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Plastics company cancels job creation contract A plastics compounding company operating in eastern Texas has canceled its state job creation contract, joining other businesses that have quit or changed their pacts under the Texas Enterprise Fund. Alloy Polymers ended its enterprise fund contract on July… Plastic – Business – Texas – United States – Polymers Read more on San Francisco…. Click Here to Read More

Analyzing Dynamic Light Scattering New Malvern Instruments Presentation Examines Factors for … 26 August 2010: Malvern, UK: “What is the real accuracy and reproducibility of dynamic light scattering and the relevance for my applications?” is the question tackled by Biophysical Characterization Specialist Dr Ulf Nobbmann in a new downloadable presentation available via the Malvern Instruments website. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) is used in the size characterization of proteins, polymers … Read more on…. Click Here to Read More

Grinding Machine handles Super Absorbent Polymers. Delivering uniform grind in 20 x 100 US Mesh size with minimal dust or by-product, Model 1052 SAP Gran-U-Lizer(TM) includes BAVA Balance and Vibration Analysis, which senses when product moisture levels elevate beyond tolerable range. When this occurs, product becomes elastic and does not grind efficiently. BAVA senses material elasticity change and notifies plant personnel. BAVA can also … Read more on…. Click Here to Read More

Polymers prices rule steady in thin trade There was not much activity in the local plastic market today, as polymers traded in a narrow range in the absence of worthwhile buying activity and settled around previous levels. Read more on Business Standard…. Click Here to Read More

Children go ‘mad’ at science camp Using several common household items — baking soda, string, straws and balloons — children explored science principles at the 4-H Mad Scientist Camp on July 29 and 30. Read more on The Lonoke…. Click Here to Read More

Dow Announces Polyolefin Elastomers Expansion MIDLAND, Michigan, August 3, 2010 — The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) announced today a technology breakthrough project that will increase polyolefin elastomers manufacturing capacity at its production facilities in Freeport, Texas, (U.S.A.) and Tarragona, Spain. Read more on…. Click Here to Read More

NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases (AP:NEW YORK) A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.: Nacco rose 14.4 percent to $104.21. Regis Corp. rose 14.1 percent to $17.85. Read more on INO…. Click Here to Read More

NYSE stocks posting largest percentage increases (AP:NEW YORK) A look at the 10 biggest percentage gainers on New York Stock Exchange at 1 p.m.: Nacco rose 14.4 percent to $104.21. Regis Corp. rose 14.1 percent to $17.85. Read more on INO…. Click Here to Read More

Dutch chemicals maker DSM reports profits up sharply in Q2 AMSTERDAM – Royal DSM NV, the Dutch maker of chemicals, performance materials and food supplements, said Monday its second quarter profits soared on a mix of strong demand, cost-cutting and a weak dollar. Read more on The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada…. Click Here to Read More

Eastman Announces Plans to Expand Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production KINGSPORT, Tennessee, Aug. 2, 2010 — Eastman Chemical Company today announced plans to expand production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins at both its Middelburg, The Netherlands, and Longview, Texas, facilities. Read more on…. Click Here to Read More