Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

Smithsonian August 2006 Elizabeth Royte	Corn Plastic to the Rescue Wal-Mart and others are going green with "biodegradable" packaging made from corn. But is this really the answer to America's throwaway culture?
IndustryWeek October 1, 2003 Tonya Vinas	Gerber Plant Steps Up To the Plate Arkansas site expands to incorporate new packaging.
IndustryWeek August 1, 2004 Tonya Vinas	Making Waves Dubbed the 'third wave' of biotechnology, after medicine and agriculture, industrial biotechnology is promising to reshape manufacturing.
The Motley Fool August 30, 2011 Alex Planes	Dow Chemical Bets Big on Bioplastics The industrial powerhouse is working on making plastics from plants that rival the cost of petrochemicals and offer better returns for the environment.
Chemistry World August 2006 Andrew Scott	Down on the Plastics Farm Soaring oil prices could see biomass become competitive as a source for chemicals traditionally derived from petroleum.
IndustryWeek December 1, 2002 Traci Purdum	Quebec Joint Venture Focuses On Synergy Avestor's decision to locate a battery plant in Boucherville allows for close interaction with existing R&D department.
IndustryWeek March 1, 2003 Tonya Vinas	Empty Plant Attracts Microchip Technology Gresham, Ore., site to employ 200 by year's end.
Food Processing April 2007 Dave Fusaro	ADM's Big Bet on Fuel It's always been part food company and part ingredient company, but now add fuel company to the description of Archer Daniels Midland Co.
IndustryWeek February 1, 2008 Jonathan Katz	Dow Fights Energy, Raw Materials Costs New gasification facility could reduce Dow's greenhouse emissions by 20%, and save the company money.
Chemistry World March 2008 Maria Burke	Green Couture Synthetic fibers are back in fashion after an ecological makeover.
Chemistry World November 5, 2015 Rebecca Trager	Dow backs off of Kuwaiti joint ventures Dow has said it will restructure its participation in a group of Kuwaiti joint ventures in order to optimize its investment and expand its relationship with EQUATE on the US gulf coast.
IndustryWeek June 1, 2005 Tonya Vinas	Giving the Green Light to Industrial Biotech The U.S. government is dangling a big carrot -- and some wheat and corn -- to encourage manufacturers to make more products from biobased materials.
Food Engineering January 1, 2007	Plant Openings & Expansions Smithfield Packing Co. opens $100-million plant in Kinston, NC... New Cargill and CHS partnership begins operating three milling facilities in Canada... American Dairy to expand to China by 2009...
Food Processing September 2011 Dave Fusaro	Food Processing Awards ConAgra/Lamb Weston 2011 Green Plant of the Year ConAgra Foods' Delhi, La. sweet potato processing plant not only contributes to a healthier Earth but also to a healthier bottom line for the Omaha, Neb.-based food company.
Food Processing December 2007 David Feder	It's Easier Being Green Sometimes, the wellness element of a food or beverage is what's on the outside.
Food Engineering August 1, 2005	Plant Openings & Expansions MBA Poultry to build new headquarters, final processing, packaging and distribution center... Heat and Control opens facility in China... Cargill expands capacity for natural chondroitin sulfate... Sanderson Farms plans $20-million poultry processing facility and hatchery...
Chemistry World May 30, 2013 Phillip Broadwith	Waste CO 2-derived plastic hits tonne scale Waste carbon dioxide has been incorporated into a polymer at bulk scale. The resin can be used as a feedstock in existing polyurethane products, providing a sustainable way to divert carbon emissions away from the atmosphere.
The Motley Fool October 29, 2007 David Lee Smith	Where Are You Going, Dow Chemical? While Dow Chemical reported a down quarter, the real question investors need to ask is its likely direction.
Food Engineering January 1, 2009	Plant Openings & Expansions Keystone Foods LLC's new processing plant in Gadsden, AL... Sara Lee Corporation will build a new coffee-extraction plant in the Netherlands... Barrel O'Fun Snack Foods Co. purchased 12.5 acres in Phoenix, AZ and began construction of a 144,000 sq.-ft. manufacturing and distribution center...
IndustryWeek January 1, 2009 John Teresko	Alternative Energy As a Service Switching to alternative energy sources in your plant doesn't have to be a do-it-yourself project. Service providers can simplify the process by designing, implementing and operating the alternative energy source.
BusinessWeek February 21, 2005 Otis Port	Not Your Father's Ethanol A new fuel -- "ethanol with a twist" -- could soon be coming to the rescue of motorists fed up with roller-coaster gasoline prices, and it should get a warm welcome from environmentalists and farmers, too.
Food Engineering May 1, 2005	Plant Openings & Expansions Southwest Cheese Co. nears completion of Clovis, NM cheese production facility... J. Rettenmaier USA to build $23-million dietary oat fiber plant in Cedar Rapids... MeadWestvaco Packaging Systems increases operating capacity of Roosendall, Netherlands facility... etc.
Science News July 22, 2006 Ben Harder	Demand for Ethanol May Drive Up Food Prices The production of ethanol from corn and other crops for fuel could drive up food prices.
Food Engineering May 1, 2006	Plant Openings & Expansions Wayne Farms LLC opens further-processing facility... Barilla America building $96.2 million pasta manufacturing plant... Gold'n Plump Poultry invests $38 million to expand Arcadia, WI, facility... Wrigley Co. plans $48-million expansion of Flowery Branch, GA, plant...
