DSM RESENTA UN POLIMERO REVOLUCIONARIO

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM Engineering Plastics ha presentado la poliamida PA4T, un nuevo polímero que amplia la gama de termoplásticos técnicos de altas prestaciones. DSM Engineering Plastics es el inventor y líder de mercado mundial en poliamidas de altas prestaciones con el Stanyl®, una poliamida 46.

Meeting high performance needs for HDTV

To meet the high performance requirements of HDTV camera systems, Belden has introduced Brilliance® 7804Ex. These hybrid fiber optical cables are designed to surmount over-heating problem experienced in outside HDTV broadcasting.To meet the high performance requirements of HDTV camera systems, Belden has introduced Brilliance® 7804Ex. These hybrid fiber optical cables are designed to surmount over-heating problem experienced in outside HDTV broadcasting. This is particularly common with black cables in direct sunlight because their internal resistance can be reduced to below critical level causing the camera to shut down in case of short circuit.

SERVICIO FASSON RACIONALIZADO PARA LOS FABRICANTES DE ETIQUETAS PARA VINO

Avery Dennison ha ampliado considerablemente su cartera Fasson de materiales autoadhesivos para etiquetado de vino en términos tanto de productos como del servicio especializado complementario que ofrece a los fabricantes de etiquetas.Leiden, Países Bajos - Avery Dennison ha ampliado considerablemente su cartera Fasson de materiales autoadhesivos para etiquetado de vino en términos tanto de productos como del servicio especializado complementario que ofrece a los fabricantes de etiquetas. Este nicho de mercado de uso final ha crecido en los últimos años conforme los productores y embotelladores vinícolas han acabado aceptando las ventajas de las etiquetas autoadhesivas por su facilidad de aplicación y por su imprimibilidad, sobre todo con las avanzadas impresoras digitales bobina a bobina que hay en la actualidad.

Borealis announces new Executive Board structure

Mark Garrett, Chief Executive and Chairman of the Executive Board• Mark Garrett begins as Chief Executive and Chairman of the Executive Board
• Martin Kuzaj to lead newly formed Base Chemicals business group
• Henry Sperle to drive forward major investment projects in Middle East and Europe

Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, announces the new structure of its Executive Board. On January 1, Mark Garrett officially took over from John Taylor as Chief Executive and Chairman of the Executive Board. He is joined by two long-time Borealis executives, Herbert Willerth, who will continue as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations and Henry Sperle, who, after many years running the Hydrocarbons business, takes on the new EVP position for the Middle East and Asia. The two new members who have recently joined the board are Martin Kuzaj, EVP of the newly formed Base Chemicals business group and Daniel J. Shook, Chief Financial Officer. Currently, the EVP position for the Polyolefins (PO) business group is vacant, and until a new executive is appointed, the Chief Executive will oversee this part of the organisation.

CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON REOFOS® BAPP FLAME RETARDANT

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces an off-list price increase of $0.50/ kg for its Reofos® BAPP flame retardant, effective January 15, 2008, or where contracts allow. The price increase is in addition to the previously announced price increase effective October 15, 2007.

Rohm and Haas Opens Sanshui Manufacturing Facility in Guangdong, China

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, January 8, 2008 – Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH), the leading supplier of binders and additives for the global paint and coatings industry, today officially launched the initial operations of its new manufacturing plant in Sanshui, Guangdong Province, China. To date, the company has invested approximately US$10 million in this site, which will make products based on acrylic emulsion technology. This is a significant milestone for Rohm and Haas’ strategic footprint in China and further demonstrates the company’s commitment to the South China coatings market.

PPG completes acquisition of SigmaKalon Group

PPG IndustriesPITTSBURGH, Jan. 2, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it had completed the acquisition of SigmaKalon Group, a worldwide coatings producer based in Uithoorn, Netherlands, from global private investment firm Bain Capital. The total transaction value, including assumed debt, was approximately €2.2 billion (US$3.2 billion). The company expects to add approximately $3 billion in sales annually as a result of the acquisition.

Man&Materials Strengthens Portfolio with PPE

January 3, 2008 – Man&Materials N.V., the engineering thermoplastics trading and consultancy specialist, has strengthened its service offering to customers in the electrical, electronic and automotive sectors with the addition of Polyphenylene ether (PPE) polymer to its extensive product portfolio.