BASF is now globally offering Ultramid S Balance in a version for monofilament applications. The high performance polyamide 6.10, partly based on renewable resources, is available in various viscosities. The bio-based sebacic acid, which ...
DuPont is proud to be included in Thomson Reuters 2013 World’s Top 100 Most Innovative Organizations. This is the third consecutive year DuPont has been featured on this list, which focuses on how patent activity, protection of ...
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The area of plantation for cotton in Australia, in the 2013-14 harvest season, is forecast to fall by 2 percent to around 434,000 hectares, according to the Australian Crop Report—September 2013 edition, released by the Australian ...
The 72nd Plenary Meeting of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) used its First Open Session to address what is likely the cotton industry's single greatest threat: synthetic fibers. The panel of expert speakers during the ...
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Today marks the launch of Selena Gomez's guest designed adidas NEO Label winter collection and campaign, as well as the announcement of an exciting online competition offering teens the chance to contribute to the global advertising for her ...
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BASF announced that its U.S. affiliate, BASF Corporation, is commencing a tender offer for the acquisition of Verenium Corporation, San Diego, California, at a cash offer price of US$4.00 for each Verenium share. The offer period is ...
ICE Cotton traded firmer with an improving technical picture and climbing open interest throughout most of the week, settling at 87.18. The market’s move higher, China’s holiday, continued uncertainty about cotton quality, and ...
The combination of strong design competence and cutting-edge cellulose-based technologies can result in new commercially successful brands. The aim is for fibre from wood-based biomass to replace both cotton production, which burdens the ...
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It does not take long for a conversation with a California farmer to reach the topic of water. It has always been that way. However, the topic strikes real fear like it has never before. California has faced numerous water crises, but ...
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ICE Cotton posted solid gains on the back of strong physical demand this week, with Z3 gaining over 200 pts to close at 86.69. The selling out of Australian cotton has shifted buyers towards the US, however due to the late crop and smaller ...
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A recent U.S. Department of Agriculture blog entry introduces Purdue University's research resulgs on LED grow lights. Banks of LED illuminate plants in greenhouses. Purdue University researchers discovered that LEDs can provide a more ...
NY futures edged up slightly this week, as December gained 75 points to close at 85.47 cents, while March advanced 72 points to close at 85.18 cents. After a string of dull, low volume sessions, the market finally showed some signs of ...
A car anticipated to be the all-new third-generation Renault Twingo has been caught road testing by CarAdvice’s spy photographers. Still heavily camouflaged, the new Renault prototype is expected to be the third-generation Twingo ...
ICE Cotton futures traded unchanged on last week, with the main Z3 contract settling at 84.52 c/lbs. Physical supplies for delivery to mills through 2013 year-end are looking increasingly tight, as spot supplies of Australian, West African ...
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China's food watchdog has ordered an investigation into four beverage groups after claims that their juice products were being made from rotten fruit. The announcement came after four companies based in Anhui, Jiangsu and Shandong ...
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