Quadrant launches new range of metal detectable plastics for food processing industry

Photo caption 1: Acetron® MD RodQuadrant extends its portfolio of food compliant materials by a PE, POM and PA6 based metal detectable plastics for food processing equipment enabling manufacturers to more efficiently address the issue of breakage and wear in equipment parts.

Belden Press Kit SPS Nürnberg

BeldenAt SPS 2010, Belden will showcase its range of networking, cabling and connectivity solutions for mission critical applications in alternative energy, safe railway transport systems and reliable energy-efficient data center management, as well as solutions for wireless networking and connectivity.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES 5 NEW GRADES OF ITS BIO-BASED ECOPAXX RESIN

The introduction of EcoPaXX™ fits perfectly in DSM’s strategy, in which sustainability and innovation are key elements. Besides EcoPaXX, DSM has other green products in its portfolio, including Arnitel® Eco, a green polyester elastomer, and Palapreg® ECO, a bio-based duroplast. (Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR288)Last year DSM Engineering Plastics introduced EcoPaXX™, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic. EcoPaXX is a polyamide (PA) 410, and belongs to the family of the “long-chain polyamides”. It pairs typical long-chain polyamide properties, such as low moisture absorption and excellent chemical resistance, with high melting point (highest of all bio-based polyamides: ca. 250oC, see graph: melting point of bio-based polyamides as function of amide bond density) and high crystallization rate (typical for engineering plastics such as Akulon PA66 and Stanyl PA 46). It combines the best of both worlds and is therefore suitable for many high-tech applications.

RHODIA LAUNCHES A CERTIFIED HALOGEN-FREE POLYAMIDE RANGE FOR THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY

Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl® polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications. Lyon, France – November 29, 2010 ---- Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl® polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications.

Clariant wins pre-salt deepwater contract from Petrobras

ClariantMuttenz, November 29, 2010 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Houston, USA-based Oil Services business has won a pre-salt chemical contract with Petrobras, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies.

New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011

New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011. Perfect infrastructure in the border triangle of Switzerland-Germany-France
 Particularly appealing for companies in the chemicals and life science industries
 Clariant-Switzerland’s Country Manager Spitz: excellent opportunities for the Muttenz location

Trespa introduces new design concepts at key 2011 European trade shows

Trespa introduces new design concepts at key 2011 European trade shows. (Photos Trespa, TRPR118)Throughout 2011, Trespa International, recognized as a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, will be introducing a number of new design concepts. Under the headline “Surround yourself with inspiration”, these concepts will demonstrate Trespa’s continued drive to inspire architects as well as its ability to translate extraordinary ideas into durable and fascinating highlights in the urban landscape.

3B-the fibreglass company reinforces its sustainability mission thanks to the recycling of production waste into innovative composite solution

Sewage trapdoor – Model Reprocover C 250 (Photo, 3B-fibreglass.com, PR021)Battice, Belgium – November 23, 2010 – 3B-the fibreglass company has partnered with Reprocover, a local Belgian company, to develop very attractive sustainable solutions for sewage, drainage and water supply applications. Typically, the composite solutions are made of 90% of recycled materials and have proven their ability to replace efficiently commonly used cast iron for the production of sewage trapdoors, manholes, utility access holes, etc.