SABIC Innovative Plastics Turns Auto Steering Wheels in a New Direction with Lexan* EXL Resin’s Light Weight, Performance and Design Freedom

Steering Wheels Made with SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* EXL CopolymerBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — April 21, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics is putting a new spin on the traditional steering wheel with an injection-molded design featuring its Lexan* EXL copolymer resin. At Chinaplas 2010, in booth W2G41, the company is showcasing the benefits of weight out, high performance, manufacturing ease, styling freedom, and parts integration provided by this innovative new steering wheel concept. Importantly, Lexan EXL resin avoids key environmental drawbacks of existing steering wheels, whose materials can be difficult to recycle and involve potentially hazardous waste products from casting and processing. The company’s investment in new technologies provides automotive industry customers with advanced materials solutions for the most demanding applications.

Almost 40% of Companies Check Social Media Profiles of Potential Employees – Eurocom Worldwide Survey

EurocomTwo out of five (nearly 40%) of technology companies check out potential employees’ profiles on social media sites such Facebook or LinkedIn, according to a survey by Eurocom Worldwide, the Global PR Network. The survey was conducted by Eurocom Worldwide and its member agencies around the world.

Rhodia contributes to waste reduction in the electronics industry with its new range of bio-based Polyamide, Technyl® eXten

Rhodia contributes to waste reduction in the electronics industry with its new range of bio-based Polyamide, Technyl® eXten.Lyon, France – April 19, 2010 – Technyl® eXten, unveiled to the public on the occasion of the Chinaplas trade show currently underway in Shanghai, is already helping Rocket Electric Co. Ltd. – one of the world’s five largest manufacturers of battery cells – increase the service life of its AA and AAA ranges of alkaline batteries by up to 50%.

Belden Press Kit Hannover Messe 2010

BeldenBelden will present its comprehensive Hirschmann™ product portfolio for industry-standard high-availability radio data networks. One of the innovations making their debut is the Hirschmann™ WLAN Controller BAT WLC, which makes it possible to install and operate extended networks with hundreds of access points without major cost. Belden will also unveil high-performance industry-standard Hirschmann™ WLAN Access Points that can be used with or without controllers.

SABIC’s thermoforming portfolio successfully supports customers in meeting their design and awareness challenges

Danish converter Færch Plast, a SABIC customer for several years now, is using SABIC® PP materials to develop new product solutions for its customers in the field of food packaging. (Modified Atmosphere Packaging). One of Færch Plast’s key challenges is to develop packaging that is friendlier for the environment without compromising on technical requirements and trendy design. Færch Plast is able to meet these requirements by using SABIC’s latest PP range for Thermoforming. Sittard, the Netherlands – April 19, 2010 – Danish converter Færch Plast, a SABIC customer for several years now, is using SABIC® PP materials to develop new product solutions for its customers in the field of food packaging (Modified Atmosphere Packaging). One of Færch Plast’s key challenges is to develop packaging that is friendlier for the environment without compromising on technical requirements and trendy design. Færch Plast is able to meet these requirements by using SABIC’s latest PP range for Thermoforming.

Songwon extends its additives manufacturing and customer support capabilities in China for Songnox antioxidant products

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – April 19, 2010 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. and Tangshan Baifu Chemical Ltd. announce their intention to form a joint venture to manufacture and sell Thioester antioxidants. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby Songwon shall take an initial stake of 30% in Tangshan Baifu Chemical Ltd. with the option to extend its share to up to 50% at a later date.

Rhodia launches Fuel’In by Technyl®, a new range of Polyamide for fuel contact applications

Fuel In by Technyl® logotype.Lyon, France – April 19, 2010 – Rhodia Polyamide announces the launch of Fuel’In by Technyl®, a new product family of Polyamide 6 and 6.6 based solutions for blow-moulding, developed specifically for fuel contact applications.

Rhodia’s new Technyl® eXten offer boosts the bio-based engineering plastics market

Rhodia’s new Technyl® eXten offer boosts the bio-based engineering plastics market.Lyon, France – April 16, 2010 – Rhodia announces the launch of Technyl® eXten in conjunction with Chinaplas, the Engineering Plastics trade show that is being held in Shanghai from the 19th to the 22nd of April, 2010.