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Argex Titanium Wins ICIS 2014 Best Innovation Award
Argex Titanium Inc., a producer of high-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2) used as white pigment in paint, plastic, paper, cosmetics and other applications, has won the ICIS 2014 Award for Best Innovation by a Small or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) in rec…10.23.14
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PPG Marks Completion of Henan Billions Plant in China
Titanium dioxide manufacturing facility is in Henan Province10.21.14
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BASF Inaugurates expanded mobile emissions catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai, China
BASF inaugurated its expanded mobile emissions catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai, China, further strengthening the company’s regional presence and its position as a leading supplier to the automotive industry. The inauguratio…10.16.14
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Brilliant Group Opens California Manufacturing Facility
Daylight fluorescent pigment manufacturer Brilliant Group, Inc. has opened a new 20,000 square feet (1900sqm) manufacturing facility in Richmond, California, USA. Brilliant CEO Darren Bianchi stated, “Our ability to combine manufacturing, R&am…10.16.14
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BASF Announces Improved Flame Retardant Grade for E&E Applications
Ultramid A3U42G6 is now part of BASF’s plastics portfolio10.14.14
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Evonik Boosts Capacity for Special Silicas at its Rheinfelden Site
Evonik Industries AG has officially opened a new production line to manufacture surface-treated fumed silica under the Aerosil brand name. The new line will be located at Evonik’s Rheinfelden, Germany site, which will boost their global product…10.08.14
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Eastman Expert to Host Webinar on Regulatory Changes
Will be lead by Jennifer Cogar, global application technology leader10.08.14
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BioAmber Signs 5 year Supply Agreement with Xuchuan Chemical for Bio-Succinic Acid
BioAmber Inc., an industrial biotechnology company producing sustainable chemicals, has signed an exclusive supply agreement for bio-based succinic acid with Xuchuan. Under the terms of the 5-year contract, which runs from 2015 to the end of 2019, Bi…10.07.14
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Reverdia Adds Licensing To Biosuccinium Portfolio
In addition to its production capacity of about 10,000 tons/year out of the Cassano, Italy Biosuccinium plant, Reverdia announced at the European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology (EFIB) that it is now licensing Biosuccinium. This is a clear a…10.06.14
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Algol and Omya Form JV to Distribute Calcium Carbonate and Specialty Chemicals in Russia
Algol and Omya have agreed to establish a joint venture in Russia to strengthen their activities in the Calcium Carbonate and Specialty Chemicals distribution. Omya Algol Rus will provide to customers and principals in polymers, paints and coat…10.01.14
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Huntsman Completes Acquisition Of Rockwood's Performance Additives And Titanium Dioxide Businesses
Huntsman Corporation has completed the acquisition of the Performance Additives and Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) businesses of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. "The successful completion of this acquisition better positions our company," said Pete…10.01.14
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Huntsman Plans to Expand Production Capacity of MDI at its Louisiana Site
Huntsman Corporation has commenced preliminary engineering to expand production of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) by investment in a new, world scale MDI plant at its Geismar, Louisiana site. The 400,000 metric ton expansion will leverage the…09.30.14
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DuPont Opens Innovation Center in Shanghai
DuPont opened its Innovation Center in Shanghai, China - the company’s first such facility in mainland China. The Center will feature the latest DuPont innovations, applications and products that address local market needs in food,…09.29.14
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Clariant Opens Lab Facilities in Shah Alam, Malaysia
Clariant has announced the inauguration of its new Malaysian laboratories for Oil Services and Pigments businesses. The new lab facilities are located in Shah Alam, Malaysia and the opening of the lab facilities signifies Clariant's commitment to…09.23.14
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Fluon Filled PTFE Compounds Enhance Critical Components Used in Severe Operating Conditions
Because fluoropolymers can significantly enhance products and components used in critical environments such as oil and gas exploration, transportation, chemical processing and aerospace, AGC FluoroCompounds Group offers Fluon Filled PTFE Compounds.…09.23.14
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Bayer Plans to Separate Materialscience to Accelerate its Developement
Bayer intends in the future to focus entirely on the Life Science businesses – HealthCare and CropScience – and float MaterialScience on the stock market as a separate company. In this way Bayer is positioning itself as one of the w…09.19.14
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DuPont to Increase Packaging and Industrial Polymers Capacity
DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers has announced plans to increase production capacity of its ethylene copolymers assets at its Texas manufacturing facilities to meet growing market demand. Plans include a series of investments totaling more t…09.17.14
