15 Jul 2011
Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms
Arnitel PB500-H has been approved for dirty and clean air ducts, assembled on the 1.3 JTD engines, on the FIAT Group Automobiles platforms FIAT Minicargo and LANCIA Epsilon (euro V) & for the new LANCIA Epsilon. Dirty air ducts convey the air before the air filter, whereas clean air ducts are situated in the engine between the air filter and the turbo-compressor.
12 Jul 2011
MITSUBISHI ENGINEERING-PLASTICS COLORS THE PORTABLE ELECTRONICS MARKET
Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics, the global leader in high performance Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) materials, meets the rapidly-changing design and functional requirements of the portable electronics market with the first-time availability of full-color XANTAR® LDS grades, including newly-introduced full-color high practical impact strength, and chlorine- and bromine-free innovations.
12 Jul 2011
Pallmann appoints Sales Manager in China
Zweibrücken, Germany (July 12, 2011) – Pallmann, a world-leading German company in size reduction technology, has announced the appointment of Jie Tang as its Sales Manager in China. As of June 1, Jie Tang is in charge of all Pallmann’s sales for the product areas Plastic, Process and Recycling in the Chinese market. Pallmann now has ten employees in China.
11 Jul 2011
Songwon leadership team at full force with new EVP Corporate Manufacturing and Engineering
Ulsan, Korea – July 11, 2011 – Songwon Industrial has announced that Giacomo Sasselli has joined the group as Executive Vice President Corporate Manufacturing and Engineering. This completes the strategy Songwon announced in March 2011 to establish a new organization for the group with a team of first class executives.
7 Jul 2011
SABIC’s New PP Homo polymer spun bond resins meet full range of customer needs
Sittard, the Netherlands – 07 July 2011 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the world’s top petrochemical companies, proudly announces the introduction a new set of PP resins for spun bond applications. Together, these high-performance, food contact-compliant materials address the full spectrum of customer needs, such as consistent quality, cost/energy savings, reliable supply and impact on sustainability. Both SABIC® PP 511A and SABIC® PP 519A allow for a variety of applications ranging from hygiene products, roofing, building and construction, as well as automotive applications.
7 Jul 2011
Eurocom Worldwide Appoints New Chairman
Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, has appointed Robin Baker as its new Network Chairman. In his new role, he succeeds Greg Farrett, who has headed up the network since its inception in 2002, and who will continue as CEO of one of the network’s founder member agencies, EMG.
6 Jul 2011
New initiatives support Clariant’s CSR commitment in Asia
Muttenz, 6 July 2011 – Clariant, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, is extending its worldwide commitment to CSR in the Asia Pacific region through hands-on community initiatives and active support for local educational programs.
6 Jul 2011
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Ultem* HU1004 Resin Validated as Top Material of Choice for Multiple Sterilization Capabilities vs. PPSU
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – July 6, 2011 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today announced third-party test results that validate the multiple sterilization capabilities of its remarkably tough Ultem* HU1004 polyetherimide (PEI) resin. This high-performance resin – previously utilized for other techniques and now tested for use with the STERRAD® NX® low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization – gives healthcare providers the flexibility to choose any major method for sterilizing trays, electronic medical devices and other applications. The data revealed that Ultem HU1004 resin has significant performance and aesthetic advantages – in particular, ductility and color stability – over competitive materials such as polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) that are used for STERRAD® NX® sterilization. Ultem HU1004 resin’s validation underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to providing its healthcare customers with the highest quality materials to meet their needs for process simplification and performance.
