Tag: Chemicals and Plastics News
Beyond Benign and Dow expand collaboration to advance Green Chemistry education | National News
WILMINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW), a global leader in materials science, and Beyond Benign, a nonprofit organization focused on making green chemistry an integral part of education, announce an expanded multi-year collaboration. Building upon a foundation of cooperation, both organizations aim to advance chemistry education by empowering educators with the tools and resources to incorporate green chemistry into higher education curricula.
Matrix Advises on the Sale of Hicks Oils’ Lubricants Business to Schaeffer Manufacturing Company | National News
RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, announces that it has advised Hicks Oils & Hicksgas, Incorporated ("Hicks" or the "Company") on the sale of its Hicks Oils lubricants business to Schaeffer Manufacturing Company ("Schaeffer"). Hicks Oils is a premier independent lubricant blending and packaging business in southern Illinois that produces automotive and industrial lubricants.
Senneca’s Market-Leading Brand, Chase Doors, Launches Their First Environmentally Sustainable EcoAccess Door | National News
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Senneca and their family of brands is committed to continuous improvement to minimize its environmental footprint and inspire others to do the same. To reduce ecological impact, action has been taken to decrease waste, reuse materials and recycle where possible. Chase Doors is proud to announce the launch of their first environmentally sustainable product, the EcoAccess door.
Revolutionizing Industries: SioResin Introduces Breakthrough Dimethyl Silicone Oil
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 1, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a game-changing move, SioResin, a leading manufacturer specializing in sustainable products and technologies in the new material field, has unveiled its groundbreaking Dimethyl Silicone Oil. This innovative product is poised to redefine industry standards and drive advancements across various sectors.
Matrix Announces the Successful Sale of Vital Plastics, Inc.
RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., July 19, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Vital Plastics, Inc. ("Vital Plastics" or the "Company"), a high-volume manufacturer and assembler of injection molded plastic products, to Wolverine Capital Partners ("Wolverine Capital").
Beyond Benign Launches Initiative to Support Green Chemistry Educators at Minority-Serving Higher Education Institutions
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Benign announced a new Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Initiative, designed to provide green chemistry educational support for faculty and students at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Being built and executed in collaboration with MSIs, the initiative is intended to ensure the next generation of world-class chemists and scientific leaders are reflective of the diversity of the global community and prepared to address sustainability through chemistry.
ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting This Month at Three Leading Industry Conferences
TRAVERSE City, Mich., June 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting for the first time at three leading North American conferences, all taking place this month. ViewTech's line of video borescopes will be on display for attendees and exhibitors during AUTOMATE, the Global Energy Show, and the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.
ProfitMax Chemical asks supermarkets, laundries, restaurants and hotels if the cleaning and sanitizing product companies they use are as clean as...
ABILENE, Texas, March 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProfitMax Chemical is asking owners, managers and department heads to consider taking a little closer look into the cleaning products, the companies manufacturing those cleaning products, and the companies supplying those products to ensure all are objectively as clean as they claim to be.
ViewTech Borescopes to Exhibit at International Chemical Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology Conference
TRAVERSE City, Mich., March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The nondestructive testing community will gather for the International Chemical Petroleum Industry Inspection Technology (ICPIIT) Conference at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square in Sugar Land, Texas from March 16 - 18. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) event will be featuring nondestructive testing (NDT) technology and methods.
ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting at Inaugural AMPP Annual Conference & Expo
TRAVERSE City, Mich., Feb. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Since the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE International) and the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) merged in 2021 and formed the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), a global community with more than 40,000 members was formed to advance corrosion prevention. ViewTech Borescopes will be one of hundreds of exhibitors.
Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning Solutions Company launches new website to better educate and serve
ABILENE, Texas, Dec. 20, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProfitMax Chemical has launched a new website. With a newly revamped web presence, ProfitMax Chemical aims to serve as an endurance resource for environmentally sensitive cleaning solutions by inspiring trust through educating.
