Clariant increases prices of textile chemicals and textile dyes

ClariantMuttenz, June 03, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Textile Chemicals, today announced global price increases for its entire textile product portfolio – depending on the specific product group – between 5% and 40%.

Polyscope Polymers expands scope of Xiran® SMA as additive for amorphous thermoplastics

SMA additive increases value of ABS, PMMA by boosting thermal performance, paintability and compatibility in multi-material systems. (Pictures: Polyscope: PSPR005)Styrene maleic anhydride, long established as a high performance thermoplastic in its own right, is now finding increasing use as a functional additive and compatibilizer in other amorphous and to some extent crystalline thermoplastics. Major SMA producer Polyscope is leading the way in expanding the use of this polymer as a property enhancer.

Las resinas especiales de SABIC Innovative Plastics para aplicaciones fotovoltaicas ofrecen a los clientes mayor rentabilidad, además de facilitarles el cumplimiento de la normativa internacional

Panel fotovoltaico fabricado con las resinas Noryl* y Lexan* EXL de SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Países Bajos – 1 de junio 2010 – En 2010, se espera que la capacidad fotovoltaica mundial instalada crezca al menos un 40%, con una tasa estimada de crecimiento anual compuesto del 20%1. En vista de este aumento en la demanda de energía solar, SABIC Innovative Plastics está haciendo un esfuerzo por impulsar la viabilidad de esta fuente de energía tan preciada y fomentar su uso corriente en todo el mundo. Sus resinas Noryl* y Lexan* EXL ofrecen al cliente una excepcional facilidad de uso en paneles solares y más rentabilidad, además de cumplir las exigentes normativas internacionales que regulan el uso de esta tecnología. Entre las aplicaciones de los materiales de SABIC Innovative Plastics se encuentran, por ejemplo, los bastidores de paneles fotovoltaicos, así como sus cajas de conexiones y conectores, y la empresa continúa realizando un importante esfuerzo en I+D para desarrollar nuevas soluciones de láminas soporte. Los materiales de SABIC Innovative Plastics contribuyen a la expansión del uso de la energía solar por medio de la innovación y el uso de sistemas que, gracias a la sustitución de los metales, permiten consolidar diversas piezas, reducir el mantenimiento y simplificar la instalación.

Belden introduces Hirschmann™ BAT54- rail single: cost-effective WLAN Access Point and Access Client for uninterrupted connections

Belden has extended its range of Hirschmann™ products to include the new WLAN Access Point BAT54-Rail Single. (Photo Belden, BLD-HM PR149)Belden has extended its range of Hirschmann™ products to include the new WLAN Access Point BAT54-Rail Single. This device is designed for mounting on a top-hat rail and can be used both as Access Point and Access Client. Unlike the BAT54-Rail, this new Access Point has only one WLAN interface, making it a cost-effective alternative for applications that do not require a second interface. In common with its ‘elder brother’, however, the BAT54-Rail Single offers the full range of functions supported by the powerful HiLCOS operating system.

MOOG WINS CONTRACT TO SUPPLY PITCH SYSTEMS TO REPOWER FOR THE NORDSEE OFFSHORE 1 WIND FARM

MoogAMSTERDAM, June 1, 2010 – Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) has won a contract to supply Hamburg, Germany-based REpower Systems AG with electric blade pitch control systems for the RWE Innogy Nordsee Ost 1 wind farm, one of the largest offshore projects in the world. Beginning delivery in 2011, REpower will supply 48 wind turbines, each with Moog pitch control systems, to RWE Innogy GmbH to construct Nordsee Ost. Nordsee Ost (North Sea East) is the first project under a framework agreement concluded between REpower and RWE Innogy in February 2009 for the delivery of up to 250 offshore 5 megawatt and 6 megawatt turbines. The wind farm will be approximately 40 km (25 mi) offshore from the German island of Juist.

Clariant’s Emulsion Business increases prices

ClariantMuttenz, May 31, 2010 - Clariant today announced global price increases of up to 15% for its emulsion chemicals portfolio.

Power Your Performance with Clariant at K 2010

Clariant’s commitment to deliver the material innovations, processing advances and support essential to the success of its plastics sector customers will be reinforced under the motto “Power Your Performance” at K 2010 in Düsseldorf this October. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 31, 2010 - Clariant’s commitment to deliver the material innovations, processing advances and support essential to the success of its plastics sector customers will be reinforced under the motto “Power Your Performance” at K 2010 in Düsseldorf this October.

Mitsubishi Pre K Press Kit

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics CorporationPre-K Event