12 Feb 2008
CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON POLYMER ADDITIVES FOR RUBBER INDUSTRY
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase prices on a range of its polymer additives used primarily in the rubber industry, effective March 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. The increases, ranging between 3%-15%, are in response to mounting raw material and waste disposal costs. The products affected are:
11 Feb 2008
DSM’S XANTAR® C RESIN HELPS NEDTRAIN KEEP ROLLING STOCK ON TRACK WITH AFFORDABLE, ECO-RESPONSIBLE CLADDING
DSM Engineering Plastics recently announced that its XANTAR® C CE 407 resin allows NedTrain, a provider of train car maintenance and overhaul services, to supply state-of-the-art cladding systems for walls and ceilings in passenger coaches. The DSM resin not only provides aesthetic yet durable, and low-maintenance cladding systems, but also complies with strict flame, smoke and toxicity regulations. Further, XANTAR® C CE 407 resin is environmental friendly as it contains the newest flame retardant technology. Finally, this resin helped NedTrain achieve its goal of cost savings in both the production and maintenance of claddings.
8 Feb 2008
Technology Sector Remains Upbeat on Jobs, Growth Outlook
Eurocom Worldwide, the Global PR Network, has released the results of its Annual IT Confidence Survey. More than 350 senior IT industry executives were polled by Eurocom Worldwide member agencies around the globe, and the responses indicate that confidence is strong for 2008.
8 Feb 2008
IMPROVED AERODYNAMICS AND WEIGHT-SAVING FOR BMW M3 WITH SymaLITE® UNDERBODY SHIELDS FROM QUADRANT PLASTIC COMPOSITES
LENZBURG, SWITZERLAND – February, 2008 – Recently upgraded to deliver improved mechanical and acoustical properties, SymaLITE® from Quadrant Plastic Composites has been specified by Tier One supplier Takeo GmbH Automotive Systems, Dietfurt, Germany, for underbody shields for the new BMW. These lightweight panels cover almost the entire underside of the car, offering optimised aerodynamics for improved vehicle handling and fuel efficiency.
7 Feb 2008
Borealis and Borouge to showcase solutions and asset investments at Wire 2008
Borealis and Borouge, the world’s leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions for the wire and cable industry, will present its active commitment to investing in and providing technically advanced, high quality, cost-effective solutions for the industry at the forthcoming Wire 2008 exhibition. Innovative product developments and capacity investments to meet the needs of the growing wire and cable market will take centre stage at Stand D72 Hall 10 from 31 March – 4 April 2008 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
7 Feb 2008
Chinese Projects Worth €20 Billion on Offer to European Investment Partners at The Business in China Procurement Summit
London, February 7, 2008: China, already acknowledged as the fastest growing trading nation in the world, continues to look outward for project partners to aid its further economic expansion and share in its rewards. The variety and scale of China’s current industrial needs offer major business opportunities for companies seriously seeking entry into this huge market. Importantly, the nature of many of the projects now being tended have the potential to provide stable platforms on which to build sustainable future growth in China for partnering companies.
5 Feb 2008
CHEMTURA’S NEW NAUGALUBE® 810 ANTI-WEAR ADDITIVE:
NON-PHOSPHOROUS, NON-SULFUR AND SULFATED ASH-FREE
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) is launching Naugalube® 810, the next generation of non-phosphorous, non-sulfur and sulfated ash-free anti-wear additive, with a friction-reducing benefit. This multifunctional new anti-wear additive is especially targeted for incorporation into GF-5 (2010), PC-11 (2011), ACEA, and OEM oils.
5 Feb 2008
Larrie Rose, president of Belden Europe, will retire
Belden has announced that D. Larrie Rose, Vice President, Operations and President, Belden Europe, will retire at the end of February 2008, after a 35-year career with the Company. The Company has appointed Henk Derksen as interim managing director. Mr. Derksen is Vice President, Finance, for Belden Europe.
