FLO POWER! Vencorex launches Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new bio-based & low viscosity aliphatic isocyanate polymer

Vencorex has launched Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new, partially bio-based, solvent-free aliphatic isocyanate polymer.
(Photo: Vencorex, VENPR003)Vencorex has launched Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new, partially bio-based, solvent-free aliphatic isocyanate polymer. While providing extreme low viscosity in formulations, Tolonate™ X FLO 100 demonstrates outstanding properties, ideal for polyurethane and polyurea materials. The XFLO 100 completes the Tolonate™ and Easaqua™ ranges owned by Vencorex.

Clariant supports water saving efforts in textile manufacturing

New ONE WAY Score Cards for Clariant's resource-saving innovations. (Photos: Clariant)Singapore, March 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, supports the textile industry's efforts toward sustainable freshwater management with the publishing of water-saving tips and technologies in a special edition of its "News Chat" newsletter.

GE Power Conversion business launches new website, enhancing online brand

GE Power ConversionPARIS - March 19, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces today the launch of its redesigned website, www.gepowerconversion.com. The Power Conversion website demonstrates the science and systems of power conversion that help drive the electric transformation of the energy infrastructure across energy & power, marine, and industry sectors.

DSM acquires innovative light trapping technology for solar modules

Illustration of the light trapping principle. (Photo: DSM Innovation Center: DSMICPR004)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces that it has acquired the SolarExcel company. Based in Venray (Netherlands) SolarExcel has developed a proprietary light trapping technology that can significantly increase the efficiency of solar panels. With the acquisition DSM expands its growing portfolio of solar energy enabling technologies. Financial details of the acquisition are not disclosed.

Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for safer and more environmentally-friendly paints

Clariant's EcoTain® labeled paints and coatings ingredients promise sustainable excellence at every step. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 19, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the EcoTain® life cycle and labeling system to clearly identify its products offering "sustainable excellence at every step" to the paints and coatings sector.

Belden Provides Means of Securing Critical Manufacturing Systems Against Published Vulnerabilities

Belden Provides Means of Securing Critical Manufacturing Systems Against Published Vulnerabilities. 
(Photo: Belden, PR271) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 19, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces an update to the EAGLE Tofino Industrial Security Solution to include "Security Profiles". Part of the EAGLE Tofino version 1.7 product release, this new feature addresses the post-Stuxnet trend of a dramatic escalation in the number of public disclosures of industrial control system vulnerabilities.

Vencorex Press Kit European Coatings Show

VencorexWith the launching of the new Tolonate™ X FLO 100 at the upcoming European Coatings Show (19-21 March) in Nuremberg, the company continues to extend its well known high quality Tolonate™ and Easaqua™ ranges.

Clariant grows in Poland

Clariant was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the Łódź Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. (Image: Clariant)Konstantynów Łódzki, March 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the Łódź Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. The new, modern plant will commence production of color concentrates for producers of plastic materials one year from now. The investment, worth CHF 11.3 million, will allow Clariant to increase production capacity and strengthen its position on Polish and European markets.