23-05-2011
BELDEN ADDS THE OZD PROFI G12 ATEX 1 DEVICE TO ITS HIRSCHMANN™ RANGE OF PRODUCTS
Belden has now launched the Hirschmann™ OZD Profi G12 ATEX , Profibus FO repeaters certified for use in hazardous locations, zones 1, 2, 21 and 22. The optical ports are intrinsically safe and have got op-is approval. With a transfer rate of up to 12 Mbps, the repeater is available with a stainless steel or plastic housing. The optical function module, which has its own Ex approval, is also available without a housing. This enables it to be installed in the same housing as other components, so saving valuable space. The optical performance of the FO repeater can be continuously monitored using signal strength outputs which can be integrated in the process control system. As the Hirschmann™ OZD Profi G12 ATEX 1 repeaters also support ring redundancy, it is now possible to implement highly available Profibus networks using ring or line topologies in potentially explosive environments such as those found in the oil and gas sectors and in some areas of the food industry.
20-05-2011
First All-Plastic Front-end Module on Chinese-developed Vehicle Using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ STAMAX® Polypropylene Resin Featured at Shanghai Auto Show
SHANGHAI, China – May 20, 2011 – The first Chinese-developed model vehicle with an all-plastic front-end module (FEM) using SABIC Innovative Plastics’ STAMAX® long glass fiber polypropylene (LGFPP) resin was displayed at the recently concluded 14th annual Shanghai Auto Show. Chang’an Automobile Co., one of China’s largest automakers, featured the all-plastic FEM at the show in a stripped down version of its CX30 model. This major application uses STAMAX LGFPP resin from SABIC Innovative Plastics to replace steel, cutting part weight by up to 40 percent and total vehicle weight by about four kilograms. In addition to weight reduction for improved fuel economy and lower emissions, the all-plastic FEM solution reduces overall system costs for Chang’an by enabling modular assembly for improved efficiency on its production line. This recent work with Chang’an illustrates SABIC Innovative Plastics’ ability to support automotive OEMs as they strive to develop lighter vehicles for improved fuel economy and lower emissions, while also lowering overall costs.
19-05-2011
Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives
Ulsan, Korea – May 19, 2011 – Songwon Industrial, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV stabilizers, Songstab™ acid scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants between 15 and 20% effective on orders invoiced on or after June 1, 2011, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover raw material cost increases and support continued investment in reliable supply.
19-05-2011
DSM and Interfloat sign license and supply agreements for DSM’s KhepriCoat™ high-transmission/anti-reflective coating technology
Today DSM Advanced Surfaces has signed license and supply agreements with Interfloat Corporation, a leading solar-glass producer. This opens the way for Interfloat to start producing cover glass for solar modules coated with KhepriCoat™, a record-breaking high-transmission/anti-reflective (AR) coating from DSM Advanced Surfaces.
19-05-2011
Le tout nouveau Range Rover Evoque est à la pointe du développement durable grâce aux matériaux légers de SABIC
GUANGZHOU, Chine – 19 mai 2011 – Le tout nouveau Range Rover Evoque est sous le feu des projecteurs au stand SABIC du salon Chinaplas 2011 (n° 10.2E21), mettant en lumière les bienfaits des matériaux légers et écologiques conçus par la Division Innovative Plastics de SABIC. Land Rover décrit ce nouveau et luxueux Cross-Coupé, avec son empreinte écologique limitée et ses technologies avancées, comme constituant « un pas déterminant vers la réduction des émissions de CO2 ». L'usage des matériaux d'Innovative Plastics, associé à un design optimisé et à un sens aigu du détail, a contribué à réduire de 35 % le poids total de l'Evoque par rapport au modèle Range Rover Sport de Land Rover, sorti en 2010. Le travail effectué par Innovative Plastics avec Land Rover et ses autres fournisseurs démontre les avantages qu'apportent les matériaux thermoplastiques légers et à haute performance, qui permettent de répondre aux exigences réglementaires mondiales et aux attentes du consommateur en matière de réduction de l'impact environnemental.
19-05-2011
Pallmann opens office in Spain
Zweibrücken, Germany (May 19, 2011) – Size reduction technology specialist Pallmann Group plans to provide improved advice and service for its rapidly growing customer base in Spain and Portugal with the establishment of its first subsidiary in the region.
18-05-2011
GE Healthcare Performance Solutions Expands Global Leadership Team; Appoints New Managing Principal in UK
BUC, FRANCE – May 18, 2011 – GE Healthcare today announced the appointment of Andy Ward as Managing Principal, GE Healthcare Performance Solutions, United Kingdom (UK). In this role, Ward will be responsible for leading the growth for Performance Solutions, primarily within the UK healthcare sector. Ward’s reputation and expertise of transformational change in healthcare will be invaluable as he looks to strengthen partnerships with hospitals and health systems to better improve their overall performance.
18-05-2011
SABIC annonce l’expansion d'une nouvelle capacité de production de polycarbonate en Asie pour répondre à la forte croissance de la région
GUANGZHOU, Chine – 18 mai 2011 – La division commerciale stratégique Innovative Plastics de SABIC a annoncé aujourd'hui au salon Chinaplas 2011, stand 10.2E21, le lancement d’une nouvelle capacité de production de ses résines et films en polycarbonate (PC) Lexan* de renommée mondiale à Shanghai et Nansha, en Chine. Ces nouvelles chaînes de production font partie de la stratégie de l'entreprise consistant à soutenir la croissance dynamique des principaux secteurs du plastique de la région, en particulier les industries de l'électronique grand public, l’industie électriques, solaires, de sécurité mais aussi l'industrie automobile. Avec plus de 80 ans d'expérience lui permettant de réaliser d'importants progrès dans le domaine de la technologie de pointe, Innovative Plastics reste incontestablement le leader de l'industrie du plastique avec ses célèbres matériaux en polycarbonate. L'entreprise développe en permanence de nouveaux matériaux de pointe afin de s'adapter aux performances technologiques et environnementales en évolution et aux exigences réglementaires.
