7 Oct 2013
Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films
Innovia Films, a leading global manufacturer of Biofilms, and Corbion Purac, a global leader in lactic acid and lactides, are joining forces to develop PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) film that is both transparent and resistant to higher temperatures. High heat PLA was brought to market following dedicated research efforts by Corbion Purac. As a result, Innovia recognized an opportunity to work together to further develop a transparent, heat resistant PLA film.
4 Oct 2013
ARCHROMA HITS THE ROAD THIS OCTOBER TO SHARE ITS STUNNING INNOVATIONS FOR THE PAPER INDUSTRY
Reinach, 4 October 2013 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, is reintroducing itself with a new name and a continued commitment to serve its customers with proven innovation, strong core technologies and a global footprint to meet customer needs in their local markets. Through its three businesses: Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products, Archroma delivers specialized performance and color solutions to the textile, yarn, paper, packaging, tissue, pulp, coatings, paints, adhesives, and construction industries.
3 Oct 2013
GE Power Conversion to Power and Propel India's First Diesel-Electric Ship with Medium-Voltage Equipment
CHENNAI, INDIA - October 3, 2013 - India continues to grow as a global center of technological excellence, accounting for 10 percent of research and development and home to five of the top 10 science and technology schools in Asia. Govt of India, having a network of more than 50 laboratories deeply engaged in developing a range of technologies from electronic and computer sciences, through life sciences and materials, to marine research and development, will invest in a new scientific research platform vessel to be built by Bharati Shipyard, based in Mumbai.
3 Oct 2013
TYRE LABELS: RELIABLE AUTOMATIC DISPENSING AND FASTER HAND APPLICATION WITH NEW AVERY DENNISON PRODUCTS
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - October 3, 2013 - A tyre labelling range from Avery Dennison that can be auto dispensed has been launched at Labelexpo 2013. The range includes tread labelling materials and Thermal Transfer (TT) vulcanisation labels designed to perform optimally in applications that pose the most difficult dispensing challenges.
3 Oct 2013
Belden Introduces Ultimate Field Deployable Shielded Cat 6A Cable
Venlo, The Netherlands - October 3, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has introduced a range of rugged high performance shielded Cat 6A cables for use in studios or in tactical field deployable audio/data installations. Designed as the ultimate field deployable product, these exceptionally robust cables can be used in the harshest of environments, yet deliver reliable performance for maximum uptime.
2 Oct 2013
DSM partners with PlastiComp to develop bio-based long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites based on EcoPaXX
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has signed a partnership agreement with PlastiComp, Inc., based in Winona, Minnesota, USA, to develop new innovative bio-based Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) composite materials for the automotive and other performance-driven markets.
2 Oct 2013
Rolf Drewes joins Songwon as Vice President Business Sector Specialty Chemicals
Ulsan, Korea - October 2, 2013 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) strengthens its leadership team by appointing Dr. Rolf Drewes as Vice President Business Sector Specialty Chemicals, effective October 1st, 2013. Drewes brings 25 years of industry experience and an excellent international track record of leading technically challenging business units and building up new markets.
1 Oct 2013
DSM makes breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing with Akulon XS
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging is further enhanced with the introduction of Akulon® XS. Thanks to its improved crystallisation properties, Akulon XS has an extended processing window, providing new opportunities in designing co-extruded multi-layer as well as monolayer film structures. Processors notice significant improvements in production when using the new Akulon XS.
