19 Sept 2012
SABIC’s World-Renowned LEXAN™ PC Resin & Customer Support Helps Fonckel B.V. Take Unique LED Luminaire from Design to Reality
MUNICH, Germany, September 19, 2012 - When Fonckel B.V., a start-up company based in the Netherlands, needed expert assistance to turn the stunning design of its Fonckel One lamp – an interactive light emitting diode (LED) luminaire – into a commercial product, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was there to deliver its world-class customer support. With its robust portfolio of advanced thermoplastics for lighting applications, its Color Innovation Centre offering more than 18,000 color and diffusion effect options, and its application development expertise, SABIC assisted Fonckel with tapping the proven performance and versatility of LEXAN™ FXD polycarbonate (PC) resin for use on the lamp’s diffuser cover. On display here at the Strategies in Light Show at SABIC booth #B8, this unique luminaire, the name which means “sparkle” in Dutch, demonstrates SABIC’s ability to precisely meet the specialized needs of its customers by helping them translate their design vision into the right material application.
18 Sept 2012
Clariant Oil Services to exhibit capabilities of Brazilian Center of Excellence at Rio Oil & Gas Expo
- Newly opened technology center is research hub for oil and gas industry
- Company will also present three technical papers at conference
18 Sept 2012
SABIC Exhibits Expanded LEXAN™ Sheet Portfolio for Railway Interiors at InnoTrans to Help Customers Meet Upcoming Regulations
BERLIN, Germany, September 18, 2012 - Anticipating the implementation of the pan-European norm for fire safety in rail interiors, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business has expanded its portfolio of high-performance material solutions by adding two new LEXAN™ sheet products to its already robust materials portfolio. These new products include LEXAN H6500 sheet, a new PC/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) sheet grade that complies with the upcoming CEN/TS 45545 harmonized standard, and LEXAN H6200 sheet, a new grade that complies with Germany’s DIN norm. Both products have been engineered to help rail customers meet growing demand for enhanced sustainability and advanced thermoplastic technologies with non-chlorinated and non-brominated flame retardance that enhance the design and development of rail interior applications. On display here at InnoTrans 2012 at Berlin Messe, Hall 5.1, booth #228, these industry-leading materials, demonstrate SABIC’s understanding of rail industry priorities and its commitment to proactively develop innovative new solutions to help its customers’ ever-changing needs.
18 Sept 2012
SABIC Showcases Extensive Portfolio of Innovative Materials Technologies for the Lighting Industry at Strategies in Light Event
MUNICH, Germany, September 18, 2012 - SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is displaying the vast scope, versatility and quality of its material technologies for lighting applications at its booth (#B8) at the Strategies in Light event here. The company is spotlighting key aspects of its portfolio – one of the broadest in the lighting industry – including the LEXAN™ LUX family of high-performance polycarbonate (PC) resins for light emitting diode (LED) lighting, and other specialty compounds for the lighting industry. A highlight of the exhibit is the interactive Fonckel One LED luminaire, whose diffuser cover is molded from specially tinted LEXAN FXD resin. The Fonckel One is just one example of lighting innovations whose design, aesthetics, performance and sustainability can be enhanced with SABIC materials.
18 Sept 2012
Belden presents two new SPIDER variants from its Hirschmann brand
Neckartenzlingen, Germany – September 18, 2012 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications has added two new unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches to the SPIDER family as part of its Hirschmann brand in the EMEA region. The SPIDER II Giga EEC Pro, available with either five twisted pair ports (10/100/1000 Mbit/s) or two additional SFP slots for fiber optic transceivers (1000 BASE-SX/LX), supports Quality of Service compliant with IEEE 802.1D. This allows prioritization of data packages and means that the switch can be used for PROFINET applications in the mechanical engineering sector for example. The SPIDER II Giga EEC Jumbo is also available in two different 5-port versions, with or without SFP slots. Because both versions can handle Jumbo Frames with up to 9014 bytes of user data, they are particularly suitable for video applications. All switch versions conform to relevant industry standards for shock and vibration resistance as well as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and are built to comply with cUL508 safety requirements. Further features include 12/24V power supply, IP30 protection rating, fanless cooling, and an extended temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C.
18 Sept 2012
Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent adds clear appeal to new Sunware food storage range
Ghent, Belgium - Milliken clarifying innovation Millad® NX™ 8000 is generating the eye-catching, ultra-clear appeal that makes Sunware's E-Claire Fresh keepers food containers really stand out from the crowd.
17 Sept 2012
University study validates the benefits of Afa's new Flairosol™
Consumer research conducted by the Technical University of Delft in The Netherlands, one of the top ten innovation management universities in the world, confirms that Flairosol™ ImPress provides a unique and appealing liquid dispensing solution for users within the household chemicals and air care markets.
13 Sept 2012
Pallmann new general manager for North America: ready for North American expansion
Zweibrücken, Germany (13 September 2012) - To underline its commitment to the North American market, Pallmann Group, a world-leading German company in size reduction technology, has announced the appointment of Rolf Gren to the post of General Manager for Pallmann Industries North America. In addition to taking up his new post with immediate effect, Mr. Gren will also continue to hold the posts of Senior Executive VP Pallmann Group and President of Pallmann China.
