3B Highlights Unique Performance and Cost Benefits of HiPer-tex™ Glass Fibre Reinforcement for Blast and Ballistic Protection at IDEX 2009

3BAbu Dhabi, UAE February 19, 2009: 3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, is showcasing its HiPer-tex™ high-performance glass fibre for hard armour ballistic and blast protection applications in Hall 10, Booth A05 at IDEX 2009 held in the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Rhodia and Dow Corning confirm first target for joint silica/silane development activity

Rhodia SilceaTire Technology Expo, Hamburg, Germany, February 19, 2009. Rhodia and Dow Corning reveal the first stage of their new alliance will be to develop solutions that allow for the introduction of silica in natural rubber covering applications such as truck tyres and selected passenger vehicle tyres.

Les gateways de nouvelle génération optimisent la sécurité des Datacenters et des larges entreprises

Clavister lance sa nouvelle « Série 6000 », avec une gateway et accès sécurisés disponibles sur une même appliance.18 février 2009 – Clavister, le spécialiste des « security gateways » sous forme d’appliance UTM, lance une nouvelle gamme « Série 6000 » basée sur une architecture de réseau du type ATCA (Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture), à destination notamment des grandes entreprises et des opérateurs de télécommunications.

Clariant Improves Operational Performance and Strengthens Focus on Cash Generation and Cost Reduction

Clariant• Sales of CHF 8.1 billion in 2008, up 1% in local currencies

Borealis appoints new sales agent to target the North American automotive market

Daplen™ EF341AE used in the world’s first fully integrated fender module. The material, a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) is able to meet BMW specification for the BMW X5 and X6 series and enables up to 50% weight reduction in the fender. The compound also adheres to safety requirements of EuroNCAP 2010.• Customers benefit with improved service through local sales, marketing and technical support

Songwon appoints new Executive Vice President for Corporate Strategy and Business Development team

Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Philippe Schlaepfer has been appointed Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Business Development.Ulsan, Korea – February 12, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, announces that Philippe Schlaepfer has been appointed Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Business Development.

Eurocom Worldwide Keen to Build on Local Expertise for Global Communications Tasks

EurocomEurocom Worldwide, the Global PR Network, last month held its annual member conference in Munich, Germany, with an upbeat assessment of ways to grow and deliver results in international communications services.

UTECH Europe 2009 Preview Information from Exhibitors - part 2

UTECHPlease find below an update on press information received from the exhibitors of UTECH Europe providing details of the exhibits, products and services that they will be highlighting during the show.