21 Jun 2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS EXTENDS DIABLO FAMILY FOR FURTHER WEIGHT REDUCTION IN AUTOMOTIVE UNDER-THE-BONNET APPLICATIONS
Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM will showcase two new Diablo high heat resins at K 2010: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo. Both new products are a direct response to some of the main trends in the automotive industry, including weight reduction. The new materials also facilitate system cost optimizations and productivity gains, long term sustainability and reduced environmental impact.
18 Jun 2010
LBC ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO
[18 June 2010], - LBC tank terminals today announced that Brett Simpson LBC Group CEO and the LBC Board has appointed Mr Lucas Barry as LBC’s Chief Financial Officer.
18 Jun 2010
Clariant Presents Functional Paper Chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010
Muttenz, June 18, 2010 - Under the banner of “Creating Value in a world of paper”, Clariant presents its wide range of functional paper chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010, from June 29 to July 1, 2010 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The products showcased at Stand 318, Hall 3, include various recent innovations designed to enhance the properties of paper and increase production efficiency.
17 Jun 2010
Songwon establishes a strong foundation in India and South East Asia
Ulsan, Korea – June 17, 2010 – Songwon is pleased to announce the establishment of Songwon International - India Pvt. Ltd. which is located in Mumbai and will be the headquarter for Songwon activities in India and South East Asia.
17 Jun 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics Announces Exatec* World-Class Capabilities for Leading-Edge Scratch-Resistant Automotive Polycarbonate Glazing
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 17, 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced new scratch and abrasion evaluation capabilities – including new methods and processes – to differentiate, measure, test and prevent surface damage to polycarbonate (PC) glazing for high-performance automotive glazing applications. The announcement underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ R&D excellence and illustrates how the company’s Exatec* glazing technology and analytical tools are helping automotive manufacturers succeed by better understanding and addressing the long-term implications of day-to-day vehicle use. The addition of these new industry-leading testing and assessment capabilities are a testament to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to the global automotive industry to deliver lightweight glazing solutions with superb performance, durability and aesthetics for a clear competitive advantage.
16 Jun 2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES ARNITEL ECO
Following the successful introduction of EcoPaXX™, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic, DSM Engineering Plastics will be launching Arnitel® Eco at K 2010. Arnitel Eco is a high performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) with a 20%-50% content derived from renewable resources, depending on the hardness of the grade. The new material, which is already being sampled to selected customers, is specifically suited for applications in Consumer Electronics, Sports & Leisure and Automotive Interior.
15 Jun 2010
Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business increases prices due to rising feedstock costs
Muttenz, June 15, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Industrial and Consumer Specialties today announced global price increases for its entire product portfolio – depending on the specific product group – by up to 15%.
11 Jun 2010
90 Perfect Minutes:
Clariant helps keep Football Fans Comfortable
Muttenz, June 11, 2010 - On June 13, thousands of spectators will file into the spectacular new Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, to watch Germany play its first World Cup™ match against Australia. Once inside, the fans will be greeted by plastic seating that is not only colorful but also well-protected against fire and the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The polypropylene seats in Durban and in two other World Cup football venues have been made using color, flame retardants and UV stabilizers, which are compounded together by the Clariant Masterbatches business unit.
