Pallmann opens office in Spain

Carlos Gómez (left), Jordi Salud (right).
(Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR004)Zweibrücken, Germany (May 19, 2011) – Size reduction technology specialist Pallmann Group plans to provide improved advice and service for its rapidly growing customer base in Spain and Portugal with the establishment of its first subsidiary in the region.

GE Healthcare Performance Solutions Expands Global Leadership Team; Appoints New Managing Principal in UK

GE Healthcare Performance SolutionsBUC, FRANCE – May 18, 2011 – GE Healthcare today announced the appointment of Andy Ward as Managing Principal, GE Healthcare Performance Solutions, United Kingdom (UK). In this role, Ward will be responsible for leading the growth for Performance Solutions, primarily within the UK healthcare sector. Ward’s reputation and expertise of transformational change in healthcare will be invaluable as he looks to strengthen partnerships with hospitals and health systems to better improve their overall performance.

SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory

SABIC’s Lexan* OQ Film Clean Room in Nansha, China>GUANGZHOU, China – May 18, 2011 – The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC today announced here at Chinaplas 2011, booth 10.2E21, that it is adding new production lines of the company’s world-renowned Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resins and films in Shanghai and Nansha, China. These additions are part of the company’s strategy to support the dynamic growth of key plastics sectors in this region, particularly the consumer electronics, electrical, solar, security and automotive industries. Building on over 80 years of advanced technology breakthroughs, Innovative Plastics continues to be a leader in the plastics industry with its flagship PC material. It is continually developing distinctive new Lexan material solutions to meet evolving technological, environmental, performance and regulatory challenges.

Clariant building blocks for smart solutions at Chemspec Europe

ClariantMuttenz, 18 May 2011 – Under the banner 'Enabling Smart Solutions’ Clariant features a strong line-up of building blocks and new solvents Highsolv® P99 and Highsolv® E99 for organic synthesis at Chemspec Europe in Geneva (Hall 1 Stand H20, Palexpo, June 15-16, 2011).

NEW SHRINK PS LABELS OFFER SUPERIOR VISUAL APPEAL IN MEAT AND DAIRY APPLICATIONS

Shrink PS a new brand-enhancing pressure-sensitive labeling solution for meat and dairy packaging applications. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR072)DÜSSELDORF — 17 May 2011 — A new brand-enhancing pressure-sensitive labeling solution for meat and dairy packaging applications is being introduced by Avery Dennison at Interpack 2011, Stand B69, Hall 11, May 12-18, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The patent-pending product, called Avery Dennison Shrink PS, is engineered to survive the vacuum-shrink process without wrinkling, providing both shelf appeal and production-related benefits.

MOOG’S INTEGRATED TEST SUITE SOFTWARE SIMPLIFIES COMPLEX SET-UPS

The Moog Integrated Test Suite to help you test specimens your way. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1121)East Aurora, NY, USA, 17 May 2011 – Moog’s new “Integrated Test Suite” software lets users run a large number of basic and sophisticated tests with less reliance on test operators and specialists. The software, with its advanced algorithms, state-of-the-art workflow and a centralized database of tests and test data, enables engineers to set up and run tests quickly and efficiently anywhere in the world.

EASY TO USE MODULAR TEST CONTROLLER FROM MOOG HANDLES WIDE RANGE OF TASKS

New Modular Test Controller from Moog. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1120)East Aurora, NY, USA, 17 May 2011 – Moog’s latest test controller is intended for simple and complex tests on components, materials and vehicles. The new Modular Test Controller is the latest addition to a family that already includes larger units dedicated to aerospace and automotive testing, as well as the Portable Test Controller. Based on input from customers at leading material, automotive and aerospace test laboratories, it provides for efficient operation in an array of testing applications, including shock absorber tests, single-axis test systems, vibration and performance evaluation tests.

XANTAR® POLYCARBONATE INTENSIFIES EFFORTS FOR THE ASIAN PACIFIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SEGMENT

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics CorporationAt CHINAPLAS 2011 (booth 11.2L41), Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics emphasises its focus on developing PC materials that meet the changing needs of end users, whilst at the same time supporting product development activities of its customers. One key segment is Power Distribution.