19 Jun 2012
Clariant Shows Personal Care Brand Companies Options for More Sustainable Packaging
- Presenting a portfolio of alternative colors and additives for plastics
- Reducing material use, while preserving appearance and performance
- Helping to make environmental responsibility more affordable
18 Jun 2012
SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU) collaborate on new solar thermal technology that can lead to significant sustainable energy gains in the future
Sittard, the Netherlands - June 18, 2012 - Customers in the future will benefit from lighter weight, more efficient and lower cost solar thermal panels as a result of an exclusive, worldwide agreement between SABIC and VU University Amsterdam (VU). The objective of the collaboration is to develop and commercialize the university’s technology invention to keep the temperature in solar energy collectors under control.
15 Jun 2012
Scheikundige X-Factor 2013 wordt ondersteund door SABIC
Sittard - 15 juni 2012 - Om het belang van Scheikunde in het middelbaar onderwijs te onderstrepen en aankomend talent te ondersteunen, zal SABIC gastheer zijn van de 34ste Nationale Scheikundeolympiade in 2013.
14 Jun 2012
SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flexibility, Thermal Insulation & Energy Production in One Solution
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 14, 2012 – With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity1. As demand for solar power rises, SABIC is helping to drive the feasibility and integration of this increasingly preferred energy source by launching today the first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing applications. This new innovative solution from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, called Lexan* BIPV panel, provides architects and builders with enhanced design freedom, thermal insulation, easy installation and energy production in a single, integrated solution. Created through a close collaboration between SABIC and Solbian Energie Alternative, an innovative flexible photovoltaic (PV) production company, Lexan* BIPV panels combine tough, lightweight, transparent Lexan Thermoclear* PC sheet with flexible PV laminated crystalline cells from Solbian and are available in a broad range of structures, configurations and colors. Lexan BIVP panels demonstrate SABIC’s deep commitment to its customers by supporting the evolving trends and environmental needs for more sustainable designs while driving improved material technologies in the building and construction industry.
14 Jun 2012
Baleno LED Revolution: full range of LED retrofit lamps using Stanyl® TC from DSM
Baleno, a high-end LED lighting manufacturer with a broad portfolio of LED solutions, has selected Stanyl® TC from DSM for their complete range of exclusively styled LED retrofit lamps.
13 Jun 2012
SABIC Showcases its Commitment to Fueling New Materials Innovations for Solar Power Customer Applications at Intersolar Europe 2012
MUNICH, Germany — June 13, 2012 — Here at Intersolar Europe 2012 (booth A5.530), SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing its extensive and growing portfolio of specialty thermoplastics designed to support major trends in solar applications. Highlighting the applications on display is the solar industry’s first polycarbonate (PC) building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) panels for roofing, cladding and glazing, which illustrates the company’s continuing commitment to advancing customer’s sustainable energy generation through more efficient solar power. In addition, Intersolar attendees can learn more about how SABIC’s world-class materials solutions are helping customers around the world co-innovate improvements to photovoltaic (PV) systems, part consolidation and simplified maintenance.
12 Jun 2012
Clariant Oil Services to Present at SPE Produced Water Handling Workshop
- Presentation to detail monitoring, testing and mitigation of under deposit corrosion
- Education workshop on pipeline integrity and corrosion prevention
Houston (USA), June 12, 2012 - Clariant Oil Services will present its innovative water handling techniques and corrosion prevention services at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Produced Water Handling Workshop at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, June 27-28, 2012.
12 Jun 2012
Azelis sells Thermoplastic Polymers Business
Today, Azelis announced, in line with its strategy to focus on specialty chemicals and ingredients, the sale of the Thermoplastic Polymers Business Area within the Azelis Group to Gazechim Plastics who has acquired this business.
