Songwon strengthens its presence in the Middle East and Africa

The Songwon air-conditioned warehouse in Bahrain, a partnership with Gulf Agency Co. (Bahrain) WLL. 
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – November 24, 2009 – Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., a global leader in polymer additives, is pleased to announce the opening of its headquarters for the Middle East and Africa in Bahrain. The opening of the Songwon Industrial Company Limited – Representative Office follows the recent establishment of Songwon’s local warehouse facilities, also in Bahrain. The new regional facility will be lead by Mr. Peter Fleming who has been nominated Sales Director Middle East and Africa.

Belden Press Kit SPS IPS DRIVES 2009

BeldenOn an exhibition area of 250m2 at this year's SPS/IPC/DRIVES, Belden will present its comprehensive expertise in data communication with products from the Belden, Lumberg Automation™ and Hirschmann™ brands designed for use in harsh industrial environments.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS SHOWS STRATEGIC COMMITMENT TOWARDS (OPEN) INNOVATION WITH NEW ONLINE FOCUS

DSM Engineering MaterialsTo further strengthen its capabilities in open innovation, DSM Engineering Plastics has launched an open innovation section on its renewed website.

New Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 v4.4 software

New Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 v4.4.
(Foto Belden, BLDPR128)Belden has announced that it has released an upgrade of its Hirschmann™ EAGLE20 software. New EAGLE20 v4.4 software will be installed on all newly-bought Hirschmann™ devices, and available free of charge for existing customers.

Bio Base Europe Appoints Peter van de Bilt as Financial Advisor

Bio Base Europe, the Biopark Terneuzen and Ghent Bio-Energy Valley joint initiative, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Peter van de Bilt as Financial advisor.Ghent, 18 November 2009 – Bio Base Europe, the Biopark Terneuzen and Ghent Bio-Energy Valley joint initiative, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Peter van de Bilt as Financial advisor. In his new role, Van de Bilt will be responsible for providing financial advice and counsel for all cross-border business start-ups, as well as initiatives between Belgian and Dutch companies involved in bio-industry.

Perstorp to increase aliphatic isocyanates production capacity in China

PerstorpLeading specialty chemicals company Perstorp plans to increase its production of aliphatic polyisocyanates in response to growing market demand in Asia and China in particular.

DSM DYNEEMA MAINTAINS HIGH IP VIGILANCE AT MILIPOL

DyneemaPARIS (FR), November 18, 2009 - DSM Dyneema, inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™ maintained its policy of vigilance and high alertness for potential intellectual property infringements at Milipol, (Paris, France, November 17-20). In addition, DSM Dyneema sales and technical experts, legal and IP representatives actively scanned the show for signs of potential infringements. The company has confirmed that it handed over three warning letters to prevent potential infringements on its patents.

Belden releases new Eagle 20 Tofino® line of Plug-n-Protect™ industrial security products

BeldenAt the SPS/IPC/Drives Electric Automation Exhibitions and Conference, Belden will introduce the new Hirschmann™ Eagle 20 Tofino® product line. The new range combines a rugged security appliance with a collection of software modules that together provide practical and effective industrial network security which is simple to implement and does not require plant shutdowns. Suitable for use by the process control and SCADA industries, the Hirschmann Eagle 20 Tofino products provide increased safety, network security and performance of industrial control systems.