24-11-2010
New Infrapark Baselland to start up in 2011
Perfect infrastructure in the border triangle of Switzerland-Germany-France
Particularly appealing for companies in the chemicals and life science industries
Clariant-Switzerland’s Country Manager Spitz: excellent opportunities for the Muttenz location
23-11-2010
Trespa présentera en 2011 de nouveaux concepts de design sur les plus grands salons professionnels Européens
Précurseur reconnu dans le domaine des matériaux architecturaux, Trespa International présentera ses nouveaux concepts de design tout au long de l’année 2011. En nous invitant à « Plonger dans un monde d’inspiration », ces concepts témoignent de la volonté permanente de Trespa d’inspirer les architectes et de sa capacité à transposer des idées extraordinaires en éléments durablement marquants du paysage urbain.
23-11-2010
3B-the fibreglass company confirme son engagement dans le développement durable en recyclant des déchets de production en une solution composite innovante
Battice, Belgique – 23 novembre 2010 – 3B-the fibreglass company s’est associé à Reprocover, une société locale belge, pour développer des solutions durables intéressantes, destinées à des applications pour les égouts, le drainage et l’approvisionnement en eau. Les solutions composites sont, en règle générale, réalisées avec 90% de matériaux recyclés. Elles ont aujourd’hui prouvé pouvoir remplacer efficacement l’acier utilisé pour la production de grilles et de plaques d’égouts, ou tout autre taque d’accès, etc.
23-11-2010
State-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre reinforces SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers
Sittard, the Netherlands – November 23, 2010 – Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the world’s top six petrochemical companies, officially opened – 22nd of November – its state-of-the-art polyolefin logistics centre in north-east England, which is replacing SABIC’s current logistics centre in the UK. Located in Middlesbrough, Cleveland, the new facility underlines SABIC’s long-term commitment to serving its UK customers.
23-11-2010
Hyperform® nucleating agents from Milliken increase PP processability and properties in thermoforming and injection moulding
Ghent, Belgium – 23 November 2010 – Milliken’s Hyperform® HPN nucleating agents provide major improvements in performance and processability of polypropylene (PP) grades intended for thermoforming as well as injection moulding. They provide the action to match the words of the company’s theme for K 2010 – “Increasing sustainability through additive innovation.”
22-11-2010
DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS AND K.D. FEDDERSEN SIGN DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN PRESENCE IN DANISH MARKETPLACE
DSM Engineering Plastics and K.D. Feddersen have entered into a distribution agreement, to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in Denmark.
18-11-2010
INDEPENDENT STUDY VALIDATES ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF DYNEEMA® BASED NETS IN COMMERCIAL FISHING
URMOND (NL), November 18, 2010 - A study recently completed among the commercial fishing community has yielded clear proof that nets made with Dyneema® ultra-strong lightweight fiber yield major cost savings for fishermen through reductions in fuel usage, and make an important contribution to the sustainability of the fishing industry through reduced emissions of carbon dioxide.
18-11-2010
Clariant supports ZHAW’s pioneering anti-freeze program
Muttenz, November 18, 2010 - Muttenz headquartered specialty chemicals expert Clariant is supporting the ZHAW School of Engineering in Winterthur in a major R&D collaboration on-target to achieve a breakthrough in anti-freeze technology. Sectors such as wind power, refrigeration and aviation will benefit from more reliable cold temperature performance and cuts in energy use if trials led by researchers at the ZHAW to prevent or drastically minimize surface ice build-up are successful.
