DSM INTRODUCES ATLAC® 5200 - NEW FOOD-CONTACT AND DRINKING WATER COMPLIANT RESIN

DSM Composite ResinsApril 4th 2011 - DSM has introduced its latest composite resin – Atlac® 5200 FC - developed specifically for use in composite applications that have contact with food and water. Officially launched at last week's JEC show1 in Paris, this new vinyl ester resin is unique in that it is fully compliant with the European regulations on food contact and made in line with commonly accepted Good Manufacturing Practices for the Food Industry. The resin is therefore suitable for use in a variety of composite applications such as tanks and pipes that are intended for contact with food and potable water.

DSM DYNEEMA APPOINTS GRUSCHWITZ GMBH TECH-TWISTS AS PREMIUM DISTRIBUTION PARTNER

Signing of agreement
Standing: Robert Grüneberg (Gruschwitz), Edwin Grootendorst, Jeroen Dorenbusch, Juan Martín Callego (DSM Dyneema)
Sitting: Klaus Gudat, Ditmar Schultschik (Gruschwitz), Gerard de Reuver, Jos van Beek (DSM Dyneema)
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR200)The Netherlands, April 4, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has formed a partnership with gruschwitz gmbh Tech-Twists in which they become a Premium Distribution Partner for UHMWPE fiber manufactured by DSM Dyneema. The new agreement becomes effective April 1st 2011 and is specific to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia – Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Belden Press Kit Hannover Fair

Belden has now launched HiLCOS 8.50, a new version of its established WLAN firmware from the Hirschmann™ product range. (Photo: Belden) At this year’s Hanover Fair – 4-8 April 2011 – Belden will present a number of innovations. One of these is the Hirschmann™ HiLCOS 8.50 WLAN firmware. Installable on all access points and clients of the BAT series, this is currently the only firmware on the market that supports fully-integrable and easy-to-manage WLAN networks in both Profinet and EtherNet/IP networks.

Clariant announces price increases for waxes

ClariantMuttenz, 4 April 2011 – The Waxes Business Line of Clariant, a world leader in specialty waxes and performance polymers, announces a price increase of 5-10% across its complete wax portfolio for the second quarter 2011.

Songwon continues to extend local customer support in Spain, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia with new distribution partner - Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH Headquarters in Hamburg, Germany
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.)

In line with the recognized leadership position of Songwon in the delivery of additives to the plastics industry, it has appointed Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH as its partner to provide local customer support services in Spain, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, a leading pan-European distributor of performance products in the chemical and technical materials markets, will be active on behalf of Songwon as of April 15, 2011.Ulsan, Korea – April 4, 2011 – In line with the recognized leadership position of Songwon in the delivery of additives to the plastics industry, it has appointed Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH as its partner to provide local customer support services in Spain, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, a leading pan-European distributor of performance products in the chemical and technical materials markets, will be active on behalf of Songwon as of April 15, 2011.

Clariant presents value creating solutions at Maqpaper 2011

ClariantMuttenz, 1 April 2011 – From sustainability benefits and vibrant colors to enhanced printing and whiteness, Clariant presents its range of value-creating solutions to meet the challenges of the paper, pulp and cardboard sectors at Maqpaper 2011 (Booth 21).

Clariant Acquires Canadian Oil Services Firm Prairie Petro-Chem, Expanding North American Presence

Clariant Acquisition is in line with Clariant Oil Services’ growth strategy for North America
 Significantly enhances Clariant’s presence in the Bakken Shale, positioned to be North America’s number one oil and gas producing region
 Prairie Petro-Chem serves more than 7,000 oilfield sites and holds significant share of the southern Saskatchewan/southern Manitoba market
 Leverages Prairie Petro-Chem’s exemplary reputation and strong service orientation

Clariant Annual General Meeting Approves Capital Increase for Süd-Chemie Acquisition

ClariantMuttenz, March 31, 2011 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that the 16th Annual General Meeting adopted each of the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors.