Bergse bedrijfsarts vertegenwoordigt Nederland tijdens internationaal congres.

De aanpak van SABIC Innovative Plastics om gezondheid te promoten en te stimuleren, is verkozen tot één van de twee beste Nederlandse voorbeelden van gezondheid op de werkvloer en vertegenwoordigt Nederland op het Europese Move Europe congres op 27 en 28 april in Perugia, Italië.BERGEN OP ZOOM – 28 april 2009 – Bedrijfsarts Henri Hendrickx van SABIC Innovative Plastics in Bergen op Zoom, vertegenwoordigt Nederland op het Europese Move Europe congres op 27 en 28 april in Perugia, Italië. De aanpak van SABIC Innovative Plastics om gezondheid te promoten en te stimuleren, is verkozen tot één van de twee beste Nederlandse voorbeelden van gezondheid op de werkvloer. Tijdens het congres zal Hendrickx voor een internationaal publiek het ‘Gezonder’ beleid presenteren.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers and Distrupol extend UK and Ireland collaboration

DistrupolGeneva, April 17 2009 - DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) has named Distrupol as its sole distributor in UK and Ireland for its range of specialty ethylene copolymers products dedicated to cosmetic and industrial markets such as Biomax® polymers, Bynel® adhesive resin, Elvaloy® polymer modifiers, Elvax® EVA resins, Entira® resin modifiers and additives, Fusabond® modifier resin, Nucrel® ethylene copolymers, Surlyn®, ionomer resin.

PHILIPS AND DSM ANNOUNCE BREAKTHROUGH SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR HEAT MANAGEMENT

Philips, leading producer of energy efficient lighting solutions, has introduced a new LED lamp with a difference. Based on a joint development with DSM in heat control management, the Philips MASTER LED MR16 retrofit lamp is the first high-power LED application in which the aluminum cover is replaced with a thermally conductive plastic to control the heat. (Photo’s: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR242)
Philips, the world’s leading producer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, has introduced a new LED lamp with a difference. Based on a joint development with DSM, the Philips MASTER LED MR16 retrofit lamp is the first high-power LED application in which the aluminum cover is replaced with a thermally conductive plastic – Stanyl® – to control the heat. Stanyl also offers the additional benefits of flexibility in design, exceptional durability and weight reduction. Going forward, this sustainable solution may be applied across Philips’ LED retrofit lamp range.

SABIC Demonstrates Steady Commitment to Industry as Major NPE 2009 Exhibitor, Highlighting Breakthrough Innovations at Booth W123011

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 23, 2009 – SABIC will showcase advanced new material technologies at NPE 2009 in Chicago, June 22-26, aimed at helping customers meet today’s tough economic challenges and drive long-term growth opportunities. The company will exhibit high-end solutions that improve environmental sustainability, reduce system costs and enable customers to compete and succeed in the markets they serve. SABIC will be located in the West Hall, booth W123011.

Highest Performance Under Extreme Conditions

[Highest performance under extreme conditions. (Photo Belden, BLDPR105)] Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH (Neckartenzlingen, Germany) has introduced a new managed Fast/Gigabit Ethernet Switch to complement its OpenRail product family. The switch is available with 8 or 9 Fast Ethernet ports, 4 of which supporting Power over Ethernet (PoE). The uplink ports can be designed for RJ45 connectors as well as for any customer specific combination of other connectors, such as MTRJ, ST or SC. RJ45 or SFP ports (10/100/1000 Base TX) are provided for Gigabit uplinks and can be equipped with SFP fiber modules (1000 Base FX/SX/LX/LH).

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ High-Performance Materials Help Domestic Boiler Manufacturers Warm Up Homes, Not the Planet

Conceptual Boiler Showing Possibilities for Metal Replacement in Components such as Manifolds, Condenser Housings and Enclosure Components>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 21, 2009 – To enhance the cost and environmental benefits of wall-hung condensing boilers for residential use, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers high-performance Noryl*, Ultem* and Cycoloy* resins to replace traditional metals such as copper and brass used in boiler components, such as condenser housings and manifolds. These engineering thermoplastics, developed and tested here at the company’s Fluid Engineering Center of Excellence, may enhance design freedom, extend part life, and avoid the use of heavy metals such as lead.

Clariant’s new Hostacerin® SFO sunflower ingredient adds natural touch to cosmetics

Clariant’s new Hostacerin® SFO sunflower ingredient adds natural touch to cosmetics. (Photo: Clariant International Ltd, PR034)
Muttenz, April 21, 2009 - New Hostacerin® SFO from speciality chemicals expert Clariant is helping cosmetic manufacturers bring the natural and sustainable power of sunflower seed oil to creams, lotions and sun care products. Based entirely on renewable, vegetable and GMO-free (genetically-modified organism) sources, and manufactured using an energy-saving process, Hostacerin SFO emulsifier offers all-round ecological appeal.

MOOG UNVEILS A BREAKTHROUGH ACTUATION CONCEPT AND STIMULATES A NEW GENERATION OF APPLICATIONS USING UNSURPASSED DYNAMICS

As a leader in providing high performance motion control to the industrial market, Moog announced a new actuation concept making its Servomotor-driven Proportional Valve largely exceed performances currently available.East Aurora, N.Y., 20 April, 2009 – Moog’s Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A), designs and manufactures high performance motion control solutions combining electric, hydraulic and hybrid technologies. The company is a leader in providing high performance motion control to the industrial market. Today, Moog announced a new actuation concept that makes its Servomotor-driven Servo-Proportional Valves exceed current performances.