DSM Dyneema to provide results of hand injury study, show demos of cut-resistant fiber capabilities at ASSE Safety 2016

DSM Dyneema to provide results of hand injury study, show demos of cut-resistant fiber capabilities at ASSE Safety 2016.
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR342)Stanley, N.C., June 14, 2016 – DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, will discuss the results of a joint survey on hand injuries and provide other important workplace safety information at the ASSE Safety 2016 Professional Development Conference & Exposition. Specifically, DSM Dyneema will provide insights on the impact of recent changes to the EN388 and ANSI/ISEA 105 standards, and conduct demonstrations at its booth (#2335) showcasing the high-performance benefits of cut-resistant gloves made with Dyneema® Diamond Technology.

Clariant’s nano silver conductive inks for printed electronics enjoy drupa premiere

Clariant’s nano silver conductive inks for printed electronics offer sustainable and environmental benefits. 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 14, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is opening up the sustainability and performance advantages of direct printing of high-conductivity electrical traces to new areas of the Electronics Manufacturing Industry through its customized nano silver conductive inks.

Clariant launches unique weed control boosters for farming industry – Synergen™ ME family

Clariant launches unique weed control boosters for farming industry – Synergen™ ME family. 
(Photos: Clariant)Muttenz, June 14, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is launching a unique, all-in-one, crop spraying innovation to support farmers’ efforts to improve weed control and achieve better yields. As herbicides differ widely in their properties, so do their needs. The new Synergen™ ME family offers various products optimized for best fit to particular important herbicides and their combinations. Synergen ME is the first tank-mix adjuvant blend containing renewable methylated seed oil, ammonium sulfate and selected surfactants proven to boost the effect of herbicides in a single product, reducing complexity for farmers and limiting crop losses.

Songwon shares its strategic direction & manufacturing excellence at K2016

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – June 14, 2016 – At the K2016, Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, and key global player in the specialty chemicals business will showcase its latest high performance solutions while highlighting its commitment to the polymer industry.

ICEhouse™ building using SABIC’s LEXAN™ sheet signifies innovation for the circular economy

The structure uses an innovative aluminium frame structure and several forms of SABIC’s LEXAN™ sheet.Sittard, The Netherlands, June 14, 2016 - By 2050 around 9 billion people are expected to be living on our planet1. This growth will require trillions of dollars of new infrastructure and will drive the construction industry to seek solutions for sustainable materials and innovative techniques to enable the building of affordable, energy-efficient houses while contributing to the smart use of global resources based on circular-economy principles.

A complete solution:
Guardian Glass introduces advanced glass that provides a comfortable environment inside conservatories and orangeries

Advanced glazing solutions for all year round use of Conservatories and Orangeries, including self cleaning, low maintenance glass. 
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR096)Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 13, 2016 – Guardian, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass, has introduced Guardian Sun® in the UK and Ireland, a specially coated glass with solar control and thermal insulation (U-value of 1.0 W/m²K) properties, and an internal light reflection rate of 17%, one of the lowest currently available for this type of application.

More polymers take the heat, with XIRAN® heat boosters from Polyscope

XIRAN® heat boosters from Polyscope take the heat. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR015)Polyscope, the world’s leading producer of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers, is expanding its XIRAN® heat booster range. Originally introduced to increase the high temperature resistance of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), XIRAN heat boosters are now also proving succesful in increasing the heat performance of other styrenic polymers, such as polystyrene (PS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), as well as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The extensive XIRAN heat booster range has positioned Polyscope as the pioneer for heat perfomance promotion of engineering plastics.

SABIC addressing global trends through 'Chemistry that Matters™' at K 2016

SABIC addressing global megatrends through ‘Chemistry that Matters™’ at K 2016.Sittard, The Netherlands, June 13, 2016 - SABIC will be exhibiting at K 2016 (Hall 6, Stand D42), the world’s largest plastics trade fair, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19th to 26th, and will showcase to the expo’s 220,000 visitors how “Chemistry that Matters™” is addressing global trends and the challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions to help create a better future for everyone.