27 Aug 2008
Borealis and MCC agree to improve PP compound supply for the automotive industry
Borealis AG, a leading supplier of innovative value creating plastics solutions, and its U.S. subsidiary, Borealis Compounds LLC, have entered into manufacturing and supply agreements with affiliates of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) to improve the supply of polypropylene compounds (PP/CP) to the automotive industry in Europe and the United States. The agreements are intended to aid all companies in meeting demand and enhancing the competitiveness of their automotive customers, through localised production and supply of high quality, high-performance PP/CP materials.
26 Aug 2008
Arkema takes part in the Chillventa tradeshow in Nüremberg
As the world’s second largest fluorochemicals producer, Arkema will be exhibiting at the very first edition of Chillventa, an international tradeshow for suppliers to the Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heat Pump industries, to be held in Nüremberg from October 15 to 17 2008.
26 Aug 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics Names Marco Dalmino Country Manager, Italy
MILAN, Italy – August 26, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has appointed Marco Dalmino to country manager, Italy, where he is responsible for all commercial activities in the region.
25 Aug 2008
Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systems
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 25, 2008
High transparency Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) from Momentive Performance Materials for use in camera-based driver assistance systems from KOSTAL. KOSTAL, the technology specialist for automotive electronics and mechatronics, introduces a compact front view camera which attaches to the windscreen. Its special construction combines functional and technical design advantages. The material used to couple the camera directly to the windscreen was developed by LSR specialist Momentive Performance Materials.
22 Aug 2008
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON ORGANOTIN STABILIZERS
MIDDLEBURY, CT – Effective September 1, 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation(NYSE:CEM) will increase the base price of its organotin stabilizers globally by 6%.
22 Aug 2008
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON BLENDEX® PRODUCTS
Due to the continuing and rapid escalation of the cost of key raw materials, particularly butadiene, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase prices of its Blendex® products globally, by up to $3.53/kg (approximately 25%) depending on the grade. The increase is effective September 1st 2008 or as contacts allow.
21 Aug 2008
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON MARK® MIXED METAL STABILIZERS
MIDDLEBURY, CT –Effective 18th August 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price of its Mark® mixed metal stabilizers for customers in all regions.
20 Aug 2008
Momentive Performance Materials beweist erneut soziales Engagement für Leverkusen – Mitarbeiter von Momentive renovieren am 25. Sept. 2008 ein Gebäude der Kinder- u. Jugend-Fußballabteilung des TuS 05 im Stadtteil Quettingen
Momentive Performance Materials GmbH (www.momentive.com ) der im Chempark ansässige und einer der weltweit größten Hersteller von Silikonen und Quarzen, wird am 25. September 2008 in Fortsetzung seiner erfolgreichen früheren Community Days sowie anlässlich des 10-jährigen Bestehens seines Produktionsstandortes im Chempark Leverkusen ein Gebäude der Fußballabteilung des TuS 05 Quettingen, Am Weidenbusch 39 in 51381 Leverkusen renovieren.
