http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 21 Nov 2009 00:09:09 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dow-Corning-to-showcase-its-Advantage-release-coating-products-at-Labelexpo-Asia-2009.html?source=rssDow Corning Corporation's pressure sensitive team will showcase its proven release coating solutions, including Syl-Off® Advantage Series, Syl-Off® Advantage Emulsion Release Coating System and Syl-Off® thermal-cure release coatings systems for filmic substrate at Labelexpo Asia this December. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dow-Corning-to-showcase-its-Advantage-release-coating-products-at-Labelexpo-Asia-2009.html?source=rssWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/BASF-launches-new-Polyurethane-Solutions-brand.html?source=rssThe BASF brand is about to become more visible now for BASF's polyurethane customers all over the world. With the launch of the new Polyurethane Solutions brand and associated harmonization of branding across European affiliates, BASF showcases the benefits of the global Verbund for PU customers: Polyurethane Solutions stands for customer focus, innovation, flexibility, consulting and problem solving expertise, and excellent product quality from a global network of more than 35 BASF system houses. Customers all over the world experience first hand the company's customized consulting and development services in polyurethane systems and specialties whenever they do business with BASF's polyurethanes specialists. Polyurethane Solutions brings BASF close to the customer, providing local support to help customers become even more successful. "It also gives customers all over the world access to BASF's expertise, problem-solving skills and extensive presence in many key industries," comments Jacques Delmoitiez, head of BASF Polyurethanes division. The new branding intensifies BASF's market presence in polyurethanes and harmonizes branding for the BASF affiliate Elastogran GmbH in Europe by using the BASF corporate brand for all Elastogran sites. BASF will continue to use the Elastogran name to market polyurethane services in Europe in the PU Solutions Elastogran brand. "BASF is not only a reliable globally leading manufacturer of PU basic products, but also offers customers in every part of the world the support they need to optimize product performance, especially regarding customized PU system solutions," Jacques Delmoitiez continues. "Our customers benefit from the wide-ranging applications and positive features of polyurethane as a specialty plastic - as well as BASF's extensive global knowledge and experience." In the highly service-oriented polyurethane systems and specialties business, experience and expertise are what customers require. With its network of system houses, BASF offers fast local support in the development of individual solutions, including technical service, sales and marketing. BASF ensures reliable supply of basic polyurethane products like MDI, TDI and polyols on a global scale from the company's world-scale plants. Polyurethanes are used in a vast range of products. They make life more convenient, safer and enjoyable - and help save energy on a sustainable basis. Polyurethanes enable architects to design buildings with better insulation and allow car manufacturers to build more attractive, lighter-weight vehicles. BASF's PU customers also include top suppliers of sport and leisure footwear, mattresses, household appliances and sports equipment. BASF is the leading supplier of polyurethane basic products, systems and specialties. With its global network of more than 35 polyurethane system houses and its comprehensive product and service portfolio, BASF is the preferred partner of its customers in many industries. With its world-scale plants BASF secures its leading market position in the manufacture of polyurethane basic products in all regions of the world. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/BASF-launches-new-Polyurethane-Solutions-brand.html?source=rssFri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssIt seems that the market for Paques in the Far East is improving rather than in Europe, showing the most recent order Paques received from paper giant Nine Dragon to the Chinese sister company of Paques bv. It concerns a BIOPAQ IC (Internal Circulation) anaerobic waste water treatment for the construction of a new paper mill that will be built in Tianjin, China. It is for this group already reactor number 15 that is ordered with Paques.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-reports-operating-income-before-exceptional-items-of-CHF-107-million-in-3Q-2009.html?source=rss Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced sales of CHF 1.691 billion in the third quarter, compared to CHF 2.094 billion during the same period in the previous year. This represents a 19% decline in Swiss Francs, and 14% in local currency.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-reports-operating-income-before-exceptional-items-of-CHF-107-million-in-3Q-2009.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CP-Kelco-completes-CMC-facility-in-Taixing-China.html?source=rssCP Kelco is proud to announce the completion of its newest hydrocolloid facility in Taixing, China. The facility complies with China Food GMP standards, and has the flexibility to produce carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for the food, paper, oilfield and industrial markets. This new facility has been designed to produce 15,000MT/year with the ability to expand to accommodate future demand. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CP-Kelco-completes-CMC-facility-in-Taixing-China.html?source=rssTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Akzo-Nobel-reports-30-increase-in-3Q-2009-net-income-to-Euro-197-million.html?source=rssAkzo Nobel N.V. has today announced its results for the third quarter of 2009, which demonstrate that trading remains tough across all businesses, and that markets are stabilizing at lower levels of demand.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Akzo-Nobel-reports-30-increase-in-3Q-2009-net-income-to-Euro-197-million.html?source=rssTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cargill-and-Topchim-developing-paperboard-moisture-resistance-alternative-application.html?source=rssCargill, one of the world's biggest companies in the food industry, and Topchim, a Belgian company of specialty chemistry research, announce their strategic partnership to produce a sustainable line of products in Brazil to be used for paper and board applications. The first product is called TopScreen DS13, a product made mainly from vegetal sources, which when applied on a paper surface results in a resistant water proof barrier. The product is an alternative for polyethylene, paraffin and acrylic resin, products derived from mineral oil and that are currently used for similar applications.