23 Aug 2010
Belden joins UNIFE with all its product brands
Belden has been granted full membership by the Association of the European Rail Industry UNIFE (Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes), which represents over 90 manufacturers of trains, control technology, safety equipment and infrastructure. The membership covers Belden’s complete product range and all its product brands (including Hirschmann™ and Lumberg Automation™).
19 Aug 2010
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ High-Tech Lexan* FXD Resin, Global Resources Help OSRAM Develop New Eco CFL Retrofit Candle Bulbs
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 19, 2010 — SABIC Innovative Plastics is playing a critical role in the conversion of incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) as global requirements for energy-efficient alternatives continue to tighten. The most recent example is the company’s high-tech Lexan* FXD polycarbonate (PC) resin, a technology chosen by OSRAM, a leading global lighting manufacturer, to mold its new line of high-end, retrofit CFL candle bulbs, called the Duluxstar® Mini Candle. OSRAM selected Lexan FXD PC resin for the new bulbs – which offer a much longer life and up to 80 percent lower energy consumption than conventional incandescent versions – for its outstanding performance, aesthetics and safety.
18 Aug 2010
Clariant’s customers are well-prepared for NMP-free future
Muttenz, August 18, 2010 - Clariant’s pioneering step, back in 2005 to offer N-Methylpyrrolidone-free (NMP-free) finishing products to the leather industry has ensured that its customers are well prepared for the December 2010 introduction of binding European Union (EU) legislation regarding the use of the solvent in leather.
18 Aug 2010
Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives
Ulsan, Korea – August 18, 2010 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV stabilizers, Songstab® acid scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants between 5 and 15% effective on orders received on or after September 1, 2010, or as contracts allow.
16 Aug 2010
Belden demonstrates solutions for improved passenger safety, comfort and security
At InnoTrans 2010, to be held from 21 until 24 September 2010 in Berlin, Belden will demonstrate a range of seamless signal transmission solutions for mass transport systems. These include solutions for passenger safety and comfort, security of rolling stock, terminals and infrastructure, and the efficient flow of traffic through real-time information and control in challenging environments.
16 Aug 2010
Clariant presents biodegradable adjuvants and dispersing agents to the agrochemical industry
Muttenz, August 16, 2010 - Specialty chemicals expert Clariant prioritizes the agrochemical industry’s need for both advanced performance and sustainability as it debuts the latest additions to its portfolio of adjuvants and dispersing agents at ISAA 2010.
12 Aug 2010
Robinson Home Products Stirs Up the Housewares Sector with Green Street™ Kitchen Utensils Using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Valox iQ* Resin
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 12, 2010 — Kitchenware industry leader, Robinson Home Products – home of well-known brands such as Oneida, Sunbeam, Rubbermaid and Crock Pot – has tapped SABIC Innovative Plastics’ eco-engineered Valox iQ* resin for its new Green Street™ line of plastic kitchen utensils. A more sustainable, higher-performance material than traditional resins, Valox iQ resin utilizes upcycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) water bottles, diverting them from already bulging landfills. Equally important, this innovative product delivers the exceptional performance and quality that consumers demand in kitchenware, including heat and chemical resistance, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for food contact, and attractive appearance. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ investment in sustainable technologies helps companies like Robinson Home Products – a SABIC Innovative Plastics customer for over 30 years – achieve business success while promoting environmental protection.
11 Aug 2010
Belden to Demonstrate Wind Farm Management Solutions at Husum Wind Energy 2010
At Husum Wind Energy 2010, to be held from 21 until 25 September 2010, Belden will showcase its world-class networking, cabling and connectivity solutions for effective wind energy management in Hall 1 at Stand 1F03.
