18 Aug 2008
HUNTSMAN TO LAUNCH TWO NEW TITANIUM DIOXIDE PIGMENT GRADES AT EUROCOAT 2008
Huntsman unveils DELTIO™81X pigment, the first coatings grade in Huntsman’s truly revolutionary DELTIO™ pigment range to be designed for the industrial coatings market. Also, from its classic TIOXIDE® pigment range, Huntsman launches TIOXIDE®TR88 pigment, a new versatile Ti02 grade, developed specifically for the decorative coatings market.
14 Aug 2008
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON FLAME RETARDANTS FOR POLYURETHANE CUSHIONING
Effective 18th August 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase prices on its range of flame retardants used in polyurethane cushioning by $0.30/lb in all regions. Specific product lines affected are:
13 Aug 2008
MARKETING SOLUTIONS AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (BCA) COOPERATE TO PROVIDE MEDIA SUPPORT FOR SABIC IN RUSSIA
Kapellen – March 13, 2008 – Marketing Solutions N.V. and BCA joined forces to provide an awareness program in the Russian market for SABIC Europe and SABIC Innovative Plastics.
13 Aug 2008
Belden meets high performance needs for HDTV at IBC 2008 Amsterdam in Hall 1 Booth B19
Belden is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of cable solutions for a wide range of different applications for the creation, production and delivery of entertainment content.
13 Aug 2008
Borealis appoints Eberhard Dreher as third Chief Scientist
• Innovation in base chemical technologies is an important key to success of Borealis’ new business group
12 Aug 2008
New High-Tech Plastic Film Helps Combat Counterfeit Security Documents Used by Criminal Elements
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – August 12, 2008 – Arrests and seizures by international law enforcement agencies of counterfeit passports and other security documents have been raising concerns for some time. These concerns came to a head in June when, according to Asian Times Online (www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/JF26Ae01.html), United States and Thai security officials seized thousands of counterfeit and stolen passports from around the world.
11 Aug 2008
Borouge awards US$220 million contract to Agility for the Shanghai logistic hub services
Borouge, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has awarded a service contract to Agility (Abu Dhabi) PJSC to build the Borouge Compound Manufacturing Unit (CMU) and Shanghai Logistics Hub in Shanghai, China, and to provide local logistics services for Borouge’s customers in Asia for a duration of 10 years with effect from its operational start up date in 2010.
8 Aug 2008
CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON TBBA
In response to significant raw material and freight cost inflation, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price on Tetrabromobisphenol A. Effective for shipments on or after August 15, 2008, or where contracts allow, the new minimum price for BA-59P will be $2.95/kg.
