31-10-2011
Operationally on track, Süd-Chemie on target
• Solid operational performance with differentiated demand picture from business to business, strong headwind from currencies; Catalysis & Energy with the expected pick-up in sales.
• Q3 sales up 25% in local currency and 9% in Swiss francs, driven by acquisitions and higher sales prices.
• Q3 EBITDA before exceptional items at CHF 216 million, down from CHF 232 million in the previous-year period, negative currency impact of CHF 73 million.
• Q3 EBITDA margin before exceptional items reached 11.6% compared to 13.6% a year ago; 13.4% at constant currencies
• Q3 cash flow from operations turned positive at CHF 105 million compared to CHF –101 million in Q2 2011 and CHF 173 million in Q3 2010
• Outlook: Clariant expects a similar trading environment to the third quarter until year-end 2011, characterized by further softening demand, volatile currencies and stable raw material costs. For the full-year 2011, Clariant confirms its guidance, with sales between CHF 7.0 and 7.2 billion and an EBITDA margin of 12.8% to 13.2%.
27-10-2011
DSM DYNEEMA LAYS DOWN LEGAL GAUNTLET;
REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH MAGID OVER MIS-USE OF DYNEEMA® BRAND
The Netherlands, October 27, 2011 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of very high strength Ultra High Molecular Weight PolyEthylene (UHMWPE) fiber and owner of the Dyneema® brand, has agreed to a settlement with Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company over Magid’s mis-use of the Dyneema® brand.
27-10-2011
DSM Engineering Plastics Extends its R&D Capacity with the New DSM China Science and Technology Center in Shanghai
Royal DSM N.V., the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, has recently opened its China Science and Technology Center as an example of the company’s long-term commitment to the growth in China. The opening marks a new stage in the development of DSM Engineering Plastics, and further enhances its R&D capacity in both Chinese and Asian markets with localized innovations and applications tailor-made for Chinese and Asian customers. DSM Engineering Plastics is proud to contribute to China’s development in innovation and sustainability, particularly in the industries of Automotive, Electrical and Electronics.
27-10-2011
La schiuma Ultem* PEI a basso assorbimento d'umidità di SABIC offre grandi vantaggi legati a riduzione del peso, prestazioni e costi per le applicazioni aerospaziali rispetto al polimetacrilimmide (PMI)
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 27 ottobre 2011 - L'unità operativa strategica Innovative Plastics di SABIC presenta la schiuma Ultem* a base di polieterimmide (PEI) a basso assorbimento d'umidità per strutture composite per il settore aeronautico. Il basso assorbimento d'umidità della resina Ultem rappresenta un fattore critico perché aiuta a far fronte a due delle principali sfide dei costruttori OEM del settore aeronautico: ridurre il peso per risparmiare carburante e ridurre le emissioni, così come abbassare i costi di impianto ottenendo al contempo prestazioni pari o migliori rispetto ai materiali tradizionali. Il basso assorbimento dell'umidità della schiuma Ultem associato a prestazioni dimostrate a livello dielettrico, acustico, termico e in condizioni di incendio-fumo-tossicità (FST) dimostra il lavoro innovativo di SABIC nella progettazione di soluzioni termoplastiche superiori e di fama internazionale per il settore aeronautico.
26-10-2011
Con i materiali SABIC® PP il produttore di vassoi per carni ES-Plastic riduce considerevolmente i materiali utilizzati, i costi e l’impatto ambientale
Sittard, Olanda – 17 ottobre 2011– Un nuovo vassoio per carne realizzato da un noto produttore europeo di imballaggi termoformati è il 20% più leggero del suo predecessore, grazie in parte al polipropilene ad alte prestazioni prodotto da SABIC.
26-10-2011
Clariant acquires Oberhausen Technology Center (OTC)
- Acquisition is part of company strategy to develop and strengthen ICS portfolio
- Clariant gains technological expertise in new formulation technologies and delivery systems to serve customer needs in the consumer care market
25-10-2011
Avery Dennison Press Kit CPhI
Avery Dennison is highlighting adhesive and labelling solutions to the stringent product integrity, performance and security challenges of the Pharmaceutical industry at Innopack 2011 (CPhI).
25-10-2011
Clariant boosts aircraft de-icer supply for coming winter
- New tolling agreements with Swedish, Russian partners
- Customers can track delivery status online, in real time
