Clariant’s Pigments Business increases prices

ClariantMuttenz, 21 February 2011 – Clariant's Business Unit Pigments, a world leader in organic pigments and dyes, announces price increases across its product portfolio.

Azelis va acquérir S&D Group Ltd

AzelisAzelis, leader Européen de la distribution de spécialités chimiques, vient de signer un accord pour l’acquisition de S&D Group Limited, leader dans la vente et la distribution de matières premières et ingrédients pour les industries pharmaceutiques, alimentaires, cosmétiques et chimiques.

Global Executives Optimistic on Tech Sector

EurocomLondon, February 21, 2011 - Senior executives are positive about prospects for the global technology sector over the next 12 months. This is revealed in the latest annual technology market confidence survey conducted by Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, in association with its member agencies around the world.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS INTRODUCES GREEN PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a low oligomer polyamide (LOPA), following successful trials that showed a marked reduction in lactam pollution. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR290)DSM Engineering Plastics, one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, has introduced a number of innovative Eco packaging solutions that anticipate and proactively address market demands. These include a new solution for reducing lactam pollution in BOPA film production and in co-extrusion of PA6 outer layer(s), and a breathable, cost-effective film to replace highly polluting cellulose in smoked meat applications.

DSM ENGINEERGING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES PRICES INCREASES FOR STANYL

DSM Engineering MaterialsDue to unprecedented and continued escalations in key raw materials costs (such as adipic, glass fiber, flame retardants and others), DSM Engineering Plastics is forced to increase prices for its Stanyl® product range on top of 2010 price increases.

DSM acquires majority share in UHMWPE fiber manufacturer in China

DyneemaRoyal DSM N.V., the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding in Shandong ICD High Performance Fibre Co Ltd. (“ICD”), based in Laiwu, Shandong province, China. Closing of this transaction is expected in the course of 2011.

REVOLUTIONARY STRUCTURAL BLAST CHIMNEY FOR ARMORED VEHICLES MAKES INNOVATIVE USE OF HIGH-STRENGTH, LIGHT WEIGHT BALLISTIC MATERIALS MADE WITH DYNEEMA®

DyneemaThe Netherlands, February 16, 2011 - Composite armor systems specialist Hardwire LLC has developed and successfully demonstrated a blast protection system that utilizes Dyneema®, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, as part of a suite of solutions that significantly improves the ability of light military vehicles to protect occupants from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). The Structural Blast Chimney, or SBC, is a result of highly effective cooperative work between several key organizations within the defense industry. Hardwire LLC and UHMWPE producer DSM Dyneema have put considerable effort into helping to meet the U.S. armed forces’ increasing needs for explosion protection while in the field.

Les matériaux de spécialité de SABIC Innovative Plastics aident les fabricants d'appareils médicaux à rester à la pointe en matière de sécurité, de soins à domicile et de réglementation

Les collimateurs à rayons X peuvent être produits avec les composés à densité élevée (HSG) LNP* Thermocomp* de SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas – 16 février 2011 – La multiplication des réglementations, l’accent mis sur la sécurité des patients / fournisseurs et la hausse de la demande pour des soins alternatifs plus économiques font partie des priorités en soins de santé. Au MD&M West 2011, SABIC Innovative Plastics a présenté ses matériaux de spécialité qui aident les fabricants d’appareils médicaux à répondre de façon proactive à ces tendances. Les composés de spécialité de la société apportent une approche nouvelle dans le respect de la réglementation et s’orientent vers les appareils de contrôle sans fil pour des soins pratiques, plus économiques, externes et à domicile. SABIC Innovative Plastics s’engage pleinement aux côtés des industriels d’appareils médicaux et investit constamment dans des technologies qui aident les clients à remporter les défis actuels et futurs en soins de santé.