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How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion

:: Thursday, June 15, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion
Aluminum extrusion is becoming more productive, less wasteful, and safer due to boron nitride solutions. Discover how boron is enhancing efficiency in this critical process.

3 Trends Shaping China’s Borosilicate Glass Industry

:: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 :: Posted By Songlin Shi
3 Trends Shaping China’s Borosilicate Glass Industry
Discover the trends shaping China’s borosilicate glass industry and learn how refined borates can keep you ahead of the curve, improving both your efficiency and sustainability.

U.S. Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel

:: Friday, June 2, 2023 :: Posted By Jen Brown
U.S. Borax becomes first open pit mine to transition to renewable diesel
Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation, making it the first open pit mine in the world to achieve this milestone.

How to Reduce Gypsum Board Weight with Boric Acid

:: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How to Reduce Gypsum Board Weight with Boric Acid
Higher shipping costs are straining the bottom lines of construction companies. Discover how boric acid can lower shipping costs by reducing gypsum board weight. All without compromising strength, safety, and quality.

Anhydrous Borates in Glassmaking

:: Thursday, May 11, 2023 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Anhydrous Borates in Glassmaking
In various borosilicate glassmaking, anhydrous borates (boron species without crystal water) such as Dehybor bring multifaceted benefits of value-in-use (VIU). One of the most intuitive benefits is reducing glass manufacturers’ energy use.

Combatting Combustion: Borates in Cellulose Insulation

:: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 :: Posted By Emmanuel Laval
Combatting Combustion: Borates in Cellulose Insulation

Treating cellulose insulation with borates ensures excellent fire-retardant performance. Learn how borates became widely adopted and why finding the right product, concentration, and partner matters.

Meet Frank Wawrzos, Technical Expertise Meets Superior Sales

:: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Meet Frank Wawrzos, Technical Expertise Meets Superior Sales
Over the course of his 30-year career, Frank Wawrzos has merged technical operations with marketing and sales to spearhead innovation. Learn more about our new sales director for the Americas.

Optibor BQ: Empowering Better Batteries

:: Monday, March 13, 2023 :: Posted By Allen Zheng
Optibor BQ: Empowering Better Batteries
Optibor® BQ is a new battery-quality boric acid product designed to meet the industry’s special purity and particle size needs. Discover how it can improve your batteries’ safety and performance.

Are Refined Borates in Your Sustainability Plan?

:: Thursday, February 16, 2023 :: Posted By Evan Stevens
Are Refined Borates in Your Sustainability Plan?
Finding better ways to reduce waste and save energy are top priorities for many manufacturers. See how refined borates can help you accomplish both objectives.

Supporting Community Healthcare

:: Monday, February 6, 2023 :: Posted By Mary Beth Garrison
Supporting Community Healthcare
U.S. Borax creates new program, Coins Against Cancer, to help fund healthcare in eastern Kern County at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley.
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