Talon International Announces Launch of 100% Sustainable Ghost Net Products as Part of Ocean Plastic Cleanup Effort
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- After years of meaningful development, Talon International is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Ghost Net Products. The company successfully developed a solution to improving marine habitats by collecting and recycling the surplus of plastic waste that has consumed our beloved oceans.
Ken Rakusin Grows Gordon Brush Mfg. Into Major U.S. Manufacturer
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In 1990, Ken Rakusin took the position of president at Gordon Brush Manufacturing Company, but he was not sure what he was getting himself into. The company was based out of a dark and rundown 15,000 square foot facility.
MicroShield 360 Reflects on Impact to Private Aviation
CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MicroShield 360, an industry leader in antimicrobial coatings, has announced today that in the last year, more than 600 private aircraft have had the company's highly durable antimicrobial product applied to interior surfaces for added protection.
Creative Extruded Products Announces Global Expansion to Mexico – The CaliBaja Manufacturing partnership will shoulder the high demand for specialty moldings...
DAYTON, Ohio, March 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Creative Extruded Products is excited to announce a new manufacturing partnership with CaliBaja Manufacturing in Mexicali, Mexico. Initially, the CaliBaja location will produce Creative's GripFlex® line of direct-fit aftermarket moldings, which are uniquely designed and engineered for OEM vehicle-specific applications.
ITS Looks to A Green Future by Cutting Down on Plastic Packaging
ROCK HILL, S.C., Feb. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For over 30 years, Industrial Test Systems, Inc. (ITS) has been a leading innovator of instruments and chemistries designed to test water quality. The company continues to push industry boundaries by shifting its packaging process and reducing its carbon footprint.
Mopec Now Offering Disposable Gowns and Shoe Covers under Guardian Systems Line of PPE
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, introduced disposable shoe covers as well as two different types of disposable gowns under their Mopec Guardian Systems line of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Microcide Announces Launch of Speed-breaker for Fast Moving COVID-19 Infections for Health Care Facilities
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Microcide® Inc. a leading Michigan based biotechnology company, today announced the test results of its COVID-19 faster virus killing range of products, PRO-SAN® Cleaner sanitizer, SILKY-SOFT® hand sanitizer, and DENTORAL® mouthwash.
MINLOX announces launch of ‘The Ultimate Chemical for Water’ – its proprietary formula used to treat recreation waters as well as...
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MINLOX, LLC, a chemical manufacturer based in Newport Beach, California, with multiple blending facilities globally, today announced the launch of its proprietary formula used to treat recreation waters as well as watersheds.
Matrix Systems’ SP7 Detergent Supports All Makes of Electrostatic Precipitators
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matrix Systems developed the Matrix SP7C detergent to meet the specific cleaning requirements of all Parker Hannifin SmogHog electrostatic precipitators. Its unique formulation was specifically designed to penetrate and eliminate fatty and carbonized deposits that accumulate on ESP collector plates.
Beyond Benign Partners with Dow to Expand Green Chemistry in Higher Education
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Green chemistry education nonprofit Beyond Benign partnered with Dow (NYSE: DOW) at the start of 2020 to encourage academic institutions to engage in the adoption of green chemistry in higher education. Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that generate the least amount of harm and waste possible while maintaining excellent quality.
Gordon Brush Mfg. Recognized as a ‘Featured Business’ in the City of Industry
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Gordon Brush was recognized as a "Featured Business" by Industry Business Council. The Council shone its "Business Spotlight" on Gordon Brush(R) for its commitment to keeping its manufacturing in the City of Industry.
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Receives a Letter of Commendation from the U.S. Army
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The United States Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) commends Gordon Brush for the development of a "Chamber Brush" that cleans the main gun on the Abrams Tank, saving the Army $1.5 billion.
