AVERY DENNISON NAMED AS FIRST GLOBAL PREFERRED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE MEDIA PARTNER FOR HP INDIGO DIGITAL PRESSES

Global MDO Clear and White labelling films for home and personal care products offer better label clarity and conformability for improved performance and enhanced sustainabilityLEIDEN, the Netherlands - May 3, 2012 - Speaking at drupa 2012, Dean Scarborough, chairman, president and CEO at Avery Dennison underlined how the company's relationship with HP for HP Indigo Digital Press solutions is driving further portfolio growth. Mr. Scarborough said "As the first Global Preferred Pressure-sensitive Media Partner for HP Indigo products, we offer the largest number of HP Indigo-certified media worldwide. And we continue to invest in our Indigo portfolio, with expansions in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including China."

Clariant delivers resilient performance

Clariant

  • First quarter sales up 18% in local currencies and 13% in CHF, driven by acquisitions
  • EBITDA margin before exceptional items at 12.1%, compared to 16.1% in the previous-year period, reflecting the expected soft start to 2012, with lower demand compared to the high basis of the previous year
  • Continuing growth in non-cyclical businesses while cyclical and structurally challenged businesses faced similar trading conditions to Q4 2011, improving towards the end of the quarter
  • Outlook for 2012 confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and sustained profitability in 2012 as the global economy is expected to strengthen progressively in the course of the year.

PEGADA SUSTENTÁVEL ALIADA Á PRODUTIVIDADE É DIFERENCIAL DE NOVO MATERIAL PARA RÓTULOS DA AVERY DENNISON

Avery DennisonVinhedo, Maio 2012 – Atenta às necessidades do mercado por rótulos autoadesivos alinhados aos conceitos de produção sustentável, a Avery Dennison do Brasil (NYSE:AVY) está apresentando o Global MDO cujos principais atributos são maior transparência, maior produtividade e maior sustentabilidade. Além da resistência e estabilidade necessárias para promover o produto no ponto de venda, o material tem ótima conformidade, reduzindo o aparecimento de rugas e vincos nos processos de conversão e nas aplicações a altas velocidades.

SABIC wins Seven Coveted ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, Demonstrating its Commitment to Sustainability

SABIC Received Seven Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards from the American Chemistry Council>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 2, 2012 – On April 30, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was recognized by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for its extensive world-class programs designed to improve energy efficiency, taking seven Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, including three for its Mt. Vernon, Indiana, manufacturing facility. This accomplishment marks the second consecutive year in which SABIC’s sustainability initiatives have been honored by the ACC. These multiple awards for a diverse range of projects demonstrate SABIC’s strong leadership, world-class technology and culture of innovation that enables the company to minimize environmental impact while strengthening operational excellence, all of which significantly benefit its customers worldwide.

SABIC’s bimodal HDPE family meets the increasing challenges of the film industry

Consistent production of high quality thin blown film is possible with a family of advanced bimodal high density polyethylenes (HDPE) from SABIC. The first two grades,  SABIC® HDPE FI0644 and SABIC® HDPE FI1157, are typically intended for applications that include food-contact inliners, artificial paper, release films and heavy duty bags.Sittard, the Netherlands – May 2, 2012 – Production of high quality thin blown film is possible with a family of advanced bimodal high density polyethylenes (HDPE) from SABIC. There are currently two grades in the family, SABIC® HDPE FI0644 and a higher density grade with higher flow, SABIC® HDPE FI1157.

Clariant Oil Services to Present Four Papers at SPE Conference in UK

Clariant

  • Presentations will demonstrate expertise in scale control management, foster dicussion with industry leaders
  • Exhibit will showcase knowledge in integrity management and corrosion control

DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL

Breakthrough technology developed for production of deepwater mooring ropes. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR233)The Netherlands, 30 April 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.

DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES FIRST LARGE-SCALE BALLISTIC TAPE FACILITY, EXPANDS ROLE AS LEADING GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED LIFE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS

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. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR232) 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.