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. JLTV Program wants more survivable military vehicles
General Dynamics Land Systems to provide the JLTV Program a conceptual design and mockup of more survivable military vehicles for the US Army and Marine Corps. 2006-08-31 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gdls_biz-id=948396_786.html

. Distrupol Nordic new polystyrenes distributor
The new distributor for NOVA Innovene’s portfolio of polystyrenes is Distrupol Nordic AB in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. 2006-08-31 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dist_biz-id=948395_785.html

. LANXESS business unit Styrenic Resins becomes Lustran Polymers
The chemical business unit of Lanxess to focus on the top brand Lustran with the name change from Styrenic Resins to the new Lustran Polymers. 2006-08-30 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948394_784.html

. Solvay Indupa expands vinyls production in Brazil
Solvay Indupa launches ambitious plan to expand and upgrade vinyls production in Brazil with capacity increase in Santo Andre to meet the fast growing Latin American demand. 2006-08-30 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sol_biz-id=948393_783.html

. Zimmer polymer plant contract for engineering plastics
Zimmer AG receives contract to supply a polymer plant in China for PBT that will be processed to obtain granulate for engineering plastics. 2006-08-30 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/zimmer_biz-id=948392_782.html

. Ciba Specialty Chemicals launches new Internet pages
Colorants and stabilizers are mouse click away with new Internet pages for personal and home & fabric care from Ciba Specialty Chemicals. 2006-08-30 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948391_781.html

. Improving the production of cellulose fibers
Ionic liquids as novel solvents for the production of cellulose fibers provide improved efficiency and an environmental impact solution. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948390_780.html

. New Cessna aircraft at NBAA
Cessna Aircraft Company will unveil the newest member of the CJ family of Citation business jets at the annual National Business Aviation Association convention. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948389_779.html

. SKF acquires Austrian industrial seals manufacturing company
SKF Group strengthens its sealing business by acquiring Economos an Austrian industrial seals company manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic seals. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/skf_biz-id=948388_778.html

. Ciba Specialty Chemicals silver­based antimicrobials approved by OekoTex
Ciba Specialty Chemicals IRGAGUARD B 7000 additives with antimicrobial and odor protection action qualify for fibers and nonwovens OekoTex Standard 100 label. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948387_777.html

. First RPC rigid plastics packaging US manufacturing facility
An ongoing relationship with Kraft Foods helps RPC establish a plastics packaging plant in Pennsylvania representing a 10 million USD investment. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rpc_biz-id=948386_776.html

. New laser trimming robotic systems at IMTS 2006
Robotic Production Technology to introduce the AccuTrim WJ-110 abrasive water jet laser trimming robotic systems with even more capabilities at upcoming trade show. 2006-08-29 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rpt_biz-id=948385_775.html

. Cessna Delivers the 100th Citation CJ3 Aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Company delivered the 100th Citation CJ3 today to a principal owner of an Arizona-based real estate development corporation. 2006-08-28 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948384_774.html

. Successful consummation of the Ferro Specialty Plastics sale
US group Ferro Corporation has agreed to sell its Specialty Plastics business to a private equity investment firm with the sale proceeds to reduce debt levels. 2006-08-27 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/foe_biz-id=948383_773.html

. Ticona Technical Polymers JV PPS plant expansion
The 65 million USD expansion of the Fortron PPS resin manufacturing plant in the US by JV partners Ticona Engineering Polymers and Kureha passes milestone. 2006-08-27 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ticona_biz-id=948382_772.html

. Ciba Specialty Chemicals: new antimicrobial test method
Test method from Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Bio-Gate helps optimize antimicrobial applications for determining adhesion of microbes to surfaces or components. 2006-08-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948381_771.html

. Magna announces purchase of Magna Golf Club
Automotive systems manufacturer Magna International has announced that it has purchased the Magna Golf Club located in Aurora, Ontario. 2006-08-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/mga_biz-id=948380_770.html

. Distrupol Art-to-Part exhibit at Plastics Design and Moulding 06
Providing plastics processors with leading polymers, Distrupol exhibit to focus on technical support at PDM 06 in Telford. 2006-08-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dist_biz-id=948379_769.html

