19 May 2011
Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives
Ulsan, Korea – May 19, 2011 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV stabilizers, Songstab™ acid scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants between 15 and 20% effective on orders invoiced on or after June 1, 2011, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover raw material cost increases and support continued investment in reliable supply.
19 May 2011
DSM and Interfloat sign license and supply agreements for DSM’s KhepriCoat™ high-transmission/anti-reflective coating technology
Today DSM Advanced Surfaces has signed license and supply agreements with Interfloat Corporation, a leading solar-glass producer. This opens the way for Interfloat to start producing cover glass for solar modules coated with KhepriCoat™, a record-breaking high-transmission/anti-reflective (AR) coating from DSM Advanced Surfaces.
19 May 2011
All-New Range Rover Evoque Makes Strong Sustainability Statement with Help from SABIC’s Lightweight Materials
GUANGZHOU, China – May 19, 2011 – The all-new Range Rover Evoque is in the spotlight at SABIC’s Chinaplas 2011 booth (#10.2E21), underscoring the benefits of lightweight and environmentally responsible materials from the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC. The luxurious new cross-coupe, with its compact footprint and advanced technologies, is described by Land Rover as a “step change in delivering reduced CO2 emissions.” Use of Innovative Plastics’ materials, combined with efficient design and attention to detail, contributed to a 35 percent overall weight reduction in the Evoque compared to Land Rover’s 2010 Range Rover Sport model. Innovative Plastics’ work with Land Rover and its tier suppliers demonstrates the benefits of using lightweight, high-performance thermoplastic materials to meet global regulatory requirements and consumer expectations for reduced environmental impact.
19 May 2011
Pallmann opens office in Spain
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.
18 May 2011
GE Healthcare Performance Solutions Expands Global Leadership Team; Appoints New Managing Principal in UK
BUC, 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.
18 May 2011
SABIC Announces Polycarbonate Capacity Expansions in Asia to Support Region’s Strong Growth Trajectory
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.
18 May 2011
Clariant building blocks for smart solutions at Chemspec Europe
Muttenz, 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).
17 May 2011
NEW SHRINK PS LABELS OFFER SUPERIOR VISUAL APPEAL IN MEAT AND DAIRY APPLICATIONS
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.
