1 Apr 2009
Mixed Attitudes to Corporate Blogging by Technology Executives - Eurocom Worldwide Survey
A new survey of senior international technology executives finds mixed attitudes to corporate blogging. The survey by Eurocom Worldwide - the Global PR Network - in association with its member agencies worldwide finds that only a third (33%) of tech companies surveyed have a corporate blog. The majority (63%) do not.
31 Mar 2009
DSM HIGHLIGHTS PORTFOLIO TO MEET AUTOMOTIVE TRENDS
To underline its commitment to the automotive industry, DSM Engineering Plastics is attending key industry events to demonstrate various new solutions for automotive applications.
30 Mar 2009
Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles
Lyon, France – 30 March 2009 – Rhodia and Inoplast break new ground by creating the first polyamide reinforcement beam for truck radiator grilles. This project, which has gone into production on a well-known range of trucks, is aimed at reducing costs and overall vehicle weight, without interfering with the function of this key structural element required to maintain the grille’s rigidity. Rhodia’s new-generation polyamide, Technyl Star™ AFX, proved to be the only material able to meet project specifications, thanks to its unequalled mechanical strength, combined with its exceptional fluidity.
30 Mar 2009
Indian sanitation innovator awarded 2009 Stockholm Water Prize
Co-founders of the Stockholm Water Prize and initiators of Water for the World programme and leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, Borealis and Borouge, are delighted by the nomination of the 2009 laureate, Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, founder of Sulabh Sanitation Movement in India.
25 Mar 2009
3D Backlight of "ix-onic" Concept Highlights Newest Hyundai and SABIC Innovative Plastics Collaboration on Polycarbonate Glazing Technology
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – March 25, 2009 – Polycarbonate glazing has become an important tool for automakers to differentiate their vehicles. This technology offers greater design freedom, higher performance and lighter weight than traditional glass. To create a distinctive backlight for its new compact "ix-onic" SUV concept, recently on display at the 79th Salon International de L’Automobile, Hyundai Motor Company collaborated with SABIC Innovative Plastics to take advantage of Exatec* E900 glazing featuring Lexan GLX* polycarbonate resin. SABIC Innovative Plastics, having worked side-by-side with Hyundai on several projects including the recent Hyundai QarmaQ, is committed to helping its automotive customers achieve business success.
VDI 200924 Mar 2009
3B Wins 2009 JEC Innovation Award - Environment & Energy Category - for Ocean Wave Energy Converter to Produce Marine Renewable Energy
Battice, Belgium, March 24, 2009: 3B, a leading manufacturer of fibreglass products for the reinforcement of thermoplastics and thermosets, and its partners Fred Olsen, Ltd., Ghent University and Spiromatic, NV, are being honoured with the 2009 JEC Innovation Award for Environment & Energy at the JEC Composites Show held in Paris, France March 24-26.
Plast '09