POWER TO THE PEOPLE – DYNEEMA® HIGH PERFORMANCE PULLING LINES IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF CHINESE CROSS-WATER POWER CABLE INSTALLATION PROJECT

Power lines are being constructed quickly and safely thanks to the use of pulling lines made with Dyneema®.
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR169)URMOND (NL), 1 September 2010 - Power lines connecting the large Chinese island of Zhoushan across an important shipping lane are being constructed quickly and safely thanks to the use of pulling lines made from lightweight, high-strength Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber.

Milliken at K2010 launched

Milliken at K2010 available via www.clearPP.com
With 56 days to go, Milliken today opened the digital doors to their K2010 stand via www.clearPP.com/kblog. Regular updates before and during the show allow Milliken to communicate actively about their many additive innovations for polyolefins to be presented at K 2010 (Düsseldorf, Germany, 27 Oct - 2 Nov).

Clariant addresses change control with new pharmaceutical brand at ICSE 2010

Clariant, the trusted, and one of the leading global providers of color and surface engineered materials, will unveil its new brand of masterbatches and compounds for pharmaceutical and medical applications for the first time at ICSE 2010. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, August 31, 2010 - Clariant, the trusted, and one of the leading global providers of color and surface engineered materials, will unveil its new brand of masterbatches and compounds for pharmaceutical and medical applications for the first time at ICSE 2010 (Booth 4E110, 5-7 October, Paris).

Belden introduces a new software platform release for Hirschmann™ switches for optimum security and high availability

Belden presents a new software platform release for switches in the Hirschmann™ product range. (Photo: Belden, PR159) Belden has recently introduced Edition 6.0, a new version of the software platform for the Hirschmann™ MACH, MICE, Rail and OCTOPUS managed switches. In addition to the comprehensive management, diagnosis and filter functionality as well as redundancy procedures, security mechanisms and real-time applications supported by the previous version, Edition 6.0 offers additional functionality usually available only in high-performance backbone systems for the back office. Moreover, the configuration options for PROFINET have been enhanced further.

Clariant’s Advanced Denim triggers a revolution in resource-saving production with innovative products

Clariant unveils Pad/Sizing-Ox a revolutionary eco-efficient dyeing procedure that gives brand owners and retailers new opportunities to offer fashionable, high quality jeans based on the most sustainable, resource-saving production method to date. (Photo Clariant)Muttenz, August 31, 2010 - Clariant unveils Pad/Sizing-Ox a revolutionary eco-efficient dyeing procedure that gives brand owners and retailers new opportunities to offer fashionable, high quality jeans based on the most sustainable, resource-saving production method to date.

Clariant launches solvent-free alternative for leather finishing market

Clariant's comprehensive brochure about its Aqualen Top Coat range. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, August 30, 2010 - Clariant offers leather finishers a solvent-free alternative to nitro cellulose (NC) emulsions with the launch of Aqualen® Top IL, an aqueous, modified polyurethane dispersion.

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Ammonia-Resistant Lexan* DMX Resin Extends Product Life of Norka’s Energy-Efficient LED Luminaires

Norka’s Luzern 38 Tubular Luminaire Made Using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Lexan* DMX Polycarbonate Copolymer Resin>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 27, 2010 – Norka, a leading German lighting manufacturer, chose SABIC Innovative Plastics’ extreme-performance Lexan* DMX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resin for its new line of Luzern 38 tubular luminaires with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Lexan DMX resin can withstand the hostile, ammonia-rich environments of stables, zoo cages and other animal enclosures, enabling Norka to create a distinctive lighting product for this niche market. Unlike traditional PCs, new Lexan DMX resin provides exceptional clarity and resistance to haze/reduced light transmission and embrittlement from prolonged ammonia exposure for extended luminaire life and reduced energy consumption. With this unique application, Norka and SABIC Innovative Plastics have strengthened their longstanding relationship and demonstrated the market value of continuous innovation in the PC copolymer arena.

Clariant showcases expertise in coloration, whiteness and functional chemicals at China Paper 2010

ClariantMuttenz, August 26, 2010 - Under the banner of “Creating Value in a world of paper”, global specialty chemicals company Clariant will attend the China Paper exhibition in Shanghai from September 15 – 17 at the Intex at Shanghai, China. As an established leader in providing high quality solutions for the paper industry across the world, Clariant will showcase its expertise in the area of coloration, whiteness, surface & coating, as well as processing chemicals during the 3-day show.