Perstorp increases its commitment to Chinese coating customers

PerstorpThe Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be showcasing its new Neopentyl Glycol (Neo) and innovative Capa™ polyols for PU coatings & stoving enamels at Chinacoat 2013. Considerable investments have been made into a new Neo plant at Zibo to support the growing demand for powder coatings in China. The investments are part of Perstorp's long-standing commitment to China and to the Chinese coating customers.

GE's Power Conversion Business Strengthens Position in Latin America with the Acquisition of the Chilean Company IDT

GE Power ConversionSANTIAGO, CHILE - November 11, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the Chilean power electronics company Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico S.A. (IDT). With this move, Power Conversion is actively positioning the company to build a stronger regional presence and capture a greater share of the mining segment.

DSMs Stanyl ForTii used in breakthrough LED array holder

DSMs Stanyl® ForTii™ used in breakthrough LED array holder.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR385)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces the use of Stanyl® ForTii™ in a breakthrough LED array holder. DSM developed a special grade of its high performance polyamide 4T, for the one of the first ever integrated plastics holder for a LED array.

Clariant unveils first AddWorks® solutions for plastics industry

ClariantMuttenz, November 11, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the first of its new AddWorks® polymer additives solutions with innovation and sustainability at their heart.

Energy Experts at Your Fingertips

GE Power ConversionPARIS - November 7, 2013 - At GE's Power Conversion business, we're committed to solving the world's toughest challenges and pioneering technologies across the energy spectrum. Just as the hurdles faced by the energy world continue to grow, so do our efforts.

AVERY DENNISON ENHANCES PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY WITH INNOVATIONS INTRODUCED AT LABELEXPO ASIA 2013

Avery Dennison will introduce a new wave of innovations designed to drive sustainable growth at the Avery Dennison Booth at Labelexpo Asia 2013. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR198)LEIDEN, the Netherlands - November 7, 2013 - Avery Dennison will introduce a new wave of innovations designed to drive sustainable growth at Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai, China, December 3-6, 2013.

DSM DYNEEMA TO ACT AGAINST TRADEMARK INFRINGERS AT A+A SHOW

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 6 November 2013 - Third parties using the Dyneema® brand at the A+A show without DSM's permission received an official warning, if necessary this will be followed up with legal action.

Clariant expands its range of organic pigments and polymer soluble dyes for sustainable and safer solutions in the plastics industry

ClariantMuttenz, November 6, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, helps its customers to fulfill tight requirements in the plastics industry with regards to product safety. Product safety covers various aspects, such as legal requirements - FDA, EU- and Chinese regulations and standards set by the industry. In order to respond to these market needs, Clariant has developed pigments and polymer soluble dyes fulfilling the legal regulations as well as specific industry standards, with a particular focus on the important topics of halogen content and lead chromate content in plastics applications.