New CONTINUUM(TM) EP HDPE Resins Offer Opportunities to Enhance Performance, Processing, and Profits in Rigid Packaging Applications
Dow Electronic Materials, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced it has broken ground for a new metalorganic precursor manufacturing plant in Cheonan, Korea.
Cereplast, Inc. (NASDAQ: CERP), a leading manufacturer of proprietary bio-based, compostable and sustainable plastics, announced today that demand in Europe for Cereplast bioplastic resin continues to soar as a result of Italian legislation banning the sale of plastic bags. European manufacturers are increasingly seeking out plastic alternatives, including bioplastic blown film, to prepare for and comply with the legislation that goes in to effect in January 2011.
The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) today announced it will showcase its latest innovations in technology and sustainability to customers at Pack Expo International 2010. Hosted by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute, Pack Expo runs from November 1-3 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
Vita Nonwovens, a leading manufacturer of thermal bonded polyester technologies announces the launch of EnGuard Blanket Insulation. EnGuard is an environmentally friendly material providing long lasting superior thermal and acoustic insulating properties.
Finch and Leader, each known for quality service & quick response, come together to meet most demanding customer requirements
Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) posted net earnings of $6.0 million ($0.02 per common share) on sales of $322.3 million during the third quarter of 2010. This contrasts with a net loss of $368.4 million ($0.96 per common share) on sales of $299.4 million in the prior quarter. While second quarter results were significantly impacted by impairment, severances and other closure costs of $302.0 million, improvement in the most recent quarter also reflects better paper market conditions and operational performance.
