AIR PRODUCTS TO EXPAND CAPACITY IN POLAND
A new liquefier to be built by Air Products will generate an additional 400 tonnes per day (TPD) of industrial gases to meet fast growing demand in Polish manufacturing sectors. The new liquefier will be located at the company’s Kedzierzyn facility in the south of Poland, taking the total capacity there for oxygen and nitrogen products to 800 TPD.
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ALCOA PROVIDES UPDATE ON HURRICANE DEAN’S IMPACT
Alcoa recently announced it has completed its damage and impact assessment at its Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) alumina refinery and port that were affected by Hurricane Dean in August. As previously announced, the refinery operations were halted on August 18 in advance of the hurricane. The refinery remained curtailed until power could be restored, and production has begun.
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BNP MEDIA MAKES ACQUISITION
BNP Media, Ceramic Industry’s parent company, recently announced its acquisition of Ascend Media’s Professional Services Division, which includes the Food, Beverage and Packaging Group and the Gaming Group of magazines, conferences, websites and events.
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IMERYS TO ACQUIRE FELDSPAR CORP., ASTRON CHINA
Imerys has signed final agreements regarding its acquisition of The Feldspar Corp., a subsidiary of Zemex Corp., and all of the operating Chinese subsidiaries of Astron Limited. In 2007, The Feldspar Corp. achieved sales of over $30 million, mainly in ceramic applications. Astron China generated approximately Rmb 1.18 billion (~ $157 million) for its last financial year (ended June 30, 2007).
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MRS LAUNCHES THIRD ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGE
The Materials Research Society (MRS) recently launched its third MRS Entrepreneurship Challenge, an international competition pairing students and professional materials scientists and engineers with business school students to develop concepts for materials-based startup companies. The registration deadline is December 15, 2007.
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METSO BEST OFFERS BULK BAG UNLOADER WITH BAG EXTENSION
Metso BEST, Inc.’s model MTU-2500 bulk bag unloader with bag extension is designed for optimum discharge of problematic caked or packed bulk solids materials. The unit’s upper bag transport support frame is mounted on four permanently gas-filled cylinders. As the load in the bulk bag diminishes, the frame raises the bag, elongating its nose. Remaining material is efficiently and effectively discharged.
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UNION PROCESS PRODUCES ATTRITOR FOR PROPPANT MANUFACTURER
Union Process, Inc. has built its first C-60 Continuous Attritor™ for an environmentally conscientious manufacturer of ceramic proppants and other ceramic media. The C-60 will aid in the grinding of ceramic material pulled from the manufacturer’s waste stream, which will save the manufacturer money and will also assist in complementing a developing green trend in the ceramic industry.
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