LNG MOORING LINES MADE WITH DYNEEMA®: SAFER AND STRONGER THAN STEEL

DyneemaThe introduction of new and larger vessels, Q-Flex and Q-Max, and new, often more exposed terminals becoming operational have changed mooring dynamics. The need to maintain workers' safety at all times, whilst delivering maximum operational efficiency through lower costs and faster turnaround times remains unchanged.

Clariant Mining Announces New Appointments, Strengthening Emulsifiers for Explosives Business

Clariant

  • Andrew Forward, based in Melbourne, Australia, named Global Business Development Manager for Clariant Mining
  • Keith Wilson, based in Frankfurt, Germany, joins Clariant Mining as Business Development Support
  • Growth of emulsifiers for explosives business supported by opening of new labs

Songwon launches a new website that reflects its consolidated market approach and corporate strategy for continued growth

The new company structure of the Songwon Industrial Group provides the infrastructure for a consolidated market approach and excellence in customer service across the globe.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea - October 2, 2012 - As part of Songwon's commitment to provide customers with excellent service across the globe, the company launched on October 1, 2012, its completely new and significantly extended website - www.songwon.com.

Clariant boosts durability and UV protection of waterborne coatings

Clariant

  • Launch of new additive Hostavin® 3330 disp. XP for waterborne coatings at EuroCoat 2012
  • Outstanding offer of a high loaded triazine as waterbased dispersion
  • Underlines Clariant's high priority to deliver sustainable innovations to meet market needs

Azelis announces the sale of its Composites business

AzelisOn October 1st, Azelis announced the sale of its international Composites business to VELOX GmbH who has acquired this business in its entirety. As a result, VELOX will take over and manage the Composites business and its employees, effective October 1st, 2012.

Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifier adds energy-saving and clarity edge to next-generation TATREN® packaging grades

Millad® NX™ 8000 adds energy-saving and clarity edge to next-generation TATREN packaging grades.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR089, Copyright© 2012 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Slovnaft Petrochemicals has embraced the energy-saving and crystal-clear clarifying potential of Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent to launch a new generation of transparent, high gloss, reactor made polypropylene random copolymers (PP) for low temperature processing of thin-wall rigid food packaging and storage.

Provichem® 2511 Eco Di-Methyl-Succinate offers unique features for more sustainable applications

Proviron Reverdia signing ceremony, Wim Michiels on the left and Will van den Tweel on the right. (Photo: Reverdia: REVPR003)A collaboration between Proviron and Reverdia has resulted in the introduction of Provichem® 2511 Eco, a Di-Methyl-Succinate (DMS) that can be used as a solvent and a raw material for fine chemicals such as pigments and UV stabilizers. Biosuccinium™ is made from renewable resources and has a much better carbon footprint than several other fossil based chemicals - such as adipic acid or the petrochemical version of succinic acid.

Azelis gearing up for growth

AzelisThe Azelis Board of Directors' announce a series of key measures to advance Azelis' development over the coming years. They include the appointment of Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller as the new Chief Executive Officer of Azelis Holding SA as Joris Coppye steps down, and a capital increase to fund future growth supporting the new CEO’s mandate for expansion.