BASF and SINOPEC are considering the extension of their Nanjing joint venture BASF-YPC Company Limited with the expansion of existing ethylene oxide (EO) production, and a new plant for neopentylglycol (NPG). BASF-YPC will further expand ...
Delta Manufacturing, Inc., a Newport, Arkansas.-based maker of steel trailers, has selected PPG Industries' commercial coatings group as its paint supplier. Delta has manufactured horse, livestock, equipment and cargo trailers since ...
Huntsman Corporation reported first quarter 2013 results with revenues of $2,702 million and adjusted EBITDA of $220 million. First Quarter 2013 Highlights -Adjusted EBITDA was $220 million compared to $407 million in the prior year ...
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Steven Reinstadtler, industrial marketing manager – coatings for construction, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, has been elected President of the Polyurea Development Association (PDA). He will officially begin his one-year term during the ...
People are in awe when Rice University scientist Ned Thomas holds up a polyurethane disc with three bullets perfectly suspended inside. The material has not only stopped the bullets but also remains clear; there are no cracks and the ...
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