Plastics Makers Release Roadmap to Assist Automakers

Today, at the Society of Automotive Engineers’ 2014 World Congress & Exhibition in Detroit, the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division released an updated roadmap that will help automakers and their suppliers dramatically enhance fuel efficiency in vehicles through the adoption of plastics and polymer composites to achieve significant weight…

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine at Chaffee Crossing

In February, the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority (FCRA) board voted to convey 200 acres of real estate to the Fort Smith Regional Healthcare Foundation (FSRHF) for a proposed school of osteopathic medicine at Chaffee Crossing in Fort Smith, Ark.

“This is very exciting for our board,” said Ivy Owen, executive…

What does Manufacturing Mean to You? Video

The National Association of Manufacturers has produced a video to show young people across America that there is a future in manufacturing.

NAM says manufacturing is making a comeback, and wants the next generation to get excited about the opportunities ahead.

Illustration: NAM…

SoCal Center to Promote Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles

The California Energy Commission has awarded funds to a consortium of Southern California-based organizations led by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. (LAEDC) to establish a Southern California Center for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technology. The center will consist of one virtual hub and two physical locations…

How One Utility Solved its Biggest Customer's Headache

When the power goes out, communities and businesses feel the impact. In Orangeburg, SC, the world’s largest ibuprofen plant was experiencing two to three significant outages a year, so they sought out a fix.
Download this case study written by Utility Dive and commissioned by Siemens to see the…