9 Apr 2008
Borouge and Borealis boost competitiveness of low-voltage cable producers with Visico FX - fast forwarding your production
Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have launched a unique high- productivity, low-voltage cable insulation material that will boost the competitiveness of cable manufacturers. Making its debut at Wire 2008 exhibition [Dusseldorf, Germany], the new Visico™ FX LE8823 grade delivers all-round advances in productivity and cost efficiency, resulting in higher output and increased profitability at the manufacturing stage with knock-on benefits for grid owners and installers.
9 Apr 2008
STANYL® TAKES THE HEAT
Rosenbauer, the world leader in mobile fire protections and civil defence solutions, recently introduced “Heros-Xtreme”, a new fireman’s helmet, tested and approved according to EN 443:1997 and prEN 443:2006.
8 Apr 2008
Belden offers advanced products for building markets
Belden offers an extensive range of high quality, high performance products for use in industrial, institutional, commercial, educational and residential buildings. Chris Chandler, Technical Sales Manager for Belden EMEA, provides an overview of new and soon-to-be-introduced products.
7 Apr 2008
GLS TO EXHIBIT NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE TPE PRODUCT LINES AT CHINAPLAS 2008
Shanghai, China. – April 7, 2008 – GLS Corporation, which was recently acquired by PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), is a global leader in the manufacture of high-performance, custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and will be showcasing its latest advancements in TPE technology in Hall 2, booth # W2J11, at Chinaplas 2008 from April 17 – 20 in Shanghai. These new GLS products were developed to help customers comply with a variety of current and upcoming regulations while delivering top performance and design flexibility. They include:
7 Apr 2008
Borouge announces further strategic expansion of polyolefins operations beyond Borouge 2
Borouge, the leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions today announced that it has initiated the feasibility study for Borouge 3: a further expansion of its polyolefin operations in Abu Dhabi to add approximately 2.5 million tonnes per year of capacity by end of 2014.
7 Apr 2008
Borouge announces further strategic expansion of polyolefins operations beyond Borouge 2
Borouge, the leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions today announced that it has initiated the feasibility study for Borouge 3: a further expansion of its polyolefin operations in Abu Dhabi to add approximately 2.5 million tonnes per year of capacity by end of 2014.
7 Apr 2008
EXATEC Expands Advanced Technology Capabilities to Offer One-Stop Shop for Auto Glazing
WIXOM, Mich. — April 7, 2008 — To help meet consumer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles, the automotive industry is focusing on alternative glazing solutions that can lower vehicle weight and help improve fuel economy. EXATEC LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SABIC Innovative Plastics, is broadening its range of coating technologies to offer designers new capabilities in innovative vehicle glazing with Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) resin. In support of this, EXATEC’s Wixom, Mich. global headquarters has expanded its facilities to offer enhanced process development and prototype fulfillment, particularly for large, panoramic roof systems. This investment in new process technologies will enable EXATEC to provide automotive customers with advanced product solutions and outstanding technical support.
4 Apr 2008
Momentive Performance Materials Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2007 Results
Wilton, Connecticut – MARCH 31, 2008 – Momentive Performance Materials Inc. (“Momentive” or “the Company”) today reported its consolidated results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. Highlights include:
