Belden Presents the OCTOPUS Train-BP, a New Hirschmann Brand Managed IP67 Switch

Belden Presents the OCTOPUS Train-BP, a New Hirschmann Brand Managed IP67 Switch. 
(Photo: Belden, PR258) Neckartenzlingen, Germany – January 22, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched in the EMEA region the OCTOPUS Train-BP, a new managed IP67 switch in its Hirschmann product range. This switch, which is available with 8, 16 or 24 Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 BASE TX), has been especially developed for use in trains. It fulfills all the specific EMC and fire prevention requirements for rail vehicles and also has numerous redundancy mechanisms plus two uplink ports with bypass relays. This means that connections between neighboring switches are maintained even when an OCTOPUS fails.

Sustainable Innovations in Coatings: Clariant at the Coatings 2020 Conference, India

Joint Clariant booth inauguration by from left to right: Mr. D.K. Virmani - Senior General Manager – Materials, Berger Paints, Mr. Ravi Vaidya - Head – TSSM & Coatings – Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd and Mr. Tejkumar Dialani - Head of Sales – Coatings & Tinting Systems – Clariant Chemicals (India) Ltd. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, January 18, 2013 - Clariant's Pigments Business showcased its sustainable innovations in the Coatings segment at the Coatings 2020 - the 26th Indian Paint Conference in Mumbai from 18-20 January 2013.

DSM announces Akulon price increases

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of unprecedented and continuing increases in the costs of its raw materials, DSM Engineering Plastics is required to increase prices for its Akulon® PA6 polymers and compounds in Europe. It will also increase prices for Akulon PA6 compounds in North America.

DSM´s Arnitel Eco delivers “human touch” for consumer electronics

DSM’s Arnitel Eco delivers “human touch” for consumer electronics (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR361)Arnitel© Eco thermoplastic copolyester from DSM has been used successfully in soft touch surfaces by a world leading manufacturer of consumer electronics. Applied to the surface using a 2K molding technique, enabling cost efficient mass production, Arnitel Eco helps to create an almost skin-like feeling to the surfaces of electronic devices, like notebooks and tablets. The application represents the first use in consumer electronics of this breakthrough material.

Renault Advances Global Leadership in Sustainability and Plastic Fenders with New SABIC Post-Industrial Recycled NORYL GTX™ Material

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, January 16, 2013 - Marking a new milestone in its distinguished 25-year relationship developing thermoplastic fenders with Renault S.A., SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that the French automaker has successfully adopted a new post-industrial recycled (PIR) grade of NORYL GTX™ resin as part of its ongoing drive to comply with the European Union’s end-of-life vehicle (ELV) requirements. The OEM adopted the new SABIC material for the fenders of its 2013 Clio IV and will expand the resin’s use to the upcoming ZOE electric vehicle. The PIR grade meets quality and performance standards and further enhances the sustainability benefits of NORYL GTX resin for automotive fenders, which include a weight reduction and up to 47 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions over the lifecycle of the fender compared to steel. Renault’s success with this new PIR NORYL GTX resin grade demonstrates SABIC’s ongoing commitment to improve its materials technologies to advance customers’ environmental goals and respond to changing regulations.

Clariant opens new production site in Mexico

ClariantMuttenz, January 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today inaugurated a new production site for its Industrial & Consumer Specialties Business Unit (ICS), at the city of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico.

Belden presenta RSP-Smart, una nueva incorporación a su marca Hirschmann

Belden presenta RSP-Smart, una nueva incorporación a su marca Hirschmann. 
(Foto: Belden, PR257) Neckartenzlingen, Alemania - 15 de enero de 2013 - Belden Inc., líder mundial en soluciones de transmisión de señales para aplicaciones críticas, ha incorporado a RSP-Smart, una variante económica de la probada familia de switches RSP a su gama de productos Hirschmann para la región de Europa, Oriente Medio y África. Como los demás dispositivos de la familia, este switch gestionable puede resistir descargas electrostáticas, campos magnéticos y vibraciones fuertes. Ofrece seis puertos Fast Ethernet en lugar de once, disponibles bien para cables de par trenzado (100 BASE-TX), bien equipados con dos/cuatro transceptores SFP (100 BASE-FX). Todos los puertos soportan una sincronización de tiempo de precisión confome a IEEE 1588v2. Mediante mecanismos de seguridad como el control de acceso basado en funciones se tiene protección contra los ataques a redes. Los protocolos MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol) y RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree) garantizan una buena disponibilidad de la red. También se ofrece un modelo de switch que soporta los métodos de redundancia PRP (Pararell Redundancy Protocol) y HSR (High Availability Seamless Redundancy), con lo que se asegura un «tiempo de respuesta» cero y una productividad del sistema elevada. Gracias a su robustez, el RSP-Smart se puede utilizar también en entornos difíciles, como los de maquinaria. El switch también está homologado para aplicaciones de los sectores eléctrico, transporte y entornos peligrosos.

Songwon appoints Elena Scaltritti as new Sales Director Europe

Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has announced that as of January 1, Elena Scaltritti has taken over the role of Director of Sales for Greater Europe from Dieter Morath, Executive Vice President Sales and Member of the Songwon Industrial Group Executive Committee. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has announced that as of January 1, Elena Scaltritti has taken over the role of Director of Sales for Greater Europe from Dieter Morath, Executive Vice President Sales and Member of the Songwon Industrial Group Executive Committee.