1 Apr 2010
Rhodia and its partners create a polyamide recycling channel for end-of-life vehicles
Lyon, France – April 7, 2010 – Rhodia and its partners Renault, INDRA SAS / Re-source Industries, Steep and Mann+Hummel have made a commitment to create a polyamide recycling channel for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). The partners have a common desire to work together to develop solutions that will contribute to reaching compliance with European regulatory requirements, which have set a minimum recycling and reuse rate of 95% for ELVs as of 2015.
31 Mar 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Clear, High-Temp Lexan* Copolymers Deliver Top-end Design Solutions for Industry’s Most Demanding Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – March 31, 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics’ mission to help customers drive down system costs while achieving exceptional performance with high-end thermoplastics has led to another industry game-changer – Lexan* XHT clear, high-temperature polycarbonate (PC) copolymers. This innovative family of advanced PC resins features new polymer chemistry with an optimal balance of high heat resistance and high flow, enabling it to offer greatly expanded design options for molding thin-wall parts such as medical devices and electrical fuses. Lexan XHT copolymers also offer excellent clarity and colorability, making them top choices for applications like consumer and industrial lighting and heat shields. They are part of SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing Lexan copolymers portfolio built on the technology foundation laid by Lexan PC resin’s 50-year track record.
31 Mar 2010
BELDEN ANNOUNCES 10% PRICE INCREASE IN EMEA
Belden 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.
29 Mar 2010
Clariant Annual General Meeting Votes in Favor of Board Proposals
Muttenz, March 29, 2010 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the 15th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.
29 Mar 2010
Clariant highlights key products at Middle East Coatings Show
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.
26 Mar 2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASES ON AKULON PA6 AND PA66 ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDS
As 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.
25 Mar 2010
Borouge showcases innovative plastics solutions at Chinaplas 2010
Borouge, 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.
25 Mar 2010
DSM DYNEEMA TO CONTINUE SUPPLYING MATERIAL FOR ADD-ON ARMOR FOR THE STRYKER COMBAT VEHICLE
STANLEY (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.
