30 Jun 2010
Belden equips Hirschmann™ access points with HiLCOS 8.00 WLAN firmware to meet the new European 5 GHz standard
HiLCOS 8.00 is Belden's new WLAN firmware that fulfills all the requirements of the new EN 301893 V1.5.1 standard, which regulates the operation of WLAN devices in 5 GHz environments.
22 Jun 2010
DSM INAUGURATES NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY FOR STANYL FORTII
Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, has today inaugurated its new Stanyl® ForTii™ Production Unit. As announced in May 2009, the new facility has quadrupled production capacity for Stanyl ForTii in order to meet market demand for this new polymer, which is used in electronics and other applications. Stanyl ForTii was developed by DSM Engineering Plastics and is the first new polymer introduced in the last decade.
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.
