17 Jan 2013
DSM announces Akulon price increases
As a result of unprecedented and continuing increases in the costs of its raw materials, DSM Engineering Plastics is required to increase prices for its Akulon® PA6 polymers and compounds in Europe. It will also increase prices for Akulon PA6 compounds in North America.
17 Jan 2013
DSM´s Arnitel Eco delivers “human touch” for consumer electronics
Arnitel© Eco thermoplastic copolyester from DSM has been used successfully in soft touch surfaces by a world leading manufacturer of consumer electronics. Applied to the surface using a 2K molding technique, enabling cost efficient mass production, Arnitel Eco helps to create an almost skin-like feeling to the surfaces of electronic devices, like notebooks and tablets. The application represents the first use in consumer electronics of this breakthrough material.
16 Jan 2013
Renault Advances Global Leadership in Sustainability and Plastic Fenders with New SABIC Post-Industrial Recycled NORYL GTX™ Material
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, January 16, 2013 - Marking a new milestone in its distinguished 25-year relationship developing thermoplastic fenders with Renault S.A., SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that the French automaker has successfully adopted a new post-industrial recycled (PIR) grade of NORYL GTX™ resin as part of its ongoing drive to comply with the European Union’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements. The OEM adopted the new SABIC material for the fenders of its 2013 Clio IV and will expand the resin’s use to the upcoming ZOE electric vehicle. The PIR grade meets quality and performance standards and further enhances the sustainability benefits of NORYL GTX resin for automotive fenders, which include a weight reduction and up to 47 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions over the lifecycle of the fender compared to steel. Renault’s success with this new PIR NORYL GTX resin grade demonstrates SABIC’s ongoing commitment to improve its materials technologies to advance customers’ environmental goals and respond to changing regulations.
15 Jan 2013
Clariant opens new production site in Mexico
Muttenz, January 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today inaugurated a new production site for its Industrial & Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), at the city of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.
15 Jan 2013
Belden Announces the RSP-Smart, a New Addition to its Hirschmann Brand
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - January 15, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has added with the RSP-Smart, an inexpensive variant to the tried and tested family of RSP switches in its Hirschmann product range in the EMEA region. Like the other devices in the family, this managed switch is able to withstand electrostatic discharges, magnetic fields and strong vibrations. It offers six Fast Ethernet Ports instead of eleven, and these are available for twisted pair cable (100 BASE-TX) or equipped with two/four SFP transceivers (100 BASE-FX). All ports support precise time synchronization compliant with IEEE 1588v2. Security mechanisms such as role-based access provide strong protection against network attacks. MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) and RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree) redundancy methods ensure high network availability. A switch version is also available which provides support for the PRP (Parallel Redundancy Protocol) and HSR (High-Availability Seamless Redundancy) redundancy methods, ensuring zero “switchover time” and high system productivity. Due to its rugged construction, the RSP-Smart can also be used in challenging environments like those found in machine construction for example. The switch is also certified for applications in the electricity industry, transport or hazardous environments.
15 Jan 2013
Songwon appoints Elena Scaltritti as new Sales Director Europe
Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has announced that as of January 1, Elena Scaltritti has taken over the role of Director of Sales for Greater Europe from Dieter Morath, Executive Vice President Sales and Member of the Songwon Industrial Group Executive Committee.
14 Jan 2013
GE Technology to Drive World's Largest Wastewater Treatment Plant in Abu Dhabi
- Eight Vertical Variable-Speed GE Power Conversion Drive Trains to Power the STEP Feed Pipeline Project
- Solutions Increase Energy Efficiency, Lower Maintenance and Control Plant Water Flow
- Strengthens Presence of GE's Power Conversion Business in the Middle East Water Industry
14 Jan 2013
Clariant acquires CRM International
Muttenz, January 14, 2013 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant signed an agreement to acquire CRM International SAS, a French based manufacturer of natural ingredients for the personal care industry. The acquisition strengthens Clariant's Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), which aims to accelerate sustainable, high performance solutions. The transaction is expected to close by the end of March 2013. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.
