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Articles in August, 2004 issue of Urethanes Technology

• Dow to boost Stade PO: US major raising capacity of German PO plant to 590 ktpa.(newslines)(Brief Article)
  by Raleigh, Patrick
• All set for K 2004: PU firms to make a strong showing in Dusseldorf.(polyurethanes)(trade shows)
• Recticel reorganises loan.
• JCI expands China plant: interiors supplier will grow seat trim unit for Japanese models.(world newslines)(Shanghai Yanfeng Johnson Controls Seating Company Ltd)(Brief Article)
  by White, Liz
• Worker dies at Vitafoam.(US newsbriefs)(Vitafoam Products Canada Ltd)(Brief Article)
• Foamex gains US grant: $730k grant to research aircraft-fire-suppression technology.(US newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Foam certification ok'd: despite controversy European foam industry adapts scheme.(Europur report)
  by Reed, David
• Appliances spur growth: Krauss-Maffei notes 72% rise in PU machine orders.(newslines)
  by Raleigh, Patrick
• Crompton to save $50 m a year.(Brief Article)
• Murrell new urethanes VP.(people)(Appointments)(Vice President)(Brief Article)
• Vita buys Canadian unit: UK firm extends position in North America with takeover.(newslines)(Vitafoam Products Canada Ltd)(Vitafoam Canada)(Brief Article)
  by White, Liz
• Low VOCs from new family of foam stabilisers.(materials)(Brief Article)
• PU gloves for food firms: Wilshire Technologies launches PU glove for food sector.(newslines)
  by White, Liz
• TPU prices going up.(Thermoplastic Polyurethanes)(Brief Article)
• Europe's flexible foamers in sunny disposition, and outlook seems clear.(Europur report)
  by Reed, David
• Woodbridge Foam fined.(US newsbriefs)(Ontario Ministry of Labour)(Brief Article)
  by Lauzon, Michael
• Flexible foam buys plant.(Flexible Foam Products Inc)(Brief Article)
• Bayer: 'MDI tight to 2006': Bayer reacts to growth in demand and prices of raw materials.(newslines)(methylene diphenyl diisocyanate)
  by Raleigh, Patrick
• Silicone-modification.(polyureas)(ReactAmine Technology IIc)
  by Brooks, Roy
• PU hip implant in trials: Impliant gains CE approval for hip replacement design.(newslines)(polyurethanes)(Consultants Europe)
  by White, Liz
• Faurecia grows in Japan: French firm to open technical centre, new HQ in Japan.(world newslines)(Headquarter)(Brief Article)
  by White, Liz
• JCI adds Bolzenius.(people)(Johnson Controls)(Brief Article)
• New chief for Rheichhold.(people)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
• Row over foam scheme: industry veteran attacks proposed foam certification scheme.(newslines)(conferences, meetings and seminars)(Brief Article)
  by Reed, David
• Polyaspartics are coming.(polyureas)
• OFT queries amines deal: UK concern over Taminco's plan to buy methylamines business.(newslines)(Taminco NV)(Brief Article)
  by Raleigh, Patrick
• ODS regulation delayed: Australian foam producers await greenhouse gas plan.(world newslines)(Ozone depleting substances)
  by Tandukar, Amita
• BASF takes Impact.(Brief Article)
• Growth in US rigid foam use is set to slacken.(report)(Brief Article)
• Bone repair may use PUs: orthopaedic uses of biodegradable medical PU investigated.(polyurethanes)(PolyNovo Biomaterials Pty Ltd. join forces with Imperial College of London)
  by White, Liz
• Jason boosts capacity: expansion includes firm's versatile open ended urethane belts.(US newslines)(Jason Industrial Inc.)
  by McNulty, Mike
• Glycol plant expands.(Brief Article)
• Too quiet on the beach?(comment)(European flexible foamers group meeting)(Brief Article)
  by Reed, David
• Versatility of the fourth generation of polyureas opens up new markets.
  by Klockemann, Kai
• SEPPIC offers novelties: coatings intermediate specialist targets PU sector for growth.(newslines)(polyurethanes)(SEPPIC SA)
  by Reed, David
• Wheel firm's new ideas: Aragon Elastomers moves into new markets.(US newslines)(Brief Article)
  by McNulty, Mike
• Autothane appoints.(people)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
• Vita adds director.(people)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
• Rhein Chemie in spin off: Bayer opts to separate Lanxess to company shareholders.(newslines)(Brief Article)
  by Raleigh, Patrick
• UT diary.(dates & prices)(calendar)(Calendar)
• ITWC adding research: move boosts space by a quarter, allows more capacity.(US newslines)
  by McNulty, Mike
• Belgian firm adds PUDs: "interesting prices" spurs investment in new coatings products.(newslines)(EOC Polymers)(Oudenaarde)(Brief Article)
  by Reed, David
• PU tyres to go global: Amerityre to licence/sell tyre systems: looks at Sri Lanka.(US newslines)(Polyurethane)(Brief Article)
  by White, Liz
• Bridgestone adds in US: Japanese firm unveils automotive seat cushion foam facility.(US newslines)(Brief Article)
  by McNulty, Mike