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Grace to End Silica Sol FCC Catalyst Production After Three Decades
2013-07-26 22:05:00| W.R. Grace & Co.
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Grace & Co. (NYSE: GRA) announced today that, during the third quarter of this year, it will close its 35,000 metric ton per year silica sol based fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst manufacturing operation in Lake Charles, LA. Grace introduced silica sol catalysts in the late 1970s. Since then, its industry-leading research, technical service, and flexible manufacturing systems have introduced a number of new and improved catalyst technology platforms customized to support the varying needs of its refining industry customers around the globe. We believe the silica sol catalyst technology has reached the end of its life cycle, said Shawn Abrams, President, Grace Catalysts Technologies. Other technologies in our portfolio are meeting the demands of modern day refiners far more effectively. Grace is the worlds largest producer of FCC catalysts and additives and has developed a broad portfolio of products manufactured at locations in the US, Canada, Germany, and China. Nearly 40 percent of transportation fuels worldwide are processed with Grace catalysts. In 2012, Grace announced plans to build a state-of-the-art FCC catalyst plant in Abu Dhabi, to meet growing demand in the Middle East. About Grace Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts; engineered and packaging materials; and specialty construction chemicals and building materials. The companys three industry-leading business segmentsGrace Catalysts Technologies, Grace Materials Technologies and Grace Construction Productsprovide innovative products, technologies and services that enhance the quality of life. Grace employs approximately 6,500 people in over 40 countries and had 2012 net sales of $3.2 billion. More information about Grace is available at www.grace.com.
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Mina Hsiang leaves General Catalyst for UnitedHealth's Boston IT cluster
2013-07-25 09:46:12| Beverages - Topix.net
Mina Hsiang has left her position as senior associate at General Catalyst Partners for an interesting job: She's departing the Cambridge, Mass., venture capital firm to work for UnitedHealth Group Inc. as the insurer expands its health IT efforts in the Boston area.
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Clean Harbors Presents Interview on Integrated Catalyst Management
2013-07-18 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Nathan Conrad discusses ways to improve financial and environmental returns through innovative catalyst management programs<br /> <br /> NORWELL, Mass. – Clean Harbors, North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services, has published an interview that explores new approaches to catalyst management for chemical companies and refineries. The interview, featuring Nathan Conrad, Clean Harbors Director, Catalyst Services, discusses the benefits of taking ...
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Today's Market: Why Europe Could Be The Catalyst For A Continued Rally
2013-07-16 15:13:27| Air Courier - Topix.net
There are few things which frustrate us more than those who fail to adjust to the times or have a fear of something in small quantities because they feel it would open Pandora's Box.
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New molybdenum disulfide catalyst shows promise for lower cost hydrogen production
2013-07-03 13:30:24| Green Car Congress
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