06-12-2010
New Head of Group Communications & Investor Relations
Muttenz, December 6, 2010 – Clariant has decided to consolidate the functions “Group Communications” and “Investor Relations” into one single department “Group Communications & Investor Relations”. Ulrich Steiner, currently Head of Investor Relations, has been appointed Head of Group Communications & Investor Relations as of January 1, 2011.
03-12-2010
High contact density despite compact dimensions
Belden has extended its Lumberg Automation™ product range with the world's first eight-pole M8 actuator/sensor connectors. These connectors, which fulfill all requirements for shock and vibration resistance, are being offered in two variants with molded cables as well as in three field-attachable installation variants. All variants are designed for a temperature range of between -25° and +80°C, and, when screwed together with the appropriate counterparts, meet the requirements of protection type IP67. Owing to the high contact density, up to eight signals can be transmitted with an external power supply, making the new eight-pole M8 actuator/sensor connector especially suitable for connecting optoelectronic sensors or safety switches of the kind used, for example, for monitoring safety doors on machines and systems.
03-12-2010
Clariant’s Polymer Additives Business increases prices
Muttenz, December 3, 2010 – Clariant's Business Line Polymer Additives today announced global price increases of between 5 and 15% for its grades for plastics.
02-12-2010
16 PoE/PoE Plus ports per switch
Belden has extended its Hirschmann™ product series to include a new PoE/PoE Plus module for Workgroup switches in the MACH100 range. This module, which possesses eight Fast Ethernet ports (10/100 BASE-TX), provides each attached terminal with either 15.4 W (PoE) or 30 W (PoE Plus). The power supply 48 V DC (for PoE) or 52 V DC (for PoE Plus) comes from an external power supply unit. For each MACH100 switch two modules can be used with a total of 16 ports. With PoE Plus, each module can use four ports. It is also possible to operate PoE and PoE Plus ports simultaneously up to a total power of 120 W. This means that the new module offers considerable flexibility. PoE Plus can also be used to power relatively high-rated terminal equipment such as IP cameras with pan-tilt-zoom, Voice over IP videophones or multiband WLAN access points.
02-12-2010
SABIC Supports Poland’s Growing Film Market with Full Portfolio of Innovative Materials and Reliable Supplies
Sittard, the Netherlands – December 2, 2010 – Here at the inaugural AddFilm 2010 (Warsaw, Poland) technical conference for the film and plastics industry, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is highlighting its broad portfolio of materials for BOPP, cast, blown, stretch and multi-layer film that support Poland’s growing film sector. SABIC’s expanding array of innovative high-density, low-density and linear low-density polyethylene (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE) and polypropylene (PP) resins will be detailed in six presentations by the company’s dedicated Poland team, led by Managing Director Sales Office Poland, Piotr Kwiecien. The company offers Polish converters a reliable source of supply from its logistical hub in Kutno, and provides developmental product assistance and other technical expertise from its office in Sittard, The Netherlands.
02-12-2010
Milliken showcases step-change additive innovations for Polyolefins at Arabplast 2011
Ghent, Belgium – 02 December 2010 – At Arabplast 2011, Milliken will showcase additives for polyolefins (PO) offering pioneering possibilities in optical enhancement, performance improvement, and more cost-effective and sustainable processing, to meet the key challenges and demands of converters in the Middle East.
01-12-2010
SABIC al servizio del settore internazionale dei caps & closures come unica fonte per una vasta gamma di materiali e servizi innovativi
Sittard, Olanda – 1 dicembre 2010 – In occasione di Plastics Caps & Closures 2010 (Bruxelles, Belgium), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) metterà in primo piano i materiali innovativi in polipropilene (PP) e polietilene (PE) di sua produzione e le sue risorse per lo sviluppo di applicazioni in grado di agevolare i clienti nel raggiungimento dei propri obiettivi chiave, quali migliore sostenibilità, vantaggio competitivo e il poter disporre di una fonte di approvvigionamento affidabile. Nella giornata del 1º dicembre, Stephan Eltink, International Account Manager Caps & Closures, terrà una presentazione dal titolo “Culture of Innovation in Caps & Closures” (Cultura dell’innovazione nel settore tappi e chiusure), in cui darà risalto alle soluzioni SABIC più attente alle principali tendenze di mercato: la creazione di prodotti maggiormente rispettosi dell’ambiente, la crescente divisione tra chiusure di base e a valore aggiunto, e la volatilità dei mercati delle materie prime. Eltink mostrerà come la “Cultura dell’innovazione” di SABIC sta consentendo ai clienti di creare, differenziare e ottimizzare nuovi tappi e chiusure.
01-12-2010
Quadrant launches new range of metal detectable plastics for food processing industry
Quadrant extends its portfolio of food compliant materials by a PE, POM and PA6 based metal detectable plastics for food processing equipment enabling manufacturers to more efficiently address the issue of breakage and wear in equipment parts.
