5 Mar 2007
Belden to Capitalize on Growing Demand for Signal Transmission Products in the Middle East
Dubai, U.A.E. – Belden, the leading multinational designer and manufacturer of signal transmission solutions, has announced that the Company is gearing up to capitalize on the increasing demand for signal transmissions products across Middle Eastern markets by investing in resources and focusing on key customer advantages.
5 Mar 2007
CHEMTURA INCREASES METAL ALKYL PRICES
Due to continued operational and capital cost demands, Chemtura Corporation will increase the prices of the neat portion of its aluminum alkyl products by 25%. Pricing for the neat portion of its Magnesium and Zinc alkyl products will be increased by 100%. These price increases will be effective April 1, 2007, or as contracts allow. For solvent blends, higher solvent purchase costs will be reflected in the blend pricing.
5 Mar 2007
Sumitomo Bakelite invests in specialty molding composites
Gent, Belgium – March 5th, 2007 - The Sumitomo Bakelite Group announces the acquisition of Neopreg AG, a Swiss producer of long fiber thermoset composites marketed under the trade names Kinel and Neonite. Neopreg, based in Gelterkinden, has unique technology for producing these composites that complements technologies used by Sumitomo’s existing specialty composites business. Neopreg will be integrated into Vyncolit N.V., Sumitomo’s subsidiary that produces moldable composites in Europe, but will retain its name. Henny van Dijk, President of Vyncolit N.V., has assumed leadership since February 19, 2007.
2 Mar 2007
UL-APPROVED FASSON OVERLAMINATING FILM FOR DURABLE LABELS
Leiden, The Netherlands - The durability and legibility of a nameplate or rating plate are critical -- but producing them to UL and other standards can be costly. Avery Dennison have developed an innovative alternative to expensive polycarbonate labelstocks: an ultra-thin Fasson polycarbonate overlaminating film that protects the integrity of the nameplate and, it is claimed, can also save costs for durable goods labelling.
28 Feb 2007
Thermo Fisher Scientific 獲得歐洲實驗室自動化獎項
中國上海（2007年2月28日），Thermo Fisher Scientific獲得了2006年度弗羅斯特和沙利文獎（Frost and Sullivan award），該獎項表彰了公司在實驗室自動化領域所具有的出色的專業技術，優質的客戶服務，以及應對醫藥研發工業不斷變化的需求而擁有的良好適應能力。該獎項同時強調了Thermo Fisher Scientific是一個全面的整體解決方案供應商，並特別讚揚了其四維平臺工作站所具有的可擴展性、多種實驗同時處理的能力，可靠性以及配置的靈活性。此外，該獎項還提到Thermo Fisher Scientific的超高通量的藥篩系統和Polara軟體平臺也是很優異的實驗室工具。
28 Feb 2007
PPG Further Develops in China and Plans to Build a Resin Plant
Feb. 25 2007, PPG Industries, the world's leading manufacturer of coatings, glass and chemicals, held a ground breaking ceremony in Zhangjiagang and plans to build up the first resin plant in China. The Party Secretary, mayor and chief officers of Zhangjiagang government as well as officers from Zhangjiagang bonded area attended the ceremony and highly appraised the scope and technologies of PPG.
27 Feb 2007
GE Plastics Supports Green Building Trends with Versatile Materials for Energy Conservation, Sustainable Design & Recyclability
BERGEN OP ZOOM, THE NETHERLANDS — February 27, 2007 — GE Plastics has a broad portfolio of materials that support the accelerating green building movement to reduce the environmental impact of buildings by boosting their energy efficiency, resource conservation, and sustainable design. As part of GE’s ecomagination* initiative, GE Plastics is developing environmentally responsible engineered plastics that are excellent candidates for green applications. Specifically for the building & construction industry, the company’s wide array of sheet products for energy-efficient roofing and glazing applications, and resin grades for lightweight, recyclable roofing, offer builders a host of options for green structures.
27 Feb 2007
New Distrupol comparator card gets tough
“Tough and Strong” is the title of the latest polymer comparator card from Distrupol, Europe’s leading polymer distributor. A further addition to an ever-growing toolbox of aids for designer and moulders, the new card covers the range of tough and super tough materials offered by the company, which are suitable for the most demanding applications and environments.
