15-01-2009
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Resins Optimize Water Valves with Design Freedom, High Performance and Long Life
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – January 15, 2009 – Because of their exposure to static or fluctuating pressure, high temperatures and various chemicals, water valves have traditionally been made from metals such as brass. However, today’s engineering thermoplastics can replace metal, delivering not only high performance but also the benefit of enhanced design freedom. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ portfolio of advanced specialty materials, combined with the scientific expertise of its Fluid Engineering Center of Excellence in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands, offers customers new choices for water valves that can ensure a high level of efficiency, durability and performance.
12-01-2009
2009 North American Truck of the Year Award-Winner Ford F-150 Shines with Brilliant Direct-Metallized Rear Lamp Bezels Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics Resins
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – January 12, 2009 – Contemporary automotive design has seen the growing importance of the lamp bezel as a key styling feature. Whether the demand is for metallic, textured or body-color, SABIC Innovative Plastics' broad portfolio of special effects resins offers an expanding selection of materials to help designs stand out from the competition. Direct metallization of molded plastic parts are a widely used process for creating stunning lightweight lighting bezels. As Ford Motor Company was designing the direct metallized rear bezel for the 2009 North American Truck of the Year award-winning Ford F-150, the company together with Automotive Components Holding, LLC, selected SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox* V2000DM PBT resin for its stylish, metallic-looking rear lamp bezel.
09-01-2009
Discarded PET Bottles are Reborn as SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox iQ* Resin, Achieving Silver Cradle to CradleSM Certification
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – January 9, 2009 – The reincarnation of discarded polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into Valox iQ* resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics epitomizes Cradle to CradleSM design, an innovative paradigm from the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC (MBDC). This approach, which replaces the less environmentally compatible “cradle-to-grave” model, aims to eliminate waste entirely by circulating safe and healthful materials within closed-loop systems of continuous reuse. To recognize Valox iQ 8280SF resin’s important contribution to sustainability and reduction of landfill waste, MBDC has announced that Valox iQ 8280SF resin is Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM at the Silver tier. SABIC Innovative Plastics is committed to developing environmentally responsible solutions for its customers that offer high performance, high quality, and new material choices for achieving their sustainability objectives.
09-01-2009
Borouge to invest in China
Borouge PTE Limited being a leading provider of innovative plastics solution announced today the investment of a manufacturing plant in Shanghai China. Borouge has decided to press ahead with further investments in the key markets including China despite the current prevailing global financial crisis. The first phase of this investment include a 50,000 tons plant focusing on engineering plastics for use in the automotive industry. The plant will be set up in the Fengxian District of Shanghai.
19-12-2008
CHEMTURA RAISES THE PRICE OF METHYL BROMIDE BY UP TO 25%
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will raise the price of Methyl Bromide for emissive use, by up to 25% in all regions outside North America, effective January 1st, 2009, or as contract terms allow.
18-12-2008
Bio Base Europe krijgt €21 miljoen toegewezen om het eerste open innovatie- en opleidingscentrum voor de biogebaseerde economie in Europa te worden
Brussel, België, 18 december 2008 – Op 12 december hebben Europa, Vlaanderen en Nederland binnen het kader van een Interreg IV-project de krachten gebundeld om €21 miljoen aan Bio Base Europe toe te wijzen. Bio Base Europe is het grootste Interreg-project dat ooit is toegewezen aan de grensregio Vlaanderen-Nederland. Bio Base Europe zal onderzoeks- en opleidingsfaciliteiten voor bioprocessen bouwen om de ontwikkeling van een duurzame biogebaseerde economie in Europa te versnellen.
17-12-2008
Borealis presents value-added Bormed solutions at Pharmapack 2009
Borealis’ blow fill and seal (BFS) low density polyethylene (LDPE) products for healthcare packaging are back and taking pride of place among its comprehensive range of Bormed™ dedicated polyolefins at Pharmapack 2009, Stand E11.
15-12-2008
Animo voor UTECH Europe 2009
Conferentie boven verwachting
Het gaat boven verwachting met de inschrijvingen voor de UTECH Europe 2009 Conferentie, welke zal plaatsvinden van 31 maart tot en met 2 april 2009 in het MECC te Maastricht. Al snel na de publicatie van het programma in september 2008 werd duidelijk dat deze conferentie wel eens één van de meest succesvolle bijeenkomsten kan worden sinds de start van de UTECH in 1986.