The Motley Fool January 31, 2008 Todd Wenning	Positive Adjectives Abound at Dow The chemical company is looking to grow all over the world.
Food Engineering January 1, 2006	Plant Openings & Expansions Coors Brewing Co. is spending nearly $200 million to convert... Bud Antle Inc., a subsidiary of Dole, is investing $54 million to build and equip a vegetable processing plant... etc.
BusinessWeek May 2, 2005 Michael Arndt	No Longer The Lab Of The World U.S. chemical plants are closing in droves as production heads abroad.
Food Engineering April 1, 2009	Plant Openings & Expansion Nestle announces construction of its largest ready-to-drink aseptic beverage plant and distribution facility... Cargill is building a new manufacturing plant to produce animal feeds... etc.
Food Processing December 2008	Cargill Corn Milling Wins Baldrige Award Cargill was selected out of 85 applicants for the three winning slots to recognize U.S. companies for achievements in quality and business performance.
IEEE Spectrum April 2007 Willie D. Jones	Termites in Your Tank Could the microbes that bugs use to digest wood be the answer to economic ethanol production?
The Motley Fool October 3, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Good News: Dow's Down Dow Chemical's beat-up share price may be a boon to value investors.
Chemistry World June 13, 2013 Jeanne Therese Andres	Bacterium breaks down grass for biofuel US scientists have discovered the first microorganism that anaerobically degrades plant biomass to release sugars for biofuel feedstocks.
IndustryWeek March 1, 2008 Jonathan Katz	Toyota's Eco-Friendly Plan for New Plant Lean manufacturing pioneer Toyota Motor Corp. will use its model of efficiency to create an environmentally friendly plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi.
IEEE Spectrum April 2012 Peter Fairley	Europe Looks to North America's Forests to Meet Renewable Energy Goals Emissions reductions, however, may prove smaller and slower than once expected
IndustryWeek January 1, 2008 Jill Jusko	Cargill Corn Milling -- Team Wahpeton: IW Best Plants Profile 2007 Cargill's Team Wahpeton earns accolades for its combination of proficiency, productivity and team-based excellence.
The Motley Fool May 15, 2007 David Lee Smith	Dow Chemical's New Plans in the Sand Dow Chemical has new plans for a facility in Saudi Arabia, and potentially another in China. Also, the company starts investors off with an enticing dividend yield of 3.3%.
The Motley Fool December 17, 2007 David Lee Smith	Dow Chemical Lands a Big One Following a couple of months of speculation, Dow Chemical discloses some big plans.
Chemistry World June 28, 2007 Richard Van Noorden	To Chew or to Burn? A positive buzz of research and bold investment is surrounding second generation biofuels.
The Motley Fool May 29, 2007 Selena Maranjian	The Petrochemical Plant Strategy Some companies are dealing with rising oil costs in unique ways. Enterprising investors intrigued by the Dow-Saudi Aramco deal might want to keep up with this story, as it looks like both parties will be spinning off part of this joint venture via an IPO on the Saudi exchange.
IndustryWeek February 1, 2007 John S. McClenahen	Dow Completes Cogeneration Purchase A new facility should lower Dow's energy costs.
Food Engineering December 1, 2006	Plant Openings & Expansions Totally Chocolate begins operations in new manufacturing facility... Blue Ribbon Cheese Co. to build a $225 million manufacturing facility in California... etc.
IEEE Spectrum January 2007 William Sweet	Corn-o-Copia In today's hothouse political climate, some weird ethanol projects have taken root along with essentially sound ones.
BusinessWeek November 13, 2006 Adrienne Carter	Planting the Seeds of a Biofuels Boom After one successful biofuel plant, Minnesota farmer Loren Forrest plans to build two more, one that uses cellulosic materials.
Chemistry World February 16, 2007 Richard Van Noorden	Against the Grain Scientists warn that corn-based ethanol can't realistically cut carbon emissions or gasoline usage. This hasn't stopped US ethanol producers happily gobbling up corn, galvanized by high oil prices and generous tax credits.
Reactive Reports Issue 72 David Bradley	Butanol Biofuel Bandwagon Chemical manufacturer DuPont and oil company BP announced a collaboration with British Sugar to convert sugar beets into butanol as a gasoline-blending additive. Now, others are jumping aboard the butanol bandwagon.
The Motley Fool April 29, 2010 David Lee Smith	Don't Tell Dow Chemical the Economy Is Soft Dow Chemical, a short time from its wild 2009, turns in one powerful quarter.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2010 David Lee Smith	Dow Chemical's A Worldwide Wonder Again Here's hoping you haven't missed Dow Chemical's growing global successes.
Chemistry World December 8, 2008 Matt Wilkinson	Dow wields the axe The company announced plans to 'eliminate' 5000 jobs, cast off several business units and idle around 30 per cent of its production plants.
Food Processing November 2011	MRO Q&A: Building a Successful Energy Cost Savings Program How can I build a successful energy cost savings program and get all areas within the organization working together on this critical effort? What have others organizations found to be the quickest items for results?
Chemistry World March 15, 2013 Andrew Turley	Dow makes $1.5bn divestiture plans US chemical giant Dow has announced plans to sell more parts of its 'non-core' business, adding that it will target an increased divestiture list of nearly $1.5 billion over the next 18 months.