01-09-2008
Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis Deputy CEO
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has announced that Herbert Willerth will assume the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive, effective from September 1, 2008. In this position, Willerth will have a special focus on Europe and the overall competitiveness of the European plants and support Chief Executive Mark Garrett.
27-08-2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Exatec** Team Opens Window to New World of Light Weight Auto Glazing with Unique Injection-Compression Molding Simulation
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 27, 2008 — With the latest advances in design and aerodynamics and the increasing use of lightweight materials for improved fuel efficiency, the use of transparent polycarbonate (PC) window surfaces is expected to increase in the years to come. In response to this development, two-component injection-compression molding means lower stress and higher optical quality in PC auto glazing.
27-08-2008
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.
26-08-2008
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.
26-08-2008
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.
25-08-2008
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.
22-08-2008
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%.
22-08-2008
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.
