31 Aug 2009
Clariant sells specialty silicones business to affiliate of GenNx360 Capital Partners
CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 31, 2009 - Clariant has sold its specialty silicones business, including its Gainesville Florida facility, to SiVance LLC, an affiliate of New York-based GenNx360 Capital Partners. GenNx360 is a private equity firm focused on industrial business-to-business companies.`Financial terms of the transaction, which is effective September 1, were not disclosed.
27 Aug 2009
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Eco-Progressive FR Noryl* Resin Helps Vestel’s Washing Machines Nail New IEC Compliance Standard
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 27, 2009 – Vestel White Goods has chosen SABIC Innovative Plastics’ flame-retardant (FR) Noryl* NH6020 resin – which complies with the new, tougher requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 60355 standard for unattended appliances – to ensure its washing machines are competitive in the global arena. Vestel, one of Turkey’s leading appliance manufacturers, replaced a halogenated FR polyamide with Noryl NH6020 resin for printed circuit board holders to meet the new IEC requirements without the use of chlorinated or brominated FR additives. Further, using this innovative material enables Vestel to improve part quality and reduce scrap to lower system costs. By proactively securing IEC certification and ensuring flame retardance without halogens, SABIC Innovative Plastics helps customers like Vestel gain a competitive edge and the opportunity to expand into new markets.
24 Aug 2009
Belden and Byres Security Inc. join forces to develop rugged industrial network security products
Belden and Byres Security Inc. (BSI) have announced that they have signed a technology cooperation agreement to jointly launch new products in the area of industrial network security with availability later this year. Utilizing BSI’s expertise in providing practical solutions to protect industry from network and cyber threats, and Belden’s leadership position in the Automation market - with the Hirschmann range of products - the two companies look forward to delivering complete industrial security solutions for customers.
24 Aug 2009
ADVANCING MINIATURIZATION FOR USB
Meeting the halogen free requirements in the E&E industry, DSM Engineering Plastics has now fully commercialized its new High Flow portfolio of UL94 HB rated material which enables the industry to further miniaturize its components.
20 Aug 2009
Ethernet@Industry Roadshow 2009
Unter diesem Motto startet im September die Ethernet@Industry Roadshow der Veranstaltungspartner Belden / Hirschmann, BTR Netcom, Insys, Rittal und Yello Netcom zur einer Kompetenztour durch Deutschland. Im neunten Veranstaltungsjahr konzentriert sich der rote Faden der Vortragsveranstaltung ganz auf die Optimierung der Ethernet-Technologie im industriellen Einsatz. In praxisnahen Vortragsblöcken wird aufgezeigt wie in den einzelnen Industriebereichen mittels moderner Kommunikationstechnik eine Anlagenoptimierung erfolgen kann.
17 Aug 2009
MOOG’S AEROSPACE TEST SOLUTION TO SUPPORT AMBITIOUS HELICOPTER PROGRAM FROM KOREAN AEROSPACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
AMSTERDAM, August 17th, 2009 – Moog’s Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), has delivered an aerospace test rig to the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) that will perform a wide range of structural and fatigue tests for helicopters. This system is part of a multi-billion dollar procurement project by the South Korean Ministry of National Defense to develop and build 245 utility helicopters over a 16-year period.
14 Aug 2009
DSM COMPOSITE RESINS INCREASES PRICES FOR ITS ENTIRE RANGE OF RESINS
Schaffhausen, 14-08-2009 - Today, DSM Composite Resins announces a price increase for its entire range of resins in the magnitude of 115 €/mt. This increase is valid for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and will come into effect by 1 September 2009, or at the earliest time possible, depending on existing individual contracts.
12 Aug 2009
3B to highlight its Advantex® and HiPer-tex™ Light Weight and High Strength Performance Benefits at China Composites Expo
Battice, Belgium – August 12, 2009 – 3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, is going to exhibit for the first time at the China Composites Expo, Shanghai, September, 2nd - 4th. This latest move reflects the company’s strategic expansion beyond its core European market-base and in particular focusing on China as an important growth market for many of its key application areas.
