Metabolix (MBLX) 1.15 $MBLX
Metabolix To Highlight High Performance Biopolymers For Packaging Applications At Interpack 2014
PR Newswire - Tue May 06, 8:00AM CDT
Interpack 2014 -- Metabolix (NASDAQ: MBLX), an advanced biomaterials company focused on sustainable solutions for the plastics and chemicals industries, today announced that it will highlight at Interpack 2014 its high performance biopolymers offering a range of innovative solutions for packaging applications. Show attendees may visit Metabolix's booth at Messe Dusseldorf located in the "Biopolymers in Packaging Pavilion" in Hall 9, Booth G05 between May 8 and May 14.
Metabolix to Conduct Webcast of Its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Earnings Call
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 8:00AM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven, performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2014 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The full text of the earnings release also will be available on the Company's website at www.metabolix.com.
Global Biopolymers/Bioplastics Market 2014-2018
M2 - Fri Apr 04, 7:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bz622m/biopolymersbiopla) has announced the addition of the "Biopolymers/Bioplastics Market by Type, Application & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. Biopolymers have witnessed a significant growth in the past few years and this growth is expected to continue in the coming years. Biopolymers are widely consumed in applications like packaging, bottles, and automotive. The demand for biopolymers is majorly driven by factors such as; its biodegradability and positive attitude of government towards green procurement policies. Further technological innovations are expected to increase the market penetration of biopolymers and make it suitable for numerous other applications. The effectiveness of biopolymers in traditional end-industries has always been a promising factor for its growth over a long run. North America is currently the largest consumer of biopolymers, which consumed more than one-third of the total biopolymers consumption in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.0%. U.S is the leading consumer of biopolymers, holding a major share in regional volumetric consumption in 2012. The biopolymers market for ROW is comparatively low, but is anticipated to show the highest growth rate from 2013 to 2018. Bottles manufacturing with a CAGR of 24.7% is the fastest growing industry consumer of biopolymers owing to the distinguishing properties of the materials; whereas, the leading consumer of biopolymers remain the packaging industry NatureWorks LLC (U.S), Metabolix Inc. (U.S), Braskem S.A. (Brazil)., Indorama ventures Public Co. Ltd (Thailand), Novamont S.P.A (Italy), Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co. Ltd (China), and so on. are major manufacturers of biopolymers. This report covers the biopolymers market by key regions and major countries in each region. A holistic approach has been followed in order to segment the entire market into definite types, and applications along with its projection till 2018. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Premium Insights - Market Overview - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Type - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Application - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Braskem S.A. - Natureworks Llc - Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited - Novamont S.P.A - Metabolix Inc. - Bio-On Srl - Cereplast Inc. - Meredian Inc. - Tianan Biologic Materials Co. Ltd. - Tianjin Greenbio Materials Co. Ltd. Visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bz...mersbiopla
Metabolix Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 27, 3:00PM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, today reported financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2013.
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Metabolix To Conduct Webcast Of Its Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Earnings Call
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven, performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter fiscal year 2013 financial results after the market close on Thursday, March 27, 2014. The full text of the earnings release also will be available on the Company's website at www.metabolix.com.
Metabolix To Present At Roth Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 3:05PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the Roth 26th Annual Conference in Dana Point, CA on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. PT.
Metabolix To Showcase Advances In PHA Performance Modifiers For PLA
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced recent advancements in the development of the Company's PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biopolymer technology. Rubber modifiers are introduced for improving the performance of PLA (polylactide) biopolymers. Metabolix Vice President, Biopolymers, Bob Engle will present these developments at the Innovation Takes Root 2014 Conference, taking place February 17 - 19 in Orlando, Florida.
Metabolix To Present At Needham Growth Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 08, 8:25AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the 16th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Metabolix Appoints Joseph Shaulson to Lead Company as New Chief Executive Officer
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 19, 3:15PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Shaulson as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 2, 2014 and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Shaulson, previously Executive Vice President of Arch Chemicals, will succeed Richard Eno, who will remain with the Company until January 31, 2014 to assist with the transition.
