After a slight decline for the preceding edition due to the world economic crisis, the 2011 event in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg beat the previous top marks of 2007.

Chinese tennis player Li Na has recently advanced to #4 in the official world rankings. Her success may be due in part to the kinesiology therapy tape she has been

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has signed a license agreement with Chinese chemicals manufacturer Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd. for the production of propylene oxide (PO) and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE).

Victrex Polymer Solutions, a division of Victrex Plc, recently announced it is building a second technical center in Asia.

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is seeking Packaging Hall of Fame™ Class of 2011 nominations.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced a collaboration initiative with Specialty Silicone Fabricators (SSF) to develop combination products for medical device manufacturers.

Sauereisen is a leading manufacturer of specialty adhesive and sealant cements.

The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Responsible Care® Awards Program recently recognized Sartomer USA LLC for its outstanding contribution to improved environmental, health, safety and security performance in the chemical sector.

Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) has been recognized for meeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star Challenge.

The acquisition is expected to significantly strengthen Ashland’s functional ingredients active patent portfolio, as well as its team of research and development scientists.