18 Oct 2012
DSM and Stanyl help Dutch cycling team win World Human Powered Speed Challenge
The Human Power Team of Dutch cyclists won the 2012 World Human Powered Speed Challenge (from 10 September to 15 September) with the Velox 2. This lightweight, aerodynamic velomobile was developed in partnership with DSM whose extensive knowledge and expertise in materials, health, and nutrition was crucial to the team’s success. A vital component of the Velox 2 was the drive-train incorporating DSM’s Stanyl®, a high-performance polyamide 46 which helped give the Human Power Team the edge they needed to win.
17 Oct 2012
Blow molders offered increased choice and quality, thanks to expansion of SABIC® PP Qrystal grade family
SITTARD, The Netherlands, October 17, 2012 - To provide options for extrusion blow molding companies looking for a cost-effective, clear and stiff material for their small and medium-sized bottles, SABIC has developed a new, high-clarity SABIC® PP Qrystal polypropylene. These random copolymers were designed with notable flow behaviour, providing processors with the flexibility to potentially produce parts faster and with lower energy consumption.
16 Oct 2012
Reverdia and Helm partner for Biosuccinium™ distribution and market development in Europe
Reverdia, a joint venture between DSM and Roquette, and Helm have signed an agreement for the European distribution and joint market development of Reverdia's Biosuccinium™ sustainable succinic acid. The partnership will build on Helm's strong position in Europe as a marketing enterprise and distributor for a wide portfolio of chemical products, and Reverdia's emerging leadership position for the commercialization of renewable succinic acid.
16 Oct 2012
ROCKWOOL TECHNICAL INSULATION ENDORSES EIIF STUDY AND WELCOMES NEW EU ENERGY EFFICIENCY DIRECTIVE
Industrial insulation specialist highlights potential to save energy and reduce CO2 emissions through effective insulation of technical installations
16 Oct 2012
SABIC Press Kit Fakuma 2012
Customers in key markets such as Transportation, Automotive, Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare and Lighting, will see how their challenges can be met by the extensive range of thermoplastic polymers and compounds from SABIC, a world leader in polymers and engineering plastics. Addressing customer needs in Sustainability + Performance will be highlighted at the Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, in Friedrichshafen, Germany (October 16-20, 2012) at SABIC’s stand 5506 in Hall B5.
16 Oct 2012
Customers across key market segments benefit from SABIC's extensive portfolio of Innovative and Polymer solutions at the Fakuma
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, October 16, 2012 - Customers in key markets such as Transportation, Automotive, Consumer, Packaging, Healthcare and Lighting, will see how their challenges can be met by the extensive range of thermoplastic polymers and compounds from SABIC, a world leader in polymers and engineering plastics. Addressing customer needs in Sustainability + Performance will be highlighted at the Fakuma, the international trade fair for plastics processing, in Friedrichshafen, Germany (October 16-20, 2012) at SABIC's stand 5506 in Hall B5.
16 Oct 2012
SABIC Makes a Splash at Fakuma with New NORYL™ Resin, Meeting Tightening Global Regulations for Materials in Potable Water Systems
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany, October 16, 2012 - Here at the Fakuma trade fair, booth #B5-5506, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced a new NORYL™ resin that not only complies with current European and global sustainability regulations governing materials used in potable water systems, but also with new, tougher regulations slated to go into effect in 2016. Developed at SABIC’s Fluid Engineering Center of Excellence in the Netherlands, NORYL FE1630PW resin is a 30-percent glass-reinforced polyphenylene ether (PPE) that offers excellent hydrological performance in both cold and hot water systems. The next-generation resin also meets tightening global specifications regarding compliance of glass fiber and sizing with U.S. and European food contact requirements. This PPE technology advancement further demonstrates SABIC’s proactive efforts to provide the fluid engineering industry with higher-performing, compliant materials that lead regulatory changes.
16 Oct 2012
Songwon, Pan Gulf and Polysys form Songwon Additive Technologies AG for global manufacture and sale of Songnox® OPS
Ulsan, Korea - October 16, 2012 - Today, Songwon Industrial Group, Pan Gulf Holdings of Saudi Arabia and Polysys Industries of Abu Dhabi proudly announce the establishment of their Joint Venture, Songwon Additive Technologies AG, for the manufacture and sale of Songnox® OPS. This follows the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among the three partners announced on December 14, 2011. (Link to the press release).
