Le Nepol, moteur d'innovation pour les camions

Pare-chocs Stralis d'Iveco, une surface de qualité supérieure grâce aux solutions BorealisBorealis, l'un des principaux fournisseurs de plastiques innovants créateurs de valeur, a joué un rôle de pionnier dans le développement des tous premiers pare-chocs et calandres de camion moulés par injection. Les éléments structurels du dernier camion Stralis d'IVECO ont été réalisés en Nepol™ GB303HP, une solution de Borealis en polypropylène (PP) renforcé par une fibre de verre longue. Le Nepol remplace la fibre de verre polyester insaturée utilisée dans d'autres techniques (SMC), ce qui permet de simplifier la production tout en répondant aux hautes exigences d'IVECO en termes de mécanique et de respect de l'environnement.

CHEMTURA LIMITS TERM FOR FIXED PRICES ON METAL ALKYL CO-CATALYSTS

ChemturaChemtura Corporation (NYSE.CEM) will limit the term for fixed-price sales of Metal Alkyls, effective December 01, 2007 or as contracts allow.

Rohm and Haas Participates at CHINACOAT 2007 And Co-Hosts “2007 Forum on Coatings”

Rohm and Haas CompanyShanghai, China, November 19, 2007 - Rohm and Haas, the world’s leading specialty chemicals manufacturer, will participate in the upcoming CHINACOAT 2007 show in Shanghai, from November 21st through 23rd.

RHODIA ON THE ROAD TO SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

Rhodia Engineering PlasticsShanghai, China – November 19, 2007 --- Rhodia, as a partner in Michelin’s Challenge Bibendum taking place in Shanghai, is presenting today its global automotive offer, in response to the challenges of sustainable road mobility.

Songwon to produce high purity Isobutylene in their new world class facility in Maeam, South Korea

SONGWONUlsan, Korea, November 5, 2007 – Songwon is to invest $20 million at its Maeam facility in South Korea to produce high purity IBL (Isobutylene). This will be the first large scale commercial production of IBL from TBA (t-butanol) in the world with a capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year. The operation is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2009.

Global Network Adds More International Talent

EurocomEurocom Worldwide, the Global PR Network, is adding more international talent to its worldwide alliance of communications agencies. The network recently accepted a membership application from Nereus, a marketing and consulting firm serving global technology companies and industry consortia worldwide.

企業應帶頭應對環境問題

PPG Industries當今社會已經清晰地形成了共識:全球氣候變暖是一個非常嚴峻的問題。PPG工業集團董事會主席兼首席執行官查理斯•邦奇(Charles Bunch)先生今年再次提出美國公司應積極面對這一問題並採取行動。他指出,作為能源消耗大國,美國在開發太陽能和風能等替代能源方面,是落後於世界其他國家的。而飛漲的燃料價格,正使美國製造業在全球市場逐步失去競爭力。

PASSIONATELY PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS AT K 2007

DSM Engineering MaterialsAt K 2007, DSM Engineering Plastics demonstrated its passion for innovation by introducing a wide range of new materials for existing and new markets.