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DuPont Opens Research & Development Center in India

DuPont Knowledge Center is First Integrated Knowledge Center Outside the United States. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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Hubbard-Hall Inc. Compliant with REACH Legislation for Chemical Information

Hubbard-Hall Inc. pre-registers over 130 chemicals with the Registration Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals (REACH). (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Oxford Performance Materials Received ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 Certification

Oxford Performance Materials (OPM) has received ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 13485:2003 certification for its Enfield Connecticut facility. The certificate states that OPM has established and applies a quality system for contract moulding of PEKK parts, manufacture of PEKK polymer resin and unfilled and filled PEKK polymer shapes. The Certificate was issued by TUV USA Inc. and is valid until October 31st, 2011. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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New Flow Transmitter from Flow Line Options Used for Liquid, Gas and Steam Metering

Flow Line Options new MEMFlo MFT transmitter provides flow rate, total and two-wire analog outputs, and works with most of the company's flowmeters. It is being used for steam, gas and liquid flow measurement of water, brine, and even liquid chlorine. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2008)

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Williams Kherkher Provides Resource Center after Deer Park Plant Fire

Houston Personal Injury Law Firm Makes Informational Center Available to People Affected by Plastics Plant Fire (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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Magnalight.com Expands Line of Intrinsically Safe Fans and Blowers

Magnalight.com announced today, the new additions of electric powered intrinsically safe or "explosion proof" fans and blowers to its range of explosion proof lighting products. (PRWeb Nov 18, 2008)

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Rinse, Wash, and Repeat with New Ecover Ecological Hand Soap

Hand Washing Helps Keep You and the Environment Healthy (PRWeb Nov 17, 2008)

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Russell Finex Takes the Lead in Customer Support

Substantial investments made to meshing/re-screening department to guarantee exceptional customer support and superior machine performance. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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North Dakota Farmer Drives To Victory In PRE-PARE Sweepstakes

Arysta LifeScience North America is pleased to announce that Larry Goettle from Donnybrook, North Dakota has won a new Polaris ATV, the grand prize in the PRE-PARE™ For The Season Sweepstakes. (PRWeb Nov 13, 2008)

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DuPont Opens New Facility to Serve Growing Titanium Metals Industry

Sporting Goods, Airplanes, Plastics Among Applications for Titanium Tetrachloride. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Global Chromium Market to Reach 7.2 Million Metric Tons by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Worldwide demand for chromium is primarily influenced by stainless steel, its major end-use segment. The global chromium market is projected to reach 7.2 million metric tons by 2015. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Global Coatings Market to Reach $94 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

The coatings industry can be termed as mature in most regions of the world and its growth is dependant on a number of factors such as level of economic activity, and state of the construction industry (a major consumer of paints and coatings). Industrial growth in developing economies is a major growth driver for the coatings industry. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Global Calcium Carbonate Market Projected to Reach 81.7 Million Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Driven by growing consumption in the paper industry, global market for calcium carbonate is projected to reach 81.7 million tons by 2012. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Agrochemicals Market Projected to Reach 220 Million Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Market dynamics in the agriculture sector exert a direct impact on demand and supply of agrochemicals. The market is subject to changes in crop prices, weather conditions, new product developments, agricultural policies and the status of subsidies. Spurred by a mix of several factors, the market for fertilizers and crop protection chemicals is projected to reach 220 million tons by 2012. (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Yale Mechanical Now Authorized To Service Gas Monitoring Equipment

Inspections of CO, CO2, NO2 monitors protect workers and reduce downtime (PRWeb Nov 12, 2008)

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Global Feed Acidifiers Market to Cross $1.28 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global potential for animal feed acidifiers and other health products for animals are on rise due to higher demand for top quality poultry, pork and beef. The global feed acidifiers market is projected to cross sales worth $1.28 billion by the year 2012. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Zinc, Zinc Pigments and Salts Market to Cross 16.9 Million Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Zinc market growth is being fueled due to rapid expansion in its new application base. The global zinc, zinc pigments and salts market is projected to cross 16.9 million metric tons by the year 2012, reflecting a CAGR of over 4.4% during the period 2008-2012. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Global Cobalt Market to Reach 69 Thousand Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

