30 Apr 2012
DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES FIRST LARGE-SCALE BALLISTIC TAPE FACILITY, EXPANDS ROLE AS LEADING GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED LIFE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Greenville, N.C., United States of America, 30 April 2012 - DSM Dyneema today announced several important new accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials manufacturing facility located here that underscore the company’s growing global position as a leading supplier of advanced materials solutions for the life protection industry. These include the opening of a new facility for the manufacture of Dyneema® Ballistic Tape; the critical role the company played in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army, and ongoing investment in cutting-edge product development.
27 Apr 2012
Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives
Ulsan, Korea – April 27, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® Antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV Stabilizers, Songstab™ Acid Scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants by 8% effective on orders invoiced on or after June 1, 2012, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover raw material cost increases and support continued investment in reliable supply.
26 Apr 2012
Clariant Meets Rising Customer Demand for Improved Humidity Protection of Medical Devices
- Adsorbent technology is integrated directly into thermoplastics
- Protects diagnostics and devices from excess humidity over their full shelf life
- Expands design freedom with a wide range of processing and customization options
25 Apr 2012
Clariant supports sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors
Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Functionality-, productivity- and environment-focused products and systems, designed to support sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors, will be central to Clariant's eye-catching presence at the 22nd Shoes & Leather Guangzhou exhibition (Booth 0110, Hall 11.2, May 30 – June 1, 2012).
25 Apr 2012
Clariant and Schoeller help Under Armour develop new coldblack® sportswear collection
Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Schoeller, a Swiss company specializing in innovative textile technologies, helped US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack® sportswear collection which displays advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is already creating a sensation in the US sports market.
24 Apr 2012
Songwon appoints KY Lee as Managing Director for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia
Ulsan, Korea - April 24, 2012 - KY Lee will join the Songwon team as Managing Director (상무, 'sangmoo') for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia from the 2nd of May, 2012. Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., the global number two supplier of polymer additives, has created this new key role within their Global Sales and Technical Service organization to reflect the importance of this key region and market.
23 Apr 2012
Belden Press Kit Hannover Fair
At this year’s Hanover Fair (23-27 April 2012) Belden will showcase its world-class solutions for effective wind energy management at stand G34 in Hall 27.
23 Apr 2012
Clariant debuts new generation sustainable lubricant for PVC in Europe
- New Licocare™ SBW11 TP: effective, low dosage PVC processing innovation
- Outperforms external lubrication potential of fatty acid esters / complex ester mixtures
- Reflects Clariant's commitment to meet market demand for sustainable products
