THE MOOG SIMULATION TABLE CONTINUES ITS WORLDWIDE SUCCESS AT THE R&D CENTER OF CAR RACK MAKER KEMFLO IN CHINA

Moog Hydraulic Simulation Table for Car Rack Testing, Research and Development Center of Kemflo International Co. Ltd., Nanjing China. (Photo Moog, MGPR1252)East Aurora, NY, USA, January 9, 2013 - The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has installed a Hydraulic Simulation Table for car rack testing at the research and development center of Kemflo International Co. Ltd, in Nanjing China. Kemflo uses the simulation table to simulate the stresses that automotive accessories, such as car racks, undergo on the road.

DSM introduces Stanyl Diablo OCD 2305 BM, the first high temperature polyamide for blow-molded ducts

DSM introduces Stanyl Diablo OCD 2305 BM, the first high Temperature polyamide for blow-molded ducts.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR357)DSM, the inventor of the Diablo technology, has launched Stanyl® Diablo OCD 2305 BM, a special heat stabilized blow molding grade of Stanyl polyamide 4.6, developed specifically for hot charge air ducts. It is the first high temperature polyamide suitable for processing by extrusion-blow molding and with a significant cost benefit compared to PPS, thanks to its lower weight and scrap rate.

Unipetrol RPA launches Mosten FT005 PP nucleated with Hyperform® HPN-600ei to up aesthetics and performance in thermoformed packaging

Unipetrol RPA launches Mosten FT005 PP nucleated with Hyperform® HPN-600ei to up aesthetics and performance in thermoformed packaging. (Photos Milliken, MKPR095, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Litvinov, Czech Republic - Unipetrol RPA is passing on the clear benefits of collaboration to its packaging sector customers with a new low melt flow rate HPP grade based on Hyperform® HPN-600ei. The new development, Mosten FT005, significantly ups the aesthetics and processing performance of thermoformed rigid packaging, such as beverage cups, yoghurt pots and trays.

NATPET launches a thermoforming grade H03TF with Hyperform HPN-600ei additivation which accelerates converter productivity and improves product performance

Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP) producer NATPET is supporting converters in increasing both their productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers with a new PP thermoforming grade based on Milliken’s nucleating innovation Hyperform® HPN-600ei. 
(Photo NATPETPR002, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP) producer NATPET is supporting converters in increasing both their productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers with a new PP thermoforming grade based on Milliken's nucleating innovation Hyperform® HPN-600ei.

Thai Acrylic Fibre and SANITIZED AG form alliance for co-branding

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF) and SANITIZED AG announce the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor™ fibers. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR007) Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF) and SANITIZED AG announce the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor™ fibers. Presented under the slogan "Breathe easily and relax", Amicor will unveil its new Biocidals Product Directive (BPD) compliant fibers and yarns at Heimtextil 2013 in Frankfurt, January 9-12, 2013.

Clariant divests Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital

ClariantMuttenz, December 27, 2012 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. The total consideration of the sale amounts to approximately CHF 502 million, out of which approximately 460 million in cash, equivalent to 6.3 times the estimated full year 2012 recurring EBITDA of those businesses. The divestment has been approved by the Boards of both companies. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2013.

Your CORE partner in polyurethane chemistry: Vencorex @ ECS 2013

VencorexVencorex is a newly formed JV between PTT Global Chemical and the Perstorp Group. The company is the owner of key technologies and a major producer of aliphatic isocyanates (HDI, IPDI, Tolonate™ and Easaqua™) and aromatic isocyanate (Scuranate™ TDI) used in polyurethane coatings, adhesives, elastomers and inks. As key supplier for the polyurethane industry, Vencorex will participate to the main international exhibition for the Coatings and Adhesives industries from March 19th to 21st 2013 in Nürnberg, Germany {hall 4, stand no. 421}.

More than meets the eye: Clariant reveals inspiring new innovations to India's leather sector at IILF 2013

ClariantMuttenz, December 20, 2012 - Clariant invites India's leather manufacturers to discover its inspiring new productivity-, environment- and creativity-focused product ranges at the India International Leather Fair (IILF 2013) in Chennai (Booth No.3-03-B, Hall 3, January 31 - February 3, 2013). With the theme of "More than meets the eye", Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase the new innovative additions to its extensive portfolio offering more sustainable performance and economy to its industry partners.