JEC Asia 2011 to reinforce the significance of innovation in driving composites growth in Asia

JEC CompositesDriven by strong economic growth and urbanization across the emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region, the demand for advanced composites materials is expected to continue growing at a rapid rate. In 2010, global composites production expanded by nearly five percent to reach eight million metric tons with the Asia Pacific region accounting for 38 percent of the total production volume, driven mainly by the unprecedented market growth in China and India.

Durante la fiera internazionale Chinaplas, SABIC ha dimostrato la propria leadership settoriale ottenendo le dichiarazioni sui materiali PCR per aiutare i clienti a raggiungere gli obiettivi di sostenibilità

La resina Noryl* RN0401 certificata ULE di SABIC Innovative Plastics è un candidato perfetto per gli alloggiamenti elettronici>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 7 giugno 2011 – A la fiera internazionale Chinaplas 2011, l'unità aziendale strategica Innovative Plastics di SABIC ha annunciato una nuova conquista a conferma dei propri continui sforzi rivolti alla sostenibilità per fornire ai clienti un portafoglio diversificato di materiali dalle prestazioni elevate ed eco-compatibili. A riprova del proprio impegno nel confermare i suoi propositi ecologici, l'azienda è ora una delle prime a ricevere il marchio di convalida delle dichiarazioni ambientali "Environmental Claims Validation" (ECV) da parte di Underwriters Laboratories Environment (ULE), una società interamente controllata sussidiaria di Underwriters Laboratories (UL®). Una volta completato il rigoroso processo di convalida ULE, la certificazione è stata assegnata alla nuova resina Noryl* RN0401 di Innovative Plastics, che contiene almeno il 20% di materiali riciclati post-consumo (PCR). Questa conquista rappresenta un altro passo importante negli sforzi pionieristici fatti da Innovative Plastics per supportare i programmi di sostenibilità dei propri clienti con soluzioni basate su materiali avanzati ed eco-compatibili.

Clariant targets profitable growth with an EBITDA margin above 17% in 2015

ClariantMuttenz, 7 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has raised today its 2011 sales and margin targets on the occasion of its capital markets event. The company expects sales growth in the high single-digit range in local currency compared to 2010 and an EBITDA margin between 13.5-14.5%. For 2015, Clariant targets sales above CHF 10 billion and an EBITDA margin before exceptional items above 17%.

Boost your performance with Clariant

Clariant invites CESIO 2011 visitors to embrace its innovative, efficacy-enhancing and sustainability-focused ingredients to boost the performance of laundry & dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and household and I&I cleaning formulations. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – Clariant invites CESIO 2011 visitors to embrace its innovative, efficacy-enhancing and sustainability-focused ingredients to boost the performance of laundry & dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and household and I&I cleaning formulations.

Melio® WF-5246
New aqueous hydrophobing agent from Clariant

Good to have Melio® WF-5246 – for absolute water resistance and repellency. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – There are many unfinished leathers on the market. Especially for shoes, but also for clothing and leather goods, nubuck as well as splits and suede leathers are widely used. For all these leathers water drop resistance or water drop repellency is requested.

Aqualen® Top GC-2031.B −
Modern topcoat for classic leather articles

Classic and timeless- thanks to Clariant`s latest modern topcoat. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – Fashion always pushes forward — busy, expressive and wide ranging. Classic, on the other hand, is its virtual opposite: quiet, discreet and constant. Classic leather articles, therefore, are probably less visible at shows or on catwalks, but always highly in demand.

Eurocom Worldwide confirms EMG as China member

EurocomEMG, the Netherlands based B2B specialist communications agency, has extended its membership of Eurocom Worldwide, The Global PR Network, to include China as well as The Netherlands. Eurocom Worldwide member agencies can now access PR and communications services in China on behalf of their clients through EMG’s Beijing and Shanghai offices, further strengthening the network’s global ability to offer international communications services through local Public Relations agencies.

SHAKING HANDS OVER GLOVES: DSM DYNEEMA, MICROLIN COOPER SETTLE DISPUTE

DyneemaThe Netherlands, June 1, 2011 - “When end-users see our brand, they know it represents optimum safety and superb comfort”, says DSM Dyneema President Gerard de Reuver, reflecting his company’s firm commitment to protecting its brand values. “No one can claim to be using Dyneema® material, or use the Dyneema® trademark, without an official, explicit licensing agreement with us”.