DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 price increase for Europe

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers and compounds. DSM will increase prices in Europe by € 120/t for polyamide polymer, and by € 85/t for polyamide compounds. These increases will take effect for all orders shipped on or after April 1, 2016 where contracts allow.

TE Connectivity Building Automation Innovations at Light + Building Show

TE Connectivity building automation innovations at Light + Building Show. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR054)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – March 29, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, demonstrated a range of building automation solutions at the 2016 Light + Building Expo in Frankfurt, Germany, which took place from March 13 to 18. The spotlight was on three products in particular: the Z-Rail junction box from its Full Solar (PV) product portfolio; the NECTOR M Power System; and the Circular Poke-in Connector.

DSM Dyneema highlights innovative Dyneema® Technologies for next generation high performance, lightweight body armor at Defexpo India 2016

Protective vest made with Dyneema® Anti Stab Technology. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR335) South Goa, India, 28 March 2016 - DSM Dyneema is highlighting its latest range of technologies and solutions for developing next generation body armor that offers higher ballistic and multi threat protection at a lighter weight, with greater user comfort and mobility at Defexpo India from 28 – 31 Mar 2016, (Hall 4, Booth #4.1.7).

TE Connectivity Introduced Components and Systems for Indoor Applications at Light + Building Show

LUMAWISE LED holders offer a high level of integration by mechanically securing and electrically connecting chip-on-board (COB) LEDs to all sorts of luminaires without the need to solder. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR052)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – March 24, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, highlighted new developments in components that facilitate installation and improve performance and reliability of indoor lighting at the 2016 Light + Building Expo in Frankfurt, Germany, which took place from March 13 to 18. TE showcased their LUMAWISE LED holders, modular poke-in connectors, slim wire-to-board connectors, NECTOR S, and the NECTOR M Power System.

Guardian celebrates 35 years of presence in Luxembourg

From left to right: Pierre Weila - Deputy Mayor Bertrange, René Winkin - Director of FEDIL, Guus Boekhoudt - Vice President Europe of Guardian Industries’ Glass, Nicolas Buck - President of the Board of FEDIL, Etienne Schneider - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg and Jean Ries, Governmental Affairs Consultant Guardian Europe.Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 23, 2016 – Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade of Luxembourg, joined Guardian leadership for the formal opening of the company’s new European Headquarters in Bertrange, Luxembourg on 23 March 2016.

Clariant offers custom-colored engineering resins in small and mid-size quantities

ClariantMuttenz, March 23, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced that Renol® pre-colored polymer compounds based on most engineering resins are now available in quantities as small as 200 kg. The materials can be delivered from specialist compounding plants in Asia, North America and Europe.

Songwon Industrial Group expands its Board of Directors

Jongho Park
Chairman of the BoardUlsan, Korea – March 22, 2016 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced the election of its Board of Directors (BOD), and reported that the number of directors on the Board has been increased from four to seven.

Azelis Shanghai wins 3 Innovation Awards at PCHi 2016 China

AzelisAzelis Shanghai earns the prestigious ‘Innovator of the Year’ award and wins two best ingredient awards in the green / sustainability category at PCHi China 2016 in March.