ADCO Global announced that its Kömmerling subsidiary has opened its new production plant in Nanjing, China. The plant will manufacture sealants and adhesives for the Insulating Glass (IG), solar photovoltaic, structural glazing and transportation markets in China and Asia.

AkzoNobel announced that it has been selected by Walmart to be the primary paint supplier for the retailer's US stores. The company will develop and manufacture a portfolio of interior and exterior paints for more than 3,500 Walmart stores nationwide.

Cytec Industries Inc., held a comprehensive seminar and demonstration of its UV-curable Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) to introduce the product portfolio to Asia-Pacific tape manufacturers. It also introduced the newest member of the UV PSA product portfolio, GMR 8103-01, which provides exceptional adhesion to both low- and high-energy surfaces and delivers excellent sheer performance and die-cut-ability.

HID Global and UPM Raflatac announced a worldwide technology license agreement that enables UPM Raflatac to incorporate HID Global's tamperproof and secure RFID sealing label technology and IP into their contactless product family. As per the agreement UPM Raflatac will incorporate the licensed technology into tamperproof RFID sealing tags for liquid containers.

Minister of Economics and Technology has helped BASF to start the harvesting of the Amflora potatoes in Zepkow. The Minister harvested the first tubers of genetically modified starch potatoes. The company, in addition, has applied for EU approval for their next startch potato

A new study by an engineer at Stanford University has found the answer to a dry adhesive that provides an ideal grip for robot feet. He used the new material, based on the structure of a gecko foot, to build climbing robots.

Specialty chemical producer Rhodia, the French National Center for Scientific Research, the Ecole Normale Superieure of Lyon and the East China Normal University of Shanghai have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen their scientific collaboration focused on "green" chemistry. This agreement aims to develop common research on materials and processes based on eco-design principles and renewable raw materials.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has announced the organization of a new self-funded product group, which will support the needs of the formaldehyde industry. This group will represent the producers, users, and suppliers of formaldehyde and formaldehyde products. The Panel's primary activities will include advocacy, research, and marketplace outreach.

BASF's Polyurethanes business in North America announced an updated, FDA-compliant product list for the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers market. These products comply with Title 21 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for select indirect food contact application.

Lanxess AG will devote even more attention than before to the fields of process engineering and research within the company. Therfore the specialty chemicals group established an organizational unit entitled "Innovation", with the aim of making a significant contribution to the value-added of the specialty chemicals group.

The Xiameter® brand from Dow Corning is launching a series of standard high-consistency rubber (HCR) compounds in North America and Europe. Now the customers can get standard HCR compounds for high-voltage insulation, wire and cable, general molding, and general extrusion applications without added customization costs and product development delays.

In response to increased demand, and to better serve its growing U.S. customer base, Michelman has added new reactor capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters. Reactors are used in the processing of a variety of the many water-based surface modifiers, additives and polymers.

Nanophase Technologies Corporation announced that Nanophase and its partner, the German specialty chemical company Altana AG have entered into a new non-exclusive supply arrangement. The parties are convinced that a new and more flexible basis of cooperation will provide both companies more options and opportunities in their markets instead of the former, restricted agreement.

An eco-efficiency analysis demonstrating the ecological and economical benefits of micro surfacing techniques to protect engineered road pavements and extend their service life has been verified by NSF International. The eco-efficiency analysis compares micro surfacing to mill and fill (hot mix asphalt) technology to better understand the environmental burden and life cycle costs associated with asphalt pavement preservation techniques.

With a growing awareness of oysters' critical roles filtering water, preventing erosion, guarding coasts from storm damage, and providing habitat for other organisms, researchers have been investigating how oyster reefs form in order to better understand the organisms and offer potential guidance to oyster re-introduction projects. The Researchers from Purdue University and the University of South Carolina have shown that oysters produce a unique adhesive material for affixing themselves to each other.

Keyuan Petrochemicals, Inc. entered into land use right transfer agreements with the local government of Ningbo. Pursuant to the land use right transfer agreements, Keyuan acquired four parcels of land adjacent to the Company's current facilities. By acquiring the land, the Company will be able to begin the construction of a storage facility, a raw material pre-treatment facility and an asphalt production facility.

Vytex NRL will be an appropriate choice for the customers who require a very low protein product but still wish to retain the benefits associated with Natural Rubber Latex. Vytex NRL includes excellent liquid barrier protection, tactile sensitivity, elasticity, strength and comfort all while retaining the positive characteristics of natural rubber latex.

Novamelt-Jowat LLC has started work on a new factory expansion project. The expansion will effectively double the size of their manufacturing and storage facility and should finish by December 31st, 2010.

IMRE scientists have used the method, called Nanoimprint Technology (NIT) which involves making uniform, nanometer-sized structures to create a specifically patterned surface that produces a unique property. Using this method, adhesives that do not leave sticky residues, waterproof and anti-bacterial surfaces for everyday use, can be produced without using chemicals.

BASF has signed a contract with Chemigate Oy, a company newly founded by former managers of the starch business in Finland, to sell the starch business.