Germany DFG Funds 21 New Collaborative Research Centres The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has established 21 new Collaborative Research Centres (CRCs) as of 1 July 2011.
Europe 2010 – Much Better Year for Container Glass Production Production data 2010 published from the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) show a general recovery from the drop of the previous year. In 2010, the European industry produced 20,7 Mt of glass compared to 20,1 Mt in 2009 marking an increase of 3,5 %.
Saudi Arabia Outotec to Deliver Alumina Calcination Technology Outotec has agreed with Ma’aden Bauxite Alumina Company, a joint venture between Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Alcoa in Saudi Arabia, on the delivery of two calciners to the joint venture’s integrated aluminium complex at Ras Al Khair (formerly Ras Az Zawr), Saudi Arabia.
USA Department of Health and Human Services Identifies Tungsten Carbide Cobalt as Carcinogen Tungsten carbide-cobalt powders are key ingredients in the manufacture of hardmetal (cemented carbide) cutting and grinding tools, dies, and wear resistant products used in a broad spectrum of industries. Some 56 kt of WC-Co based products were produced globally in 2008. The US Department of Health & Human Services published its latest 12th Report on Carcinogens which now includes WC-Co in powder or sintered form as one of 240 substances that may put people at increased risk for cancer.
USA Advanced Ceramics Market to Reach EUR 3,8 Billion in 2016 MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of the new report Advanced Ceramics and Nanoceramic Powders, to their collection of Glass & Ceramics market reports.
Brazil / Germany Joint-venture with EXPOALUMINIO 2012 With International ALUMINIUM Brazil, which will take place from 24 – 26 April 2012 as part of EXPOALUMINIO, Reed Exhibitions Deutschland/DE is intensifying its event activities in the world’s most important regions for the aluminium industry.
USA Harper Lands Contract for Complete Pilot Scale Carbon Fibre Line Harper International has booked yet another contract for a fully integrated pilot scale carbon fibre conversion line.
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Ceramics Exports Seen Recovering Sri Lanka’s ceramics industry is recovering but needs to be innovative in tackling high energy costs.
India Glass – Spectacular Growth To cope with rising demand, glass manufacturers of the country plan to invest EUR 1,15 billion (INR 70 billion) over the next two-to-three years on expansion and upgrading, according to Mukul Somany, the president of All India Glass Manufacturers’ Association and the Vice-Chairman of Hindusthan National Glass, one of India’s leading glass producers.
Germany PVA TePla Group Announces New CEO PVA TePla Group has announced that Dr. Arno Knebelkamp has become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of 1 July 2011 following the retirement of founder and long-time CEO Peter Abel.