World demand for cobalt is rising due to increase in usage of this metal in mobile phone batteries, false limbs, automobile rechargeable batteries, catalyst in industrial processes and fighter jets. The global cobalt market is projected to reach a volume of 69 thousand metric tons by the year 2012, reflecting a compounded annual growth rate of 5% over 2008-2012 period. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Global Plastic Additives Demand to Reach 33.5 Million Metric Tons by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

The changing demand scenario in plastics affects demand for plastic additives. Evolution of new plastic materials and demand for different types of plastics affects the market for various segments of plastic additives. Companies supplying impact modifiers, tougheners and processing materials for PVC and engineering resins are benefiting from the increasing usage of PVC for vinyl sliding applications and window profile construction. Plastic additives market worldwide is expected to reach 33.5 million metric tons by 2015. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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World Flame Retardant Chemicals Market to Reach 5.7 Billion Pounds (lbs.) by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Driven by innovation in flame retardant chemistries, and widespread product application of plastics, the world flame retardant chemicals market is projected to reach 5.7 billion pounds (lbs.) by the year 2012. New regulatory guidelines for reduction of hazardous substances is expected to increase the demand for environmentally friendly, recycleable flame retardant products that are low on smoke and fume, and high in flame retardancy performance. With several countries establishing flammability performance standards for a wide range of products, there exist ample opportunities for growth in the world market in the upcoming years. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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Global Benzene Market to Exceed 54 Million Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Global benzene capacity continues to witness steady expansions, predominantly in eastern parts of the world, especially Asia and the Middle East. The expected capacity expansions, when on stream, is expected to offer a much awaited respite from the hitherto imbalance between demand and supply. World consumption of benzene is projected to exceed 54 million metric tons by 2012, supported by demand from developing nations. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2008)

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America's Leading Colleges & Universities Release New Carbon Offset Protocol

The efforts of the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) to set clear and rigorous standards for the carbon offset market will drive the market toward higher standards. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Thin Layer Deposition Equipment Market to Reach $22.4 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Demand for Thin Layer Deposition Equipment is derived from the demand for semiconductors, medical devices/consumables, cutting and metal forming tools, storage media and flexible packages, which largely depend on the consumer and industrial spending. Hence, in times of economic turbulence, when spending is curtailed to a larger extent, the industry's revenues look down in general. Accordingly, the industry's growth, capacities and utilization rates flash their own crests and troughs though not as severe as the end-use industries themselves. Capital intensiveness of the industry also impacts the cyclical growth periods often, with growth occurring in fits with intermittent revolutionary technology developments. By 2015, global thin layer deposition equipment market is expected to reach $22.4 billion. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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World Defoamers Market to Reach $2.68 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

