Belden introduces new Brilliance® speaker cables

Belden has introduced Brilliance® Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity (OFHC) halogen-free speaker cables. Designed for indoor, outdoor and buried applications, these cables connect loudspeakers with amplifiers and thanks to their high conductivity oxygen-free copper core, they deliver superior and distinctive sound performance.Belden has introduced Brilliance® Oxygen-Free High-Conductivity (OFHC) halogen-free speaker cables. Designed for indoor, outdoor and buried applications, these cables connect loudspeakers with amplifiers and thanks to their high conductivity oxygen-free copper core, they deliver superior and distinctive sound performance. Twisted and color-coded conductors provide better RF, sound quality and improved EMC and low capacitance polyolefin insulation ensures superior high frequency response and extended distance runs.

Assegnato a Hyundai e SABIC Innovative Plastics il prestigioso premio iF Product Design Award 2008 per l’ATDV QarmaQ

SABICHANNOVER, Germania – 3 marzo 2008 – L’ADTV (Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle, veicolo dimostrativo di tecnologia avanzata) QarmaQ di Hyundai è stato scelto come vincitore del premio International Forum (iF) Product Design Awards 2008 nella categoria Advanced Studies, che riguarda progetti sperimentali di prodotti e studi non ancora concretizzati. Hyundai Motor Europe e SABIC Innovative Plastics, che hanno sviluppato la QarmaQ in collaborazione, sono stati insigniti congiuntamente del premio, che verrà assegnato oggi, in occasione della cerimonia di premiazione che si terrà presso la fiera di Hannover. Da 54 anni l’ iF Design Award è un riconoscimento internazionale che attesta il pregio e l’eccellenza del design. Questo premio conferma l’efficacia della strategia di SABIC Innovative Plastics, che prevede la stretta collaborazione con i clienti per contribuire al successo delle loro attività.

Vydyne® Responds to China Demand for PA66 Products

Solutia - VydyneST. LOUIS – As China has emerged as one of the world’s largest markets for plastic and rubber products, Solutia Inc., has responded by further enhancing its product availability, customer support and commercial and technical services to meet the ever-increasing demands of its Vydyne PA66™ products in China.

CHEMTURA DISPLAYS NEW “GREENER” ADDITIVES FOR PLASTICS AT CHINAPLAS 2008

Mark® OBS® non-heavy metal heat stabilizers are more cost effective than calcium zinc stabilizers in flexible PVC.Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM), the world’s largest plastics additives company, is showcasing new “Greener is Better” additives at Chinaplas 2008.

DSM expands biomedical portfolio

DSM Biomedical is developing tailored TPE material grades for orthopedic devices.DSM Biomedical today announced the start of a development program of polyester based Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) for use in medical devices. In the coming years DSM Biomedical will work together with medical device companies to develop tailored TPE material grades. These grades will be specifically aimed at making orthopedic devices perform better or, alternatively, at enabling the development of novel products and therapies.

BELDEN CABSAT Preview

BeldenAt Cabsat (4-6 March Dubai), Belden will present its latest corporate image on ZB-2 together with a wide range of existing and new products of particular interest to cable, satellite, broadcast and communications users in the Middle East and Europe.

La nuova pellicola Lexan* DMX di SABIC Innovative Plastics rappresenta una soluzione unica che offre un ventaglio completo di proprietà adatte alle apparecchiature elettroniche portatili

La nuova pellicola Lexan* DMX di SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 29 febbraio 2008 – Oggi SABIC Innovative Plastics ha lanciato le nuove pellicole Lexan* DMX in policarbonato (PC) per applicazioni nel settore delle apparecchiature elettroniche portatili, quali ad esempio scocche di telefoni cellulari e computer portatili, portapalmari e tastiere. Le pellicole Lexan DMX di SABIC Innovative Plastics sono caratterizzate da un’esclusiva struttura stratificata che rende migliori tali resine in termini di prestazioni, estetica, durata e lavorazione, consentendone l’impiego in una vasta gamma di applicazioni nell’ambito dei computer e di altri dispositivi elettronici portatili. Le proprietà chiave di questo materiale sono un indice di durezza alla matita di 1H, facilità di formatura, elevata resistenza agli urti e facilità di lavorazione per applicazioni grafiche di Insert Mold Decoration (IMD).

MATTHEW HELLSTERN TO HEAD CHEMTURA URETHANES

Matthew Hellstern will assume leadership of the Chemtura Urethanes business unit as vice president.Matthew Hellstern will assume leadership of the Chemtura Urethanes business unit as vice president, announced Chief Business Officer & Group President Robert Wedinger, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM). Mr. Hellstern replaces John Dennerlein, who will lead the Industrial Lubricants & Additives unit in Chemtura’s Petroleum Additives business. Mr. Hellstern also will continue as vice president of Performance Specialties Products.