07-06-2007
The 11th Asian Chlor-alkali Conference Nears
The 11th Asian Chlor-alkali Conference, which is organized by ICIS, the world’s leading information provider for the chemical and oil industry, and Tecnon OrbiChem, will be held from 21-22 June 2007 at The Four Seasons Hotel in Shanghai. Speakers from global leading companies and organizations such as the World Chlorine Council, Bayer MaterialScience, Sinochem and Qilu Petrochemicals will attend to give the international community the opportunity to hear at first hand the developments taking place in China, and to meet their colleagues in this, the most dynamic yet the most diverse chlor-alkali market in the world.
07-06-2007
DSM INTRODUCES MICABS® ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR LASER MARKING OF SYNTHETIC WINE CORKS
Urmond, June 7, 2007 – DSM today announced that its Micabs® patented additive technology for laser marking can safely be used for synthetic wine corks as it meets the relevant requirements of the US Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act. Micabs® is a high performance additive which facilitates extremely fast and high contrast razor sharp permanent laser markings surpassing conventional printing.
07-06-2007
Plastics innovation lessens the load in white goods manufacturing
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, launches a pioneering detergent-resistant glass reinforced polypropylene (PP) that offers cost-effective production benefits and long-term performance for appliances. The new material, GB266WG, can be used for the interior of washing machines and dishwashers, and reduces the number of materials used in the production process.
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Continued improvement reflected in Quadrant’s first quarter results
Zurich, 4 May 2007, 06:30 a.m. – For the first quarter of 2007, Quadrant again reported improved results despite slight economic weakness in North America. Net sales reached CHF 215.9 million, representing an 1% growth over the comparable period in 2006, or +2% when adjusted for currency translation effects (Q1, 2006: CHF 213.6 million). Ebitda grew by 2% to CHF 29.3 million (CHF 28.8 million) while Ebit increased by 1% to CHF 21.1 million (CHF 20.9
06-06-2007
Rhodia Polyamide presenta i gradi di poliammide 6.6 e 6 TECHNYL® XCell ottimizzati per il processo MuCell® di Trexel
Lione, Francia – 6 giugno 2007 - Al Kunststoff 2007, Rhodia Polyamide presenterà i gradi di poliammide 6.6 e 6 TECHNYL® XCell ottimizzati per il processo MuCell® di Trexel. Questi nuovi gradi sono i primi prodotti sviluppati da Rhodia nell'ambito dell'accordo mondiale di sviluppo e commercializzazione congiunta recentemente concluso con Trexel Inc. L'accordo prevede che Rhodia si occupi dello sviluppo e della commercializzazione di nuovi materiali ottimizzati per il processo MuCell®, e che Trexel collabori in esclusiva con Rhodia per le applicazioni realizzate in poliammide.
06-06-2007
MAGGIORE DURATA PER CARRUCOLE GIGANTI IN NYLATRON GSM – NYLON 6 CAST ADDITIVATO
Tielt, Belgio – Giugno 2007 – Un struttura di sollevamento installata sopra una piattaforma di trivellazione nel Mare del Nord è stata attrezzata con gigantesche carrucole in NYLATRON GSM realizzate a segmenti e successivamente posizionate a sandwich tra le flangie in acciaio.
06-06-2007
QUADRANT EPP’S BOROTRON® ENHANCED HDPE PROVIDES RADIATION SHIELDING
Tielt, Belgium – June, 2007 – Borotron® from Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (Quadrant EPP) is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) formulation enhanced with 5% elemental boron that provides extra shielding against electromagnetic radiation. The combination of boron within a matrix of HDPE, a naturally hydrogen rich material, results in an ideal product in nuclear shielding applications. Both boron and hydrogen are very good at absorbing free neutrons.
