DSM and KuibyshevAzot announce strategic cooperation in Russia

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, and KuibyshevAzot OJSC (KA) today announce a strategic cooperation. As a result of this strategic cooperation, DSM Engineering Plastics will enter into two joint ventures with KA. In both joint ventures DSM Engineering Plastics will hold a majority share. In addition, KA will be granted a license under DSM Fibre Intermediates’ technology for the production of cyclohexanone.

Belden introduces FiberExpress@EASE: a new standard in fiber patch panel solutions for quicker and easier fiber management

FiberExpress@EASE: a new standard in fiber patch panel solutions for quicker and easier fiber management.Belden, a leading supplier of total solutions for enterprise networks, has added a new fiber patch panel to its successful high quality and cost-effective FiberExpress family, designed for a wide range of installations.

Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – January 21, 2011 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV stabilizers, Songstab™ acid scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants between 8 and 15% effective on orders received on or after March 1, 2011, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover raw material cost increases and support continued investment in reliable supply.

Clariant leads way in REACH Phase One and Phase Two legislation

ClariantMuttenz, January 21, 2011 - Lead REACH registrant Clariant is now focusing on Phase Two of REACH legislation following its successful completion of the registration of 152 substances required under Phase One by the December 1, 2010 deadline. Phase Two, which concerns more than 300 chemicals, should be completed by June 1, 2013.

Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business increases prices due to rising feedstock costs

ClariantMuttenz, January 20, 2011 - Clariant’s Business Unit Industrial and Consumer Specialties today announced global price increases for its entire product portfolio – of up to 15%.

Clariant launches new youth concept at in-cosmetics 2011

ClariantMuttenz, January 19, 2011 - Clariant cherishes the vitality of teenagers and young adults with its new youth-focused guide recipes for personal care products set for launch at in-cosmetics 2011.

MOOG PROVIDES MOTION SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE TO DAIMLER FOR A NEW LEADING-EDGE DYNAMIC DRIVING SIMULATOR PROJECT

Moog's high-dynamic motion control system portion of the new Daimler AG driving simulator.
(Photo Courtesy of Daimler, MGPR1111)East Aurora, NY, USA, 19 January 2011 – Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) and a leader in providing high-performance flight simulation and leading-edge testing systems to the automotive and aerospace markets, has provided the high-dynamic motion control system portion of the new Daimler AG driving simulator. The system is installed at Daimler’s new driving simulator center, which is part of the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center, in Sindelfingen, Germany.

SABIC Partners with MAUSER to Develop High-Performance, Cost-Effective Granulated HDPE for Industrial Containers

SABICSittard, the Netherlands – January 19, 2011 – SABIC, a global plastics industry leader, today announced that its high-performance SABIC® HDPE ICP 5602 material for industrial containers is now commercially available. The breakthrough high-density polyethylene (HDPE) – developed collaboratively with MAUSER, a leading producer of industrial packaging - is designed for blow moulding of tight head drums with a capacity of 25 to 220 litres. SABIC® HDPE ICP 5602 resin combines very high impact and rigidity with excellent processing performance and optimal resistance to stress cracks and chemicals. Most significantly, this material delivers improved melt flow for higher productivity and reduced energy usage, and its granular form – a departure from traditional powders – prevents waste, increases machine efficiency and permits safer product handling.