2013 Report on the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Dec 11, 3:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5zmbsh/renewable) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The renewable chemical market is driven by the increasing demand from the food packaging industry, biodegradable and compostable plastics, and other consumer products. The renewable chemicals market is estimated to reach $83.4 billion by 2018 with a CARG of 7.7%. While alcohols currently form the largest segment of the renewable chemicals market, the polymers segment holds the maximum growth potential at an expected CAGR of 14.3% from 2013 to 2018. This report identifies the factors driving as well as inhibiting the growth of each segment to support its analysis of market trends and forecasts. The market segments are sized for major geographical markets of North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World (ROW). In addition to the market size, data trends, and forecasts, the report also highlights key market opportunities for the stakeholders and presents a competitive landscape analysis in which it profiles the key market developments of the top 20 companies in the renewable chemicals space. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Renewable Chemicals, By Product Types 5 Platform Chemicals 6 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Applications 7 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Geography 8 Catalysis & Technologies 9 Coconut & Palm Oil 10 C11 Polyamides & Derivatives 11 Methyl Ester 12 Competitive Landscape 13 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Amyris Inc - Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - BASF SE - Bioamber Inc - Biomethanol Chemie Nederland BV - Braskem - Cargill Inc - DSM - E I DU Pont DE Nemours & Company - Evonik Industries AG - Genomatica Inc - Metabolix, Inc - Myriant Corporation - Natureworks LLC - Novozymes A/S - OPX Biotechnologies - Solazyme Inc - Solvay - The Dow Chemical Company - UOP LLC - Verenium Corp For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5zmbsh/renewable
Investors look to Lighten Up on Shares of Metabolix, Shares Down 12.9% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 09, 10:42AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's worst performing low-priced stocks, down 12.9% to $1.42 on 4.1x average daily volume. Metabolix has traded 1.1 million shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 274,000 shares per day. The stock has underperformed the Dow (-12.9% to the Dow's 0.1%) and underperformed the S&P 500 (-12.9% to the S&P's 0.3%) during today's trading.
Hot Stock: Metabolix, Shares Gain 5.6% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Dec 06, 10:12AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's best performing low-priced stocks, up 5.6% to $1.13 on 2.3x average daily volume. Thus far today, Metabolix has traded 619,000 shares, vs. average volume of 267,000 shares per day. The stock has outperformed the Dow (5.6% to the Dow's 0.9%) and outperformed the S&P 500 (5.6% to the S&P's 0.9%) during today's trading.
Metabolix Launches Mvera(TM) B5011, A New Certified Compostable Film Grade Resin For Transparent Film And Bag Applications
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 03, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today launched Mvera(TM) B5011, a new film grade resin that allows for production of compostable, and highly transparent, film and bags.
Hot Stock: Metabolix, Shares Drop 6.3% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 02, 10:14AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's worst performing low-priced stocks, down 6.3% to $1.05 on 1.4x average daily volume. Metabolix has traded 281,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 203,000 shares per day. The stock has underperformed the Dow (-6.3% to the Dow's -0.1%) and underperformed the S&P 500 (-6.3% to the S&P's 0.1%) during today's trading.
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Fri Nov 29, 4:54PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
2013 Report on the International Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Thu Nov 28, 5:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z67jjj/polyhydroxyalkanoa) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. Although the existing PHA plant capacities are underutilized at present, the companies are still planning for further capacity expansions. Analyzing the wide range of possible applications and upcoming trends of biodegradable plastics, companies are expecting significant growth in PHA demand in the near future. Currently, high prices and performance issues are the two major restraints for PHA market. Generally, the cost of production of biodegradable plastics such as PHA is 20% to 80% higher than the conventional plastics. This is primarily due to the high polymerization cost of biodegradable plastics as most of the processes are still in the developmental stage. PHA is at its initial stage of technology cycle and not yet achieved economies of scale. The market is at a stage where there is high capacity but low consumption. Most of the players are into research and development for increasing the performance of their produced PHA. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Sources Of Pha Production 5.1 Introduction 5.2 General Production Process 5.3 Plant Sugar 5.4 Plant Oil 5.5 Waste Lipids 5.6 Milk Whey 5.7 Other Feasible Source Of Production 6 Global Pha Market, By Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shifting Trends Towards Bioplastics 6.3 Market Share By Applications 7 Pha Market, By Geography 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Global Pha Consumption V/S Revenue 7.3 Market Share Analysis, By Geography 7.4 Europe And North America To Drive The Global Pha Market 8 Competitive Landscape 8.1 Strategic Developments 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned - Biomatera - Biomer - Bio-On SRL - Kaneka Corporation - Meredian Inc. - Metabolix Inc. - Newlight Technologies - PHB Industrial - Polyferm Canada - Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology - Tianan Biologic Materials - Tianjin Greenbio Materials For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z6...oxyalkanoa
Metabolix To Present At LD Micro Investor Conference
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 25, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the LD Micro Conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET.
