DSM INAUGURATES NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY FOR STANYL FORTII

DSM inaugurates new production facility for Stanyl® Fortii™ Royal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, has today inaugurated its new Stanyl® ForTii™ Production Unit. As announced in May 2009, the new facility has quadrupled production capacity for Stanyl ForTii in order to meet market demand for this new polymer, which is used in electronics and other applications. Stanyl ForTii was developed by DSM Engineering Plastics and is the first new polymer introduced in the last decade.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS EXTENDS DIABLO FAMILY FOR FURTHER WEIGHT REDUCTION IN AUTOMOTIVE UNDER-THE-BONNET APPLICATIONS

Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM will showcase two new Diablo high heat resins at K 2010: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR271)Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM will showcase two new Diablo high heat resins at K 2010: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo. Both new products are a direct response to some of the main trends in the automotive industry, including weight reduction. The new materials also facilitate system cost optimizations and productivity gains, long term sustainability and reduced environmental impact.

LBC ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW CFO

LBC[18 June 2010], - LBC tank terminals today announced that Brett Simpson LBC Group CEO and the LBC Board has appointed Mr Lucas Barry as LBC’s Chief Financial Officer.

Clariant Presents Functional Paper Chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010

Clariant Presents Functional Paper Chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 18, 2010 - Under the banner of “Creating Value in a world of paper”, Clariant presents its wide range of functional paper chemicals at Zellcheming Expo 2010, from June 29 to July 1, 2010 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The products showcased at Stand 318, Hall 3, include various recent innovations designed to enhance the properties of paper and increase production efficiency.

Songwon establishes a strong foundation in India and South East Asia

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – June 17, 2010 – Songwon is pleased to announce the establishment of Songwon International - India Pvt. Ltd. which is located in Mumbai and will be the headquarter for Songwon activities in India and South East Asia.

SABIC Innovative Plastics présente sa dernière technologie de pointe Exatec* : le vitrage automobile en polycarbonate résistant aux rayures

Équipement de laboratoire destiné à tester l’abrasion des essuie-glaces ; l’une des techniques utilisées par Exatec pour évaluer la résistance aux rayures et à l’abrasion>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas – 17 juin 2010 – SABIC Innovative Plastics a présenté aujourd’hui ses nouvelles techniques d’évaluation des rayures et de l’abrasion, qui permettent de différencier, mesurer, tester et prévenir les dégâts superficiels des vitrages en polycarbonate (PC) utilisés pour les applications automobiles haute performance. Cette annonce vient souligner l’excellence en R&D de SABIC Innovative Plastics, et montre à quel point la société joue un rôle important, grâce à sa technologie de vitrage Exatec* et ses outils analytiques, auprès des constructeurs automobiles. En effet, elle leur permet de mieux comprendre et d’éviter les conséquences à long terme de l’utilisation quotidienne des véhicules. Ces nouvelles techniques industrielles de pointe témoignent de l'engagement pris par SABIC Innovative Plastics envers l'industrie automobile mondiale pour proposer des solutions de vitrages légers très compétitifs grâce à leur performance, leur durabilité et leur esthétique.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS LAUNCHES ARNITEL ECO

DSM Engineering MaterialsFollowing the successful introduction of EcoPaXX™, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic, DSM Engineering Plastics will be launching Arnitel® Eco at K 2010. Arnitel Eco is a high performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) with a 20%-50% content derived from renewable resources, depending on the hardness of the grade. The new material, which is already being sampled to selected customers, is specifically suited for applications in Consumer Electronics, Sports & Leisure and Automotive Interior.

Clariant’s Industrial and Consumer Specialties Business increases prices due to rising feedstock costs

ClariantMuttenz, June 15, 2010 - Clariant's Business Unit Industrial and Consumer Specialties today announced global price increases for its entire product portfolio – depending on the specific product group – by up to 15%.