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cargill-and-Topchim-developing-paperboard-moisture-resistance-alternative-application.html?source=rssFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Minerals-Technologies-to-expand-PCC-plant-at-Suzanos-Mucuri-mill-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMinerals Technologies Inc. announced today that it will expand its satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant at a paper mill owned by Suzano Papel é Celulose, S.A. in Suzano, Brazil. The facility, which was originally constructed in 1996, is operated by Minerals Technologies do Brasil Comercia é Industria de Minerais Ltda. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Minerals-Technologies-to-expand-PCC-plant-at-Suzanos-Mucuri-mill-in-Brazil.html?source=rssThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssArizona Chemical, the world's leading bio-refiner of Crude Tall Oil, is studying the possibility of producing biodiesel at its manufacturing plants. Crude Tall Oil, a renewable natural material that is a co-product of the wood pulping process, can be used to make green products based on renewable resources. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Imerys-Performance-Minerals-announces-price-increases-in-North-America.html?source=rssImerys Performance Minerals North America announces product line specific price increases generally ranging from 4% to 7% and greater on certain specialty items, subject to any provisions in individual contracts. The increase, across their mineral portfolio including calcium carbonate, mica and kaolin, is effective January 1, 2010, (or as current price agreements expire).http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Imerys-Performance-Minerals-announces-price-increases-in-North-America.html?source=rssThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kemira-celebrates-grand-opening-of-its-newest-RD-center-in-Atlanta-US.html?source=rssKemira held the grand opening of its Atlanta research and development center which is located at Technology Enterprise Park on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The official inauguration of the center took place on September 29, 2009, with more than 100 customer representatives, local dignitaries, Georgia Tech officials and Kemira personnel participating.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kemira-celebrates-grand-opening-of-its-newest-RD-center-in-Atlanta-US.html?source=rssWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CalciTech-presents-benefits-of-synthetic-calcium-carbonate-at-coating-symposium-in-Germany.html?source=rssCalciTech Ltd. CalciTech announces today that it has attended, during September, the PTS Coating Symposium in Baden-Baden, Germany where industry leaders meet to review the latest advances in the technology of paper coating. CalciTech presented the benefits of its Synthetic Calcium Carbonate (SCC) to key customers showing how they can lower costs by replacing expensive fillers and reduce running costs.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CalciTech-presents-benefits-of-synthetic-calcium-carbonate-at-coating-symposium-in-Germany.html?source=rssTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-North-America.html?source=rssDuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North America.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-North-America.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-a-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-Latin-America.html?source=rss DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Latin America. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-a-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-Latin-America.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-titanium-dioxide-price-increase-in-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa.html?source=rssDuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-titanium-dioxide-price-increase-in-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/ACTEGA-Rhenania-launches-solvent-free-adhesives-based-on-renewable-raw-materials.html?source=rssFollowing growing customer demand, a novel series of solvent-free polyurethane adhesives for laminates to be used in packaging has been developed by ACTEGA Rhenania. During the past couple of years solvent-free polyurethane adhesives have gained a steadily increasing importance for laminate production in the packaging industry. Compared to classical solvent-borne polyurethane adhesives there is no need for solvents to be employed during processing and they are applied at lower coating weights. Consequently these materials involve economic and ecological advantages. It thus became a primary task to develop adhesives with a dominant amount of biomass-based raw materials. This initiative is part of a number of sustainability programs to optimize products and processes by reducing the employed amount of petrochemical raw materials as well as the emission of carbon dioxide. Today ACTEGA Rhenania offers a respective range of adhesives which are characterized by the following core properties: High content of polyols based on renewable raw materials which can be cured preferably by aliphatic polyisocyanates. Formed polyurethanes are based on an approx. 65 - 80% content of biomass. Involved raw materials, such as castor oil derivatives, have already been broadly used on a global scale for a variety of other applications. Formulations have been optimized towards a major amount of these renewable raw materials and product performance. All raw materials are listed in relevant food law regulations. Processability in common laminating machines and the overall performance comply with classical solvent-free polyurethane adhesives. Working temperatures are 40 - 70 °C depending on the specific formulation. Moreover it is possible to laminate inorganic surfaces, such as SiOx layers or aluminum foil. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/ACTEGA-Rhenania-launches-solvent-free-adhesives-based-on-renewable-raw-materials.html?source=rssTue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400