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PRNewswire | July 14, 2023

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. is pleased to announce a major expansion of its carbon fiber facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This capital investment in capacity is essential to meet the growing demand for clean energy solutions. The 30,000 square foot facility expansion will increase Toray's carbon fiber capacity by 3,000 metric tons annually starting in 2025. Toray CMA, the largest producer of carbon fiber in the United States, is a primary supplier of carb...

WIVB | February 04, 2020

A new lawsuit filed this week is alleging the City of Niagara Falls and several companies, including Occidental Chemical Corporation, are responsible for illnesses residents face as a result of dumping toxic substances around Love Canal and the surrounding area. Attorneys representing these residents say their investigation shows just how much Occidental has polluted the City of Niagara Falls and those who live there. They’re now seeking justice. In a 72 page lawsuit, several attorneys rep...

ESSA | May 31, 2021

Climate change, driven by the greenhouse effect, is one of the world’s major issues that need to be urgently addressed. Studies have found that greenhouse gas emissions from industry primarily come from burning fossil fuels for energy and greenhouse gas emissions from specific chemical reactions necessary to produce goods from raw materials. As decision-makers, industry, and ordinary citizens, the government is held responsible for tackling global climate chan...

Chemical Technology, Science and Research

Albemarle | February 01, 2023

Albemarle Corporation, a global leader in the specialty chemicals industry, recently announced the official brand launch of its wholly-owned subsidiary Ketjen. Ketjen develops advanced catalyst solutions for specialty chemicals, refining, and petrochemical industries. After declaring plans to manage the business as a subsidiary, the corporation revealed the new name of its catalysts division in November 2022. As an individual brand, Ketjen will continue to help customers on thei...