MuCell Extrusion obtains exclusive license for Styron’s extruded styrenic foam sheet patent portfolio

MuCell Extrusion LLC and Styron have concluded an agreement for MuCell Extrusion LLC to acquire access to Styron’s patent portfolio for extrusion of Styrenic resins.

LANXESS posts strong second quarter performance

Specialty chemicals Group LANXESS continued to grow in the second quarter. EBITDA pre exceptionals rose by 6.8 percent year-on-year to EUR 362 million. Sales advanced by 8.1 percent to EUR 2.42 billion.

Sri Lanka’s first-ever International Plastics Exhibition held in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s plastics industry expected to grow by 15%-20%

More than 35 experts to share invaluable insights at Dubai Plast Pro 2012

SPE and SPI agree on a growth plan for events at SPE ANTEC in next 3 years

Agreement calls for co-location of SPI’s ‘Business of Plastics’ Conference and promises new growth in attendance, exhibit space, and sponsorship sales

SABIC wins Best Safety Management Award in Thailand for 7th consecutive year

Software for inspection and reverse engineering

Vietnam to spend VND 2,380 billion for healthcare insurance

Dr Ling Su to head DIA board

Race/ethnicity differences examined in cranial CT among children

‘Weekend effect’ affects senior head trauma patients

Older patients with head trauma more likely to die on weekend stays, says new review

Triple transplantee scores 3 golds at Transplant Games of America

Lung and kidney transplant patient two gold medals in bowling and one gold medal in basketball