Sia Abrasives has opened its new manufacturing plant for coated abrasives at its headquarters in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. After two years of construction, the factory was officially opened on May 2, 2012, and is the most modern facility of ...
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Universal Dynamics Inc. Trotted out new additions to its dryer lines, as well as a new loading module, new controller and dual fuel power pack, among auxiliary equipment offerings at its NPE exhibit booth. The company is expanding equipment ...
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Rotational molding volume will track U. S. Gross domestic product, continuing a trend that began in the mid-1990s, economist Peter Mooney, said at a Society of Plastics Engineers conference. Mooney issued his sixth rotomolding report in ...
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A recent report on the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation website released some fresh stats of the PP market and industry in China, the world's largest net importer of PP resin. I'm summarizing the information into bullet ...
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When it comes to granite countertops, there are literally hundreds of color choices. This however, has not always been the case. Over the years, there have been advances in quarrying practices, and equipment that have allowed more colors to ...
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Specialty chemical company in Switzerland, Clariant Masterbatches has developed the new liquid vehicle technology (LVT) to eliminate problems that have prevented wider use of liquid color and additive concentrates in extrusion blow molding ...
When Rapid Granulator AB first came to China in 2003, it thought it could cover most demands from the local market with older machines and technology. “But we couldn’t make any headway, ” said Bengt Rimark, global ...
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Argal plans to exhibit a number of its new pumps at Achema, which takes place in Frankfurt, Germany, from 18 to 22 June. These include the ASTRA range of AODD pumps, which is manufactured with port sizes starting from ¼ in up to 2 ...
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This year's best outdoor furniture trends combine durable materials with chic, modern style. Improvements in protection against the weather are an ongoing trend. Check out these stylish options that are sure to keep your outdoor living ...
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The Finnish adhesives and impregnating resin manufacturer Dynea Chemicals has sold its shares in its two Russian joint ventures – MetaDynea and Karbodin - to the Latin American investment firm Kirsis. The transaction closed on 12 ...
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There are several different types of furniture available for your patio. The traditional metal furniture with plastic straps has faded into the past, and the new options are more luxurious than ever. Here are the top sellers, along with ...
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The US plastics industry has an “extremely good chance” to recover to production levels from before the global recession by the end of this year, barring a Eurozone meltdown or other unforeseen economic shocks, a senior official ...
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U.S. 7,868,066 B2 PPG Industries has been granted a patent for a coating comprised of a modified epoxy resin comprised of the reaction product of rosin and a dienophile comprised of a carboxylic group and/or an anhydride group, further ...
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NSF International, an independent global organization that writes public health standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods, now offers Green SquaredSM Certification for sustainable ceramic tiles, glass tiles and ...
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Glass shower doors are convenient in many ways. They keep water in more effectively than shower curtains. They don’t omit the toxic smells that plastic curtains release. They don’t need to be replaced periodically like curtains ...
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