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12 Jun 2006
NEW DYNEEMA® HB26 FOR BEST LIGHT WEIGHT HARD BALLISTIC PROTECTION PERFORMANCE
Urmond (NL), June 12, 2006 - For protection of military and civilian vehicles against today’s toughest threats – including improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and assault rifles – DSM Dyneema announces the introduction of a new hard ballistic composite. Unsurpassed protection for ships, aircraft and land vehicles, including multi-hit capabilities, flame retardance and heat resistance, can be obtained by using Dyneema® HB26. Further, the new material is exceptionally lightweight – it cuts handling time in half and speeds up production. Dyneema® HB26 will be commercially available in June 2006.
8 Jun 2006
Upgraded website offers easy access to Univar’s breadth and depth of chemical knowledge
Univar Ltd, the largest independent distributors of chemicals and associated services in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and a daughter company of Univar NV, has fully upgraded and enhanced the www.univar.co.uk website to reflect the breadth and depth of the company’s activities. Based on Univar’s principles of customer focus and industry knowledge, specific additions to the website include direct access to a wide range of product and industry literature, enhanced visitor enquiry mechanisms and improved electronic interaction with the industry experts at Univar.
Middlebury, CT - Due to continued cost increases for raw materials, fuel and energy, Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) will increase the prices of the neat portion of our aluminum alkyl products by approximately 30%, effective July 1, 2006 or as contracts allow. For solvent blends of aluminum alkyls, higher solvent purchase costs will be reflected in the blend pricing. 
(2006年6月1日) – 美利肯化學最近研究顯示Hyperform HPN-68L在減少或避免顏料使用對聚丙烯產生的熱變形，迴圈週期變化和收縮變化方面具有獨特的能力。
Label inscriptions tend to fade fast in environments where acetone, methylethylketone or other solvents are used. The new acetone-resistant 76604 label material from 3M brings lasting label legibility even under repeated contact with these kinds of solvents.
In a move which boosts its value creation through innovation strategy, Borealis has announced a decision to develop its Innovation Centre in Linz, Austria into the centre of its international research activities. In addition, plans are also underway to establish an Innovation Centre in Abu Dhabi as part of continued efforts to strengthen Borealis and Borouge’s research and development capabilities to support its Middle East and Asia Pacific operations. 