Thermo Scientific, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is offering a free webinar, “An Introduction to Raman Spectroscopy as it Applies to Carbon Nanotechnology.” The webinar will take place October 27, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. EDT and 4:00 p.m. EDT.
The Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a final report on the uncontrolled oleum release from INDSPEC Chemical Corp. in Petrolia, PA, which forced the evacuation of three surrounding towns in October 2008.
The Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Industry Group of Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has released its fall 2009 quarterly report, titled “Automated Storage Systems Make a Play for Sustainability.”
Viachem Ltd., a leading supplier of fine and specialty chemicals to customers throughout North America, has partnered with Lycus, Ltd. to serve as the sales and distribution partner for the MAXGARD® line of UV stabilizers in North America.
RPM International Inc. has reported record first-quarter net income, earnings per share and cash flow for the period ended August 31, 2009. During the fiscal 2010 first quarter, the company's consumer segment earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) more than offset the decline in industrial segment EBIT, as compared to the fiscal 2009 first quarter. Earnings in both business segments benefited from expense reductions implemented during the prior fiscal year and improving gross profit margins.
Canada’s Minister of the Environment, Jim Prentice, has announced new regulations to reduce emissions of VOCs from the architectural coatings sector through products such as paints, finishes, dyes and varnishes.
For the ninth consecutive year, the silver category, which includes charcoal and gray shades, has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in the world according to data from PPG Industries, a leading manufacturer of transportation coatings.