Thursday 11. February 2010
TWO SIDES TAKES ON ‘GREENWASH’
‘paper-free is better for the environment’ claims to be challenged
Consumables
Thursday 11. February 2010
WEYERHAEUSER NAMED INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN FORESTRY PRACTICES
Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) was among 35 international companies recognized today by the investor-backed Forest Footprint Disclosure for leadership in managing their operations and supply chains to minimize the effects on forests worldwide. The report also named Weyerhaeuser best performer in the Industrial and Auto sector. Weyerhaeuser was the only U.S.-based company named a best performer.
Wednesday 10. February 2010
Hexion Specialty Chemicals to Build Cardura Monomer Plant in Onsan, Korea
· Project Marks First Asian Manufacturing Capability For This Versatile Monomer · Plant Will Help Meet Raw Material Demand for Environmentally Advanced Paints and Coatings
Wednesday 10. February 2010
technotrans Ipex 2010 preview
“This will be the Efficiency Ipex. Every printer is having to look closely at costs to maintain profitability and is investing to ensure they have the right quality, cost and environmental credentials to win and keep business,” says Peter Benton, managing director of technotrans in the UK.
Tuesday 09. February 2010
BASF raises global prices of propionic acid
Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for propionic acid as follows:
Monday 08. February 2010
UPM’S PESTOVO SAWMILL CELEBRATES ITS FIRST MILLION CUBIC METRES
By the end of January 2010, one million cubic metres of sawn timber were manufactured at UPM’s Pestovo Sawmill. UPM celebrates this significant milestone by giving recognition to the best employees.
Monday 08. February 2010
New Solventless, Fast-cure Adhesive from Dow Improves Productivity and Lowers Laminating Costs
The Adhesives and Functional Polymers business unit of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced the availability of its new Mor-Free L75-173/C-145 solvent-free, 100 percent solids, polyurethane adhesive system for flexible packaging.