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Articles in February, 2007 issue of Urethanes Technology

• Huntsman, NMG announce polyurethanes systems JV in Russia.(international newslines)
• TDI study--new year, new problems says PFA.(Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry)
  by White, Liz
• Canadian group gets cash for eco-friendly composite parts: Camoplast will use grant to develop spray PU process.(us newslines)
• Korean polyurethane forum planned for 21-23 May.(world newsbriefs)
• Global market for vehicle seating.
• Insulation program.(international newslines)
• BASF to add 110 ktpa of MDI at Antwerp: polyurethanes supplier may also add second MDI plant in China.(international newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Stepan expanding German polyols plant.(europe newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Encore develops auto PU robotics with Delmia: robot PU dispensing used in automotive NVH prevention.(us newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Qingdao ahead with PU retread plant.(world newsbriefs)
• TPU nanocomposite imitates spider silk.(thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer)
  by White, Liz
• Delcam acquires footwear CADCAM specialist Crispin.(europe newslines)
• Huntsman: new focus after sale.(us newsbriefs)
• Foamex exits chapter 11 with new chief.(us newsbrief)
• Lyondell gets ok for PO/SM facility in China: Ningbo JV will make 227 ktpa of PO.(far east newslines)
  by White, Liz
• BASF calls force majeure on TDI in US.
• New year-fresh look.(comment)
  by Mitchell, Paul
• Fenner's good year.(Brief article)
• Crowley Chemical bought by LC Group.(us newsbriefs)
• RIM Polymers to represent Graco in Asia.(world newsbriefs)
• Argotec adds blown TPU film lab line: film maker sees sustained strong growth in its urethane products.(a tpu niche)
  by White, Liz
• Rescue board--strong, lightweight with PU.(international newslines)
• Faurecia buys into Romanian moulder.
• Lamberti acquires Synair polyols unit.(us newsbriefs)(Lamberti USA to acquire Synair Hawthorne Polyols and Surfactants)(Brief article)
• Perstorp announces expansion into China: Perstorp's 15ktpa JV TMP plant will be the largest in China.(far east newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Antimicrobial performance variability in PU subsrates.(intimicrobials)
  by Hire, Robert C.; Robitaille, Thomas E.
• Dow to add 113 ktpa MDI in North America: Freeport capacity to rise in two stages to 227 ktpa.(international newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Rieter's sales rise to new record high.(europe newslines)
• Synova gains rights to PU contraceptive.(us newsbriefs)(Synova Healthcare Group Inc. acquires Allendale Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
• Huntsman starts building amines unit.(world newsbriefs)
• JCI develops low emission headliner.(automotive)
  by White, Liz
• Kingspan adds Turkish Canadian units.(europe newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Soya group funds polyurethane work.(us newslines)
• 'Greenhome' uses PU insulation.(us newslines)
• Bayer bases Global Footwear Centre in Shanghai.
• Dates & prices.(Calendar)
• BMS adds MDI in Spain.(Bayer MaterialScience AG completed its expansion for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate plant)(Brief article)
• BMS raising Shanghai TDI capacity to 300 ktpa.(international newslines)(Bayer MaterialScience AG)
• Elastogran buying PCC systems house.(Polymer Chemical Co. to be acquired by Elastogran GmbH)(Brief article)
• US university gets $1 million Air Force coatings contract.(us newslines)
• Purcom buys polyurethane systems unit of Arch Quimica.(far east newslines)
• Good business in mexico means interest in PU recycling is high.(Mexican market)(polyurethanes recycling manages growth for plastic industry)
  by White, Liz
• Flowserve opens centre in Germany.
• Krauss-Maffei sites PU centre in Detroit.(us newsbriefs)
• US plant duplicates UK facilities.(HomeBlown develops surfing technology)(Brief article)
• Small firms offer flexible service, expertise and high tech parts to customers.(processor focus)(Interview)
  by White, Liz
• Bayer ends force majeure on TDI, MDI.
• Proseat to close seat foam line in Wetteren.(europe newsline)(Brussels-Proseat to close its Belgium plant)(Brief article)
  by White, Liz
• CPI conference and UTECH North America expecting good turnout.(us newslines)
• US firm aids Beijing Olympics rail project.(far east newslines)
  by White, Liz
• Polyurethanes still showing strong growth in footwear.(footwear)
  by Lee, Steve
• Momentive formed from GE additives.(us newsbriefs)