. 130 Aircraft at Cessna Fly-In
More than 400 people and 130 aircraft participated in the Cessna Pancake Breakfast Fly-In at the Independence, Kansas facility of Cessna Aircraft Company. 2006-08-26 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948378_768.html

. AD HOC Announcement Constantia Packaging AG
Constantia Packaging AG announces the start of due diligence proceedings for the acquisition of a majority interest in Austria Metall AG. 2006-08-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cpg_biz-id=948377_767.html

. New Quardant plastics components plant
Quadrant, a leading manufacturer of plastics components, follows its customers to Central Europe and moves into a new plant with three-component moulding machinery. 2006-08-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/qplas_biz-id=948376_766.html

. BASF to build chemicals production center for Electronic Materials
BASF has started construction of a new integrated production plant for electronic chemicals for the semiconductor industry in Ludwigshafen. 2006-08-25 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948375_765.html

. Beverage can colored tab is a billboard for brand identity
Ball Corporation, a supplier of metal and plastics packaging products, launches new technology for laser-incised tabs bringing added value to beverage cans. 2006-08-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bll_biz-id=948374_764.html

. Rexam to build new beverage can packaging plants
Rexam, the global consumer packaging company and the leading beverage can maker, to build its second beverage can making plant in Russia and a new can end making plant in Brazil. 2006-08-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rex_biz-id=948373_763.html

. DSM launches animal nutrition solutions feed premix plant in China
The second DSM feed premix plant aims to provide animal nutrition vitamin and mineral premixes with advanced formulas to feed customers in North and North East China. 2006-08-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dsm_biz-id=948372_762.html

. Ciba Specialty Chemicals price increases for water soluble polymers
Ciba Specialty Chemicals announces its Water Treatment and Paper Business Lines will initiate a differentiated price increase for its water soluble polymers. 2006-08-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948371_761.html

. SKF acquires tool machine and maintenance services companies
The SKF Group strengthens its service business, acquires US and Australian companies in the areas of machine tool spindle mechanisms and predictive maintenance. 2006-08-24 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/skf_biz-id=948370_760.html

. Automotive license plates beaming within
Bayer MaterialScience materials were used in close cooperation with 3M on the application development of a self-luminous automotive license plate. 2006-08-23 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bms_biz-id=948369_759.html

. Fire partially shuts down Lanxess plastics production
Styrenic resins business unit of LANXESS declares force majeure due to a fire that damaged parts of their production facilities for ABS plastics in Tarragona, Spain. 2006-08-23 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948368_758.html

. NOVA Chemicals restructuring goals to eliminate 375 positions
NOVA Chemicals Corporation, producer of plastics and chemicals for consumer, industrial and packaging products, announces restructuring progress. 2006-08-23 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ncx_biz-id=948367_757.html

. DSM Engineering Plastics polyamide for aerospace engine sensor harnesses
DSM Engineering Plastics polyamide provides strength and durability for connectors used in aerospace engines ranging from vibration to fluctuation in temperature. 2006-08-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dsm_biz-id=948366_756.html

. General Dynamics New Contract for Combat Vehicle Services
US Army awards General Dynamics Land Systems a continuing Iraqi forces services contract for logistics, resets and upgrades on the Stryker combat vehicles. 2006-08-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gdls_biz-id=948365_755.html

. Tetra Pak Announces Packaging Solutions Expansion in China
Tetra Pak, one of the leading processing and packaging line and solutions providers for liquid food manufacturing, to invest for capacity expansion in China. 2006-08-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/TetraPak_biz-id=948364_754.html

. Jacobsen to focus on golf, turf and grounds equipment segments
Sale of the commercial grounds care line confirms Jacobsen's focus on its professional turf business, including golf course, sports turf and municipal grounds equipment. 2006-08-22 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948363_753.html

. Polymers group Trelleborg opens Shanghai facility
Trelleborg Group, a leading polymers technology provider, announces the inauguration of their new Sealing Solutions business site in Shanghai. 2006-08-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/trlb_biz-id=948362_752.html