Metabolix CSO Dr. Oliver Peoples to Present Data at Ecochem Conference Demonstrating the Production of PHA-based Biopolymers and Biobased Chemicals using Second Generation Cellulosic Sugars
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 20, 2:00PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced that Chief Scientific Officer Oliver Peoples, Ph.D. will present the Company's strategy for its polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based biopolymers and biobased chemicals platform. This presentation will include new data on the successful conversion of second generation cellulosic sugars to PHA precursors for the production of PHA biopolymers and biobased chemicals, including C3 (bio-acrylic) and C4 chemicals.
Metabolix Launches Mvera(TM) B5010, A New Compostable Film Grade Resin
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 16, 8:00AM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced Mvera(TM) B5010, a new compostable film grade resin. Mvera B5010 film grade resin is designed for the compostable bag and film markets across the globe.
Metabolix To Highlight High Performance Biopolymers For Packaging Applications At Interpack 2014
PR Newswire - Tue May 06, 8:00AM CDT
Interpack 2014 -- Metabolix (NASDAQ: MBLX), an advanced biomaterials company focused on sustainable solutions for the plastics and chemicals industries, today announced that it will highlight at Interpack 2014 its high performance biopolymers offering a range of innovative solutions for packaging applications. Show attendees may visit Metabolix's booth at Messe Dusseldorf located in the "Biopolymers in Packaging Pavilion" in Hall 9, Booth G05 between May 8 and May 14.
Metabolix to Conduct Webcast of Its First Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Earnings Call
PR Newswire - Wed Apr 30, 8:00AM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven, performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2014 financial results after the market close on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. The full text of the earnings release also will be available on the Company's website at www.metabolix.com.
Global Biopolymers/Bioplastics Market 2014-2018
M2 - Fri Apr 04, 7:52AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bz622m/biopolymersbiopla) has announced the addition of the "Biopolymers/Bioplastics Market by Type, Application & Geography - Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. Biopolymers have witnessed a significant growth in the past few years and this growth is expected to continue in the coming years. Biopolymers are widely consumed in applications like packaging, bottles, and automotive. The demand for biopolymers is majorly driven by factors such as; its biodegradability and positive attitude of government towards green procurement policies. Further technological innovations are expected to increase the market penetration of biopolymers and make it suitable for numerous other applications. The effectiveness of biopolymers in traditional end-industries has always been a promising factor for its growth over a long run. North America is currently the largest consumer of biopolymers, which consumed more than one-third of the total biopolymers consumption in 2012 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.0%. U.S is the leading consumer of biopolymers, holding a major share in regional volumetric consumption in 2012. The biopolymers market for ROW is comparatively low, but is anticipated to show the highest growth rate from 2013 to 2018. Bottles manufacturing with a CAGR of 24.7% is the fastest growing industry consumer of biopolymers owing to the distinguishing properties of the materials; whereas, the leading consumer of biopolymers remain the packaging industry NatureWorks LLC (U.S), Metabolix Inc. (U.S), Braskem S.A. (Brazil)., Indorama ventures Public Co. Ltd (Thailand), Novamont S.P.A (Italy), Tianjin GreenBio Materials Co. Ltd (China), and so on. are major manufacturers of biopolymers. This report covers the biopolymers market by key regions and major countries in each region. A holistic approach has been followed in order to segment the entire market into definite types, and applications along with its projection till 2018. Key Topics Covered: - Introduction - Executive Summary - Premium Insights - Market Overview - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Type - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Application - Bio-Based Polymers Market, By Geography - Competitive Landscape - Company Profiles - Braskem S.A. - Natureworks Llc - Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited - Novamont S.P.A - Metabolix Inc. - Bio-On Srl - Cereplast Inc. - Meredian Inc. - Tianan Biologic Materials Co. Ltd. - Tianjin Greenbio Materials Co. Ltd. Visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bz...mersbiopla
Metabolix Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Financial Results
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 27, 3:00PM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, today reported financial results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2013.
