Rhodia and Endura join forces for the production of eco-friendly Piperonyl Butoxide

Rhodia Aroma PerformanceLyon, France, November 21, 2011 ---- Rhodia Aroma Performance, world leader in the production and sale of Catechol, and Endura Fine Chemicals, worldwide Iargest producer and market leader of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO), have signed a supply agreement that will guarantee a viable alternative to the production of PBO that was previously made from limited natural raw material.

Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture

Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR019)Zweibrücken, Germany (November 21, 2011) – Two market leaders have come together to provide a new concept for tyre recycling. The German Pallmann Group, one of the world's largest developers and producers of innovative size reduction technologies, has formed a partnership with Spanish company GMN, a well-established and successful tyre recycler. Together, the two companies intend to develop, construct and sell complete plants for shredding and reprocessing vehicle tyres.

XIRAN® SMA: Boosting the thermal performance of ABS

XIRAN® SMA boosts the temperature performance of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) polymers. 
(Picture: Polyscope: PSPR006)In a recent benchmark analysis of heat boosters, Polyscope Polymers has highlighted the benefits that can be obtained by the use of readily available XIRAN® SMA copolymers as a modifier in thermoplastic polymers.

JEC Asia 2011 mirrors the burgeoning Asian composites market

JEC CompositesJEC Asia 2011 reached new heights with a larger offer of new composite materials, a wider range of composites applications and a stronger international presence. Demonstrating the buoyant outlook for the composites industry in Asia, JEC Asia 2011 registered a 10 percent increase in exhibition space and the attendance of 7,000 visitors.

SABIC unveils two new Lexan* PC films for secure ID cards to guard against identity theft, damage, and premature replacement

SABIC’s Lexan* SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film help address the industry trend of more layers for enhanced safety>PARIS, France – November 15, 2011 – Here at the CARTES & IDentification show, Booth 4N062, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions to the challenges of constructing ID cards and security documents with more and thinner layers and complex manufacturing. Several years after SABIC’s successful introduction of the Lexan Secure ID film portfolio, this expansion of its security product offerings with Lexan SDCX and SC92E high-performance films clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to identity protection technologies that benefit smartcard manufacturers and consumers alike.

Frost & Sullivan Commends DSM for Developing ‘Green’ Arnitel Eco that Helps End-users Reduce their Carbon Footprint

Frost & Sullivan Commends DSM for Developing ‘Green’ Arnitel® Eco that Helps End-users Reduce their Carbon Footprint.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR315)Arnitel® Eco is an Innovative, More Sustainable, High-Performance Partly Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomer that Supports Greater Environment-Friendliness in End-user Applications

Azelis UK appoints HW Coates as new supply chain partner for all packed goods

AzelisAs part of the overall strategic plan for logistics and supply chain to improve efficiencies and improve customer service levels, Azelis has appointed HW Coates as our new partner for the warehouse and transport of packed goods in the UK and Ireland.

Dispersogen® ACP 120 combines efficiency & toxicological benefits in one

Clariant supports the Agrochemical industry’s drive for more environmentally-friendly, efficient and easy-to-process crop protection formulations with the launch of the unique, multi-benefit dispersing agent Dispersogen® ACP 120. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 15 November 2011 - Clariant supports the Agrochemical industry’s drive for more environmentally-friendly, efficient and easy-to-process crop protection formulations with the launch of the unique, multi-benefit dispersing agent Dispersogen® ACP 120.