Tech.view: Hazard in a bottle Aug 23, 2008
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Nanophase Announces Changes in Principal Officers and Directors Aug 16, 2008
Most recently prior to joining Nanophase, Mr. Nelson started and managed the LCD business for Eastman Chemical Company. Also announced was the appointment of Board member George Vincent to the post of Vice Chairman. (PR Newswire)
Business leaders discuss ways to improve workforce Jun 24, 2008
Representatives from Apprenticeship Carolina, Eastman Chemical Company, Lower Savannah Education & Business Alliance and Workforce Development attended the forum, along with manufacturing site and human resource managers, educators and economic development directors. The infrastructure of a skilled workforce is just as important as having water, sewer and rail when it comes to winning a prospect in economic development, OCDC Executive Director Gregg Robinson said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More BPA-Free Baby Bottles Coming Soon Apr 20, 2008
They have introduced a new line of bottles using Tritan copolyester, manufactured by the Eastman Chemical Company, instead of BPA. The new bottles have the same resistance to shattering as the BPA-based bottles do but they do not contain the chemical itself. Wal-Mart Canada and other major retailers have begun removing food-related products made with BPA from store shelves earlier this week. (MedHeadlines)
News Briefs from Preventive Medicine 2008 Feb 21, 2008
D., lead author of the study concluded, "A more extensive assessment of cardiovascular disease should be conducted on all pilots and portable low-cost evaluations using ultrasound should be considered." (Continuous Long-Haul Flights in Pilots may be Deleterious to Cardiovascular Health; Abstract 186784) Workplace Injuries Linked to Chronic Health Conditions Researchers conducted a one-year case controlled study of workers at the Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, TN, to find out if chronic... (PR Newswire)
2008 - Officials hope to build for future in coming year Jan 1, 2008
Calhoun County Council Chairman David Summers said the $100 million and $70 million investments which were made in the county with the opening of a new manufacturing facility at Eastman Chemical Company and a new Starbucks coffee roasting facility were among the past year's highlights. He now looks forward to the completion of the Lake Marion Regional Water System and it providing much-needed water to the lower part of Calhoun County. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
A. Schulman has seen interest for assets; company unlikely to sell in current market Dec 28, 2007
This person also claimed that Eastman Chemical Company had shown interest in parts of A. Schulman, and that Wellman had indicated interest on a partnership basis ... A. Schulman, Eastman Chemical Company and Wellman spokespeople did not return calls by press time. (FT.com -- Markets)
OCtech's annual fund-raiser provides opportunityto sample wines,food for a cause Oct 11, 2007
Corporate sponsors include Eastman Chemical Company -- S.C. Operations, The Okonite Company, R.L. Utsey and Co. Inc., Roseburg Forest Products, Shady Grove Plantation and Nursery, South Carolina Bank and Trust, The Times and Democrat and Zeus Inc. Business Donors are Gulbrandsen Manufacturing Inc., Orangeburg Coca-Cola Bottling Co. and Orangeburg County Development Commission. Six caterers will serve an array gourmet foods throughout the evening. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Interpublic Group Selects Nextance for Global Strategic Contract Management Initiative Sep 27, 2007
Alion, Countrywide, Cytyc, Eastman Chemical Company, Google, Rambus, Peabody Energy, Sasol, SHPS, Sun Microsystems, and others are using Nextance software every day to optimize the lifetime value of each of their thousands of customer, supplier, and partner relationships. Nextance is based in Redwood City, CA, and is privately held. (PR Newswire)
Eastman expands specialty copolyester capabilities May 9, 2007
SANDY RUN -- Eastman Chemical Company announced Tuesday it will extend its specialty copolyester production to its manufacturing site here. The investment/expansion is consistent with the company's previously announced plans to increase its global copolyester manufacturing capacity by transitioning large-scale manufacturing assets to copolyester assets at its South Carolina site. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
