Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms

Arnitel PB500-H:
DSM blow molding grade approved for FIAT car platforms
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR297)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.

MITSUBISHI ENGINEERING-PLASTICS COLORS THE PORTABLE ELECTRONICS MARKET

“The full color capability and excellent surface quality of Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics’ versatile XANTAR® PC and PC/ABS LDS grades opens up endless aesthetic design possibilities for customers”. (Photo: Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics: MEPPR008)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.

Pallmann appoints Sales Manager in China

Pallmann, a world-leading German company in size reduction technology, has announced the appointment of Jie Tang as its first Sales Manager in China. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR007)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.

Songwon leadership team at full force with new EVP Corporate Manufacturing and Engineering

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. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)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.

Les nouvelles résines de PP homopolymère non-tissées de SABIC répondent à l’ensemble des besoins des consommateurs

SABIC lance deux nouvelles résines de polypropylène (PP) homopolymère pour les applications des non-tissés comme les couches bébés ou les produits d’hygiène féminine. (Photo SABIC, PR021)>Sittard, Pays Bas – 7 juillet 2011 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), l’une des premières compagnies pétrochimiques du monde, est fière d’annoncer la mise sur le marché d’une nouvelle gamme de résines de PP destinées aux applications de non-tissé Spunbond. Ces matériaux haute performance de qualité alimentaire permettent de répondre à tous les besoins des consommateurs, en termes de qualité continue, d’économies d’énergie, de réduction des coûts, de fiabilité de l’approvisionnement et de développement durable. SABIC® PP 511A et SABIC® PP 519A, peuvent trouver des usages très variés, allant des produits d’hygiène aux matériaux de construction et de toiture, en passant par l’industrie automobile.

Eurocom Worldwide Appoints New Chairman

EurocomEurocom 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.

New initiatives support Clariant’s CSR commitment in Asia

Hans Herrel, Clariant’s President Director of Indonesia, flew the balloon with Responsible Care® logo on the ceremony to kick off Responsible Care 2011 program. (Photo: Clariant)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.

SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Tough Ultem* HU1004 Resin Validated as Top Material of Choice for Multiple Sterilization Capabilities vs. PPSU

This photo displays the negligible color shift experienced by Ultem* HU1004 resin after 300 cycles of STERRAD® NX® exposure. The Ultem resin colors remain true in comparison to the control. In contrast, PPSU shows significant color shift that distorts blue to green and white and gray to yellow.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.