Clariant unveils color forecasts and leather trends for Spring-Summer 2011

Clariant has developed a new edition of its Leather Trend Booklet called “Fashion Up!” in preparation for the Spring-Summer 2011 season.December 15, 2009 - Clariant has developed a new edition of its Leather Trend Booklet called “Fashion Up!” in preparation for the Spring-Summer 2011 season.

3B Appoints India Agent

3BBattice, Belgium – December 15, 2009 – 3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, has appointed Essen International as non-exclusive agent for India. This latest move marks 3B’s stated commitment to developing its business in Asia, and focusing in particular on India and China as key growth markets.

Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv® STRIP
new eco-friendly core ingredient for safe, high performance and flexible paint stripping formulations

Rhodia introduces Rhodiasolv® STRIP 
new eco-friendly core ingredient for safe, high performance and flexible paint stripping formulations.
Paris, France – December 11th, 2009 – Global specialty chemicals producer Rhodia has introduced Rhodiasolv® STRIP, a new eco-friendly, safe and high performing core ingredient especially developed for dichloromethane-free paint stripping solutions.

Clariant signs agreement to acquire Euromaster assets

ClariantMuttenz, December 9, 2009 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to acquire the assets of Euromaster, a limited liability company based in Russia specializing in the manufacture of masterbatches.

Owens Corning Duplicará La Capacidad De Fabricación De Tejidos Técnicos En Brasil Para Que Sus Clientes Puedan Satisfacer La Demanda Mundial De Energía Eólica

Owens Corning Composite SolutionsSÃO PAULO, Brasil: 9 de diciembre de 2009 – Owens Corning ha anunciado hoy la instalación de máquinas tejedoras de fibra de vidrio en su fábrica de Rio Claro, al noroeste de São Paulo (Brasil), lo que duplica su capacidad de fabricación de tejidos técnicos de fibra de vidrio. Una parte de la nueva capacidad comenzó la producción en septiembre; el resto se instalará a finales de año.

FROST & SULLIVAN CONFERS OUTSTANDING PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARD ON DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS FOR STANYL FORTII

The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Product Innovation of the Year Award in the field of high performance polymers for electronics is presented to DSM Engineering Plastics for Stanyl® ForTii™, the first new polymer that meets the current market trends of miniaturisation and convergence of electronic devices. The product offers multiple advantages including dimensional stability, improved performance, environmental benefits, cost benefits, strength and chemical resistance, and ease of processing. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR261)
The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Product Innovation of the Year Award in the field of high performance polymers for electronics is presented to DSM Engineering Plastics for Stanyl® ForTii™, the first new polymer that meets the current market trends of miniaturisation and convergence of electronic devices. The product offers multiple advantages including dimensional stability, improved performance, environmental benefits, cost benefits, strength and chemical resistance, and ease of processing.

Eight Auto Applications Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ High-End Materials Capture Top Honors at 2009 SPE Innovation Awards Ceremony

2010 Ford Mustang’s IP Interior Trim Made From SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Geloy* ASA Resin>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – December 7, 2009 – Automotive applications molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ industry-leading materials received a total of eight honors as part of the 2009 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Awards Program: four winners – including the coveted Hall of Fame Award – and four finalists. Ranging from body panels and pedestrian protection to lighting, interior trim and wiring, these winning applications showcase the exceptional scope and diversity of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ automotive thermoplastic portfolio. They also clearly demonstrate the numerous ways in which the company’s advanced materials solutions are driving greater automotive design freedom, higher performance and enhanced sustainability. The awards were presented on Nov. 12 at a ceremony in Livonia, Michigan.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS OFFERS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR RAST CONNECTORS

Arnite by Molex. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR258)DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that the company is now able to offer a full range of halogen free engineering plastics for the production of RAST connectors in the white goods industry.