14 Apr 2010
Owens Corning, ein weltweit führender Hersteller von Glasfaserverstärkungen, kündigt weltweiten Wettbewerb zur Entwicklung bahnbrechender neuer Verbundanwendungen an
Paris – 14. April 2010 – Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), ein weltweit führender Hersteller von Glasfaserverstärkungen für Verbundsysteme sowie Baustoffe für Privat- und Gewerbegebäude, rief gestern einen weltweiten Wettbewerb zur Bestimmung neuer Anwendungen für Verbundstoffe aus. Die Composite App Challenge wurde im Rahmen der JEC Composites Show in Paris angekündigt. Ziel des Wettbewerbs ist es, einige der dringlichsten Probleme der Gesellschaft von heute zu lösen. Dies soll durch Vorschläge in vier Kategorien geschehen:
14 Apr 2010
DSM expands Composite Resins business into Turkey and neighboring region
Schaffhausen, CH, April 14th, 2010 - DSM Composite Resins, through its subsidiary Euroresins Kompozit Ürünler Tic. Ltd. Sti, (a.k.a Euroresins Turkey) (ERT) has outlined its future growth plans for Turkey which include closer cooperation with Turkish company Dyo Boya Fabrikalari Sanayi ve Tic. A.S. (DYO). The arrangement, which means DSM will obtain a local source of supply of its standard resins in the rapidly growing Turkish polyester market, also involves a transfer of DYO’s existing unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) business to ERT. The entire deal, which will provide a basis for the introduction of DSM’s specialty and innovation grades to Turkey and the broader region, is intended to be completed by end of June 2010 subject to approval by the respective competition authorities.
14 Apr 2010
DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, today introduces two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry, in response to customers’ increasing demand for sustainable products. This marks an important step in DSM’s aim of creating a portfolio of bio-based performance materials.
14 Apr 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Non-brominated, Non-chlorinated Flame Retardant PC Film Helps E/E OEMs Power Up for High-End Eco Protection
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 14, 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today launched a new, breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technology – Lexan EFR film – that delivers non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) at thinner gauges than flame-retardant polypropylene (FRPP). This new industry-leading material, announced here today at the Highly-functional Film Technology Expo in booth F10-43, enables electrical/electronics (E/E) OEMs to create flatter, lighter-weight notebook computers and other electronic devices while significantly reducing material costs, giving them a competitive advantage. The new Lexan EFR film is a top-choice environmental solution that increases the ability of global E/E manufacturers to go beyond current environmental directives by voluntarily eliminating halogenated additives in their products. This new SABIC Innovative Plastics breakthrough is the latest example of how the company works on behalf of customers to capitalize on its 75-year history as a global plastics industry pioneer.
14 Apr 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Materials Portfolio Lights High-Tech Way at Tokyo Film Technology Expo with New High-Performance Lexan* Films
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – April 14, 2010 – Here at the Highly-Functional Film Technology Expo, in booth F10-43, SABIC Innovative Plastics is prominently showcasing its latest cutting-edge materials that use its resin surface texturing, extrusion and coating technologies for the production of high-performance plastic film and sheet. The company’s new non-brominated, non-chlorinated flame-retardant (FR) Lexan* EFR film, launched here today, joins this exclusive line-up of sophisticated materials as a top-choice environmental solution for a variety of electrical insulation parts. These new developments spotlight SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to its global electrical/electronics (E/E) and display customers with a fast-expanding portfolio of value-added specialty materials, application support and worldwide service, that will also be highlighted at the company’s booth.
14 Apr 2010
Clariant showcases innovative highlights from Wet End to Finishing at Guangzhou Shoes and Leather Show
Muttenz, April 14, 2010 - Visitors to the 2010 Guangzhou Leather Fair will be inspired by Clariant’s new collection of leathers, based on Spring-Summer 2011 color and fashion trends and covering most types of leathers, including shoe uppers, handbags, garments, and sofas. At Booth 0110 0112 & 0131 0133 in Hall 11.2, Clariant will demonstrate how innovative products and processing techniques, offering environmental benefits and optimum processing economy, can enhance the natural beauty of leather with the look and performance to suit individual customer requirements.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant simplifies pigment dispersion in coatings application – Easily Dispersible pigments
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Clariant extends the production efficiency benefits of its outstanding Easily Dispersible organic pigments to waterborne industrial and decorative coatings with the launch of its new range of “ED Pigments” at American Coatings Show 2010.
13 Apr 2010
Clariant sets new benchmarks in aesthetic performance for mild and natural cosmetics
Muttenz, April 13, 2010 - Captivating optics, sensual touch effects and a fresher, cleaner skin and hair feel are among the advanced sensory and performance benefits now available to the cosmetics industry with the launch of three new innovative formulation ingredients by Clariant.
