6 Oct 2010
Songwon Group announces a positive performance for Q2 2010
Ulsan, Korea – October 6, 2010
• Songwon’s Q2 2010 results continue on a positive trend. Songwon Group achieved a net profit of 7.0 Billion KRW for Q2 2010 and a net profit of 13.3 Billion KRW for the first half of 2010.
• Songwon announced an LOI to acquire a share in one of the major Chinese Thioesters manufactures as part of its Chinese and Global strategy.
• Songwon has announced the introduction of innovative solution for the UV stabilization of PP surface protection.
• Service, cost competitiveness, product range extension and safety remain key priorities.
5 Oct 2010
SABIC Signs Long Term Storage Agreement with Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp
Sittard, the Netherlands – October 5, 2010 – At the annual meeting of the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) in Budapest, SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals and plastics industries, yesterday signed a long-term contract with Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp NV for storage services. The agreement, which will go into effect in 2013, will ensure an uninterrupted supply of feedstocks to SABIC’s two major naptha cracking facilities in Geleen, The Netherlands. Oiltanking Stolthaven Antwerp, based in Belgium, will provide state-of-the-art storage with zero-emission tanks that exceeds Belgian environmental regulations, helping SABIC to ensure a sustainable supply chain. Next to that, a new jetty will be constructed facilitating insuring a very reliable service. This long-term partnership underscores SABIC’s strong commitment to its worldwide customers and service providers as well as to its production facilities at the Geleen site in the southern part of the Netherlands.
5 Oct 2010
Clariant launches unique organic synthesis solvents with favorable toxicological properties
Muttenz, October 5, 2010 - Clariant unveils advances in no acute toxicity, easy-handling solvents for use in pharmaceutical and other chemical applications with the launch at CPhl of Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis (Hall 6 6L62).
5 Oct 2010
Clariant to extend range of pharma ingredients for smart solutions at CPhI show
Muttenz, October 5, 2010 - Under the banner 'Enabling Smart Solutions’ Clariant International features new process solvents Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis alongside a strong line-up of versatile molecules for pharmaceutical intermediates, Glymes and Butyl Glymes, at CPhl 2010 (Hall 6 Stand 6L62, Paris Nord Villepinte, October 5-7). In addition, Clariant will showcase its range of Polyglykols® as APIs for laxative manufacturers or as excipients for products such as tablets.
4 Oct 2010
DSM DYNEEMA AWARDED DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR IMPROVED COMBAT HELMET
STANLEY, NC (US), 4 October 2010 - DSM Dyneema has been awarded the contract for the development of new UHMWPE based Dyneema® material solutions for the next generation improved combat helmet, DSM Dyneema has been focusing on research and development of new series of materials to substantially lighten the load for military and law enforcement.
30 Sept 2010
Salient in Additives - a clear demonstration of commitment to the customer from Songwon - on show at K2010 in Hall 6, Stand C79
Ulsan, Korea – September 30, 2010 – The K2010 exhibition will provide an opportunity for Songwon to demonstrate its continued commitment to the Polymers industry through its key initiatives of providing customers security of supply, focusing on economy of scale and backward integration, developing and innovating its product portfolio, creating a global presence, delivering One-Pack Systems (OPS) and complying with current and future product regulations. To Songwon Salient in Additives means to establish role model performance in the supply of additives!
29 Sept 2010
Global Clariant initiative to offer improved sustainability to the paper industry
Muttenz, September 29, 2010 - Clariant’s new initiative designed to support efforts by its customers in the paper industry to improve the sustainability of their own products and manufacturing processes will provide certified products, expertise and relevant safety data.
29 Sept 2010
Von Roll launches the new PARA-LITE® PHT20 armoring material based on HiPer-tex™ high performance fibreglass from 3B
Battice, Belgium – September 29, 2010 – To stay ahead of latest threats, police, military and paramilitary organisations can now benefit from lightweight, cost competitive, advanced composite materials.
