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Urethanes Technology International magazine—widely recognised as the most useful source of information on developments in the global polyurethanes industry—was created in 1984. This website provides access to the most recently published issue, the latest news stories, raw material plant capacity information, as well as the full content of all issues published since 1997. Published six times a year, the magazine provides details of all of the important commercial and technical developments within what is one of the world's most dynamic and globally integrated industrial businesses.  http://www.utechnorthamerica.com/

BASF reports 40% increase in Q2 PU sales Ludwigshafen, Germany -- BASF has reported polyurethane sales up 40 percent to Euro 1400 million ($1830 million) in the second quarter of 2010 (Q2), compared to the same period last year. Sales for the first six months of 2010 were also up 40 percent to Euro 2620 million, compared to the first half...
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BMS posts solid performance in Q2 Leverkusen, Germany -- Bayer MaterialScience has posted sales of Euro 2689 million ($3517 million) ...
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Perstorp reports positive half year results Perstorp, Sweden -- Speciality chemicals company Perstorp has reported sales up 19 percent to SEK 7...
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Invista evaluating PET unit for possible sale By Frank Esposito, Plastics News Staff Wichita, Kansas -- Invista has begun a review process tha...
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TPU supplier offers info on butanediol disruption Romulus, Michigan -- Supply disruptions for butanediol, a thermoplastic polyurethane feedstock, hav...
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Pexco's PU posts guide cyclists in nation's capital Plastics News report Tacoma, Washington -- Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington is home of the Whi...
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PFA adds human rights principle to sustainability ethos Loudon, Tennessee -- The Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA) has added a new principle to its “Plat...
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UTI wants information for UTECH North America preview (free access) London – All companies exhibiting at UTECH North America 2010 in Houston this October are invited t...
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Dow could earn $1 bn from 10-year Olympic sponsorship deal Midland, Michigan -- Dow Chemical Co. has been named as an official sponsor of the Olympic Games th...
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Stepan's profits down in second quarter Northfield, Illinois -- Polyester polyol producer Stepan Co. has reported profits down by $0.4 mill...
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PU technology enhances aircraft windshields Huntsville, Alabama -- PPG Industries' polyurethane adhesive and sealant technology is being used b...
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