Global Industry Analysts (GIA) has released, "Polyols: A Global Strategic Business Report." The world market for polyols is forecast to reach 4.33 billion pounds by 2017, steered by evolving consumer needs and rising awareness about ...
Tags: GIA, polyols, polyurethane, PETP, industrial applications
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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This was the title of the paper given to approximately 280 attendees at the third Cooperation Forum Biopolymers in Straubing by Dr. Haio Harms, CEO of Kelheim Fibres GmbH. The paper illustrated impressively the versatility of viscose fibres ...
The living room is the second most used room in the house after the kitchen. I don't mean a formal living room, like I grew up with. I mean the room you and your family actually 'live' in! Some people might call it a family room or the t.v ...
Rexam Personal Care Division’s Panache technology platform, launched at Luxe Pack Monaco 2011, will see a range of applications and new retail launches based upon the Panache spray experience in Luxe Pack Monaco 2012. The technology ...
Tags: Rexam, applications, technology platform, packing
Texanol is Eastman's longest standing product produced at is Longview site.To commemorate the 50-year anniversary,Eastman held a celebration event at the Longview site for employees and retirees who have worked in the production of Texanol ...
Tags: Eastman, latex paint industry, SEPA
There is no question, the jump in pump prices these past few years have shaken the economy and challenged households. The upside is that higher fuel prices have fueled the so-called green revolution and high-tech transportation development. ...
Santa Clara, CA; Dec. 3, 2012 – FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., the world's leading supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet printheads for industrial applications, today announced that China Glaze Company has signed an agreement to participate in ...
Tags: Fujifilm, colors, glazes, frits for the ceramic, inkjet printheads, ink
You may think there is no way to green up the bedrooms in your house,but a lot can be done to make them healthier and more energy efficient.From furniture to finishes,you can sleep well knowing your bedrooms are the best they can be for ...
Tags: green up the bedrooms, Bedroom design, healthier, energy efficient
Williams Partners announced that it has completed the transaction to acquire Williams' approximately 83-percent undivided interest in the Geismar olefins production facility, as well as Williams' refinery-grade propylene splitter for $2.264 ...
Tags: Olefins Business, olefins production facility, olefins production
Food and drinks giant, PepsiCo has announced plans to use more renewable materials for its beverage packaging, as part of its goal to reduce its reliance on oil-based plastic. PepsiCo global beverage packaging vice president Denise ...
Tags: renewable materials, beverage packaging, oil-based plastic
Printing inks and pigments manufacturer Sun Chemical is all set to unveil an ‘all-in-one’ ink solution, SunLit Crystal, which has been designed for print work. According to the company, the new universal sheetfed offset ...
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Cardia Bioplastics and Alto Packaging have teamed up to produce packaging technology manufactured with Cardia’s thermoplastic starch resins. The resins, which are compatible with existing plastic recycle processes would be food safe ...
Tags: Sustainable Packaging, packaging technology, plastic recycle
Vegware, the UK-based compostable foodservice packaging provider, has launched a compostable sugar stick. Unlike the conventional sugar sticks which use paper with an oil-based PE plastic lining, Vegware's sugar sticks replace the PE ...
Tags: Recyclable Sugar Sticks, foodservice packaging, sugar sticks
Williams Partners and Williams announced an agreement for Williams Partners to acquire Williams'approximately 83-percent undivided interest in the Geismar olefins production facility,as well as Williams'refinery-grade propylene splitter ...