31 Aug 2011
Songwon announces global price increases for its Songnox® Range of Antioxidants
Ulsan, Korea – August 31, 2011 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants between 10 and 20% effective October 1, 2011, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover the unprecedented raw material cost increases over the last two years and to support continued investment in reliable supply.
30 Aug 2011
AVERY DENNISON CURVE APPEAL™ SYSTEM GIVES WRAPAROUND LOOK FOR COMPLEX CURVED CONTAINERS
LEIDEN — 30 August 2011 — For the first time at Labelexpo Europe, the Avery Dennison Curve Appeal™ system and Fasson Curvy™ film will be introduced to booth visitors. This unique machine and label combination creates a wraparound look with the shelf appeal of pressure-sensitive graphics. The technology and material allows it to handle more complex container shapes and delivers up to 30 percent more space for primary labeling.
29 Aug 2011
Third JEC Innovative Composites Summit (I.C.S.) to showcase new advances in composite technology in Asia-Pacific
JEC Composites has announced the third staging of its Innovative Composites Summit (I.C.S.), to be held in Singapore from 18 to 20 October 2011, as part of its global forums and conferences program showcasing the latest business intelligence and technical content to help promote the use of composites solutions around the world. I.C.S. is the only summit in the Asia-Pacific region that gathers the widest range of technical papers, composites experts and qualified industry delegates in a single event.
29 Aug 2011
Guaranteeing a reliable power supply over four decades
Since 1971, well over a hundred million of Hirschmann™’s ST-series connectors have been produced. Still retaining practically the same original design, these connectors are used to provide power for electric awnings, blinds and shutters. The maximum rated voltage is AC 400 V/DC 250 V, with a rated current of up to AC 16 A/DC 10 A. Because the connectors are reliable, easy to install and have a long operational life they have become the standard for a wide range of applications including mechanical engineering, lighting technology and the medical sectors. This is why the ST-series remains an important part of the connector program and will continue to be further developed if necessary.
25 Aug 2011
Clariant partners with KitoZyme

- Clariant announces long-term partnership with KitoZyme to deliver innovative white biotechnology products for personal care applications
- New range of sustainable and cost effective range of biopolymers
- Clear move to deliver technology ingredients with the character of differentiation
24 Aug 2011
DSM’s expanded line of UVolve® Instant Floor Coatings gains attention in Europe as a fast, eco-friendly solution for concrete floors
Facilities in Europe seeking a faster, greener and less invasive way to coat their concrete floors have some attractive new solutions available, thanks to DSM’s recent expansion of UVolve® Instant Floor Coatings products for the region. The line includes high gloss and matte finishes as well as clear and pigmented coatings—all of which can be successfully applied under a wider range of application conditions than has been previously possible with most UV curable floor coating products.
24 Aug 2011
COMFORT IS PROTECTION WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY
The Netherlands, 24 August 2011 - At the forthcoming A+A safety and security trade fair which takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 18-21, a number of companies will be introducing protective gloves featuring the latest Dyneema® Diamond Technology. This latest fiber innovation is allowing DSM Dyneema’s licensed partners to develop gloves with impressive cut protection, yet without compromising on light weight or comfort.
23 Aug 2011
Pedestrian Safety Undertray Molded from SABIC’s Xenoy iQ* Resin Helps Ford C-MAX Earn Euro NCAP Five-Star Rating
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 23, 2011 – Xenoy iQ* resin from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit – chosen by Ford for the pedestrian safety system of its 2011 C-MAX multipurpose vehicle (MPV) – has helped the automaker earn a five-star rating from the independent safety organization Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program). The C-MAX’s pedestrian safety system features a novel lower leg protector/undertray design using SABIC’s Xenoy iQ resin. The inherent physical properties of Xenoy iQ resin make it a highly suitable material for the Ford C-MAX’s pedestrian safety system. The resin’s superior ductility and great impact resistance, when combined with the part design, provide the energy absorption needed for enhanced lower leg impact protection. The resin is also a great fit with Ford’s commitment to sustainability as it offers thermoplastic properties with an extremely low carbon footprint. Overall, use of Xenoy iQ resin in this case demonstrate how SABIC enables both environmental responsibility and exceptional performance.