World market for defoamers is projected to reach $2.68 billion by the year 2012. As demand in the Pulp and Paper end-use market slows, the petroleum industry emerges into the next big consumer of defoamers. Stringent environmental regulations are likely to lead to increased demand for environmentally-friendly defoamers that do not discharge volatile organic compounds and air pollutants. A prime beneficiary of this trend is the water-based defoamers. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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World Ethanol Market to Reach 27.7 Billion Gallons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Driven by skyrocketing crude prices, rising concerns over environmental pollution, and the consequent switch towards alternate fuels, the world ethanol market is projected to reach 27.7 billion gallons by the year 2012. Stringent legislation of emission standards, and governmental intervention by way of subsidies, and tax incentives are expected to foster market growth in the medium to long run. Both developed and developing markets are expected to lend traction to the market's growth in the future. China and India, within Asia-Pacific, represent lucrative markets to mine. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Global Chemical Processing Catalysts to Reach Over $7.5 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Global market for Chemical Processing catalysts is projected to reach $7.5 billion by 2015, driven by increased use of catalysts for commodity chemicals and increase in prices of catalysts based on precious metals. Volume growth is however expected to remain sluggish. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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Global Tin Market to Reach 516.9 Thousand Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Increasing awareness about the harmful effects of exposure to lead is expected to propel demand for tin largely in the coming years. The global tin market is projected to reach 516.9 thousand metric tons by year 2012. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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World Formic Acid Market to Reach 573 Thousand Tons by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Encouraged by favorable consumption patterns in Europe and Asia, world market for formic acid is projected to reach 573 thousand tons by the year 2012. Over the years, formic acid has gradually replaced certain mineral acids in several industrial applications, mainly due to its strong acidic and reducing properties. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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World Market for Industrial Enzymes to Exceed $2.9 Billon by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Industrial Enzymes market is a mature oligopoly with few strong players and a host of small suppliers engaged in niche market activities. Keen competition and commoditization keep prices soft in the industry. Razor thin margins and mounting research and development costs have however led to major market restructuring in recent times. As a result, the global industrial enzymes market stands strong and robust, banking on key development and marketing alliances. Worldwide sales of Industrial Enzymes are projected to exceed $2.9 billion by the year 2012. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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Titanium Dioxide Consumption to Reach 6.1 Million Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Consistent demand from diverse end-use industries helped along by significant Chinese consumption continued to drive a modest rise in the titanium dioxide market worldwide. Driven by favorable trends, the market for the pigment is projected to exceed 7.1 million metric tons by 2015. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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ALine, Inc. Expands Management, Adding Roger Anderson, Ph.D., as VP of Operations

ALine increases microfabrication business development capabilities by hiring laboratory reagent and diagnostics industry veteran (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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Will Natural Gas Fundamentals Prevail in 2009 and 2010?

In its November edition of The Advisor, Energy Solutions, Inc. evaluates how various fundamentals will impact natural gas prices in the upcoming two years. (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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New "Keystone" Award Presented To Recognize Effective Training for Dangerous Goods Transportation

Award Presented at Dangerous Goods Symposium for Instructors in October (PRWeb Nov 6, 2008)

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Magnalight.com Adds Explosion Proof Fluorescent Lighting for Paint Spray Booth Operators

Recent OSHA requirements mandate that explosion proof lighting be used in environments exposed to flammable vapors, and Magnalight.com has introduced new UL safety rated lights to meet those needs. (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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Houston Mercantile Exchange Announces Enhanced Risk Management Opportunities for Midstream Energy and Plastics Industries

New cleared natural gas liquids and commodity plastics products broadens margin management opportunities and matches underlying industry standard practices (PRWeb Nov 5, 2008)

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DuPont Opens Office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Seventh Office in Middle East Emerging Market will Focus on Oil & Gas Industry. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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InVitria to Present at WilBio's International Cell Engineering Meeting

Innovator of animal free and defined cell culture media components will feature its productivity maximizing product at WilBio Dec. 2-4, 2008. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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World PTA Consumption to Exceed 50.5 Million Tons by 2012, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global consumption of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) is projected to exceed 50.5 million tons by the end of the year 2012. PTA industry is facing surplus capacity due to massive capacity expansions taking place in China, driven by the huge capacity additions in Chinese polyester industry. Worldwide PTA capacity is projected to grow at 6% per annum during the period 2008-2013. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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World Consumption of Dimethyl Terephthalate Projected to Reach 3.97 Million Metric Tons by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

The market for dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) faces tough competition from substitute products such as Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA). Given the challenging market conditions, worldwide consumption of DMT is projected to average to 3.97 million metric tons by 2012. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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World Market for Petroleum Refining Catalysts to Reach $3.8 Billion by 2012, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts

Driven primarily by increasingly tougher environmental legislations, which require cleaner fuels, world market for petroleum refining catalysts is poised to reach $3.8 billion by the year 2012. Other primary growth drivers include rapid rise in consumption of petroleum based derivatives, and petrochemical products, deteriorating quality of crude oil and refiners' growing use of heavier and dirtier feedstocks, growing demand for transportation fuels, and the ongoing transition from heavier petroleum components to smaller and lighter fractions. (PRWeb Nov 4, 2008)

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