14 Apr 2008
PPG construction market team participates in 2008 Global Construction Summit
BEIJING, April 10, 2008 – PPG Industries (NYSE: PPG), a global leader in glass, coatings and paints technology, showcased its Construction Market Team (CMT) solutions at the 2008 Global Construction Summit in the Kerry Center today.
14 Apr 2008
Innovative Borealis materials achieve eye-catching design for FIAT 500
High-performance materials from Borealis, a leading provider of innovative value creating plastics solutions, have helped FIAT to create a visually, highly-differentiated small car for drivers – the FIAT 500. The 2008 Car of the Year uses polypropylene-based Daplen™ thermoplastic olefins (TPO) from Borealis on its bumpers and dashboard to achieve the superior aesthetics and excellent performance of its parts that give the FIAT 500 the edge in the small car market.
14 Apr 2008
羅門哈斯女性領導人丁術季榮獲SEMICON頒發的“花木蘭傑出女性獎”
2008年4月8日——羅門哈斯電子材料（上海）有限公司微電子技術部大中華區暨東南亞區總經理丁術季近日剛剛榮獲由SEMICON China頒發的“花木蘭傑出女性獎”。該獎項作為SEMICON China二十周年系列慶祝活動之特別感謝獎的一部分，旨在表彰在中國半導體製造業界具有傑出貢獻之女性領導人。丁術季是國內此獎項的第一批獲得者之一。
10 Apr 2008
PRESS STATEMENT
URMOND (NL) – 10 April 2008 – In recent statements to international media the firm Bladerunner has claimed to be selling so-called “bullet-proof” hoodies containing Dyneema®. Contrary to these claims, the material used by Bladerunner is NOT Dyneema®. DSM Dyneema does not support the products distributed by Bladerunner, nor has the company ever given Bladerunner permission to use its brand name. DSM Dyneema’s lawyers have served Bladerunner with a cease and desist letter to stop immediately any further unauthorized and misleading use of its brand name and trademark. Bladerunner currently is not nor will it be in the future a DSM Dyneema licensee.
10 Apr 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches Expression 2009 to Help Customers Tap Plastics’ Stunning Color and Texture Possibilities
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — April 10, 2008 — Plastics have always been notable for their diverse performance capabilities. Now, SABIC Innovative Plastics is opening a world of new design possibilities for its plastics through the latest trends in colors, effects, and textures. The Expression 2009 palette aims to help customers tap into the power of aesthetics to evoke emotions, achieve differentiation, and create instant brand recognition. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ three worldwide Color Innovation Centers and online ColorXpress service make it easy for customers to find or match the precise color and effect for their applications. The company’s investment in the Expression program and application development centers helps provide customers with innovative product solutions to help them deliver business success.
10 Apr 2008
Rohm and Haas Company Acquires Gracel Display
Philadelphia, PA and Seoul, Korea, April 9, 2008—Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) has acquired Gracel Display, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) materials. The transaction, worth approximately $40 million, gives Rohm and Haas controlling interest in South Korea-based Gracel.
10 Apr 2008
New Product Launch and Capacity Expansion Strengthen Borealis and Borouge’s Commitment to Wire and Cable Industry
Borealis and Borouge reinforce their commitment to supporting the competitiveness of the wire and cable manufacturers, with the launch of a unique high productivity low voltage cable insulation material at Wire 2008 in Düsseldorf and the announcement of new plans to expand low density polyethylene (LDPE) capacity in the Middle East.
10 Apr 2008
Special Resin Colors and Effects from SABIC Innovative Plastics Help European Automakers Add Depth and Drama to Interiors
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 10, 2008 – As European automakers seek to enhance the perception of space, style, and value in smaller cars and add luxury to high-end vehicles, they are turning to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ special resin colors and effects. Among the latest trends is the use of translucent and transparent resins paired with underlying textures and patterns to create eye candy from ordinary interior components such as steering wheels, door trim, and consoles. Working side by side with customers, SABIC Innovative Plastic has developed a huge portfolio of Visualfx* resins that add unique colors and effects to the designer’s toolkit. In addition, the plastics leader is providing transparent and translucent resins for special processes such as two-shot molding and hydrographics.
