15 Apr 2011
Be different! Clariant showcases efficiency, color and performance boosting-solutions at HPCI Turkey
Muttenz, 15 April 2011 – Clariant promotes differentiation in the home and industrial cleaning, fabric and personal care sectors, with its efficiency-, color- and performance-boosting ingredients on-show at the HPCI Turkey Congress, June 1-2, 2011.
13 Apr 2011
Integration of access points and clients in Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks
Belden has announced the release of HiLCOS 8.50, a new version of its established WLAN firmware from the Hirschmann™ product range. Like its predecessors, this firmware is fully compliant with the European 5 GHz standard (EN 301893 V1.5.1). New to this firmware version, however, is that it permits access points and clients to be integrated into Profinet and Ethernet/IP networks without requiring additional management software, thus allowing flexible administration. In the future, HiLCOS 8.50 firmware will be offered as a standard for all devices in the Hirschmann™ BAT54 and BAT300 series. In addition, the firmware will also be available as a free-of-charge download from "www.e-catalog.beldensolutions.com" enabling customers to update older access points and clients.
13 Apr 2011
RHODIA COMPLETES THE ACQUISITION OF PI INDUSTRIES’ ENGINEERING PLASTICS BUSINESS IN INDIA
Mumbai, India - April 13, 2011 ---- Specialty chemical producer Rhodia has completed the acquisition of the engineering plastics business of Indian company PI Industries Ltd (PIIL), after receiving approval of country’s authorities.
13 Apr 2011
Clariant publishes 2010 Sustainability Report
Muttenz, 13 April 2011 – The Swiss specialty chemical company Clariant has published its 2010 Sustainability Report. Over the course of 60 pages, the company describes how sustainability and innovation go hand in hand along Clariant’s entire value chain. The data, which are collected at all operating levels and in all regions and consolidated at Group level, demonstrate that Clariant has made great progress with key parameters in recent years. Between 2005 and 2010, CO2 emissions decreased by more than 40%, energy consumption fell by 35% and water consumption dropped by 30%. The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a globally renowned, independent organization for sustainability reporting standards, performed a critical review of the report and confirmed adherence to application level A, its highest reporting level. “Clariant sees this as an obligation to continue to work on the area of sustainability and to make improvements. We firmly believe that following the successful completion of our restructuring, profitable growth can only come with sustainability,” said Hariolf Kottmann, Chief Executive Officer of Clariant International Ltd.
12 Apr 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics Scores Big at Stadia Design & Technology Expo with Launch of New Ultra-Stiff Lexan* Thermoclear* Sheet Solutions
LOS ANGELES, U.S.A. – April 12, 2011 – Here at the Stadia Design & Technology Expo, booth 2100, SABIC Innovative Plastics continues to lead in the plastics industry with the announcement of its latest polycarbonate (PC) sheet technology for stadium roofing. New Ultra-Stiff Lexan* Thermoclear* sheet builds on the company’s impressive three decades of success in delivering state-of-the-art materials to help stadium architects and designers improve safety, durability and enable design freedom. With the ability to withstand high winds and heavy snow loads, Ultra-Stiff Lexan Thermoclear sheet was chosen for the free-hanging roof of the UEFA Euro 2012™ Football Championship Stadium in Śląski Chorzów, Poland. This new lightweight, high-performance material is the newest addition to SABIC Innovative Plastics’ growing portfolio of sheet products that have proven their value to customers in over 50 stadiums worldwide.
12 Apr 2011
JMAC® provides hygiene protection and In-Can preservation in one
Muttenz, 12 April 2011 – Clariant presents an innovative solution to the challenge of harmful bacteria in hospitals and public places with its JMAC® Silver Technology for hygiene paints and coatings.
11 Apr 2011
RHODIA INCREASES ITS POLYMER PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN FREIBURG
Lyon, France / Freiburg, Germany – April 11, 2011 – Rhodia has announced a debottlenecking of its polymer production capacity in Freiburg, Germany.
11 Apr 2011
MOOG LAUNCHES DIGITAL INTERFACE VALVES CERTIFIED FOR USE IN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Böblingen, 11 April, 2011 – Motion control expert Moog is using the Hannover Messe as the occasion to display a complete range of Digital Interface Valves for use in a wide range of explosive environments. The ATEX certified range comprises all servo and proportional control valves from ISO4401 size 03 to size 10, including options for both flow and pressure control. The Axis Control Valve (ACV) versions of these valves, which include on-board servo control electronics, are also available in the ATEX approved version.
