SABIC to feature innovative resins and development services at Aquatech to solve customers’ water management challenges

SABIC to feature innovative resins and development services at Aquatech to solve customers’ water management challenges.Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, October 9, 2017 - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will showcase at Aquatech Amsterdam its industry-leading water management resources, technical support services and materials that are helping customers address global industry trends in revitalizing infrastructures and raising operational efficiency (stand #1.430). In particular, the company will spotlight its growing portfolio of high-performance engineering resins for the water management industry, extensive application development capabilities, and new Predictive Engineering Services that can enable the industry to solve tough challenges, ranging from optimizing hydrolytic stability and water quality to preventing corrosion and biofouling.

Rapid Granulator makes major investment to improve productivity and quality control

Rapid Granulator makes major investment to improve productivity and quality control. (Photo: Rapid Granulator, PR043)Bredaryd, Sweden – October 9, 2017 – Leading size reduction equipment manufacturer Rapid Granulator is making a major investment in machining equipment at its headquarters in Bredaryd, Sweden. Installation of three high-precision, highly automated machining centers, with a total investment of €4.5 million, will provide the company with extra capacity to produce core components to very tight tolerances while improving overall process flow.

SONGWON commissions second production line for thermoplastic urethanes

SONGWON commissions second production line for thermoplastic urethanes.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, South Korea – October 9, 2017 – As part of its global expansion strategy, SONGWON has commissioned a second thermoplastic urethane (TPU) production line, to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2017. The company’s plant in Suwon, South Korea will be extended to increase TPU production capacity from 7,000 to 12,000 metric tons a year.

Clariant's Regional President of Greater China receives Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award

Mr.Ying Yong, Mayor of Shanghai, presented the award to Jan Kreibaum. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, October 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that Jan Kreibaum, Regional President of Greater China has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Gold Award this year. The award, named after Shanghai’s city flower, is bestowed by the Shanghai Municipal Government to recognize expatriates who have made significant contributions to the city’s economy, business environment, international relations, community development and management standards. Since the establishment of this award in 1993, only 299 expatriates in Shanghai had won the Gold Award (as of 2016). Mr. Yong Ying, Mayor of Shanghai, presented the award to Jan Kreibaum at the official awarding ceremony held on September 30th. This year 11 expatriates win the Gold Award.

New, high performance binder for lamination inks helps to enhance print quality on packaging film and optimize productivity

New, high performance binder for lamination inks helps to enhance print quality on packaging film and optimize productivity. (Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, South Korea – October 6, 2017 – The flexible packaging industry is growing in complexity: as the variety of substrates widens and they become increasingly sophisticated, printing inks need to meet numerous, ever more demanding requirements. Inks for laminations have to withstand the lamination process and deliver the bond strength necessary for the respective application. They must also allow high speed printing and ensure excellent graphic quality.

Belden Extends Reach and Reliability of Genius Bus and Modbus Plus Networks

Belden extends reach and reliability of Genius Bus and Modbus Plus networks.
(Photo: Belden, PR455) St. Louis, Missouri - October 5, 2017 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released two new fiber optic repeaters – the OZD Genius G12 and OZD Modbus Plus G12. These robust devices help industrial applications leverage fiber optic cables to achieve the reliable, high-performing connectivity required by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Plasticity Forum attracts international speakers for discussion on transforming plastic waste into a valuable resource

PlasticityOn Tuesday 31 October, the 9th global Plasticity Forum will be held at the Maritime Museum in Sydney’s Darling Harbour. World-renowned experts will discuss the big ideas on innovation, sustainability and business successes driving new plastics circular economies.

Additive manufacturing to take center stage at SPE’s collaborative-design conference in Detroit

SPEDETROIT, Oct. 5, 2017 – Additive manufacturing/3D printing will be in the spotlight at the Design in Plastics 2017 conference being held Nov. 6-8 in Detroit by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). The two-day program will cover a broad range of topics, with an underlying theme focusing on improving product design and development through better interdisciplinary collaboration.