11 Feb 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ New Anti-Static Stat-Loy* Compounds Breathe Life into Inhalation Devices for Safer Drug Dispensing and Reduced Costs
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – February 11, 2010 – Patients and medical device OEMs can now breathe easier thanks to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ new breakthrough anti-static compounds for inhalation devices. At MD&M West in booth #1783, the company launched three major additions to its family of high-performance LNP* Stat-Loy* specialty compounds. The new transparent materials provide permanent anti-static properties, eliminating the need for expensive secondary operations, and help ensure repeatability of dosing and potentially lower drug costs through more-efficient aerosol and powder dispensing. The new LNP Stat-Loy specialty compound grades are also pre-assessed for biocompatibility according to ISO 10993 to help manufacturers expedite compliance and time to market. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ ongoing investment in these and other leading-edge healthcare technologies illustrate the company’s commitment to its customers by actively addressing mounting medical industry demand for improved patient safety and lower manufacturing costs.
10 Feb 2010
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Awards Prestigious Certifications to Owens Corning Non-Woven Glass Fiber Veils
TOLEDO, Ohio – Feb. 10, 2010 – Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, today announced that its glass fiber veils for carpet, ceilings and flooring are the first in the glass non-woven industry to be GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. The products were also certified for the more stringent GREENGUARD Children & SchoolsSM product emissions standard.
10 Feb 2010
Owens Corning Presentation at Composites 2010 Focuses on Growing the Composites Industry in a New Business Landscape
Las Vegas – Feb. 10, 2010 – A presentation in the Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) booth today at the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Composites 2010 show, will highlight challenges and opportunities in the composites industry following the global economic experience of 2009. The talk will highlight how the events of last year are expected to impact customer decisions and what the composites industry can do to overcome obstacles and leverage the potential for growth in 2010.
10 Feb 2010
Owens Corning Launches OptiFlow™ Reinforcements for Gypsum Processes That Reduce Feeding Flow Variation up to 50 Percent
Las Vegas – Feb. 10, 2010 – Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, today introduced OptiFlow™ wet-use chopped strand reinforcements that help improve productivity in higher-flow-rate gypsum processes. The product will be showcased in the Owens Corning booth at the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Composites 2010 show along with other key products in the company’s industry-leading portfolio of specialty reinforcements.
9 Feb 2010
Clariant showcases trusted color and performance materials at MD&M West 2010
Muttenz, February 9, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches presents the latest in its color and performance-enhancing materials designed to bring cutting-edge functionality and aesthetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging at MD&M West 2010.
8 Feb 2010
Belden Introduces New Hirschmann™ MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
Belden has introduced a new MACH1040 Gigabit Ethernet Switch to Complement its Hirschmann™ Portfolio of Networking Products. With high-voltage resistance and flexible use, the new switch offers high operational safety and high network availability.
3 Feb 2010
Clariant’s low emission modifier boosts long-term performance for hot climate asphalt
Muttenz, February 3, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant showcases the energy-saving and emissions-reducing benefits of its Licomont® BS 100 modifier for long-term hot climate asphalt performance, at Euroforum’s Asphalt 2010 event in Berchtesgaden, Germany from February 3-5, 2010, Booth#A09.
Ulsan, Korea – February 11, 2010 – Songwon is pleased to announce the relocation of Songwon Japan KK Tokyo office. 