11 May 2011
Clariant’s Advanced Denim to showcase resource saving process and innovative technology at Denim by Première Vision
Muttenz, 11 May 2011 – As the first specialty chemical company ever to participate at ‘Denim by Première Vision’ (Paris, May 25-26, 2011), Clariant will present a groundbreaking new contribution to sustainability – Advanced Denim technology.
10 May 2011
Elevance Renewable Sciences and Royal DSM announce collaboration for bio-based Specialty Thermoplastic Materials
Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc. and Royal DSM N.V. announce they have signed a Letter of Intent for a collaboration to evaluate Elevance’s unique monomers for production of specialty bio-based high performance thermoplastic materials, for DSM’s engineering plastics portfolio.
10 May 2011
DYNEEMA® HB50 MATERIAL WILL BE USED BY TURKISH INSERT PRODUCER
The Netherlands, 10 May 2011 - DSM Dyneema is part of an important new contract involving the supply of high-strength material for protective inserts destined for an important Turkish end user. The news comes just before IDEF'11, Turkey’s tenth International Defence Industry Fair, where DSM Dyneema will be exhibiting (Holland Pavilion at Hall 2, booth #216 at the Tuyap Fair and Congress Center).
10 May 2011
New Research by SABIC Innovative Plastics Underscores Importance of Lexan* PC Auto Glazing for Extended EV Range and Reduced Emissions
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 10, 2011 – At the VDI conference SABIC Innovative Plastics announced compelling new findings on the benefits of Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) glazing. Lexan PC automotive glazing has already established itself as a weight reducing technology that can result in lower fuel consumption and lower carbon dioxide emissions. Now, advanced computer analyses of the thermal insulation benefits of Lexan* PC automotive glazing have quantified the material’s potential to reduce the load on heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems based on the significantly lower thermal conductivity of PC vs. glass. The new findings underscore the value of using Lexan PC glazing to help drive improved efficiency for conventional, hybrid and electric vehicles. The findings come from the research and development team of Exatec*, LLC, SABIC Innovative Plastics’ dedicated automotive glazing subsidiary.
9 May 2011
New certifications for WLAN devices for Belden’s range of Hirschmann™ products
Belden's WLAN access points and clients belonging to the Hirschmann™ BAT54-Rail and BAT300-Rail series of products now have both ATEX IEC/EN 60079 Zone II and ISA 12.12.01 Class 1 Div 2 certification. Equipped with suitable protective cases, they can be used anywhere in the world in potentially explosive environments such as oil, gas or mining industries. Mountable on top-hat rails, these devices are also flexible enough for a wide range of applications, such as installation in control cabinets or distribution boxes. What's more, in combination with BAT WLC controllers, they can be centrally configured and managed.
6 May 2011
New Trespa Design Centre Opens in Barcelona
In May 2011, Trespa International will be opening a new Trespa Design Centre in Barcelona. The Trespa Design Centre, which will showcase design solutions by Trespa International and its sister-company Arpa Industriale, is set to offer a unique experience. It will not only be a showcase for exterior and interior design concepts, but also a unique and inspirational location for meeting, learning and networking with architects throughout Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain and Europe.
6 May 2011
Clariant further expands operating margin
• Sales up 5% in local currencies on price increases, down 6% in CHF
• EBITDA margin before exceptional items at 16.1% compared to 12.9% in the previous year
• EBIT margin before exceptional items rose to 13.4% from 10.1% in Q1 2010
• Positive cash flow from operations of CHF 17 million
• Net income of CHF 120 million compared to CHF 10 million a year ago
• Süd-Chemie acquisition closed, integration process initiated; consolidation as of 21 April 2011
• 2011 outlook: Clariant expects a stable business environment in 2011, with growth mainly coming from the emerging markets. Based on this scenario and excluding Süd-Chemie, Clariant forecasts local currency sales growth in the low single-digit range and an EBITDA margin before exceptional items above that of 2010.
4 May 2011
MOOG TO HIGHLIGHT LATEST SOFTWARE AND TEST CONTROLLER DEVELOPMENTS AT AUTOMOTIVE TESTING EXPO EUROPE 2011
East Aurora, NY, USA, 04 May 2011 – Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) will feature its latest innovations in automotive testing systems during the Automotive Testing Expo Europe in Stuttgart, May 17-19 2011.
