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Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 202...

20 Aug 2010

‘Thin-film production market share in the global solar PV market grew from a mere 2.8% in 2001 to 25% in 2009. Thin film solar PV is set to increase its share to 38% by 2020’ The report “Thin-Film Photovoltaic (PV) Cells Market Analysis to 2020...

Global Top 10 Uranium Mining Companies Benchmarking Anal...

20 Aug 2010

‘The total annual production of the top 10 uranium mining companies decreased from 25,035 tU in the year 2004 to 23,930 tU in 2008’ The report “Global Top 10 Uranium Mining Companies Benchmarking Analysis - Peer Comparison of Top 10 Uranium Min...

Diabetes Care Devices: Emerging Countries (China, India,...

17 Aug 2010

‘The WHO predicts that India and China will respectively lose $237 billion and $558 billion of their national income to diabetes and cardiovascular disease between 2005 and 2015. The governments of Brazil, India and China have recognized this growing...

Russian LLDPE plant goes from strength to strength

13 Aug 2010

Leading Russian polymer manufacturer Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNH) has begun producing LLDPE for the first time since the launch of a polyolefins plant in Nizhnekamsk back in February. Since July, Nizhnekamsk-based NKNH has turned out a range of four...

Thailand’s Palm Oil Industry Is the 3rd Largest in the W...

13 Aug 2010

According to USDA data, global oil seeds output accounted for 440.88 million tones in 2009-2010 (Apr/May) – global production has increased by 11% comparing this level with the previous year. USA, Brazil and China are major oil seeds producers....

Acetone Market Has Been Tightened by Phenol Demand Slowd...

12 Aug 2010

Acetone, the simplest of the ketones, is a clear, water-white volatile liquid, slightly hygroscopic with a mild, mint-like fragrant odour. It is highly flammable, miscible in all proportions in water, ethyl alcohol and ether, and will react explosive...

The Future of the Neurology Devices Market to 2016 – Mar...

12 Aug 2010

'The global neurology devices market is forecast to exceed $5 billion by 2016, driven by patient demographics, increasing physician adoption, patient demand and the availability of reimbursement' The report “The Future of the Neurology Devices...

“Biochips” and Other In-Demand Research Reports on Drugs...

12 Aug 2010

LONDON – Market Publishers Ltd announces that new market research reports on Drugs & Biotechnology are available in its catalogue. Biochips. This Biochips market report studies the impact of Biochips in various applications. It focuses o...

Brazil Is One of the Developing Countries Experiencing P...

11 Aug 2010

The rapid increase in the population and limited land availability form the most important factor stimulating market growth for agrochemicals. The other market drivers are lack of natural resource management, need for plant genetic resource conservat...

Nizhnekamskneftekhim: LLDPE Unit Starts at Nizhnekamsk

11 Aug 2010

Russian polymer producer Nizhnekamskneftekhim (Nizhnekamsk) has commenced production of LLDPE in four grades for use in the manufacture of rigid tubular film, regular tubular film, general purpose flat die film, package inserts and stretch film. One...

Vietnam Plans to Achieve 70% Mechanization in Rice Culti...

11 Aug 2010

Agriculture plays an extremely important role in Vietnam’s economy. This sector contributes 24% to the national GDP, accounts for nearly 30% of total export value, and employs over 60% of the country’s economically active population. In recent years...

The Cocoa and Chocolate Market in Columbia Is Considered...

09 Aug 2010

Cocoa is the world's smallest soft commodity market. Cocoa and its products (including chocolate) are used worldwide. The largest producing countries are Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Indonesia. For the current cocoa year, world production is project...

Synthetic Poymer Hydrogel Used to Capture Bacteria

05 Aug 2010

Bacteria play a role in myriad industrial processes from fermentation to cleaning up environmental pollution. But floating freely in solution, the microbial cells constantly multiply, generating biomass that must be removed periodically, causing down...

The US Performance Apparel Market Shakes off Recession

04 Aug 2010

The outlook for the US performance apparel market looks encouraging, according to a new report by Textiles Intelligence. Following a modest decline in 2009, sales recovered sharply in the early months of 2010. The report, called “Fast track: US re...

Australian Authorities Investigating US for Dumping

31 Jul 2010

The Australian Customs & Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is investigating allegations that North American manufacturers have dumped LLDPE into the Australian market. The investigation began after Australia’s sole LLDPE manufacturer, Mel...

