ECOPHIT® RADIANT COOLING/ CHILLED CEILING SYSTEM DEMONSTRATES CONSIDERABLE ENERGY SAVINGS THROUGH FIRST APPLICATION PROJECT IN DUBAI

ECOPHIT® radiant cooling/ chilled ceiling system demonstrates considerable energy savings through first application project in Dubai. Meitingen, November 26, 2014 - SGL Lindner, the provider of energy-efficient complete solutions for building temperature control, has revealed that the first application of its ECOPHIT® chilled ceiling technology in Dubai is currently provi-ding practical proof that radiant cooling technology can be totally effective and environmentally friendly at desert ambient temperatures of 40 to 50°C.

Moog Car Seat Test System Allows Greater Flexibility in Automotive Test Labs

Moog Car Seat Test System schematic, featuring Moog Electric Actuators, Servo Drives, Test Controller and software user interface. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1501)East Aurora, NY, USA, January 26, 2015 - The Industrial Group of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has developed a 3-channel electro-mechanical test system to simulate loads on the seatback and benches of vehicles. The system has been installed at a car seat manufacturer in Asia that manufactures complete seating systems and interior components for automotive and transport companies.

GE's Power Conversion Business Helps Meet Rising Demand for Water and Electricity in Saudi Arabia at Yanbu 3 Power and Desalination Plant

MV7000 drives provided by GE’s Power Conversion business will help power the new Yanbu 3 power and desalination plant in Saudi Arabia.
(Photos: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR225)Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - January 26, 2015 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) will provide the electrical variable speed drive (eVSD) system technology including motors and MV7000 drives to help power the new Yanbu 3 power and desalination plant in Saudi Arabia. The systems from GE will increase the efficiency of the desalination plant, reducing the amount of energy needed to run the desalination process as well as the overall cost.

Clariant to establish strategic alliance with Beraca getting 30% of its shares of Health & Personal Care Business

Buriti Oil. (Photo: Beraca)Muttenz, January 23, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beraca, a leading player in natural, sustainable and innovative ingredients, today announced a strategic alliance which comprises the intention to acquire a 30% share of Beraca's Division Health and Personal Care by Clariant, with the possibility of major participation in the future. The transaction will be subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals.

Belden's New Hirschmann Embedded Ethernet Switches Provide Cost-Effective Solutions for Automation Equipment Manufacturers

Belden’s new Hirschmann Embedded Ethernet switches provide cost-effective solutions for automation equipment manufacturers. 
(Photo: Belden, PR334)St. Louis, Missouri - January 20, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched two new managed Hirschmann Embedded Ethernet Switches (EES). The EESX20 and EESX30 switches allow automation devices to be quickly and reliably equipped with state-of-the-art Gigabit switch technology. With this option, equipment manufacturers can now offer their customers additional network functions in order to gain a competitive edge.

SANITIZED AG is Strengthening Distribution in Europe:
SANITIZED (Europe) S.a.r.l. in Mulhouse, France is taking over distribution

SanitizedBurgdorf/CH, January 20, 2015: SANITIZED AG, a Swiss global leader and specialist in antimicrobial hygiene function for textiles and polymers, is setting a new priority in its expansion strategy and emphasizing the importance of the European business.

Moog Test Controller Allows Inholland University's Composite Lab to Test More Efficiently

Single-Axis Test Rig featuring Moog Test Controller, performing carbon fiber material tests. (Photo Moog, MGPR1503)East Aurora, NY, USA, January 19, 2015 - The Composite Material Laboratory at the Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Delft has selected a Moog Portable Test Controller to be used for single-axis testing of composite materials such as fiber-reinforced polymers. This lab is used for research, education and commercial projects related to testing composite materials.

Niaga® enters next phase in sustainable carpet technology

DSM Resins & Functional MaterialsZwolle (NL), 16 January 2015 - Niaga® is taking its promise to close the materials loop in the carpet industry to the next level, following successful tests on industrial scale with leading partners in 2014 in the now fully operational Tech Center in Zwolle, the Netherlands. The joint venture offers a new perspective on the use of materials, enabling recovery of scarce resources, and providing the market with a unique sustainable carpet technology - the first to allow for complete recyclability.