RHODIA LAUNCHES A CERTIFIED HALOGEN-FREE POLYAMIDE RANGE FOR THE PHOTOVOLTAIC INDUSTRY

Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl® polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications. Lyon, France – November 29, 2010 ---- Rhodia is announcing a new halogen-free range of flame retarded Technyl® polyamides, dedicated to highly-demanding photovoltaic (PV) component applications.

Clariant wins pre-salt deepwater contract from Petrobras

ClariantMuttenz, November 29, 2010 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Houston, USA-based Oil Services business has won a pre-salt chemical contract with Petrobras, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies.

New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011

New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011. Perfect infrastructure in the border triangle of Switzerland-Germany-France
 Particularly appealing for companies in the chemicals and life science industries
 Clariant-Switzerland’s Country Manager Spitz: excellent opportunities for the Muttenz location

Trespa introduces new design concepts at key 2011 European trade shows

Trespa introduces new design concepts at key 2011 European trade shows. (Photos Trespa, TRPR118)Throughout 2011, Trespa International, recognized as a leading innovator in the field of architectural materials, will be introducing a number of new design concepts. Under the headline “Surround yourself with inspiration”, these concepts will demonstrate Trespa’s continued drive to inspire architects as well as its ability to translate extraordinary ideas into durable and fascinating highlights in the urban landscape.

3B-the fibreglass company refuerza su misión de sostenibilidad reciclando residuos de producción en una solución de compuestos innovadora

Tapa de alcantarillado – Modelo Reprocover C 250 (Foto, 3B-fibreglass.com, PR021) Battice, Bélgica – 23 de noviembre de 2010 – 3B-the fibreglass company ha trabajado con la empresa belga Reprocover en el desarrollo de soluciones sostenibles y muy atractivas para aplicaciones de alcantarillado, desagües y suministro de agua. Se trata de soluciones de compuestos hechas en principio con un 90% de materiales reciclados, que han demostrado su capacidad para sustituir de forma eficiente la fundición habitualmente empleada en la fabricación de tapas de alcantarillado, registros, accesos de servicio, etc.

State-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre reinforces SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers

SABIC and BERTSCHI delegation at the official opening in front of the transshipment platform>Sittard, the Netherlands – November 23, 2010 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the world’s top six petrochemical companies, officially opened – 22nd of November – its state-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre in north-east England, which is replacing SABIC’s current logistics centre in the UK. Located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, the new facility underlines SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers.

Hyperform® nucleating agents from Milliken increase PP processability and properties in thermoforming and injection moulding

Hyperform® nucleating agents from Milliken increase PP processability and properties in thermoforming and injection moulding.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR067, Copyright© 2010 Milliken & Company, All rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium – 23 November 2010 – Milliken’s Hyperform® HPN nucleating agents provide major improvements in performance and processability of polypropylene (PP) grades intended for thermoforming as well as injection moulding. They provide the action to match the words of the company’s theme for K 2010 – “Increasing sustainability through additive innovation.”

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS AND K.D. FEDDERSEN SIGN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN PRESENCE IN DANISH MARKETPLACE

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM Engineering Plastics and K.D. Feddersen have entered into a distribution agreement, to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in Denmark.