Bundesdruckerei Group Introduces New Technology for Poly...

30 Jul 2010

Bundesdruckerei Group introduces new technology for personalizing polycarbonate high-security cards Tamper-proof - thanks to colored print image inside the card A development using materials from Bayer MaterialScience AG With Innosec Fusion®, B...

The Indian Seeds Market Offers Good Opportunities for Gl...

28 Jul 2010

Agriculture accounts for 21% of India’s GDP. About two-thirds of the population are dependent on rural employment. A few years ago the agriculture sector indicated a growth of only about 2.5% annually, in recent years though the growth has reached 4....

Mexican Agrochemical Market is Dominated by Foreign Comp...

28 Jul 2010

At a time of rising food prices, population growth and concerns about global food security, there is a growing need for using agrochemicals and every available technology to meet future food needs and tackle the emerging challenges of climate change...

The Unconventional Oil and Gas Market Outlook: The Futur...

26 Jul 2010

Sustained high oil and gas prices until mid-2008 led to the development of these resources as governments across the world were concerned about dwindling energy supplies amid rising demand. Technological advancements further aided their development....

New Gas and Oil Projects Development is Beneficial for P...

23 Jul 2010

Global financial crisis and economic slowdown altered the general picture of the Russian pipe industry. The extent of the downturn was particularly pronounced when comparing it with a record-breaking year like 2007, when total pipe production was 9 m...

The Future of Orthopedic Implants, Analysis and Forecast...

21 Jul 2010

The report "The Future of Orthopedic Implants, Analysis and Forecasts to 2016 - Joint Reconstruction and Spinal Implants Creating Growth Opportunities" by GBI Research provides key data, information and analysis on the global orthopedic implants mark...

Honey Production Volumes in Indonesia Are Far from Cover...

21 Jul 2010

It is widely acknowledged that Indonesia is highly suitable for honey-bee breeding business, as the country is very rich in flower-plant varieties and the agricultural products can be cultivated all the year round. When the season of plant-flowering...

France Takes up a Quarter of the European Agricultural M...

21 Jul 2010

France accounts for about one third of all agricultural land in the EU. It is the leading agricultural producer in the EU and the second in the world following the USA. France takes up a quarter of the European agricultural machinery market and posse...

Estimated Global Capacity for Butanediol Reached 1.9 mln...

20 Jul 2010

Worldwide butanediol (BDO) capacity has been growing at a sizeable rate during the past years. Estimated global capacity reached 1.9 mln tons in 2009. The most notable increases in production were observed in Asia. Consolidation of older and non-inte...

Mergers, Acquisitions and Reorganizations Projected for...

19 Jul 2010

According to the definition provided by the European Commission, feed additives are products used in animal nutrition for purposes of improving the quality of feed and the quality of food of animal origin, or to improve the animals’ performance and h...

Global Acetic Acid Demand Is Forecast to Grow at 3 – 4%...

14 Jul 2010

The three largest derivatives of methanol are formaldehyde, methyl tertiary butyl ether and Acetic acid (one of the simplest carboxylic acids). Acetic acid is an important chemical reagent and industrial chemical, used in the production of polyeth...

Indonesia’s Farmers are Internationally Certified to Pro...

08 Jul 2010

Indonesian Coffee is famous worldwide. Indonesia is currently the third largest producer of Coffee in the world following Brazil and Vietnam. The country also ranks fourth among green coffee exporters on the global market. According to Internat...

Agrochemicals and Pesticides: Crop Protection Remains an...

07 Jul 2010

The worldwide pesticides market achieved $52 billion in 2008 despite global economic instability and pressure from the media and the eco-friendly Green Revolution. Market experts forecast an overall 10% growth in 2010 with high single digit percentag...

The Success of Hong Kong’s Finishing Materials Industry...

07 Jul 2010

The finish carpentry is divided into exterior finish (located principally on the outside of the structure) and interior finish (located inside). The principal items of the exterior finish are the roof sheathing and covering, exterior trim, and wall s...

By 2013 Dolomite Export Price May Exceed $43/tonn

06 Jul 2010

Dolomite is a widespread mineral that is a major constituent of sedimentary carbonate rocks and dolomite limestone. They form primarily due to the magnesium-enriched salt water forcing on calcareous sediments. Today dolomite is used not solely in...