. Chemicals group Solvay to launch fluorochemicals production unit in China
International chemicals producer Solvay announces production and supply of fluorine business JV with a leading fluorochemicals producer in Asia. 2006-08-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/sol_biz-id=948361_751.html

. Getting Inside Information from the Job Interview Scheduler
This article is about leveraging the call you get from an interview scheduler to get information to help make the difference in getting that job. 2006-08-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/resources/get_job_interview_info-id=948359_749.html

. Rexam establishes key footholds in growing Indian packaging market
Rexam, the global consumer packaging company and the world’s leading beverage can maker, announces that it has established key footholds in the growing Indian packaging market. 2006-08-21 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rex_biz-id=948360_750.html

. Coatings producer chalks up success on the Chinese automotive market
The automotive market in China is booming and OEM coatings producer BASF is chaulking up success at the Shanghai site. 2006-08-20 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948358_748.html

. New plastics packaging site for Rexam
Fast service from Rexam plant in Lods of plastics packaging products for new and existing European clients in the Home & Personal Care business sector. 2006-08-19 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/rex_biz-id=948357_747.html

. Permanent aircraft components manufacturing site begins this Fall
Structural aircraft components work conducted at temporary site is ahead of schedule while awaiting new facility at the Queretaro Aerospace Park Project. 2006-08-19 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bbd_biz-id=948356_746.html

. Ticona polymers gives scalpel stability for laser eye surgery
Medical technology grade polymer from Ticona provides stability, resistance to wear, slip, chemical resistance and more, needed in laser eye surgery application. 2006-08-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ticona_biz-id=948355_745.html

. BASF and partners open integrated isocyanates chemicals complex
Successful start-up of integrated isocyanates chemicals complex at Shanghai Chemical Industry Park by BASF, Huntsman and partners for polyurethanes in China. 2006-08-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948354_744.html

. Eastman packaging differentiation at LUXEPACK 2006
Eastman Chemical Company to take visitors at LUXEPACK 2006 in Monaco on an exciting journey into the world of sensory packaging. 2006-08-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/emn_biz-id=948353_743.html

. Trelleborg agrees to acquire roofing products business
Trelleborg Building Systems acquisition strengthens roofing products position in the Danish market. 2006-08-18 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/trlb_biz-id=948352_742.html

. BASF plastics and colorants together at the Fakuma
BASF to present its thermoplastic specialties, polyurethanes and pigments together at one stand at Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing in Germany. 2006-08-17 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948351_741.html

. VisionWorks in Polyurethanes
Bayer MaterialScience to showcase at the PU China Exhibition in Shanghai, VisionWorks in Polyurethanes, with innovations, applications, technologies and customer orientation. 2006-08-16 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bms_biz-id=948350_740.html

. Two CRJ200 aircraft orders for all-cargo configuration
Largest air freight carrier in Sweden orders two CRJ200 aircraft for cargo operations conversion servicing small package and airmail routes. 2006-08-16 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bbd_biz-id=948349_739.html

. New Packaging From GPI Turns Hot Dogs Into Fast Franks
Oscar Mayer Fast Franks are a summertime favorite that can now be enjoyed any time of the year thanks to a microwavable paperboard tray from Graphic Packaging International. 2006-08-15 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gpi_biz-id=948348_738.html

. Awning fixings using BASF’s plastics material
The essential element of the new fischer Thermax awning fixing system is a plastics thermal module which is made of Ultramid B3EG7, a reinforced polyamide 6 of BASF. 2006-08-15 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948347_737.html

. Crown's new beverage packaging faciltiy opens
Leading supplier of packaging products celebrates the opening of Crown Maghreb Can beverage packaging facility in Tunisia. 2006-08-15 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cck_biz-id=948346_736.html

. Tanks refurbishment contract awarded by US Army
General Dynamics Land Systems to completely refurbish and equip M1A1 Abrams tanks with additional mission-critical technologies for the US Army. 2006-08-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gdls_biz-id=948345_735.html

