Belden introduces a new modular industrial patch panel

Belden introduces a new modular industrial patch panel. 
(Photos: Belden, PR225) MIPP™ is the first modular industrial patch panel in the market able to combine copper and fiber management in one solution offering significant space and cost savings.

DSM to launch new line of bio-based materials via partnership with Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (EBRABIOTECH)

DSM Functional MaterialsRoyal DSM, the global Life and Material Sciences company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding between its US-based Business Unit DSM Functional Materials and Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (Ebrabiotech) of Brazil for the launch of a new line of DSM-branded bio-based materials targeting the concrete floor coatings market. The initiative focuses on the development of bio-based castor oil materials, which is non-edible and helps to lower the total carbon footprint.

Clariant successfully issues EUR 500 million Eurobond

ClariantMuttenz, January 17, 2012 – Today, Clariant successfully priced an Eurobond transaction of EUR 500 million with a tenor of 5 years, issued by Clariant Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. and guaranteed by Clariant Ltd.

Belden introduces two new multiple-port firewalls from its Hirschmann™ product range

Belden has introduced Hirschmann™ EAGLE20-0400 and EAGLE30-0402 firewalls which deliver significant cost savings whilst achieving greater link speeds. 
(Photo: Belden, PR209) Belden has introduced Hirschmann™ EAGLE20-0400 and EAGLE30-0402 firewalls which deliver significant cost savings whilst achieving greater link speeds.

New DSM Akulon grade delivers halogen free solution for Nova Elektrik

DSM offers a new Eco+ halogen free solution for white goods. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR308)To meet the needs of Nova Elektrik, a leading Turkish producer of electromechanical components for the white goods industry, DSM Engineering Plastics offered a halogen free grade of Akulon® PA6, K225 KV, which is able to pass glow wire test on end product and to meet challenging design. Akulon K225 KV is the first halogen free material of its kind.

Las Plantas de Producción de SABIC en Brasil y Argentina obtienen la certificación para producir resinas biocompatibles conformes con las normas de la FDA para el creciente mercado sanitario de Sudamérica

Instalaciones de fabricación de SABIC en Campinas, Brasil>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Países Bajos – 12 de enero de 2012 – La unidad de negocios Innovative Plastics de SABIC ha anunciado hoy que sus instalaciones de fabricación en Campinas, Brasil y Tortuguitas, Argentina, han recibido la certificación para producir resinas biocompatibles conformes con las normas de la Administración de Alimentos y Fármacos de EE. UU. (FDA) para el rápidamente creciente mercado sanitario de Sudamérica, que contribuirán a recortar los plazos de entrega, reducir los costes de inventario y aumentar la flexibilidad en el aprovisionamiento de materiales. Las previsiones apuntan a que los mercados sanitarios de ocho países de Latinoamérica y Sudamérica (Brasil, México, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Perú, Colombia y Cuba) alcanzarán una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesto (TCAC) del 4,6 por ciento entre 2008 y 2013, hasta llegar a 9.200 millones de EE. UU. dólares, de acuerdo con Espicom Health Intelligence. Con el objetivo de satisfacer esta creciente demanda, SABIC se ha comprometido a poner en manos de los clientes locales un acceso rápido y sencillo a los materiales de altas prestaciones (tales como las resinas de policarbonato Lexan* HP biocompatibles), junto con los recursos técnicos necesarios para llevar al mercado la próxima generación de aplicaciones médicas.

EasyWhite Tan – ICIS Innovation Award Honors Clariant's Revolutionary Tanning Process

EasyWhite Tan – ICIS Innovation Award Honors Clariant's Revolutionary Tanning Process. (Photo: Clariant )Muttenz, January 12, 2012 - Clariant's new EasyWhite Tan tanning process has been honored at this year's Innovation Awards organized by ICIS. The leading international information provider for the chemical industry recognises EasyWhite Tan for being especially environmentally friendlier. The new EasyWhite Tan method is considered the first fundamental advance in tanning for 125 years.

Clariant introduces performance and productivity advantages to the leather sector at IILF 2012

Sense the Difference. With upgrading solutions from Clariant, maintaining and enhancing Leather’s elegance. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz/Mumbai, January 12, 2012 - Clariant invites visitors to IILF, the Indian International Leather Fair, to “Sense the Difference” in performance and productivity possibilities created by its revolutionary new products and systems for the leather and footwear sectors. During the last six months, Clariant has launched an unprecedented number of innovations, which it will showcase alongside eye-catching leathers and other exciting advances at Booth 3-17-B, hall 2/3 from February 1-3, 2012 at the Chennai Trade Centre.