AVERY DENNISON NAMED AS FIRST GLOBAL PREFERRED PRESSURE-SENSITIVE MEDIA PARTNER FOR HP INDIGO DIGITAL PRESSES

Global MDO Clear and White labelling films for home and personal care products offer better label clarity and conformability for improved performance and enhanced sustainabilityLEIDEN, the Netherlands - May 3, 2012 - Speaking at drupa 2012, Dean Scarborough, chairman, president and CEO at Avery Dennison underlined how the company's relationship with HP for HP Indigo Digital Press solutions is driving further portfolio growth. Mr. Scarborough said "As the first Global Preferred Pressure-sensitive Media Partner for HP Indigo products, we offer the largest number of HP Indigo-certified media worldwide. And we continue to invest in our Indigo portfolio, with expansions in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including China."

Clariant mit solider Geschäftsentwicklung

Clariant

  • Umsatzplus im ersten Quartal von 18% in Lokalwährungen und 13% in CHF, getrieben von Akquisitionen
  • EBITDA-Marge vor Einmaleffekten von 12,1% gegenüber 16,1% im Vorjahreszeitraum, bedingt durch den erwartet schwachen Start ins Jahr 2012 mit geringerer Nachfrage gegenüber der hohen Vergleichsbasis von 2011
  • Anhaltendes Wachstum in den nicht-zyklischen Geschäftsbereichen, während die zyklischen und strukturell herausgeforderten Geschäftsbereiche ein ähnliches Geschäftsumfeld vorfanden wie im vierten Quartal 2011; Verbesserung zum Ende des Quartals hin
  • Ausblick für 2012 bestätigt: Clariant erwartet für 2012 ein weiteres Umsatzwachstum in Lokalwährungen sowie eine gehaltene Profitabilität im Vergleich zu 2011, da sich die Weltwirtschaft im Laufe des Jahres weiter erholen dürfte.

PEGADA SUSTENTÁVEL ALIADA Á PRODUTIVIDADE É DIFERENCIAL DE NOVO MATERIAL PARA RÓTULOS DA AVERY DENNISON

Avery DennisonVinhedo, Maio 2012 – Atenta às necessidades do mercado por rótulos autoadesivos alinhados aos conceitos de produção sustentável, a Avery Dennison do Brasil (NYSE:AVY) está apresentando o Global MDO cujos principais atributos são maior transparência, maior produtividade e maior sustentabilidade. Além da resistência e estabilidade necessárias para promover o produto no ponto de venda, o material tem ótima conformidade, reduzindo o aparecimento de rugas e vincos nos processos de conversão e nas aplicações a altas velocidades.

SABIC wins Seven Coveted ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, Demonstrating its Commitment to Sustainability

SABIC Received Seven Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards from the American Chemistry Council>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – May 2, 2012 – On April 30, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was recognized by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for its extensive world-class programs designed to improve energy efficiency, taking seven Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, including three for its Mt. Vernon, Indiana, manufacturing facility. This accomplishment marks the second consecutive year in which SABIC’s sustainability initiatives have been honored by the ACC. These multiple awards for a diverse range of projects demonstrate SABIC’s strong leadership, world-class technology and culture of innovation that enables the company to minimize environmental impact while strengthening operational excellence, all of which significantly benefit its customers worldwide.

Bimodale HDPE-Typen von SABIC erfüllen die wachsenden Anforderungen der Folienindustrie

Die konsistente Herstellung von hochwertiger, dünner Blasfolie ist nun mit einer Familie von fortschrittlichen bimodalen Polyethylenen hoher Dichte (HDPE) von SABIC möglich. Die beiden ersten Typen, SABIC® HDPE FI0644 und SABIC® HDPE FI1157, sind unter anderem für Inliner-Folien mit Lebensmittelkontakt, künstliches Papier, Trennfolien und Säcke gedacht.Sittard, Niederlande – 2. Mai 2012 – Die Herstellung von hochwertiger, dünner Blasfolie ist nun auch mit den fortschrittlichen bimodalen Polyethylenen hoher Dichte (HDPE) von SABIC möglich. Die Produktfamilie umfasst derzeit zwei Typen: SABIC® HDPE FI0644 sowie eine Ausführung mit höherer Dichte und höherer Flussrate, SABIC® HDPE FI1157.

Clariant Oil Services to Present Four Papers at SPE Conference in UK

Clariant

  • Presentations will demonstrate expertise in scale control management, foster dicussion with industry leaders
  • Exhibit will showcase knowledge in integrity management and corrosion control

DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL

Breakthrough technology developed for production of deepwater mooring ropes. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR233)The Netherlands, 30 April 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.

DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES FIRST LARGE-SCALE BALLISTIC TAPE FACILITY, EXPANDS ROLE AS LEADING GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED LIFE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS

DSM Dyneema today announced several important new accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials manufacturing facility located here that underscore the company’s growing global position as a leading supplier of advanced materials solutions for the life protection industry. These include the opening of a new facility for the manufacture of Dyneema® Ballistic Tape; the critical role the company played in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army, and ongoing investment in cutting-edge product development. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR232) Greenville, N.C., United States of America, 30 April 2012 - DSM Dyneema today announced several important new accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials manufacturing facility located here that underscore the company’s growing global position as a leading supplier of advanced materials solutions for the life protection industry. These include the opening of a new facility for the manufacture of Dyneema® Ballistic Tape; the critical role the company played in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army, and ongoing investment in cutting-edge product development.