Azelis adds coatings to its Russian portfolio

Alexander Serbin has been appointed as sales manager dedicated to grow sales in this important market, which is estimated to be worth in the region of 1.2 million tons of paint. (Photo: Azelis, PR007) Specialty chemicals distributor Azelis is expanding its operations in Russia into the coatings market.

MOOG TO UNVEIL NEW CONTROL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS AT THE HANNOVER MESSE

MoogBöblingen, 28 March 2011 – Leading motion control technology specialist Moog Inc. will unveil two brand new developments at the Hannover Messe (Hannover Fair) from April 4 to 8. It will also highlight several other products it has introduced in recent months.

Songwon appoints Bodo Möller Chimica Italia Srl. as new distribution partner for Italy

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – March 28, 2011 – Songwon, a global leader in the manufacture and delivery of additives for the plastics industry, and Bodo Möller Chimica Italia Srl., have entered into a distribution agreement for the market development and sales of the Songwon portfolio of products in Italy. The new partnership will become effective on April 15 2011 and is designed to strengthen the position of Songwon in the Italian market.

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Expression 2012 Palette Makes a Splash with Fascinating Light Effects, Retro Colors and Stunning In-surface Decoration

The SABIC Innovative Plastics Expression Program 2012>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – March 24, 2011 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has unveiled its new Expression 2012 palette, the company’s fifth-annual portfolio of eye-catching resin colors and special effects to inspire designers and give customers new ways to differentiate their products and stand out from the competition. The Expression 2012 color palette – created based on the ColorXpress Europe’s research into the latest industry color trends – features brilliant new colors such as retro hues of fuchsia, teal and orange; and versatile neutrals. The colorful new palette can be used in a range of SABIC Innovative Plastics resin technologies – including Lexan* and Cycoloy* resins – and answers customer calls for better, longer lasting and more efficient materials.

Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Thioester Antioxidants

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – March 23, 2011 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices for its range of Songnox® Thioester Antioxidants - Songnox® DSTDP, Songnox® DLTDP, and Songnox® DTDTP. The increases will range between 10 to 25% effective on orders received on or after March 27, 2011, or as contracts allow.

DSM DYNEEMA TO SHOWCASE LIGHTER AND STRONGER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CONCEPTS AT HOSDB 2011

Dyneema® ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber is already incorporated into various pieces of hard and soft ballistic armor used in the law enforcement market 
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR196)The Netherlands, March 22, 2011 - Helmets, protective vest inserts and shields incorporating Dyneema® high strength fiber will mark the debut of DSM Dyneema at HOSDB, the Home Office Scientific Development Branch exhibition in Farnborough, England on 22-24 March. DSM Dyneema is on stand D33.

Clariant Masterbatches appoints regulatory and ISO 13485 expert to Medical and Pharmaceutical team

ClariantMuttenz, 22 March 2011 – Clariant Masterbatches reaffirms its commitment to the unique needs of its medical device and pharmaceutical packaging customers with the appointment of a dedicated global regulatory and ISO 13485 manager to its new Medical and Pharmaceutical segment.

Clariant International Ltd Press Kit Medtec 2011

ClariantClariant Masterbatches presents the latest in its MEVOPUR® color masterbatches and custom performance compounds designed to bring cutting-edge functionality and aesthetics to medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging at Medtec 2011.