23 Aug 2012
CUSTOMER INNOVATIONS IN PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WITH DYNEEMA® TO FEATURE AT GENERAL POLICE EQUIPMENT EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE (GPEC®)
The Netherlands, August 23, 2012 - Latest innovations with Dyneema®, made by customers in protective equipment for law enforcement personnel will be on display on the DSM Dyneema stand B43 at GPEC 2012, the 7th General Police Equipment Exhibition & Conference taking place in Leipzig on 11-13th September.
23 Aug 2012
Advanced Thermoplastic Technology from SABIC Enables Mahindra & Mahindra to Launch India’s First Plastic Fender
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), with support from its Tier 1 supplier Plastic Omnium, has developed India’s first injection molded plastic fenders, which are featured on the new critically acclaimed global XUV500 sports utility vehicle (SUV). Upgrading from steel to lightweight, online paintable Noryl GTX* resin helped Mahindra & Mahindra to improve the SUV’s fuel economy, reduce emissions, greatly expand design freedom, and enhance resistance against minor impact. The use of Noryl GTX resin for the fenders helps make the global XUV500 one of the lightest SUVs in its class. This collaboration demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to provide automotive customers with thermoplastic solutions that help drive the development of cutting-edge styling for differentiated designs and improved sustainability through weight-out.
23 Aug 2012
AVERY DENNISON LANÇA NOVA GERAÇÃO DE ETIQUETAS DE POLIIMIDA PARA PLACAS DE CIRCUITO IMPRESSO
Vinhedo, Agosto 2012 – A Avery Dennison do Brasil (NYSE:AVY) já disponibiliza para o mercado local a nova geração de etiquetas em poliimida, ideais para a aplicação em placas de circuito impresso (PCB) devido à resistência a altas temperaturas. A poliimida mantém a integridade física da etiqueta e garante a rastreabilidade do produto durante todo o seu ciclo de vida. “O segredo está na tecnologia deste material que garante que a etiqueta permaneça legível mesmo depois de passar pelas altíssimas temperaturas do processo de soldagem. Estas temperaturas podem chegar a 260°C, continuamente, por 5 minutos”, explica Marta Messa, Gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios para Bens Duráveis da Avery Dennison América do Sul Divisão de Materiais para Rótulos e Embalagens.
23 Aug 2012
Clariant is Sole Chemistry Partner of Umwelt Arena
- Lighthouse project with strong international recognition
- Interactive, multimedia examples of sustainability in daily life
- Company publishes sustainability goals for 2020
21 Aug 2012
At MD&M Brazil Leading Dental Equipment Customers Spotlight High-Tech Benefits of Using SABIC’s World-Renowned Materials, Services, Expertise
At the MD&M Brazil show, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business showcased its broad and deep healthcare resin portfolio with new next-generation applications from two leading Brazilian dental equipment customers, Gnatus and Indusbello. To differentiate Gnatus’ new Syncrus G8 dental station and Indusbello’s new dental sterilization tray from their respective competitors, each customer chose SABIC’s high-tech materials for their combination of high performance, superior toughness and visual appeal vs. traditional metal. These successful OEM products illustrate how Brazilian customers can capitalize on SABIC’s local production, technical services and application development expertise to create high-end products, gain a first-to-market advantage and accelerate their business growth and success.
20 Aug 2012
New standard names for Rockwool Technical Insulation (RTI) products all over the world
Roermond / Barcelona, August 20, 2012 – The construction of industrial plants and installations as well as the shipbuilding & offshore industry are an international business. For example, engineering companies in Europe design industrial or shipbuilding projects, which are built or constructed in Africa, South America or Asia. This increasing globalisation calls not only for a common framework when it comes to planning. It also means that we have to facilitate the movement of goods across all borders. This year, Rockwool Technical Insulation (RTI) – part of the Rockwool Group - has responded to this trend, by introducing standard product names and labelling all over the world.
20 Aug 2012
QUADRANT SWIMS ON A TIDE OF SPORTING SUCCESS
Todmorden-based Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products is celebrating its part in the success of London 2012 with another medal-worthy achievement on the sporting front. The UK team has been awarded the contract to develop and manufacture the innovative new pool deck grating for the Glasgow 2014 Royal Commonwealth Games events in Edinburgh.
20 Aug 2012
QUADRANT DELIVERS MEDAL-WORTHY INNOVATIONS
Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP) is riding on a wave of medal-worthy achievements, as it celebrates its part in the success of the 2012 Summer Olympics and in the forthcoming 2014 Royal Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
