22 Apr 2013
Clariant presents the EcoTain® life cycle for more sustainable agrochemicals and higher crop yields
Muttenz, April 22, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the EcoTain® life cycle and labeling system to help customers in the crop protection sector to clearly identify its products offering "sustainable excellence at every step".
18 Apr 2013
GE to Upgrade US Navy Ship, Saving Money and Increasing Efficiency
PARIS — April 18, 2013 — In efforts to extend ship life, increase capability and assure critical operations, the U.S. Navy is refitting its USS Mount Whitney Blue Ridge class command ship. GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract worth US$14 million if all options are exercised with Military Sealift Command (MSC) for this three-year, large electrical refit project, which will be one of the largest MSC has ever completed of this type as well as GE Power Conversion’s largest electrical refit project for the U.S. Navy. This project builds on Power Conversion’s recent success with providing equipment for other U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), the LHD-8 and the LHA-6.
18 Apr 2013
Songwon appoints Shunichi Watanabe as Executive Vice President of Operations for Japan
Ulsan, Korea — April 18, 2013 — Songwon (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, and a leading global supplier of additives and other chemicals to the plastic industry, has appointed Shunichi (Shun) Watanabe as their new Executive Vice President (EVP) of Operations for Japan as of April 1st 2013. Shun has almost 30 years of experience in the chemical industry, working for a number of international corporations in Japan as well as overseas where he has held leadership roles in general management, sales and marketing, and business development.
17 Apr 2013
GE's Power Conversion Business Signs $80 Million in Additional Contracts for Electric Power and Propulsion Systems of LNG Carriers and FSRU
PARIS - April 17, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announced today it has been awarded new contracts for orders of electric power and propulsion systems on two liquid natural gas (LNG) carriers and an LNG Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU). In total, GE has signed contracts to supply systems for 26 LNG carriers and five FSRUs. In the last six months alone, the company has signed contracts worth around $80 million.
17 Apr 2013
Tests show Clariant adjuvant boosts speed of foliar penetration by up to 500%
Muttenz, April 17, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is to present test results showing that its Synergen® OS adjuvant boosts the foliar penetration (after 24 hours) of a broad-leafed herbicide by 5 times compared to the commercial standard. The findings will be presented at the 10th International Symposium on Adjuvants for Agrochemicals (ISAA), to be held in Brazil on 22-26 April 2013.
16 Apr 2013
GE Power Conversion Presents Advanced Electrification Solutions for Gas Liquefaction at LNG 17
PARIS — April 16, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) will demonstrate its complete electrical portfolio for high requirement applications at LNG 17, the 17th Annual Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), running from April 16 — 19 in Houston, Texas, booth 955 in Hall C.
16 Apr 2013
Clariant launches innovative new concept and ingredients at in-cosmetics 2013
Muttenz, April 16, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, launches its enticing and inspiring new products for skin and hair care at in-cosmetics 2013. Show visitors are invited to explore the potential of its innovative new ingredients in pre-prepared formulations at Clariant's Booth #B81.
15 Apr 2013
Avery Dennison presenta Fasson® Térmico Directo 200GP
Bogotá, Abril 2013 - Avery Dennison, líder mundial en materiales para etiquetas y empaque introdujo este producto, de gran versatilidad, en el mercado de la Región Andina. Fasson® Térmico Directo 200GP es la solución competitiva ideal para aplicaciones de balanzas en las tiendas minoritas/comestibles, también para las aplicaciones tradicionales de código de barras industriales, alimentos listos para calentar, y etiquetado de precios para la industria minorista, entre otros usos.