. New Plastics Additives TECHLINE
Ciba Specialty Chemicals launches a global technical help desk to provide technical information on products and applications for customers of additives for plastics. 2006-08-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948344_734.html

. Amcor PET Packaging translucent blue bottle
White Rock Distilleries reduces costs and guards brand imaging with the reintroduction of Pinnacle Vodka in a new, blue-hued PET container from Amcor PET Packaging. 2006-08-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/amcor_biz-id=948343_733.html

. Medical solutions provider Teleflex endotracheal family of products
The Rusch EasyTube launched by Teleflex Medical creates a viable airway while reducing the potential for trauma in either the esophagus or the trachea. 2006-08-14 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/tfx_biz-id=948342_732.html

. Buhler expands die casting division
New company BuhlerPrince is a result of consolidation moves by Buhler and IdraPrince of Holland, Michigan to expand its position worldwide in the die casting industry. 2006-08-13 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/buhler_biz-id=948341_731.html

. Resins viable for external medical and diagnostic equipment applications
Terlux 2802 HD resins from BASF for external medical and diagnostic equipment applications, are now commercially available in North America. 2006-08-13 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948340_730.html

. Securing a Job Means Winning the Game
The main goal in playing the job game is identifying your opponents and making plans on how you can outsmart, outplay and outmaneuver them. 2006-08-13 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/careers_biz-id=948339_729.html

. Textron exits Fastening Systems business
Textron announces that it has completed the sale of its Fastening Systems unit to a private equity firm located in California. 2006-08-12 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948338_728.html

. Kennametal invests big in new manufacturing facilities
Leading global supplier of tooling solutions, engineered components and advanced materials, Kennametal opens new China manufacturing facility. 2006-08-12 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/kmt_biz-id=948337_727.html

. Energy Absorbing Foam for Automotive Applications
New IMPAXX energy absorbing foam from Dow Automotive provides superior performance, minimizes weight and use of packaging space while also reducing cost. 2006-08-11 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dow_biz-id=948336_726.html

. Chinese chemists synthesize compounds for BASF’s crop protection discovery research
Global crop protection research is the first unit of BASF to work together with a Chinese company in an extensive synthesis cooperation. 2006-08-10 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948335_725.html

. Philips Medical Systems delivers healthcare information technology
Philips Medical Systems enters into agreement with Canada Health Infoway to deliver industry-leading healthcare information and image management solutions. 2006-08-10 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/phg_biz-id=948334_724.html

. Chemicals group LANXESS has Velcorin stabilizer for beverages
The Velcorin technology produced by the chemicals group LANXESS for the stabilization of non-alcoholic beverages and wine used in an increasing number of countries and regions. 2006-08-10 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948333_723.html

. BASF meets the automotive industry
BASF Coatings AG will be joined by subsidiary Elastogran GmbH at the 2006 Automechanika trade show a most significant automotive industry fair. 2006-08-09 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948332_722.html

. Borealis profits, packaging market, new plastics grades
Borealis profits up in 2nd quarter with Borstar expansion strengthening position in the flexible packaging market and introduces eleven new plastics grades. 2006-08-09 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/borealis_biz-id=948331_721.html

. GE Plastics Double Winner Auto Awards
GE Plastics has been honored with two automotive innovation awards from the SPE Central Europe for Lexan polycarbonate films and Lexan resins. 2006-08-08 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948330_720.html

. Constantia Packaging Quarterly Report
Flexible Packaging and Corrugated Board businesses contributed in helping Constantia Packaging remain on track for success in the 2nd Q despite commodity price increases. 2006-08-08 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/cpg_biz-id=948329_719.html

. Koresin – Performance Tackifier for the Rubber Industry
New brochure specifies Koresin phenolic resin properties and applications for the technical rubber products industry. 2006-08-08 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948328_718.html

. North American Automotive Coatings business sold
Rohm and Haas Company agrees to sell its Automotive Coatings business unit located in the United States, Canada and Mexico and including two joint ventures to NPC. 2006-08-08 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/roh_biz-id=948327_717.html

. Polymers leader makes US commitment
Manufacturer of high-tech polymers US American subsidiary upgrades integrated polyol and systems production location in New Martinsville. 2006-08-08 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/bms_biz-id=948326_716.html

