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24 Nov 2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Newest Lexan* Sheet Provides Outstanding Optical Quality for Automotive and Transportation Glazing Applications
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 24, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics today introduced Lexan* ULG1003 112OQ sheet, a new, solid polycarbonate (PC) sheet that offers superior optical quality (OQ) for a range of automotive and transportation applications, including laminated and formed glazing for aircraft canopies, motorcycle windscreens and vehicle windows. This new high-performance material provides even greater optical quality than previously available materials and clearly underscores SABIC Innovative Plastics’ commitment to customers with an ever-broadening sheet product portfolio; the highest standards of quality; and unmatched global innovation.
17 Nov 2008
VALEO AND DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS COLLABORATE ON INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO REDUCE VEHICLES’ ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
DSM Engineering Plastics today announced the expansion of its longstanding partnership with French firm Valeo to develop enhanced technologies for reducing the environmental impact from vehicles. Valeo Engine Management Systems, a division of Valeo, is leveraging the superior performance and aesthetics of Arnite polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and polybutylene terephthalate/polyethylene (PBT/PET) resins from DSM Engineering Plastics in several innovative engine systems: electronic throttle control (ETC) exhaust gas recirculation (EGR); and ignition systems. By replacing traditional materials with Arnite resins, Valeo is able to advance its market-leading engine management solutions and offer automakers new ways to enhance driving satisfaction while minimizing environmental implications.
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 12, 2008 – The graphical potential of automotive windows has always tempted designers – who have seen glazing as a blank canvas – to let their creativity flow. Now, SABIC Innovative Plastics offers a completely new approach to decorating windows that opens up fresh, new colorful designs with brand styling differentiation possibilities. Exatec* E900 Grafx technology, which features Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film, allows for the creation of unique styling colors and effects like today’s trendy chrome- and metallic-look body color paints. SABIC Innovative Plastics offers global automotive OEMs and tiers the broadest glazing portfolio, the highest standards of quality, and unmatched innovation.
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Midland, MI, USA and Paris, France, November 4, 2008 - Rhodia and Dow Corning Corporation have announced an agreement for the development and commercialisation of new silica/silane products to support the tyre industry’s drive for energy efficient, safer motoring. 
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, is helping Volkswagen Group (VW) raise the interior quality and visual appeal of its Skoda Fabia Roomster generation. High-performance Daplen™ thermoplastic olefin (TPO) polypropylene-based compounds were chosen by Skoda’s Tier One suppliers Faurecia and Cadence Innovation because of their ability to deliver a step change in aesthetics and meet strict requirements regarding production- and emission-related targets.