Plastics
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6 May 2009
HONEYWELL DEVELOPING LOW-GLOBAL-WARMING-POTENTIAL LIQUID BLOWING AGENT FOR FOAM INSULATION
MAASTRICHT, THE NETHERLANDS, March 31, 2009 – Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today it is developing a new low-global-warming-potential blowing agent for energy-efficient polyurethane foam insulation.
6 May 2009
Clariant With Strong Cash Flow Despite Continuing Weak Demand
• Sales down 19% in local currencies and 24% in CHF on weak demand
Heerlen, 4 May 2009 – Sarlink has officially opened a new production facility in Genk Belgium. The new plant will double Sarlink’s global capacity and provide the company with a timely expansion as Thermoplastic Vulcanisate (TPV) material solutions are becoming more popular than ever, thanks to the material’s unique balance of properties and benefits. 
Bauser, an injection molding company specialized in precision parts located in Wehingen, Germany, has successfully introduced a production process for automotive gears, using DSM Engineering Plastics Stanyl PA46 annealing technology. The company was the first plastic gear supplier in Germany to jointly commercially introduce the technology, almost 2 years ago.
Philips, the world’s leading producer of energy-efficient lighting solutions, has introduced a new LED lamp with a difference. Based on a joint development with DSM, the Philips MASTER LED MR16 retrofit lamp is the first high-power LED application in which the aluminum cover is replaced with a thermally conductive plastic – Stanyl® – to control the heat. Stanyl also offers the additional benefits of flexibility in design, exceptional durability and weight reduction. Going forward, this sustainable solution may be applied across Philips’ LED retrofit lamp range. 
DSM Engineering Plastics has announced that Akulon PA6 resin has been selected by various OEMs and Tiers for various applications and feasibility studies for oil sumps and oil pans use in under-the-hood. Currently various engine and road tests are ongoing. Final design validation of Akulon PA6 in the oil sumps and oil pans is expected for the end of 2009.