11 Oct 2012
SABIC and ULVAC Announce Availability of New ULGLAZE System for High-volume Plasma Coating of Automotive PC Glazing Components
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, October 11, 2012 - SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, a world leader in engineering thermoplastics and advanced material solutions, and ULVAC, Inc., a leader in mass-production vacuum technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the new, state-of-the-art ULGLAZE system for high-volume production of plasma-coated polycarbonate (PC) components for automotive glazing applications. The ULGLAZE machine is manufactured at ULVAC’s facility in Chiagasaki, Japan and was developed as part of a two-year collaboration between SABIC and ULVAC. Optimized for LEXAN™ resin and EXATEC™ plasma coatings from SABIC, this unique solution now enables automotive OEMs and tiers to mass produce lightweight, durable and aerodynamic glazing components – like rear quarter and side windows, backlite windows, rear spoilers and sunroofs – that deliver exceptional performance and aesthetics over the life of the vehicle. The availability of this technology marks a significant milestone in enabling automakers to take full advantage of PC glazing to create lighter vehicles for improved fuel efficiency and performance. In addition, this achievement demonstrates the power of proactive collaboration between two technology leaders on behalf of the automotive industry, which now has the tools to adopt PC glazing cost-effectively and on a broad scale.
10 Oct 2012
Songwon and Sabo join forces to establish a global presence for Light Stabilizers for the Polymer Industry
Ulsan, Korea - October 10, 2012 - Songwon is pleased to announce it has entered into long term distribution arrangements with Sabo SpA representing a further milestone in its long-term strategic ambition to be a leading supplier of polymer stabilizer solutions to the global polymer industry. Sabo SpA, based in Levate, Italy, is a leading producer of monomeric and polymeric HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer) and enjoys a reputation as a supplier of high quality products and a provider of innovative solutions.
10 Oct 2012
SABIC to Launch High Performing HDPE Healthcare grade for Large Containers at Innopack 2012
SITTARD, The Netherlands, October 10, 2012 - In close cooperation with Mauser, a well-known supplier of blow moulded industrial packaging solutions, a grade of high density polyethylene (HDPE) intended to meet the demands typically required of large containers used in healthcare applications has been developed by SABIC. SABIC® HDPE PCG4906 specifications may be applicable for such products as jerry cans, open-head and tight-head drums, and Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), as well as for blow moulded bottles.
10 Oct 2012
AVERY DENNISON INTRODUCES SHARP TEAR TO HELP PROTECT PHARMACEUTICAL BRANDS FROM COUNTERFEITING
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - October 10, 2012 - Avery Dennison has launched Sharp Tear™, an important new anti-counterfeiting technology that enables existing serial numbers to be read directly through the label, providing an extra layer of product security for pharmaceutical brands.
9 Oct 2012
At CPhI Madrid, Clariant Promises Pharma Customers to Protect What is Precious
- Performance Packaging showcases new Clariant brand and booth design at CPhI
- Company uses new motto to spark productive dialogue with customers
- Wide range of Clariant protective solutions for pharmaceutical packaging are on display
9 Oct 2012
SECURING THE PHARMA BRAND: AVERY DENNISON SHOWCASES THE LATEST IN LABELLING AND SAFETY SOLUTIONS AT CPHI 2012 (INNOPACK)
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - October 9, 2012 - Avery Dennison will feature its extensive range of pharma packaging solutions at Innopack 2012, including moisture-resistant blood plasma bag labels, pre-filled syringe labels, low-migration labels, security labels with luminescent properties, hanging labels and functional bookmark labels.
9 Oct 2012
Clariant's heat transfer fluids make Chillventa debut
- Antifrogen® fluids are the "all-round carefree package" for customers
- New corporate-branding also unveiled
9 Oct 2012
Clariant opens new production unit for halogen-free flame retardants in Hürth-Knapsack
- Capacity for Exolit® OP doubled - ongoing global trend for halogen-free flame retardants in the electronics and electrical engineering market
- New reactive flame retardant products for use in plastics for electronics
