Belden Provides Means of Securing Critical Manufacturing Systems Against Published Vulnerabilities

Belden Provides Means of Securing Critical Manufacturing Systems Against Published Vulnerabilities. 
(Photo: Belden, PR271) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 19, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, announces an update to the EAGLE Tofino Industrial Security Solution to include "Security Profiles". Part of the EAGLE Tofino version 1.7 product release, this new feature addresses the post-Stuxnet trend of a dramatic escalation in the number of public disclosures of industrial control system vulnerabilities.

Vencorex Press Kit European Coatings Show

VencorexWith the launching of the new Tolonate™ X FLO 100 at the upcoming European Coatings Show (19-21 March) in Nuremberg, the company continues to extend its well known high quality Tolonate™ and Easaqua™ ranges.

Clariant grows in Poland

Clariant was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the Łódź Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. (Image: Clariant)Konstantynów Łódzki, March 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was joined by distinguished guests for the groundbreaking of its new plant in Konstantynów Łódzki, Poland. The ceremony held on site was attended by the Swiss ambassador, and representatives of local authorities and the Łódź Special Economic Zone as honorary guests. The new, modern plant will commence production of color concentrates for producers of plastic materials one year from now. The investment, worth CHF 11.3 million, will allow Clariant to increase production capacity and strengthen its position on Polish and European markets.

Clariant grows in Poland

Clariant invests in a new building in Konstantynów Łódźki, Poland. (Image: Tulcon/Clariant)Muttenz, March 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, has broken the ground for its new investment in Konstantynów Łódźki, Poland. The new building covers an area about 6'800 square meters and will include new production site, laboratory and warehouse as well as Clariant offices. The investment, worth CHF 11.3 million, will enable Clariant to double the production capacity of color concentrates for its Business Unit Masterbatches and also to create new job opportunities.

GE Power Conversion fournira un des bancs d’essais pour éoliennes les plus perfectionnés au monde

Le LNT sera l’une des installations les plus perfectionnées du monde pour tester les nacelles d’éolienne, avec une puissance de sortie qui pourra atteindre 10 mégawatts (MW).PARIS - 14 mars 2013 - La filiale Power Conversion de GE (NYSE : GE) a signé avec le centre d’essais danois Lindoe Offshore Renewables Center (LORC) consacré aux technologies des énergies renouvelables, un contrat portant sur la construction, la mise en service et la fourniture clé-en-main de l’une des installations les plus perfectionnées au monde pour tester les nacelles d’éolienne, avec une puissance qui pourra atteindre les 10 mégawatts (MW). Le projet Lindoe Nacelle Testing (LNT) sera installé dans le parc industriel de Lindoeø situé sur l’île de Funen, la quatrième île danoise en termes de superficie. Les premiers essais sont prévus pour 2014.

QUADRANT LANCE LA PLUS LARGE GAMME DE DEMI-PRODUITS CONFORMES AU RÈGLEMENT UE 10/2011 POUR L’INDUSTRIE ALIMENTAIRE

Demi-produits « Grades alimentaires » de Quadrant avec étiquette de « Grades alimentaires » et traçabilitéQuadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP) a revisité sa gamme de plastiques « Grades alimentaires » pour la rendre conforme au nouveau Règlement (UE) 10/2011 de l’Union Européenne. Cette avancée fait de Quadrant EPP le premier et le seul fabricant de plastiques techniques à proposer une gamme entièrement testée et aussi large de demi-produits thermoplastiques conformes au règlement.

Clariant presents new renewable-based Ceridust® waxes

ClariantMuttenz, March 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents the very latest in renewable-based waxes combining demand for more natural, sustainable products with state-of-the-art performance at European Coatings Show 2013.

GE Power Conversion’s technology helps make the next generation of cruise ships cleaner and greener

MSC Preziosa.
(Photo: Bernard BIGER STX France: GEPCPR144)PARIS - March 13, 2013 - GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) today announced that the latest addition to the MSC Cruises’ fleet, MSC Preziosa, has successfully completed sea trials that will move it closer to commissioning. The vessel is one of the newest cruise ships that is part of a growing global electrification trend that replaces mechanical equipment with electrical power generation and propulsion technology. Over the last year passenger vessels have experienced a growth rate of 3.3% with 20.9 million passengers in 2012. The growth forecast for the next five years is projected to be 3% with six new ships being built per year for the next three years. Electrical equipment on cruise lines improves the fuel efficiency, comfort, safety and reliability of the ships operations. Electrical technology helps cruise line owners operate cleaner and greener fleets around the globe.