Clariant launches dazzling papermaking innovations at Zellcheming Expo 2013

Clariant launches dazzling papermaking innovations at Zellcheming Expo 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will launch step-change papermaking innovations at Zellcheming Expo 2013 to support the manufacture of high-performance general-purpose paper and food packaging solutions which are also sustainable and more environmentally-considerate.

DSM’s Stanyl and EcoPaXX used in electric concept car

DSM’s Stanyl and EcoPaXX used in electric concept car. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR375)
The latest prototype car from SIM-Drive Corporation, a pioneering electric vehicle developer in Japan, features DSM’s Stanyl® and EcoPaXX® based parts that make the car lighter and more sustainable.

Clariant Oil Services Invests in an Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology and Services Company

ClariantMuttenz, May 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced its investment in Ultimate EOR Services, a provider of enhanced oil recovery solutions based on proprietary technologies developed within the Center for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (USA).

Polychim and Milliken take homopolymer PP performance for packaging applications to a new level

Polychim’s new homopolymer PP grade for thermoforming draws on the unique benefits of Milliken’s nucleating innovation, Hyperform® HPN-600ei. It enables thermoformers to produce high quality parts with excellent aesthetics at high output rates. (Photo Milliken, MKPR094, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Polychim is setting a new benchmark in the performance of homopolymer polypropylene (PP) in packaging applications with the launch of a new thermoforming PP offering excellent aesthetics, high quality and faster throughput to converters.

New Visor Asset Management System from GE Power Conversion Ensures Efficient, Effective, Responsive Service

Visor Asset Management: remote monitoring system to assists ship operators globally in identifying and allocating onboard concerns.
(Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR156)PARIS - May 8, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces the launch of a new supervisory system designed for remote monitoring and diagnostics of its drives, machines and control systems operating in the field. The Visor Asset Management system improves GE's unique integrated marine systems solution, improving productivity and availability through automation, dynamic positioning, drives, electrical motors and generators, prime movers, power distribution equipment, bridge controls, navigation systems and position measuring equipment.

Avery Dennison Launches Matrix Recycling Tool For Label Sustainability

Avery DennisonMENTOR, Ohio, May 8, 2013 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) has launched a matrix recycling tool on its website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. The tool is located at: label.averydennison.com/en/home/solutions/sustainability.html.

Songwon at Feiplastic 2013

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – May 8, 2013 – Songwon (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, will participate at Feiplastic 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil (May 20-24) – Stand G91. Feiplastic 2013 is an international trade fair for the plastics market and will be the host to key industry players that will showcase their latest technologies and products. Songwon will co-exhibit with NEXO International, their distributor for Latin America (http://nexointernational.com.br/nexo/). Through this partnership Songwon is able to improve the quality of service and security of supply to its customers.

FNSS WINS IMPORTANT CONTRACT FOR ARMORED VEHICLES USING DYNEEMA® BALLISTIC TAPE FROM DSM DYNEEMA

8x8 PARS© amphibious personnel carriers, manufactured by FNSS with Dyneema® BT10 ballistic tape used for spall liners. 
(Photo: FNSS, DYNPR241)The Netherlands, May 8, 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials, today announced a major new milestone for its lightweight, cost-effective Dyneema® BT10 ballistic tape. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., a leading producer of armored vehicles based in Turkey, won an important contract from an Asian government to manufacture 8x8 “PARS©” amphibious armored personnel vehicles featuring spall liners made with BT10. Importantly, cost effective BT10 combined with its superior ballistic performance enabled FNSS to meet the highly stringent specifications for the spall liner.