. Automotive manufacturer Bentley selects Glasurit brand coatings
Bentley Motors, a successful manufacturer of luxury automotive cars, relies on Glasurit brand products for its line of OEM coatings and refinishing paint systems. 2006-08-07 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948325_715.html

. Chemicals group Lanxess leather business unit to present at ACLE 2006
Innovative retanning materials and finishing agents to be featured at the ACLE 2006 by chemicals producer LANXESS for leather that meets the toughest requirements. 2006-08-05 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948324_714.html

. Process technology exclusive license in water purification industry
Dow signs exclusive licensing agreement of Zero Discharge Desalination water purification process technology for desalination of seawater and brackish water with ZDD. 2006-08-05 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/dow_biz-id=948323_713.html

. New Molex plastics connector modules made of Ultradur
The electronics company Molex Elektronik is using Ultradur High Speed B4300 plastics from BASF for the housings of a new hybrid automotive connector. 2006-08-03 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948322_712.html

. Ciba Specialty Chemicals strengthens its color management services
Ciba Specialty Chemicals acquires a majority share in MetalFX, creator of a concept for innovative, versatile and cost-effective metallic printing. 2006-08-03 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/csb_biz-id=948321_711.html

. Borealis to present pipe solutions at Plastics conference
Borealis, the leading provider of innovative value creating plastics solutions, will present the greater use of plastics pipe at the Plastics Pipes conference. 2006-08-03 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/borealis_biz-id=948320_710.html

. Tyco Healthcare expands respiratory care business
Tyco to expand healthcare product line by acquiring an interest in Airox a European leader in the home respiratory ventilation systems business. 2006-08-03 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/tyco_biz-id=948319_709.html

. Philips new medical software applications
Philips Medical Systems new drag-and-drop oncology software allows faster tumor contouring and paves the way for adaptive radiation therapy. 2006-08-02 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/phg_biz-id=948318_708.html

. Aircraft sparks interest at Airshow
Cessna Aircraft unveils Light Sport Aircraft Proof of Concept and Lycoming Engines announces grant at the 2006 AirVenture Oshkosh Air Show. 2006-08-02 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/txt_biz-id=948317_707.html

. Trelleborg completes acquisition of Kawneer Rubber and Plastics
The acquisition of Kawneer Rubber and Plastics and its production operations from Bristol, Indiana by Trelleborg AB has now been completed. 2006-08-02 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/trel_biz-id=948316_706.html

. Akzo Nobel strengthens position in wood coatings market
Akzo Nobel has taken a significant step to strengthen its position in the North American wood coatings market with the acquisition of The Flood Company. 2006-08-01 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/akzoy_biz-id=948315_705.html

. Beverage packaging innovation from Ball eliminates crinkle effect
Ball's packaging innovation team designed a unique structure, the patent-pending Brick bottle for Leading Brands, to improve the consumers drinking experience. 2006-08-01 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/ball_biz-id=948314_704.html

. Scratch resistant plastics for electronics manufacturers
GE Plastics announces a new family of polycarbonate resins for such demanding electronic applications as mobile phones, computers, and digital cameras. 2006-08-01 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/gep_biz-id=948313_703.html

. Saltigo part of chemicals group LANXESS at CPhI 2006
Saltigo GmbH, subsidiary of leading chemicals group LANXESS, to present its range of solutions in the fields of custom synthesis and custom manufacturing at CPhI 2006, Paris. 2006-08-01 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/lnx_biz-id=948312_702.html

. Schunk adds new line to Total Tooling family
Schunk's SINO-R toolholders, a new line from the Total Tooling family, are the inexpensive alternative for powerful machining. 2006-08-01 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/schunk_biz-id=948311_701.html

. Polyester resins coil coatings more environmentally attractive
BASF Coatings universal primers with polyester resins for coil coating show pigmentation is chromate-free and free of other heavy metals and carcinogenic substances. 2006-07-31 http://www.jobwerx.com/news/basf_biz-id=948310_700.html

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