22-04-2010
Clariant supports Expo 2010 in Shanghai with sponsorship of Swiss Pavilion
Muttenz, April 22, 2010 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is supporting the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2010 Shanghai as a silver sponsor. The Expo will be held from 1 May to 31 October 2010 in Shanghai with the theme of “Better City, Better Life”.
22-04-2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES PRICE INCREASES ON ARNITEL AND ARNITE
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 ARNITEL® and ARNITE® products. Effective 1 May 2010, DSM will increase prices for these products by at least 10% on a global basis.
21-04-2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics Turns Auto Steering Wheels in a New Direction with Lexan* EXL Resin’s Light Weight, Performance and Design Freedom
BERGEN 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.
19-04-2010
Almost 40% of Companies Check Social Media Profiles of Potential Employees – Eurocom Worldwide Survey
Two 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.
19-04-2010
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%.
19-04-2010
Belden Press Kit Hannover Messe 2010
Belden 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.
19-04-2010
SABIC’s thermoforming portfolio successfully supports customers in meeting their design and awareness challenges
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.
19-04-2010
Songwon extends its additives manufacturing and customer support capabilities in China for Songnox antioxidant products
Ulsan, 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.