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Metabolix To Conduct Webcast Of Its Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Earnings Call
PR Newswire - Thu Mar 06, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven, performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that it will be releasing its fourth quarter fiscal year 2013 financial results after the market close on Thursday, March 27, 2014. The full text of the earnings release also will be available on the Company's website at www.metabolix.com.
Metabolix To Present At Roth Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Mar 05, 3:05PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics and chemicals industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the Roth 26th Annual Conference in Dana Point, CA on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. PT.
Metabolix To Showcase Advances In PHA Performance Modifiers For PLA
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced recent advancements in the development of the Company's PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoate) biopolymer technology. Rubber modifiers are introduced for improving the performance of PLA (polylactide) biopolymers. Metabolix Vice President, Biopolymers, Bob Engle will present these developments at the Innovation Takes Root 2014 Conference, taking place February 17 - 19 in Orlando, Florida.
Metabolix To Present At Needham Growth Conference
PR Newswire - Wed Jan 08, 8:25AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the 16th Annual Needham Growth Conference in New York City on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Metabolix Appoints Joseph Shaulson to Lead Company as New Chief Executive Officer
PR Newswire - Thu Dec 19, 3:15PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Joseph Shaulson as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 2, 2014 and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Shaulson, previously Executive Vice President of Arch Chemicals, will succeed Richard Eno, who will remain with the Company until January 31, 2014 to assist with the transition.
2013 Report on the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Dec 11, 3:55AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5zmbsh/renewable) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Renewable Chemicals Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. The renewable chemical market is driven by the increasing demand from the food packaging industry, biodegradable and compostable plastics, and other consumer products. The renewable chemicals market is estimated to reach $83.4 billion by 2018 with a CARG of 7.7%. While alcohols currently form the largest segment of the renewable chemicals market, the polymers segment holds the maximum growth potential at an expected CAGR of 14.3% from 2013 to 2018. This report identifies the factors driving as well as inhibiting the growth of each segment to support its analysis of market trends and forecasts. The market segments are sized for major geographical markets of North America, Europe, Asia, and Rest of the World (ROW). In addition to the market size, data trends, and forecasts, the report also highlights key market opportunities for the stakeholders and presents a competitive landscape analysis in which it profiles the key market developments of the top 20 companies in the renewable chemicals space. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Renewable Chemicals, By Product Types 5 Platform Chemicals 6 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Applications 7 Renewable Chemicals Market, By Geography 8 Catalysis & Technologies 9 Coconut & Palm Oil 10 C11 Polyamides & Derivatives 11 Methyl Ester 12 Competitive Landscape 13 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Amyris Inc - Archer-Daniels-Midland Company - BASF SE - Bioamber Inc - Biomethanol Chemie Nederland BV - Braskem - Cargill Inc - DSM - E I DU Pont DE Nemours & Company - Evonik Industries AG - Genomatica Inc - Metabolix, Inc - Myriant Corporation - Natureworks LLC - Novozymes A/S - OPX Biotechnologies - Solazyme Inc - Solvay - The Dow Chemical Company - UOP LLC - Verenium Corp For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5zmbsh/renewable
Investors look to Lighten Up on Shares of Metabolix, Shares Down 12.9% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 09, 10:42AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's worst performing low-priced stocks, down 12.9% to $1.42 on 4.1x average daily volume. Metabolix has traded 1.1 million shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 274,000 shares per day. The stock has underperformed the Dow (-12.9% to the Dow's 0.1%) and underperformed the S&P 500 (-12.9% to the S&P's 0.3%) during today's trading.
Hot Stock: Metabolix, Shares Gain 5.6% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Dec 06, 10:12AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's best performing low-priced stocks, up 5.6% to $1.13 on 2.3x average daily volume. Thus far today, Metabolix has traded 619,000 shares, vs. average volume of 267,000 shares per day. The stock has outperformed the Dow (5.6% to the Dow's 0.9%) and outperformed the S&P 500 (5.6% to the S&P's 0.9%) during today's trading.
