SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Proactive Healthcare Product Policy Gives Medical Device OEMs Big Edge to Meet Regulatory Rules

PWB Health’s Breastlight Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Cycoloy and Lexan Resins>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – December 17, 2009 – Continuing to demonstrate its clear leadership in the medical device market, SABIC Innovative Plastics has created a comprehensive healthcare product policy – including over 50 high-tech healthcare materials designed with the intent of supporting OEMs in achieving regulatory compliance for their healthcare and pharmaceutical applications. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ healthcare product policy is making huge contributions to faster marketing approval and successful commercialization of a range of medical devices.

Trespa wins prestigious European design award

Trespa façade material used by the modernist architect Will Alsop. (Photo Trespa, TRPR114)Façade panel manufacturer Trespa has won the DME (Design Management Europe) award, a prestigious prize for European companies and organizations that strategically integrate design in their business operations. Trespa won the award in the 'Large Companies' category and received its prize during the Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. According to the jury, Trespa has succeeded in inspiring architects by means of innovative façade concepts, enabling a higher architectural level to be achieved.

SABIC Innovative Plastics Paces Asia’s Accelerating Demand for High-Performance Lexan* Sheet with Capacity Expansion in India

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Vadodara, India Specialty Film & Sheet Facility>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – December 15, 2009 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced that it has expanded production, increased capacity and upgraded capabilities at its specialty film and sheet facility in Vadodara, India to continue leading and to support future growth in the region. The company has already increased Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) sheet production with two new, state-of-the-art extrusion lines to boost capacity. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to the growth of Asia is evidenced by this move to provide its customers with an ample, local supply of its popular, high-performance sheet products.

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 Dobra Sua Capacidade Industrial De Tecidos Técnicos No Brasil Para Ajudar Clientes A Satisfazerem A Demanda Global De Energia Eólica

Owens Corning Composite SolutionsSÃO PAULO, Brasil: 9 de dezembro de 2009 – Owens Corning anunciou hoje a inclusão de equipamentos para tecelagem de fibra de vidro em sua fábrica de Rio Claro, no noroeste de São Paulo, Brasil, dobrando sua capacidade de produção de tecidos técnicos de fibra de vidro. Parte dessa nova capacidade industrial iniciou a produção em setembro, e a parte restante será instalada até o final do ano.