30 Sept 2008
UIB ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF BWA WATER ADDITIVES - A LEADING WATER TREATMENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
(Manama, September 30, 2008) – United International Bank B.S.C.(c), an investment bank headquartered in Bahrain, today announced its acquisition of the UK based BWA Water Additives (“BWA”), a leading water treatment solution provider from Close Brothers Private Equity Limited.
30 Sept 2008
KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL JOINS DSM DYNEEMA’S GLOBAL LICENSING PROGRAM FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
URMOND (NL), 30 September 2008 - DSM Dyneema today announced that Kimberly-Clark Professional has joined its licensing program for protective gloves made with Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
30 Sept 2008
Borealis demonstrating ground-breaking solutions for polyolefin-based automotive applications at IZB supplier show
An award-winning, pioneering all-polypropylene (PP) rear-seat carrier will be one of several innovative applications that Borealis will demonstrate at IZB, the International Suppliers Fair in Wolfsburg, Germany on October 29-31.
29 Sept 2008
SABIC Demonstrates Leadership in Innovative, Lightweight Composites for Automotive Industry
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – September 29, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics and SABIC PP Automotive are introducing SABIC’s expansive, world-class portfolio of lightweight, high-performance thermoplastic composites for automotive applications. These reinforced materials range from LNP* Thermocomp* and LNP Verton* specialty compounds for demanding interior and underhood applications, to the global introduction of SABIC® STAMAX resins for door modules and instrument panel carriers, to the newly introduced AZDEL IXIS® 157 composite for vehicle hoods and roofs. SABIC’s broad portfolio of composites enable the use of technologies such as in-mold decoration for special effects, and heat and cool molding for improved surface finish. The company is a global leader in thermoplastic composites with strong insight into the future needs of the automotive industry.
26 Sept 2008
ARNITE® XG FROM DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS: FIRST HALOGEN FREE PBT TO MEET BOTH GWT & GWIT ON END PRODUCTS
Arnite® T XG510 PBT Halogen Free (HF) PBT grade has received VDE Approval for electrical insulating materials. This new grade, produced by DSM Engineering Plastics is particularly suited for components like connectors in white goods applications, such as washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.
24 Sept 2008
Owens Corning Continues Environmental Footprint Reduction with Upgrades to More Energy Efficient, Lower Emitting Technology
Shanghai, China – Sept. 19, 2008– At the China Composites Show in Shanghai, China, Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced that it is continuing conversion of its composite glass manufacturing facilities to its patented Advantex® technology platform. The platform offers a higher performing glass fiber and a significantly smaller environmental manufacturing footprint compared with standard E-glass composite processes. Key environmental and product benefits include:
23 Sept 2008
Momentive appoints EMG to handle media relations
Bergen op Zoom, September 23, 2008 – Momentive Performance Materials, one of the world's largest producer of silicones and silicone derivatives, quartz and ceramics, has appointed EMG to manage their press relations activities in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.
23 Sept 2008
Borealis gains Thumbs Up for new Borstar® RJ900MO polypropylene with a unique combination of superior flow and transparency
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has introduced a new grade of Borstar® random polypropylene (PP) with a unique combination of flow and transparency. Borstar RJ900MO was developed to meet the packaging market need for shorter cycle times, transparency and mechanical properties in applications such as house- and kitchenware and food packaging. The material also offers very good organoleptic properties and low extractables to meet the needs of the packaging producer, filler and end user.