Metabolix Launches Mvera(TM) B5011, A New Certified Compostable Film Grade Resin For Transparent Film And Bag Applications
PR Newswire - Tue Dec 03, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today launched Mvera(TM) B5011, a new film grade resin that allows for production of compostable, and highly transparent, film and bags.
Hot Stock: Metabolix, Shares Drop 6.3% (MBLX)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Dec 02, 10:14AM CST
Metabolix (NASDAQ:MBLX) is one of today's worst performing low-priced stocks, down 6.3% to $1.05 on 1.4x average daily volume. Metabolix has traded 281,000 shares thus far today, vs. average volume of 203,000 shares per day. The stock has underperformed the Dow (-6.3% to the Dow's -0.1%) and underperformed the S&P 500 (-6.3% to the S&P's 0.1%) during today's trading.
Nasdaq stocks posting largest volume increases
AP - Fri Nov 29, 4:54PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — A look at the 10 biggest volume gainers on Nasdaq at the close of trading:
2013 Report on the International Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Thu Nov 28, 5:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z67jjj/polyhydroxyalkanoa) has announced the addition of the "2013 Report on the International Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) Market - Includes Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. Although the existing PHA plant capacities are underutilized at present, the companies are still planning for further capacity expansions. Analyzing the wide range of possible applications and upcoming trends of biodegradable plastics, companies are expecting significant growth in PHA demand in the near future. Currently, high prices and performance issues are the two major restraints for PHA market. Generally, the cost of production of biodegradable plastics such as PHA is 20% to 80% higher than the conventional plastics. This is primarily due to the high polymerization cost of biodegradable plastics as most of the processes are still in the developmental stage. PHA is at its initial stage of technology cycle and not yet achieved economies of scale. The market is at a stage where there is high capacity but low consumption. Most of the players are into research and development for increasing the performance of their produced PHA. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Sources Of Pha Production 5.1 Introduction 5.2 General Production Process 5.3 Plant Sugar 5.4 Plant Oil 5.5 Waste Lipids 5.6 Milk Whey 5.7 Other Feasible Source Of Production 6 Global Pha Market, By Applications 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Shifting Trends Towards Bioplastics 6.3 Market Share By Applications 7 Pha Market, By Geography 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Global Pha Consumption V/S Revenue 7.3 Market Share Analysis, By Geography 7.4 Europe And North America To Drive The Global Pha Market 8 Competitive Landscape 8.1 Strategic Developments 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned - Biomatera - Biomer - Bio-On SRL - Kaneka Corporation - Meredian Inc. - Metabolix Inc. - Newlight Technologies - PHB Industrial - Polyferm Canada - Shenzhen Ecomann Biotechnology - Tianan Biologic Materials - Tianjin Greenbio Materials For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z6...oxyalkanoa
Metabolix To Present At LD Micro Investor Conference
PR Newswire - Mon Nov 25, 8:00AM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, announced today that management will make a presentation to investors at the LD Micro Conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. PT / 6:00 p.m. ET.
Metabolix CSO Dr. Oliver Peoples to Present Data at Ecochem Conference Demonstrating the Production of PHA-based Biopolymers and Biobased Chemicals using Second Generation Cellulosic Sugars
PR Newswire - Wed Nov 20, 2:00PM CST
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced that Chief Scientific Officer Oliver Peoples, Ph.D. will present the Company's strategy for its polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA)-based biopolymers and biobased chemicals platform. This presentation will include new data on the successful conversion of second generation cellulosic sugars to PHA precursors for the production of PHA biopolymers and biobased chemicals, including C3 (bio-acrylic) and C4 chemicals.
Metabolix Launches Mvera(TM) B5010, A New Compostable Film Grade Resin
PR Newswire - Mon Sep 16, 8:00AM CDT
Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBLX), an innovation-driven performance biomaterials company delivering sustainable solutions to the plastics, chemicals and energy industries, today announced Mvera(TM) B5010, a new compostable film grade resin. Mvera B5010 film grade resin is designed for the compostable bag and film markets across the globe.
