SOLAR ELECTRICITY IN BELGIUM ALREADY PROFITABLE WITHOUT GREEN CERTIFICATES AND GRID TAX

RECMunich, Germany – March 11, 2014: The recently revoked grid tax by Belgium’s High Court is again a topic of discussion, though for all solar installations in Wallonia. The grid tax, introduced in December 2012, charges system owners an amount a year for each kilowatt of installed capacity. This will considerably reduce the profitability of solar installations for end consumers and creates uncertainty in the solar market. REC believes that net-metering – without both green certificates and grid charges – is an excellent model which helps residential end consumers to save electricity costs and to foster private investments in renewable energy.

Clariant’s Exolit® flame retardants keep pace with trends and challenges of transport sector

Clariant’s Exolit® flame retardants keep pace with trends and challenges of transport sector. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is making fire safety and sustainability a realistic and achievable goal for transportation applications with its cost-efficient, non-halogenated flame retardant solutions. Presented at the 2014 JEC Europe Composites Show in Paris, Clariant’s high-performance Exolit® AP Ammonium Polyphosphate based and Exolit OP Phosphinates based flame retardants for thermoset systems address the key challenges of modern vehicle manufacture, with its increasing trend toward lightweight structual parts.

LATEST MOOG TURBINE BLADE PITCH CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INCREASES SAFETY IN WIND FARMS

MoogEast Aurora, NY, USA, March 10, 2014 - Moog, a motion control solution provider and leading developer of pitch systems and products for the wind energy industry will present important developments in control systems to ensure safe operation of wind turbines in adverse conditions at the European Wind Energy Association Event, EWEA 2014, in Barcelona on March 10-13.

AVERY DENNISON RECOGNIZES SUPPLIERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE IN INAUGURAL CEREMONY

Avery Dennison recognizes suppliers from across the globe in inaugural ceremony. From left to right: Marco Troglia, vice president sales & marketing release liners, Munksjö, Dean Scarborough, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Avery Dennison, John Klein, global vice president, procurement, Avery Dennison, Daniele Borlatto, EVP and president release liners, Munksjö, Don Nolan, president, Avery Dennison Materials Group, Luciano Neves, sales director, Munksjö, Marco Martinez, product manager release liners & sustainability, Munksjö. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR224)LEIDEN, the Netherlands - March 10, 2014 - Eight pressure-sensitive industry suppliers were recognized by Avery Dennison Materials Group (NYSE:AVY) during the company's inaugural supplier recognition ceremony held in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Winners were selected based on their performance in areas such as sustainability, innovation, service, overall value and quality.

ARCHROMA TO PRESENT TEXTILE FUNCTIONALITY INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY FOR THE SPORTSWEAR INDUSTRY IN CHINA

ArchromaReinach, 10 March 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the upcoming China Outdoor Sports Industry Summit 2014.

Perstorp sees MECS 2014 as a springboard for sustainable growth

Charmor™ – protecting people and property. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invests 80% of its R&D into developing sustainable coating solutions with superior properties. The Middle East Coating Show (MECS 2014) provides the perfect opportunity to present how these innovative low-impact-high-performance coating technologies meet the region's needs for today and tomorrow.

Songwon Industrial Group concludes 2013 with strong Q4 growth and solid full year financial results

SONGWONHighlights

  • Sales growth of 1.8% in 2013 compared to 2012
  • Net profit of 22,927 Mil. KRW, an increase of 12.1% versus 2012
  • Strong performance in core business Polymer Stabilizers, growing 12.5% year over year
Ulsan, Korea - March 7, 2014 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) is pleased to announce that sales and profits continued to grow in Q4 2013, contributing to overall growth for the full year. Sales revenues reached 169,062 Mil. KRW for the fourth quarter, an increase of 11.5% on Q4 2012, contributing to total sales of 692,164 Mil. KRW for the full year 2013, an increase of 1.8% compared to 2012.

Clariant Releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, Forecasting Trends and Colors for Fibers and Textiles

Clariant releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, forecasting trends and colors for fibers and textiles. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has released ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, the second annual color forecasting guide for producers of textile yarn and filaments, and designers and manufacturers of textiles, upholstery and carpeting. This unique creative tool from Clariant ColorWorks® defines four trends that can be expected to attract consumer attention in the next few years and creates a color palette that can help marketers tap into the emotions behind those cultural currents.