U.S. wind energy continued to rebound in the second quarter, with 2,151 megawatts (MW) of electrical generating capacity installed in the first half of 2011 vs. 1,250 MW during the same time in 2010 (up 72%).

Dow Automotive Systems recently announced plans to move its aftermarket distribution center from Dayton, OH, to Hillsdale, MI.

Celanese Corp. recently announced several appointments within the company.

Brookfield recently announced it offers two hands-on courses that can help users of its instruments to get the most out of their viscosity test methods.

CVC Thermoset Specialties has appointed Charles Zarnitz product manager, Epoxies, and Walt Bustynowicz vice president, Global Sales.

Miniature sensors in a new "epidermal electronic system" (EES) can be integrated into self-adhesive temporary tattoos to measure body functions like heart rate and muscle activity.Click here to read the

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that 19 member facilities now exceed key ChemStewards® benchmarks.

AkzoNobel recently announced plans to acquire Boxing Oleochemicals, a leading supplier of nitrile amines and derivatives in China and throughout Asia.

The global market for green technology was worth $200 billion in 2010, according to “Green Technologies and Global Markets,” a new report from BCC Research.

Huntsman recently reported revenues for the second quarter of 2011 of $2,934 million, an increase of 25% compared to $2,343 million for the same period in 2010.