GE’s Power Conversion Technology to Power Seadrill’s West Mira Semi–Submersible

West Mira, an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig will be equipped with GE power and propulsion systems. (Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR127)PARIS — May 2, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a multi–million dollar contract with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Ulsan, South Korea. GE will supply electric power, propulsion systems and drilling drives for a new semi–submersible drilling platform HHI is building for Seadrill Ltd., which is expected to work in either the North Sea or offshore Canada.

Clariant Oil Services Invests in Industry-Leading Laboratory Facility

ClariantHouston, May 2, 2013 - Clariant Oil Services announced today that it's investment in a new laboratory facility is on track for completion in Q3 2013. The facility will be in the new Clariant Oil and Mining Services global headquarters campus, located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Belden Offers New Annual Maintenance Plan for Hirschmann Network Management Software

Belden Offers New Annual Maintenance Plan for Hirschmann Network Management Software. (Photo: Belden, PR284) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 30, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has begun offering a cost-effective upgrade of Industrial HiVision network management software from its Hirschmann product range. This takes the form of a new Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP). For a single payment, users with a full license for versions 04.0.00 or later will automatically receive the latest release for a period of twelve months. The amount they pay is less than half the cost of a one-time update.

Clariant and SK Capital report on progress of the Textile, Paper and Emulsions activities divestment

ClariantMuttenz/New York, 30 April 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, and SK Capital, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, provided an update on the separation process of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions. Clariant announced that it agreed to sell the three businesses to SK Capital on 27 December 2012.

Clariant posts growth in the first quarter

ClariantCEO Hariolf Kottmann: "Clariant had an encouraging start to the year as sales continued to grow and margins remained robust under stabilizing economic conditions. While the Group concentrated on disciplined cost management and the execution of the announced portfolio measures, the businesses turned their attention to intensifying growth and fostering innovation. Regardless of the persistent economic softness, Clariant is in shape to deliver step-by-step on its promises in order to create one of the leading specialty chemicals companies."

Clariant's new EasyGuard System makes the dirt bounce off

Clariant's new EasyGuard System makes the dirt bounce off. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 29, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new anti-soiling EasyGuard aqueous system for leathers. This latest addition to Clariant's wide range of anti-soiling products is both simple in application and economical in use. It will be especially welcomed by tanners supplying the demanding automotive and upholstery sectors, as well as those working with footwear and fashion accessory manufacturers.

Songwon showcases important additions to its comprehensive product range at Chinaplas 2013

Thioester antioxidant manufacturing, Songwon Baifu Chemical Co., Ltd., China, with a production capacity of 8.000 metric tons of thioester antioxidants, based on a fully backward integrated production process, making it the global leader in capacity for thioester products. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Ulsan, Korea — April 25, 2013 — Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), will once again take its place at Chinaplas 2013 (Hall 10.2, Booth A51) as 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.

GE to help develop the shipping industry in China by cooperating with the Shanghai Maritime University

From left to right: Yuan Wen, Vice director of Shanghai Education Commission, Zheng Huiqiang, Vice director of Shanghai People's Congress Standing Committee, Joe Mastrangelo, Chief Executive Officer and leader of GE’s Power Conversion business and Xu lirong, Director & President of China Shipping (Group) Company, jointly inaugurated for the laboratory. 
(Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR163)PARIS - April 24, 2013 - GE (NYSE: GE) has signed an agreement with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU). GE helps improve the capabilities of the shipping engineering community in China by providing laboratory facilities and cooperating on research and innovation projects.