13 Nov 2012
Belden Provides Hirschmann Brand Fast Ethernet Networks to Major European Train Manufacturer
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - November 13, 2012 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is supplying a major train manufacturer in the EMEA region with Fast Ethernet networks to be used in its latest generation of rail vehicles. These networks, which will transmit both operating data and passenger information, are based on robust managed Ethernet switches and WLAN access points with routing functions from the Hirschmann OCTOPUS and BAT series. These conform to the EN 50155 standard covering electronic equipment used on rolling stock.
13 Nov 2012
University Maastricht and SABIC focus on talent
SITTARD, The Netherlands, November 13, 2012 - On 12 November 2012 Lei Gao (22), an international student at The University of Maastricht, received the SABIC Scholarship for 2012-2013. This prize, which is worth €10.600, is awarded each year to a promising, internationally oriented student to support their personal and academic development. Jos Kievits, Director of the University Fund Limburg/SWOL and Boudewijn de Heer, European Recruiting & Staffing Leader at SABIC, presented the scholarship to Ms Gao.
12 Nov 2012
Songwon Industrial Group announces a solid financial performance in Q3 2012
Ulsan, Korea – November 12, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a leading global producer and supplier of additives and other chemicals to the plastic industry, announces total sales revenues of 528’044 Mil. KRW for the first nine months of 2012 and a net profit after tax of 16’466 Mil. KRW (3.1% of sales), of which 5’697 Mil. KRW was contributed in Q3 2012. Compared to the same period in 2011 (annualized figures), in the first nine months of 2012 Songwon Group has achieved a sales growth rate of 11.9%, a gross profit growth rate of 46%, while the net profit jumped 118%.
12 Nov 2012
SABIC becomes world's first chemical company to commission LNG-run gas carriers
SITTARD, The Netherlands, November 12, 2012 - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has commissioned the construction of two sea going gas tankers powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to transport its olefins products, in anticipation of a European Union directive to drastically reduce sulphur emissions from vessels operating in the North Sea by 2015. Switching to alternative fuels for ships, such as LNG, which is far more environment-friendly than traditional fuel oils is one of the solutions identified to meet the European Union directive.
8 Nov 2012
DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012
DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.
6 Nov 2012
GE to Power US Navy's Latest Amphibious Assault Flagship—Continues to Provide Strong Defense Capabilities Worldwide
- GE's Hybrid Propulsion Selected Following Impressive Fuel Economy Figures on the USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
- Previous Project has Saved the U.S. Navy more than 4 Million Gallons of Fuel in 7 months
- Announcement Comes on Heels of Contract for Hybrid Propulsion Systems for the U.K.'s Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability Tankers
5 Nov 2012
Clariant unveils its innovative Hostavin NOW® technology for agriculture films
- Launch of customized polymeric Aminoether HALS solutions offering outstanding protection to greenhouse films
- Fulfills critical market needs for durable crop protection and improved productivity
5 Nov 2012
Belden Supplies Hirschmann Brand Optical Communications Technology for Herrenknecht Tunnel Boring Machines
Neckartenzlingen - November 5, 2012 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, supplied optical communications technology from its Hirschmann brand for Herrenknecht tunnel boring machines used to construct the Katzenberg rail tunnel in southern Germany. This tunnel, which is scheduled to go into operation by the end of 2012, will form part of the new high-speed link between Karlsruhe and Basel in Switzerland.
