DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS INVIERTE PARA SATISFACER LA DEMANDA CRECIENTE DE PRODUCTOS RETARDANTES DE LLAMA SIN HALÓGENOS:
LA GAMA DE PRODUCTOS RESPETUOSOS CON EL MEDIO AMBIENTE CONTINUA EN AUMENTO

DSM Engineering MaterialsEn el Índice Dow Jones de sostenibilidad, DSM aparece como una de las empresas líder en el sector químico. Dentro del “cluster” de materiales de altas prestaciones de DSM, DSM Engineering Plastics ha lanzado una “Gama Verde” de materiales técnicos para nuevas aplicaciones sin halógeno. Estos nuevos grados satisfacen las exigencias del cliente a la vez que cumplen la política de sostenibilidad de DSM (People, Planet, Profit). En esta línea, DSM declara que la empresa se propone usar la energía y las materias primas eficientemente con el fin de reducir el impacto ambiental de sus actividades y para mejorar la eco-eficiencia de sus productos y procesos de manera regular.

Borealis appoints Alfred Stern to head its Innovation and Technology programme

Borealis appoints Alfred Stern to head its Innovation and Technology programmeBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, announces the appointment of Alfred Stern as Vice President (VP) for Innovation and Technology, effective June 1, 2008. He will be succeeding Wim Roels, who assumes leadership of the company’s Moulding business, and be based at the company’s Innovation Headquarters in Linz, Austria.

Belden Información de prensa CRU Event 2008

BeldenPaul Turner, Consejero Delegado de Belden Wire & Cable Systems, ha sido uno de los principales oradores del 2nd World Wire & Cable Congress celebrado en Barcelona del 1 al 3 de junio.

Borealis announces key personnel changes in its moulding business

Borealis announces that Wim Roels, currently Vice President (VP) for Innovation and Technology, assumed the role of Vice President for the Moulding Business Unit in Vienna, effective June 1, 2008.Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, announces that Wim Roels, currently Vice President (VP) for Innovation and Technology, assumed the role of Vice President for the Moulding Business Unit in Vienna, effective June 1, 2008.

Momentive Performance Materials solutions deliver improved performance and increased productivity with Silicone RTV adhesives for demanding automotive headlamp designs

Momentive Performance Materials Solutions deliver improved performance and increased productivity with Silicone RTV adhesives for demanding automotive headlamp designsLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — JUNE 3, 2008

As designers push the boundaries of vehicle styling, and technology drives improved performance and the reduced size of headlamps, the demands on key materials such as adhesives is increased.

PPG donates coatings to Tianjin Welfare Institute

PPG Industries‘Green’ paints provide environmentally safe update to institute’s buildings

Borouge and Borealis launch Water for the World™ in Asia

At Singapore International Water Week, Borouge and Borealis will showcase community water projects like this one in Malkapur, India, which has helped secure 24-hour water supply to villagers.Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, will participate in the inaugural Singapore International Water Week Water Expo, June 24-26, 2008, and unveil a dynamic exhibition stand to introduce their Water for the World™ programme to address the global water challenge.

CHEMTURA RAISES PRICES ON ANTIOXIDANTS, UV STABILIZERS

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the price of several antioxidants and UV stabilizers, effective on all deliveries on or after May 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. The price increases are the result of a continued increase in raw material and energy costs. Despite Chemtura’s constant initiatives to reduce costs, these increases are essential to sustain Chemtura as a viable supplier and to enable continued reinvestment. This table provides details regarding the products affected: