BELDEN ANNOUNCES 10% PRICE INCREASE IN EMEA

BeldenBelden has announced that the company is to increase the prices of all its wire and cable products in the EMEA region by 10%. According to Roel Vestjens, General Manager of Belden Wire & Cable Systems EMEA, the increase, which will be effective as of 12 April 2010, is to offset escalating costs, particularly raw materials and energy.

Clariant Generalversammlung unterstützt die Anträge des Verwaltungsrates

ClariantMuttenz, März 29, 2010 - Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Spezialchemie gab heute bekannt, dass die 15. Generalversammlung alle vom Verwaltungsrat vorgeschlagenen Anträge angenommen hat.

Clariant highlights key products at Middle East Coatings Show

During the production process, the easily dispersible pigments from Clariant undergo special surface modification, which makes them easier to incorporate into coatings than conventional pigments. (Photograph: Clariant)Muttenz, March 29, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant showcases its latest products to visitors of the Middle East Coatings Show from March 29-31, 2010 in Dubai. On stand E 20, the Company underlines its commitment to the coatings industry whilst demonstrating the key benefits of its extensive portfolio of colorants and additives that can improve the environmental profile of paints and coatings.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASES ON AKULON PA6 AND PA66 ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of continued escalations in the costs of key raw materials, DSM Engineering Plastics will increase prices on a global basis for its Akulon PA6 and PA66 Compounds.

Borouge showcases innovative plastics solutions at Chinaplas 2010

BorougeBorouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is participating in the 24th Chinaplas (International Exhibition for Plastics and Rubber Industries), to be held at the new International Expo Center in Shanghai, China from April 19 to 22, 2010.

DSM DYNEEMA TO CONTINUE SUPPLYING MATERIAL FOR ADD-ON ARMOR FOR THE STRYKER COMBAT VEHICLE

DyneemaSTANLEY (US), 25 March, 2010 - DSM Dyneema has recently received a new order for a significant volume of Dyneema® HB26 to be utilized as part of the add-on armor program for the Stryker combat vehicle.

SABIC Innovative Plastics Showcases Latest Breakthrough Material Technologies at Plastimagen 2010 for Key Growth Sectors in Mexico

Cadillac CTS Spoiler Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Cycoloy* PC/ABS Resin>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – March 23, 2010 – At Plastimagen Mexico 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics is showcasing high-performance materials that can help accelerate growth in Mexico’s major manufacturing sectors and also provide a competitive advantage to smaller, local customers. At booth #4500, the company is exhibiting a broad range of highly advanced materials targeting Mexico’s vibrant automotive, aerospace and electronics industries, as well as solutions to replace traditional materials in re-emerging sectors such as furniture and lighting. SABIC Innovative Plastics offers Mexico an unmatched value proposition: a diverse product portfolio, local manufacturing in Tampico (Cycolac*, Cycoloy* and Geloy* resins) and San Luis Potosi (Valox* resins and LNP* specialty compounds), as well as distribution centres in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Laredo, Texas and a dedicated, in-country team of experts providing support to customers across the country.

Borouge reflects upon its Water for the World™ achievements on World Water Day 2010

BorougeBorouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, reflects on its Water for the World™ achievements of last year, and looks forward to the next 12 months on World Water Day, March 22, 2010.