16-10-2012
DSM's Akulon® Fuel Lock enables ICO Polymers' new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks
Akulon® Fuel Lock, an innovative-polyamide 6 technology developed by DSM, forms the basis of a new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks, developed by ICO Polymers, a subsidiary of A. Schulman, Inc. and a leading producer of rotational molding polymers.
15-10-2012
Azelis Coatings extends its partnership with Momentive in Russia
Azelis announces their appointment as distributor by leading producer Momentive, to service the Coatings sector in Russia. From October 1st 2012, Azelis offers Momentive's high quality range of water based dispersions for paints, under the well known brand name AXILAT™.
15-10-2012
SABIC annonce une expansion majeure de son portefeuille grâce au lancement de trois nouveaux films LEXAN™ pour les secteurs des écrans, des produits électroniques et de l'automobile
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas, 18 avril 2012 - La division commerciale Innovative Plastics de SABIC a annoncé, une expansion majeure de son portefeuille de polycarbonate (PC) LEXAN™ numéro un du secteur: trois nouveaux films en PC LEXAN pour aider les clients des secteurs des produits électroniques de grande consommation et de l'automobile à répondre aux besoins en constante évolution d'une réduction de coût, d'une meilleure flexibilité de conception, d'une meilleure performance et de la conformité aux réglementations environnementales mondiales. Les nouvelles gammes, les films LEXAN HP92TTY, LEXAN 6060 et LEXAN OQ8DA, offrent une qualité optique exceptionnelle et une fonctionnalité spécialisée pour applications de surmoulage (IMD) dans les applications des produits électroniques de grande consommation et de l'automobile. Ces nouveaux ajouts au portefeuille phare de produits LEXAN démontrent également l'investissement continu de SABIC dans les technologies de classe mondiale et soulignent l'engagement inflexible de la société quant aux exigences techniques, aux besoins en développement d'applications et aux objectifs commerciaux des clients et des sociétés de transformation mondiaux.
15-10-2012
Clariant expands production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts
- Production capacity will be increased to meet strong demand
- Debottlenecking of plant in Louisville, USA
- New production facility planned to start in September 2013
11-10-2012
SABIC and ULVAC Announce Availability of New ULGLAZE System for High-volume Plasma Coating of Automotive PC Glazing Components
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands, October 11, 2012 - SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, a world leader in engineering thermoplastics and advanced material solutions, and ULVAC, Inc., a leader in mass-production vacuum technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the new, state-of-the-art ULGLAZE system for high-volume production of plasma-coated polycarbonate (PC) components for automotive glazing applications. The ULGLAZE machine is manufactured at ULVAC’s facility in Chiagasaki, Japan and was developed as part of a two-year collaboration between SABIC and ULVAC. Optimized for LEXAN™ resin and EXATEC™ plasma coatings from SABIC, this unique solution now enables automotive OEMs and tiers to mass produce lightweight, durable and aerodynamic glazing components – like rear quarter and side windows, backlite windows, rear spoilers and sunroofs – that deliver exceptional performance and aesthetics over the life of the vehicle. The availability of this technology marks a significant milestone in enabling automakers to take full advantage of PC glazing to create lighter vehicles for improved fuel efficiency and performance. In addition, this achievement demonstrates the power of proactive collaboration between two technology leaders on behalf of the automotive industry, which now has the tools to adopt PC glazing cost-effectively and on a broad scale.
10-10-2012
Songwon and Sabo join forces to establish a global presence for Light Stabilizers for the Polymer Industry
Ulsan, Korea - October 10, 2012 - Songwon is pleased to announce it has entered into long term distribution arrangements with Sabo SpA representing a further milestone in its long-term strategic ambition to be a leading supplier of polymer stabilizer solutions to the global polymer industry. Sabo SpA, based in Levate, Italy, is a leading producer of monomeric and polymeric HALS (Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer) and enjoys a reputation as a supplier of high quality products and a provider of innovative solutions.
10-10-2012
Innopack 2012 : SABIC présente un nouveau grade sanitaire de PEhd à hautes performances pour grands récipients
SITTARD, Pays-Bas, 10 octobre 2012 - En étroite collaboration avec Mauser, fournisseur réputé de solutions industrielles d’emballages moulés par soufflage, SABIC a mis au point un grade de polyéthylène haute densité (PEhd), en vue de répondre aux exigences généralement imposées aux récipients de grande contenance pour les applications du secteur de la santé. Le SABIC® HDPE PCG4906 est notamment destiné à la fabrication de bidons, de fûts à col large ou étroit, de grands récipients pour vrac (IBC) et de bouteilles moulées par soufflage.
10-10-2012
AVERY DENNISON INTRODUCES SHARP TEAR TO HELP PROTECT PHARMACEUTICAL BRANDS FROM COUNTERFEITING
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - October 10, 2012 - Avery Dennison has launched Sharp Tear™, an important new anti-counterfeiting technology that enables existing serial numbers to be read directly through the label, providing an extra layer of product security for pharmaceutical brands.
