15 Jan 2008
AVERY DENNISON BOOSTS SERVICES IN TURKEY WITH NEW FASSON® SLITTING AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IN ISTANBUL
Leiden, The Netherlands - Avery Dennison announces the opening of its state-of-the-art slitting and distribution centre in Istanbul, Turkey. Operational from 15 October 2007, the new distribution centre supplies Fasson® self-adhesive labelstock and Avery Dennison RFID materials to label converters in Turkey.
14 Jan 2008
Land Rover’s LRX Concept Slims Down with Lexan* High-tech Plastic Glazing from SABIC Innovative Plastics
DETROIT – Jan. 14, 2008 –At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, Land Rover will unveil its vision of the future with the world premiere of the Land Rover LRX concept car, a new three-door premium cross-coupé prototype, made to showcase the latest in design technologies. One of its highlights will be its unique panoramic roof and side and rear windows, made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* GLX high-performance plastic glazing with exclusive Exatec** coating technology.
14 Jan 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ “Green” Technologies Help the New Lincoln MKT Concept Provide Eco-Responsible Style and Luxury
DETROIT – Jan. 14, 2008 – Today at the North American International Auto Show, SABIC Innovative Plastics demonstrates its commitment to collaboration with its customers by announcing that its materials are helping Ford Motor Company’s Lincoln brand provide more eco-responsible style and luxury. The new Lincoln MKT luxury concept vehicle, making its world premiere today at the show, features a number of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ portfolio of environmentally responsible technologies. These include smart, sustainable resins based on up-cycled plastic waste; lightweight glazing that reduces fuel consumption and emissions; and high-performance resins for ultra-thin wire coating that cut vehicle weight and provide flame retardance without the risks associated with halogenated additives. At the same time, these versatile materials enable innovative designs and provide beautiful surfaces to enhance the experience of beauty and style.
14 Jan 2008
Sidel names new president
After two years working side by side, Mart Tiismann succeeded Gérard Stricher as president and CEO of Sidel on January 1, 2008.
14 Jan 2008
DSM INTRODUCES BREAKTHROUGH POLYMER
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced the development of PA4T, a new polymer which extends the portfolio for high performance engineering thermoplastics. DSM Engineering Plastics is the inventor and global market leader in high performance polyamides with Stanyl® , a polyamide 46.
11 Jan 2008
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. 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.
9 Jan 2008
STREAMLINED FASSON SERVICE FOR WINE LABEL CONVERTERS
Leiden, The Netherlands - The Fasson portfolio of self-adhesive wine labelling materials has been significantly expanded by Avery Dennison in terms of both products and the complementary specialty service offered to label converters. This niche end-use market has grown in recent years as wine producers and bottlers have come to accept the benefits of self-adhesive labels in terms of both ease of application and print capability -- particularly with today's advanced reel-to-reel digital presses.
9 Jan 2008
Borealis announces new Executive Board structure
• 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.
