Clariant Oil Services awarded contract with E.ON E&P UK to provide chemical management services

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), November 13, 2012 – Clariant Oil Services has reached a five-year agreement with E.ON UK E&P Limited, to provide production chemicals and services for the company’s new field development in the Huntington oil field.

Belden Provides Hirschmann Brand Fast Ethernet Networks to Major European Train Manufacturer

Belden Provides Hirschmann Brand Fast Ethernet Networks to Major European Train Manufacturer. (Photo: Belden, PR270) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - November 13, 2012 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is supplying a major train manufacturer in the EMEA region with Fast Ethernet networks to be used in its latest generation of rail vehicles. These networks, which will transmit both operating data and passenger information, are based on robust managed Ethernet switches and WLAN access points with routing functions from the Hirschmann OCTOPUS and BAT series. These conform to the EN 50155 standard covering electronic equipment used on rolling stock.

University Maastricht and SABIC focus on talent

From left to right: Boudewijn de Heer (SABIC), Lei Gao (student) and Jos Kievits (University of Maastricht). (Photo SABIC, PR062)>SITTARD, The Netherlands, November 13, 2012 - On 12 November 2012 Lei Gao (22), an international student at The University of Maastricht, received the SABIC Scholarship for 2012-2013. This prize, which is worth €10.600, is awarded each year to a promising, internationally oriented student to support their personal and academic development. Jos Kievits, Director of the University Fund Limburg/SWOL and Boudewijn de Heer, European Recruiting & Staffing Leader at SABIC, presented the scholarship to Ms Gao.

Songwon Industrial Group annuncia solidi risultati finanziari nel terzo trimestre 2012

SONGWONUlsan, Corea – 12 novembre 2012 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), il secondo produttore al mondo di stabilizzanti per polimeri e uno dei maggiori produttori e fornitori globali di additivi ed altri prodotti chimici per il settore delle materie plastiche, annuncia un fatturato totale di 528.044 Milioni di KRW nei primi nove mesi del 2012 ed un utile netto dopo le tasse di 16.466 Milioni di KRW (3.1% del fatturato), di cui 5.697 Milioni di KRW realizzati nel terzo trimestre 2012. Rispetto allo stesso periodo del 2011 (a dati annualizzati), nei primi nove mesi del 2012 il Gruppo Songwon ha realizzato una crescita del fatturato dell’ 11,9%, un tasso di crescita dell’utile lordo del 46%, ed un balzo dell’utile netto del 118%.

SABIC becomes world's first chemical company to commission LNG-run gas carriers

High speed / low fuel consumption carrier of Anthony Veder, suitable for short-sea voyages. (Photo Anthony Veder, PR060)SITTARD, The Netherlands, November 12, 2012 - Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has commissioned the construction of two sea going gas tankers powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to transport its olefins products, in anticipation of a European Union directive to drastically reduce sulphur emissions from vessels operating in the North Sea by 2015. Switching to alternative fuels for ships, such as LNG, which is far more environment-friendly than traditional fuel oils is one of the solutions identified to meet the European Union directive.

DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012

Stanyl® ForTii™ LDS for SMT (Surface Mount Technology) (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR351)DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.

GE to Power US Navy's Latest Amphibious Assault Flagship—Continues to Provide Strong Defense Capabilities Worldwide

The future USS Tripoli (LHA-7) ship will be equipped with a fuel saving auxiliary propulsion system similar to that of a hybrid vehicle. (Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR116)

  • GE's Hybrid Propulsion Selected Following Impressive Fuel Economy Figures on the USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
  • Previous Project has Saved the U.S. Navy more than 4 Million Gallons of Fuel in 7 months
  • Announcement Comes on Heels of Contract for Hybrid Propulsion Systems for the U.K.'s Royal Fleet Auxiliary's New Fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability Tankers

Clariant unveils its innovative Hostavin NOW® technology for agriculture films

Clariant

  • Launch of customized polymeric Aminoether HALS solutions offering outstanding protection to greenhouse films
  • Fulfills critical market needs for durable crop protection and improved productivity