7 May 2012
Time to Market Cut as a Result of SABIC’s Precision Strain Hardening Test Method
Sittard, the Netherlands – May 7, 2012 – SABIC has developed a new method for high-speed evaluation of the slow crack growth resistance of high density polyethylene (HDPE) used for pressure pipes. The method will enable processors to benefit more quickly from new developments in general in HDPE for pipes, by cutting the time taken to bring a new material from the laboratory to the market.
6 May 2012
AVERY DENNISON LANÇA MATERIAL À BASE DE FIBRA DE CANA-DE-AÇÚCAR
Vinhedo, Maio 2012 – A fim de ampliar seu portifólio de produtos sustentáveis, a Avery Dennison do Brasil (NYSE:AVY) está apresentando ao mercado o novo material Fasson® Cane Fibre Paper. Produzido a partir do bagaço da cana-de-açúcar, o novo material é composto por 95% dessa fibra e 5% de cânhamo e linter de algodão. “Trata-se de uma solução verde, limpa, inteligente, com ótima relação custo-benefício e que atende às necessidades da indústria de rótulos autoadesivos”, explica Ronaldo Mello, Vice Presidente e Gerente Geral da Avery Dennison América do Sul Divisão de Materiais para Rótulos e Embalagem.
3 May 2012
UNISON SELECTS MOOG SERVO MOTORS AND PLANETARY ROLLER SCREWS FOR ITS ALL-ELECTRIC TUBE BENDING MACHINES
East Aurora, NY, USA, May 3, 2012 – Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) and a leader in providing high performance motion control components and systems to the industrial production machinery sector announced today that Unison, a global technology company delivering all-electric tube bending machine in sectors as diverse as aerospace, marine, automotive and manufacturing selected Moog Brushless Servo Motors and Planetary Roller Screws for a new order to sustain its rapidly expanding business needs.
3 May 2012
Framework agreement announced between China Lumena New Materials Corporation and DSM Engineering Plastics
China Lumena New Materials Corporation and DSM Engineering Plastics signed a framework agreement last March 29, 2012 in Chengdu, China. The two companies agreed to further explore a potential cooperation in the marketing and sales of Stanyl® polyamide 46 in China and Haton® PPS outside of China. Furthermore, the companies will investigate the potential for a joint development in respect of PPS/PA46 alloys as well as other areas of cooperation.
3 May 2012
AVERY DENNISON NAMED AS FIRST GLOBAL PREFERRED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE MEDIA PARTNER FOR HP INDIGO DIGITAL PRESSES
LEIDEN, 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."
3 May 2012
Clariant delivers resilient performance
- 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.
2 May 2012
PEGADA SUSTENTÁVEL ALIADA Á PRODUTIVIDADE É DIFERENCIAL DE NOVO MATERIAL PARA RÓTULOS DA AVERY DENNISON
Vinhedo, 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.
2 May 2012
SABIC wins Seven Coveted ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, Demonstrating its Commitment to Sustainability
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.
