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In order to help its international customers gain access to the North American market, Messe Düsseldorf will organize the first “Global Technologies” pavilion at GlassBuild America 2009.
Polyvinyl chloride continues to be one of the world’s most crucial plastics. As one of the oldest and most used products of the plastics industry, PVC came under attack 20 years ago by environmentalist groups.
The body of the new Smart “Fortwo“ is, for the first time, being manufactured entirely from Polypropylene (PP), and similarly, the bumpers and dashboard of the new Fiat 500.
Whether in carrying bags, bottle caps, or buckets: We use high density polyethylene (HDPE) daily. One third of all toys are manufactured from this thermoplast.
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Whether in carpeting or window frames, in paper, rubber, varnish or adhesive, practically all products contain fillers. For a long time the mixture had to be above all cheap; on plastic production they used to be known as “dividend powder”.
More Complexion, Gloss and Luster The English poet Leigh Hunt once said, „Colours are the smiles of nature“.
Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of patented hydrophobic nanotechnologies, announced it was awarded the exclusive contract to apply the Diamon-Fusion® nano-coating to the NIKE building…
Discover what’s happening in ceramic and glass technology around the world! PAC RIM 8 is a conference designed specifically for materials scientists, engineers, researchers and manufacturers.
Emirates Float Glass (EFG), a subsidiary of Glass LLC, wholly owned by Dubai Investments PJSC, has signed an AED 575 million contract with Italian engineering firm Ianua S.p.A for the construction and supervision of its second float glass…
The Messe Dusseldorf Group reported sales of more than $545 million in 2007, up $77 million from sales in 2006. The growth is due to the success of events at Messe Dusseldorf, as well as the success of guest events and the company's…
Martin Roscheisen of Nanosolar on the need for aggressive innovation in technology.The future’s bright for thin-film cells but not everyone will benefit...MUNICH, Germany – ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands – May 30, 2008 - Spectacular growth is seen in…
Viracon, the country’s leading single-source architectural glass fabricator, is known for supplying glass to some of the world’s most iconic buildings, from the Freedom Tower in New York to Sydney’s Aurora Place to the Taipei Financial Center in…
*Significance of new location increases considerably *Capacity expected to more than quadruple with three new production lines by the end of 2008 *Investment volume planned at € 50 million Alzenau/Valašské Meziříčí, 14 May 2008 – In response to the…
Global Tightness in Supply and Growth in Demand Drive Expansion Projects Throughout the Saflex Business Saflex(r), a unit of Solutia Inc. (NYSE:SOA), will break ground on May 19, 2008 for an expansion of its PVB resin manufacturing operations at its…
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – AAMA 506-08, a voluntary specification for impact and cycle testing, has been released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA).
Glass World 2008, the only International Exhibition specialized in the glass products & glass technology will be staged on May 24 -27, 2008 at Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Over 1,000 Woodworking Businesses Attend – New Manufacturing and Organizational Model Unveiled Charlotte, NC, April 14, 2008 – During its recent BIESSEiNSIDE event, Biesse presented a number of innovations – among them its new Rover production line…
C.R. Laurence Inc., Los Angeles, announced on March 25 that it acquired Sommer & Maca Industries, Cicero, Ill., effective March 20, according to a company release.
NEC 10 – 13 April 2008 Stand J202 Having exhibited at the London version of the Homebuilding & Renovating Show held last Autumn at ExCeL Reflex have taken the decision to appear at the national event instead of Glassex.
The world of glass is all ready to set down in Sharjah at Gulf Glass 2008 to be held on March 18-20, 2008 at the Expocentre Sharjah, UAE.
During its recent BIESSEiNSIDE event, Biesse presented a number of innovations – among them its new Rover production line, based on the Kaizen “Lean Manufacturing” model used by Toyota.
CMS Glass Machinery, Ekang Tenon Equipment, Hegla GmbH, Z. Bavelloni and Zhongshan Fushan Glass Machinery, all these bright names in the glass industry worldwide have confirmed their participation in Glass World 2008 during May 24 – 27, 2008 .
For the first time in 18 years, the production line at Guardian Industries shut down on Sunday, allowing for an $80 million dollar expansion project to get underway.