Clariant launches new sun care and preservation concepts

ClariantMuttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant’s launch of its Sun Care and Integrated Preservation concepts to in-cosmetics 2010 visitors heralds new opportunities for formulators to easily boost the efficacy of UV absorbers in sunscreens and to reduce the use of preservatives in cosmetic formulations.

Perstorp Press Kit American Coatings Show 2010

PerstorpPerstorp presents an extended offer for PU coatings at American Coatings Show 2010.

Songwon strengthens its support to customers in the UK and Ireland additives market

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – April 13, 2010 – In line with its commitment to providing customers with continuous improvement in service, Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Elastomerics Ltd. as the disitributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland, of its polymers stabilizers portfolio which are used both in polymer manufacturing and in the prime and recycling processing of polymers.

High-performance, low environmental impact Exolit® flame retardants from Clariant at JEC Composites Show

Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is highlighting its Exolit® high-performance halogen-free flame retardants at Europe’s biggest composites exhibition, the JEC Composites Show in Paris on April 13-15, at stand S7. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant is highlighting its Exolit® high-performance halogen-free flame retardants at Europe’s biggest composites exhibition, the JEC Composites Show in Paris on April 13-15, at stand S7. Exolit additives are suitable for use in composites based on various thermosetting resins as well as reinforced thermoplastic compounds.

Reliability and performance emphasized by Clariant at Chinaplas 2010

ClariantMuttenz, April 12, 2010 - Leading specialty chemicals company, Clariant will take part in this year’s Chinaplas exhibition with key focus on adding reliability to performance for plastic products. A host of chemical products in pigments, additives and masterbatches with outstanding safety and environmental-friendly features will be on show to an audience from the plastic industry in China on April 19 – 22 in Shanghai.

Rapid takes next step in restructuring process

RapidBredaryd, Sweden – April 7, 2010 - Rapid Granulator AB is proceeding as planned with its restructuring to ensure a strong and prosperous future for the Rapid Group and its customers around the world. Rapid announced today the winding up of its Moditec subsidiary based in Lyon, France. This is the latest move in a series of cost reduction steps and organizational changes that have already been implemented by Rapid.

DSM and Berliner Glas reach agreement on licensing terms for KhepriCoat™ anti-reflective coating system

DSM Functional CoatingsDSM Functional Coatings B.V., part of Royal DSM N.V., and Berliner Glas KGaA, a leading European supplier of refined technical glass, announced today that they have agreed the terms of a licensing deal for DSM’s anti-reflective coating system, KhepriCoat™. Berliner Glas intends to use KhepriCoat™ to improve the performance of its glass in lighting cover applications. The new deal is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2010.

Lee Spring Leaps to the Top of Its Game with First-Ever Springs Molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultra-Tough Ultem* Resin

Springs, Made by Lee Springs with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultem* Resin>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 6, 2010 – Lee Spring, a leading global manufacturer of mechanical springs since 1918, has leaped past its competition with a totally new technology – LeeP™ plastic composite springs molded from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ultem* resin. Among the first springs ever made with high-performance, engineered plastic, LeeP compression springs provide critical advantages over traditional metal alloy springs, enabling this valued SABIC Innovative Plastics customer to expand its business for greater potential success. SABIC Innovative Plastics provided a range of specialized services for this project, including predictive analysis, material characterization and mold optimization, clearly illustrating how the company helps its customers succeed through its 75-years of materials technologies expertise and innovation.