29 Nov 2011

New G-Seat demo unveiled by Moog at I/ITSEC 2011

East Aurora, NY, USA, 29 November 2011 – Moog, a leading motion control expert and Reiser Systemtechnik GmbH, a provider of simulators, training systems and avionic test equipment, will feature a G-Seat demonstration at the I/ITSEC 2011 Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Held from November 28th to December 1st 2011, this exhibition it is one the world’s major modelling, simulation and training events.

29 Nov 2011

Clariant unveils cutting-edge efficiency development in non-halogenated flame retardants for printed circuit boards

Muttenz, November 29, 2011 - Clariant has unveiled two pioneering, low dosage non-halogenated flame retardants for epoxy resins to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Cutting-edge Exolit® EP 150 and EP 200, developed specifically for epoxy laminates, set a new benchmark in high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards.

28 Nov 2011

SABIC’s advanced materials technologies help auto OEMs, tiers capture top honors, recognitions at 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 28, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition – including the coveted Hall of Fame award and the overall Grand Award. In addition, five other applications were recognized as finalists in other categories. These innovative components – ranging from the world’s first all-plastic door module and a lower leg protection system made with sustainable material to a lighter-weight instrument panel – demonstrate the exceptional scope and diversity of SABIC’s thermoplastic portfolio. They also underscore the many major contributions of SABIC resin technologies in addressing key industry trends and helping customers achieve top automotive industry goals of weight and cost reduction, design freedom and improved safety.

25 Nov 2011

Clariant presents eco-efficient, high-performance coating innovations in China & Brasil

• Clariant at Abrafati 2011 and Chinacoat 2011
• Cutting-edge pigments, additives and emulsions in the spotlight
• New encapsulation technology for biocides among the highlights

24 Nov 2011

DSM maintains sustainability leadership with additional Cradle to Cradle certification for Arnitel Eco

DSM announces that its entire Arnitel® Eco family has been awarded Cradle to Cradle® certification by the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). Arnitel Eco is an innovative, more sustainable, high-performance, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) that supports greater environmental friendliness in end-user applications.

24 Nov 2011

SABIC positioned to meet rising automotive OEM demand for PP in North America with official opening of U.S.-based compounding operation

BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 24, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today celebrated a major milestone with the official opening of its specialty polypropylene (PP) compounding operation at its Bay St. Louis, Mississippi manufacturing site. The new compounding operation will supply SABIC® PP compounds and SABIC STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled PP (LGFPP) composites for a wide range of automotive applications. SABIC’s new PP operation answers fast-accelerating demand from automotive OEMs and tiers for local supply of globally-consistent PP materials in North America, supporting production of both regional and global vehicle platforms. This is the second time in 17 months that SABIC has opened a PP compounding facility, having celebrated the start-up of its Genk, Belgium plant in June 2010. SABIC’s PP investments underscore the company’s commitment to provide high-performance materials that can help automotive OEMs pursue weight reduction opportunities and achieve energy-efficient improvements in vehicles.