21 Nov 2011
Rhodia and Endura join forces for the production of eco-friendly Piperonyl Butoxide
Lyon, 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.
21 Nov 2011
Pallmann partners with GMN in tyre recycling joint venture
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.
18 Nov 2011
XIRAN® SMA: Boosting the thermal performance of ABS
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.
18 Nov 2011
JEC Asia 2011 mirrors the burgeoning Asian composites market
JEC 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.
15 Nov 2011
SABIC unveils two new Lexan* PC films for secure ID cards to guard against identity theft, damage, and premature replacement
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.
15 Nov 2011
Frost & Sullivan Commends DSM for Developing ‘Green’ Arnitel Eco that Helps End-users Reduce their Carbon Footprint
Arnitel® Eco is an Innovative, More Sustainable, High-Performance Partly Bio-based Thermoplastic Elastomer that Supports Greater Environment-Friendliness in End-user Applications
15 Nov 2011
Azelis UK appoints HW Coates as new supply chain partner for all packed goods
As 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.
15 Nov 2011
Dispersogen® ACP 120 combines efficiency & toxicological benefits in one
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.
