24 Jun 2013
SABIC introduces the SABIC Innovation Challenge
Smart Polymer Materials
SITTARD, The Netherlands, June 24, 2013 - Strong chemistry is built on innovative value and long-term relationships. SABIC sees partnerships as key for its ambition to develop innovative solutions and materials. For this reason, SABIC launched the SABIC Innovation Challenge at the European Polymer Congress – “EPF 2013” in Pisa, Italy on 18 June 2013. The challenge focuses on high performance polymers that alter their properties when their environment changes. SABIC invites everyone with an innovative idea involving “Smart Polymer Materials” to join via its website www.sabic.com/innovationchallenge.
24 Jun 2013
DSM launches the first hydrolysis resistant Arnite A polyester for dimension-critical auto parts
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, has launched Arnite A HR, the first high performance PET (polyethylene terephthalate) engineering plastic that is highly resistant to hydrolysis This breakthrough development opens up opportunities for use in automobile under the hood offering significant weight and cost benefits over metal.
24 Jun 2013
Total's new product XSene 55060 delivers performance
Total specifically developed XSene 55060, a unique bimodal high density polyethylene, as a direct response to the demands of the Industrial Packaging market.
20 Jun 2013
DSM is front runner in halogen-free engineering plastics solutions for high performance electronic & electrical applications
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, announces a broad portfolio of halogen free materials for electronics and electrical applications. By eliminating substances of potential hazardous concern, DSM makes a significant contribution to solutions that reduce the environmental impact of e-waste and address the customer drive for more sustainable solutions.
20 Jun 2013
Avery Dennison Rolls Out New Select Solutions™ Portfolios
MENTOR, Ohio, June 20, 2013 — Avery Dennison today introduced its first Select Solutions™ portfolio of specialized pressure-sensitive materials. These new portfolios feature low minimum order quantities, day-of price quotations and four-day shipping, and will allow converters to address specific, unique-application label needs.
20 Jun 2013
Clariant registers 255 chemicals with EU
Muttenz, June 20, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, completed Phase 2 of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals) on 31 May with the registration of 255 different chemical substances. These include 155 dossiers submitted by Clariant as the "lead registrant", amounting to 5.3% of all substances registered for the first time in the EU in this second REACH phase.
18 Jun 2013
AVERY DENNISON PARTICIPA DA BRASIL BRAU COM NOVOS MATERIAIS PARA RÓTULOS PARA A INDÚSTRIA DE BEBIDAS
Vinhedo, Junho 18, 2013 — Entre os dias 25 e 27 de Junho a Avery Dennison Brasil participará, pela segunda vez, da Brasil Brau - XII Feira Internacional de Tecnologia em Cerveja, no Transamérica Expo Center, em São Paulo. Como explica Isabela Monteiro, diretora de Marketing do Grupo de Materiais da América do Sul, o mercado de bebidas, especialmente o de cerveja e vinhos, tem se tornado bastante importante para os negócios da empresa. “Tanto que o CEO da Avery Dennison, Dean Scarborough, em recente visita ao Brasil, reforçou o compromisso da empresa em apresentar soluções, cada vez mais eficientes, para esta indústria a fim de ajudar às marcas a projetar, ainda mais, seus produtos.”
18 Jun 2013
GE Power Conversion Partner of Choice for China's Guodian Longyuan Electrical Co. Ltd., Helping China Build Sustainable Renewable Energy
PARIS - June 18, 2013 - In a move towards growing an already strong partnership, GE's Power Conversion (NYSE: GE) business signed a framework agreement with Guodian Longyuan Electrical Co., Ltd. placing the two industrial companies, known for their innovative and efficient solutions in renewable energy, in a position to offer the domestic Chinese market the fundamental technological building blocks to assist China as the country moves to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.
