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Dynisco boosts profile in China with new acquisition

In a bid to strengthen its position in China, extrusion sensor and control technology supplier Dynisco LLC has purchased the assets of Shanghai Hao-Ying Measurement & Control Technology Co., Ltd.
Feb 3, 2012 12:36PM


Lanxess expands in India to service auto sector

In a bid to service India's growing automotive industry, specialty chemical supplier Lanxess AG is expanding its compounding plant in Jhagadia, Gujarat state.
Feb 1, 2012 10:48AM


Eastman Chemical to buy Solutia for $3.4 billion

In a bid to extend its reach in emerging markets, particularly the Asia-Pacific region, Eastman Chemical is buying specialty chemical maker Solutia Inc. for about US$3.38 billion in cash and stock.  
Jan 30, 2012 10:02PM


Dow Chemical wins appeal in Nova patent dispute

Canada's Nova Chemicals Corp. infringed two Dow Chemical Co. patents for making a thinner, stronger plastic, a U.S. federal appeals court that specializes in patents has ruled.
Jan 27, 2012 3:34PM


Husky to sell closure maker Injectoplast

Husky Injection Molding Systems has signed an agreement to sell Injectoplast, the former closure injection molding operation of KTW Group, to Alpla Holding GmbH.
Jan 26, 2012 12:32PM


Dow and Teknor Apex collaborate on flexible vinyl applications

Dow Chemical's Electrical & Telecommunications business unit and Teknor Apex Company have signed a joint market development agreement for flexible vinyl in several application areas.
Jan 25, 2012 12:08PM


FedDev unveils advanced manufacturing training initiative

The Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has announced a $5-million investment to help manufacturing workers in Ontario get access to advanced training.
Jan 24, 2012 11:53AM


GM back on top as world's best-selling automaker

General Motors Co. regained its title as the world's top-selling automaker in 2011, less than three years after its 2009 taxpayer-funded bankruptcy.
Jan 23, 2012 12:06PM


SPE names Vitalo's De Vos as new CEO

The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has appointed industry veteran Willem De Vos as its new CEO.
Jan 23, 2012 9:05AM


Plasticolors buys Milliken's pigment dispersion business

Pigment and chemical dispersions supplier Plasticolors Inc. has bought Milliken & Co.'s non-urethane pigment dispersion product lines.
Jan 22, 2012 11:51AM


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