Clariant focuses on further Growth in China

Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China with the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai today, October 20, 2010. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 20, 2010 - Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China with the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai today, October 20, 2010. The new facility also includes a new technical application center for pigments. Clariant further announced the start-up of its new Quinacridon pigment joint venture in Hangzhou.

RHODIA INCREASES ITS RHODIANTAL™ PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN CHINA

Rhodia Aroma PerformanceLyon, France, October 19, 2010 ---- Rhodia has announced an increase in its IBCH* production capacity in China in conjunction with the transfer of its Wuxi plant to the group’s new industrial platform located in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu province). IBCH is used by the perfumery industry.

Clariant announces final conclusions of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project

ClariantMuttenz, October 15, 2010 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the final conclusions of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project which impact eight sites globally. The measures are part of the company’s overall 2009/2010 restructuring program and will lead to a reduction of up to 100 positions worldwide. Implementation will be finalized by 2013.

Clariant moves Textile Chemicals BU to Asia

ClariantMuttenz, October 15, 2010 - Specialty chemical company Clariant announced today that its Textile Chemicals Business Unit (BU) will relocate its headquarters to Singapore. The move, which is due to be completed by mid 2011, places the Textile Chemicals BU management team at the heart of the world’s main textile markets and closer to its global customers.

DSM LAUNCHES ADVANCED NEW COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR WIND TURBINE BLADES

DSM Composite ResinsSchaffhausen (CH), October 14, 2010 – DSM Composite Resins, the global leader in resins for composite applications today launched a new, advanced specialty resin material specifically developed for wind turbine blade applications. The new high-performance resin, Synolite™ 1790-G-3, was developed and tested in cooperation with major industry players and was officially launched at the China Wind Power show (Beijing Oct 13-15).

DSM INTRODUCES NEW SOLUTIONS-BASED SERVICE PACKAGE FOR WIND TURBINE BLADE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

DSM Composite ResinsSchaffhausen (CH), October 14, 2010 – At the China Wind Power show (Beijing Oct 13-15), DSM, the global leader in resins for composite applications, today outlined their new solutions-based approach for the global wind turbine blade manufacturing industry.

Belden Focuses on Solutions for traffic systems, machine building and smart grid systems

Belden Focuses on Solutions for traffic systems, machine building and smart grid systemsAt SPS/IPC/DRIVES, Belden® will present its comprehensive expertise in data communication with products from the Belden, Hirschmann™ and Lumberg Automation™ brands designed for mission critical applications in demanding industrial environments.

SABIC presents growing product portfolio at the 2010 SEPAWA Congress in Fulda, Germany

SABIC presents growing product portfolio at the 2010 SEPAWA Congress in Fulda, Germany. (Photo SABIC, PR010)Sittard, the Netherlands – October 14, 2010 – SABIC will present two new product groups from its Performance Chemicals Strategic Business Unit - Ethanolamines and Ethoxylates - at the 57th SEPAWA Congress & European Detergents Conference (EDC) to be held in Fulda, Germany, from October 13-15, 2010.