RPP Products Selects Sagon-Phior and SDDPR as its Branding and PR Agencies of Record for New ‘Premier Pure’ Hand Sanitizer Line
BLOOMINGTON, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- RPP Products today announced that it has selected Sagon-Phior and SDDPR as its branding and PR team for the company's new Premier Pure hand sanitizer product line. In March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, RPP Products pivoted from motor oil production to hand sanitizer production in just seven days.
Engineered Data, LLC Announces the World’s 1st Flocculant for Remediation of PFAS Chemicals from Water
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 20, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Engineered Data, LLC's Advanced Materials Group has begun micro-batch production of a Flocculant that remediates PFAS chemicals (as well as Toxic Heavy Metals + Phosphate [a main ingredient in Storm Water Pollution + Algae Tides]) from polluted water.
Evans Waterless Coolant Demonstrates a Clear Advantage in the Indian FTR750 Scout Flat Track Motorcycles
SUFFIELD, Conn., July 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Evans Cooling Systems, manufacturer of the only waterless engine coolant, today announced that every Indian Scout FTR750 produced since 2017 has been factory filled with its patented waterless coolant, because of its proven ability to perform under extreme conditions without boil-over or overheating issues.
Rhode Island Manufacturer Increases Production of Protective Face Shields amid Nationwide COVID-19 Resurgence
JOHNSTON, R.I., July 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the nationwide resurgence of COVID-19, A&H Worldwide recently increased production of their protective face shields to keep up with the rising demand. These affordable face shields are made of durable 16 pt. PETG plastic with a comfortable foam headband and an adjustable elastic band. They are available in a multitude of quantities to anyone interested and can be customized if desired.
Toray Advanced Composites TC346 Epoxy Resin System for Motorsports Receives Flame-Retardancy Certification
MORGAN HILL, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Toray Advanced Composites announces that its industry-leading Toray TC346 prepreg resin system has passed the SFI 56.1 and UL94 V0 flame-retardancy tests. The passing of these stringent flame-retardancy tests further demonstrates how the Toray TC346 system is ideally suited to satisfy the rigorous demands of the Formula One, NASCAR, and other high performance automotive and motorsport markets.
GreenShield finish can be a barrier to virus spread
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 21, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The GreenShield Company, a division of BigSky Technologies LLC, is responding to the global Coronavirus pandemic with concern and hope for those being impacted by the disease. GreenShield is taking this opportunity to evaluate its products effectiveness in reducing the ability of the Coronavirus to contaminate and transmit on different surfaces.
TrueHero Extreme Coverage Face Shields, Made in the USA, are Available for the Medical Community and Other Front Liners
BROCTON, N.Y., April 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TrueHero Face Shields are the result of good old American ingenuity and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our country. Recognizing that the need for such shields was only going to grow with the spread of COVID-19, plastics manufacturer, Jay Baker, of Jamestown Plastics, rallied his troops and, in a matter of days, designed and began manufacturing TrueHero™ Face Shields at his facility.
Beyond Benign Receives Grant to Support Green Chemistry Education at Universities
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Green chemistry education nonprofit Beyond Benign has received a grant from life science company MilliporeSigma to develop laboratory resources for universities. The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada.
Former POET and Domtar Executive Mark DeAndrea Joins BioTork as President and Chief Strategy Officer
GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 15, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industry Veteran Mark DeAndrea has been appointed as President & Chief Strategy Officer of BioTork. Mark's recent operational leadership experience includes Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Domtar BioMaterials (advanced materials and performance chemicals innovation and commercialization) and Senior Vice President of Strategic Development for POET.
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. and CEO Ken Rakusin Honored at 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc., was the recipient of the PATRIOT AWARD at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, that was held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center on October 3-6. "This award was presented to Ken for his Proud To Be An American attitude and his unwavering commitment to manufacturing in the United States, in-spite of the infiltration of low cost, inferior Chinese goods," said Don Buckner, founder, MadeInAmerica.com.
Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. CEO Ken Rakusin to Speak at 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Ken Rakusin, President & CEO of Gordon Brush Mfg. Co., Inc. is a "highlighted" speaker at the 2019 MADE IN AMERICA CONVENTION, to be held at the Indianapolis, Indiana convention center, October 3-6.
IEDCO Vacuum Conveying Systems Designed to Overcome Difficult Plant Layouts
TURNERSVILLE, N.J., June 25, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IEDCO, a leader in the design and manufacture of custom engineered powder handling systems and solutions offers custom design solutions for efficiently moving powders in plants with difficult layouts.
New Spray Robot Revolutionizes Coatings and SPF – Precision Material Application Becomes Possible with Coaterbot
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 6, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SprayWorks Equipment Group is proud to announce its new invention, the Coaterbot. Created by long-time Polyurethanes equipment inventor and founder of a 4th generation company - James Davidson created the Coaterbot to cover a broader spectrum of material applications.
Capital Industries Shares Tips to Know When to Repair Industrial Concrete Flooring
MATTITUCK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Industries, Inc. shares tips for industrial, commercial businesses to know when to repair concrete flooring. Concrete floors and related structures are the basic elements of any building, which is why they need to be checked regularly and properly maintained. The absence of preventive maintenance can lead to expensive repairs, accidents and even lawsuits.
Riverside-based Western Case Inc. Shares Variety of Products Created with Blow Molding
RIVERSIDE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Blow molding manufacturer, Western Case, shares the variety of products and markets that benefit from plastic product manufacturing from the design to delivery. The California-based company has manufactured products for over 40 years, servicing customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Clean PVC Certification Announced for PVC-Based Products found safe via REACH compliance
ANDOVER, Mass., Sept. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Clean PVC LLC, an environmental consulting organization, today announced the launch of its Clean PVC(R) Certification program. The program identifies flooring, wallcovering, upholstery, and other PVC-based products that have been found safe via REACH compliance for use in sustainable building projects. REACH is a regulation adopted to improve the protection of human health and the environment from risks posed by chemicals.
SprayWorks Announces New Scholarship to Increase Innovation in Chemical Sciences
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SprayWorks is proud to announce its new scholarship program, The James Davidson Innovative Student Scholarship. The scholarship is named after SprayWorks Equipment Group owner, James Davidson. James has been designing robots and equipment for Polyurethanes for three decades and has contributed thousands of hours teaching Polyurethane professionals how to create careers in the industry.
EPIC’s Chuck Simpson Presents on Hazard Recognition at Arklatex ASSE Meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Senior Risk Control Consultant Chuck Simpson will present at the Arklatex American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Bi-Monthly Chapter Meeting on Thurs., March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Shane's Seafood and BBQ in Bossier City, La.
Ohio-based SprayWorks Launches New Equipment Repair and Spray Foam Video Series ‘Fix-it Friday’
CANTON, Ohio, March 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SprayWorks Equipment Group, a spray foam and coatings equipment company, has launched a new video series for contractors. The new series of short videos, aptly named "Fix-It Friday," is hosted by polyurethane equipment experts with decades of experience: John Davidson and Dave Penta.
EPIC Insurance Brokers Joins the ANSI/ASSE Z390 Hydrogen Sulfide Training Committee for EH&S
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that as part of the firm's commitment to the Energy Industry and ongoing efforts to improve worker safety, EPIC has joined the American National Standards Institute/ American Society of Safety Engineers (ANSI/ASSE) Z390 "Hydrogen Sulfide Training" Committee.
Destruction of Ozone Depleting Methyl Bromide used for Imports and Exports
MARLTON, N.J., July 13, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Value Recovery, Inc. (VR), a company supplying emission controls to the fumigation industry, announced today that it achieved an unprecedented milestone for controlling methyl bromide used to kill invasive insects hitchhiking on imported and exported goods.
