New Clariant MEVOPUR® brand aids risk-control in medical and pharmaceutical sector

New Clariant MEVOPUR® brand aids risk-control in medical and pharmaceutical sector. (Photo: Getty)
Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant Masterbatches business unit unveils MEVOPUR®, its new dedicated brand for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging to K 2010 visitors. Its introduction reinforces Clariant’s position as a trusted and leading provider of color and surface engineered masterbatches and compounds for customers serving the medical and pharmaceutical sector.

Clariant sets benchmark in customer convenience with new Licocene® grades

Clariant sets benchmark in customer convenience with new Licocene® grades. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 27, 2010 - Clariant sets new levels in customer convenience with the launch of Licocene® wax grades offering unique easy-handling and all-round versatility and performance for plastics processors.

Songwon and Tangshan Baifu successfully conclude the formation of a joint venture for the manufacturing and sale of Thioester antioxidants

Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. and Tangshan Baifu Chemical Ltd. announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell Thioester antioxidants. The new company will be named Songwon Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. and will be operational effective Q1, 2011, subject to all necessary legal approvals. The new company will have a capacity of 6.000 tons of Thioester antioxidants. Songwon will initially own a 30% share of the new company with the option to expand its shareholding to 50%. The joint venture will sell the Thioester products directly to the Chinese market, however, it will use the Songwon global network for all sales outside of China.Ulsan, Korea – October 28, 2010 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. and Tangshan Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. announce that they have reached a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell Thioester antioxidants. The new company will be named Songwon Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. and will be operational effective Q1, 2011, subject to all necessary legal approvals. The new company will have a capacity of 6.000 tons of Thioester antioxidants. Songwon will initially own a 30% share of the new company with the option to expand its shareholding to 50%. The joint venture will sell the Thioester products directly to the Chinese market, however, it will use the Songwon global network for all sales outside of China.

SABIC’s smart concept in multi-layer film packaging raises the levels of performance, cost-efficiency and sustainability

SABIC’s smart concept in multi-layer film packaging raises the levels of performance, cost-efficiency and sustainability. (Photo SABIC, PR012)>Sittard, the Netherlands – October 27, 2010 – SABIC, a leading player in the global plastics industry, today unveiled a pioneering concept in low-density polyethylene and linear-low-density polyethylene (LD/LLDPE) films at the K2010 tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany

Rhodia at K 2010

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsRhodia at K 2010

RHODIA LAUNCHES EVOLITE™ BY TECHNYL®, THE COMPOSITE THAT OPENS UP A WORLD OF INNOVATION

Evolite™ by Technyl®, a Rhodia high-patented product range for composite applications.Düsseldorf, Germany – October 28, 2010 ---- Evolite™ by Technyl®, an extensively patented range of polyamide-based continuous fiber reinforced materials from Rhodia, makes its debut at K2010. This innovative family of thermoplastic composite is the ultimate solution for high demanding transportation, industrial and consumer applications, achieving an optimal and unique balance between lightweight and performance.

RHODIA PRESENTS “A WORLD OF SOLUTIONS” AT K 2010

Rhodia presents a world of solutions at K 2010.Düsseldorf, Germany – October 28, 2010 ---- Rhodia Engineering Plastics reinforces its pledge to champion sustainable development with the launch at K 2010 of more ground-breaking innovations in materials, processing technology and advanced services.

Songwon and Tangshan Baifu sign agreement to establish a joint venture for the manufacturing and sale of Thioester antioxidants

From left to right: 
Mr. Philippe Schlaepfer, EVP Strategy & Business Development of Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.
Mr. Jongho Park, Chairman and President of Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. 
Mr. Weiqi Zhang, President and CEO of Tangshan Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. 
Mr. Y.M. Guo, Director of Sales of Tangshan Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – October 28, 2010 – At a press conference held today in Düsseldorf, Germany during the K 2010 exhition, Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. and Tangshan Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. signed the agreement to establish a joint venture to manufacture and sell Thioester antioxidants. The new company will be named Songwon Baifu Chemical Co. Ltd. and will be operational effective Q1, 2011, subject to all necessary legal approvals. The new company will have a capacity of 6.000 tons of Thioester antioxidants. Songwon will initially own a 30% share of the new company with the option to expand its shareholding to 50%. The joint venture will sell the Thioester products directly to the Chinese market, however, it will use the Songwon global network for all sales outside of China.