DSM DYNEEMA OPENS NEW ASIA PACIFIC TECHNICAL CENTER

DSM Dyneema opens new Asia Pacific Technical Center. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR246)The Netherlands, 11 January 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber branded as Dyneema®, officially opened its new Asia Pacific Technical Center in Singapore today.

Belden Unveils New Benchmark-Setting Microphone Cables

Belden Unveils New Benchmark-Setting Microphone Cables.
(Photo: Belden, PR263) Venlo, The Netherlands - January 10, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its award-winning line of broadcast products in the EMEA region with the launch of two Brilliance microphone cables that are setting new benchmarks in strength and digital audio performance. Brilliance 1776 - Belden's strongest microphone cable to date - and compact digital microphone cable Brilliance 2221 - the finest performing digital cable available - offer maximum toughness and flexibility for analog and digital applications.

LA MESA DE SIMULACIÓN DE MOOG REPITE SU ÉXITO MUNDIAL EN EL CENTRO I+D DEL FABRICANTE DE BARRAS PORTAEQUIPAJES KEMFLO EN CHINA

Mesa Hidráulica de Simulación para las pruebas de barras portaequipajes en el centro de investigación y desarrollo de Kemflo International Co. de Nankín, China. (Foto Moog, MGPR1252)East Aurora, NY, USA, 9 de enero de 2013 – El Grupo Industrial de Moog Inc. ha instalado una Mesa Hidráulica de Simulación para las pruebas de portaequipajes en el centro de investigación y desarrollo de Kemflo International Co. en Nankín, China. Kemflo utiliza la mesa para simular las tensiones que sufren en carretera accesorios automovilísticos como las barras portaequipajes.

DSM introduces Stanyl Diablo OCD 2305 BM, the first high temperature polyamide for blow-molded ducts

DSM introduces Stanyl Diablo OCD 2305 BM, the first high Temperature polyamide for blow-molded ducts.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR357)DSM, the inventor of the Diablo technology, has launched Stanyl® Diablo OCD 2305 BM, a special heat stabilized blow molding grade of Stanyl polyamide 4.6, developed specifically for hot charge air ducts. It is the first high temperature polyamide suitable for processing by extrusion-blow molding and with a significant cost benefit compared to PPS, thanks to its lower weight and scrap rate.

Unipetrol RPA launches Mosten FT005 PP nucleated with Hyperform® HPN-600ei to up aesthetics and performance in thermoformed packaging

Unipetrol RPA launches Mosten FT005 PP nucleated with Hyperform® HPN-600ei to up aesthetics and performance in thermoformed packaging. (Photos Milliken, MKPR095, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Litvinov, Czech Republic - Unipetrol RPA is passing on the clear benefits of collaboration to its packaging sector customers with a new low melt flow rate HPP grade based on Hyperform® HPN-600ei. The new development, Mosten FT005, significantly ups the aesthetics and processing performance of thermoformed rigid packaging, such as beverage cups, yoghurt pots and trays.

NATPET launches a thermoforming grade H03TF with Hyperform HPN-600ei additivation which accelerates converter productivity and improves product performance

Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP) producer NATPET is supporting converters in increasing both their productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers with a new PP thermoforming grade based on Milliken’s nucleating innovation Hyperform® HPN-600ei. 
(Photo NATPETPR002, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Saudi Arabian polypropylene (PP) producer NATPET is supporting converters in increasing both their productivity and the overall performance of transparent thermoformed cups, trays and containers with a new PP thermoforming grade based on Milliken's nucleating innovation Hyperform® HPN-600ei.

Thai Acrylic Fibre and SANITIZED AG form alliance for co-branding

Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF) and SANITIZED AG announce the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor™ fibers. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR007) Thai Acrylic Fibre Co. Ltd (TAF) and SANITIZED AG announce the signing of a co-branding agreement and licensing program for Amicor™ fibers. Presented under the slogan "Breathe easily and relax", Amicor will unveil its new Biocidals Product Directive (BPD) compliant fibers and yarns at Heimtextil 2013 in Frankfurt, January 9-12, 2013.

Clariant divests Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital

ClariantMuttenz, December 27, 2012 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. The total consideration of the sale amounts to approximately CHF 502 million, out of which approximately 460 million in cash, equivalent to 6.3 times the estimated full year 2012 recurring EBITDA of those businesses. The divestment has been approved by the Boards of both companies. Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2013.