2 Apr 2009
DSM NeoResins+ Press Kit ECS 2009
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2 Apr 2009
3B Introduces Technological Innovation with New Advantex® Fibreglass Dry Chopped Strand for Superior PP and PE Reinforcement
Battice, Belgium, April 2, 2009 – 3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, today announced an innovative new chopped strand product aimed at helping OEMs, compounders and moulders expand the application of reinforced polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) compounds. 3B’s new DS 2200-13P chopped strand, made from Advantex® boron-free E-glass, is being launched in conjunction with the 2009 JEC Composites Show in Paris. The new product offers a unique combination of properties that enable reinforced PP and PE to replace metal and other reinforced thermoplastics in applications such as automotive components and appliances that demand exceptional mechanical and aging performance. DS 2200-13P chopped strand is available globally.
2 Apr 2009
RHODIA AND MILLET TARGET A GLOBAL COOPERATION FOR RECYCLING OF POLYAMIDE
Lyon, France – 02 April 2009 – Rhodia and Millet announced their intention to develop “closed-loop” recycling flows for polyamide. The two companies have launched an initial project aimed at recycling used mountain climbing rope into engineering plastic materials for the manufacture of mountain sports equipment.
2 Apr 2009
Industrial Wireless LAN Access Points with Wireless Interface according to IEEE802.11n
As first manufacturer in the Industrial Ethernet market, Hirschmann Automation and Control, a Belden brand based in Neckartenzlingen, Germany, has introduced industrial-grade wireless LAN access points featuring a wireless interface in compliance with IEEE802.11n (draft 2.0).
2 Apr 2009
SABIC Innovative Plastics Wins a 2009 Green Dot™ Environmental Responsibility Award for Co-development of the Hyundai QarmaQ ATDV
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 2, 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has been honored with a 2009 Green Dot Award™ in Transportation for its pioneering work on the Hyundai QarmaQ Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV). The company won second prize in the annual award program, which recognizes the products and services of environmentally responsible organizations. SABIC Innovative Plastics, which co-developed the QarmaQ with Hyundai Motor Company, incorporated next-generation composites and thermoplastics from its broad product portfolio throughout the vehicle to reduce weight and greenhouse gas emissions. The use of these materials in glazing, interior components, the Elastic Front* pedestrian safety system, fenders and hood led to weight reductions of up to 60 kg vs. traditional materials. According to an audit by GreenOrder, an environmental strategy firm based in New York, N.Y., this means the QarmaQ would require about 80 fewer liters of diesel per year, and would cut annual greenhouse gas emissions by more than 200 kg.
1 Apr 2009
Mixed Attitudes to Corporate Blogging by Technology Executives - Eurocom Worldwide Survey
A new survey of senior international technology executives finds mixed attitudes to corporate blogging. The survey by Eurocom Worldwide - the Global PR Network - in association with its member agencies worldwide finds that only a third (33%) of tech companies surveyed have a corporate blog. The majority (63%) do not.
31 Mar 2009
DSM HIGHLIGHTS PORTFOLIO TO MEET AUTOMOTIVE TRENDS
To underline its commitment to the automotive industry, DSM Engineering Plastics is attending key industry events to demonstrate various new solutions for automotive applications.
30 Mar 2009
Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles
Lyon, France – 30 March 2009 – Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles. This project, which has gone into production on a well-known range of trucks, is aimed at reducing costs and overall vehicle weight, without interfering with the function of this key structural element required to maintain the grille’s rigidity. Rhodia’s new-generation polyamide, Technyl Star™ AFX, proved to be the only material able to meet project specifications, thanks to its unequalled mechanical strength, combined with its exceptional fluidity.
