Songwon to demonstrate a broad range of automotive solutions at the VDI Congress in Mannheim

SONGWONUlsan, Korea - March 13, 2013 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, and a leading global supplier of additives and other chemicals to the plastic industry, is once again to participate in the VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress in Mannheim, Germany (March 13-14, 2013). Songwon's additives play an important role in automotive applications by improving processing parameters and increasing the properties of plastic parts in all vehicles.

Belden Presents HiView, a New Interface for Hirschmann Switches

Belden Pesents HiView, a New Interface for Hirschmann Switches. 
(Photo: Belden, PR286) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 12, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has introduced HiView in the EMEA region, a new tool that gives access to the graphical user interfaces (GUIs) of managed switches in its Hirschmann range, without the need for a web browser. This tool, which supports a variety of Windows and Linux operating systems, also serves as a client for the network management software Industrial HiVision. Java libraries no longer need to be installed on users’ computers, thus increasing the availability of both the user interface and the network.

Clariant Exolit® flame retardants receive EU recognition

ClariantMuttenz, March 11, 2013 - A European Union commissioned study of flame retardants for smartphones, laptops and other electrical and electronics applications has acknowledged the environmental and health benefits of pioneering Exolit® non-halogenated flame retardants from Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals.

Clariant Oil Services to present at 2013 NACE CORROSION Conference and Exposition

ClariantHouston, March 7, 2013 – Clariant Oil Services today announced that it will exhibit and make two technical presentations at the upcoming 2013 NACE CORROSION Conference and Exposition, March 17-21, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition to its role as a sponsor, exhibitor and presenter, Clariant Oil Services representatives will also chair two technical sessions throughout the five-day conference.

I clienti europei trarranno vantaggio dal portafoglio di nuovi gradi speciali MD LDPE SABIC

Il grado SABIC® LDPE 2801TH00W è progettato per l'imballaggio mediante film termoretraibile di alimenti e bevande. (Foto SABIC, PR047)>SITTARD, Paesi Bassi, 07 marcia 2013 - Per meglio servire i clienti del settore imballaggi alla ricerca di materiali innovativi, di alta qualità e sostenibili, oggi SABIC ha annunciato l'ampliamento della gamma di prodotti che comprende gradi speciali LDPE a media densità (MD), generalmente utilizzati i per le applicazioni che richiedono elevata trasparenza e rigidità, come i film termoretraibili. La produzione avverrà nello stabilimento SABIC di Wilton, Teesside, Regno Unito, il più grande al mondo per la fabbricazione di polietilene a bassa densità (LDPE).

Total unveils strongest, thinnest film innovation for flexible packaging

New Lumicene Supertough 32ST05 is a downgauging breakthrough for multilayer structures that embraces the industry need for easy to process, high-performance, lightweight solutions for the industrial packaging, personal care/hygiene and food sectors. (Photos: Total, PR001)Brussels, March 7, 2013 - With the launch of the new metallocene polyethylene (mPE) film material Lumicene® Supertough 32ST05, Total introduces a unique opportunity for flexible packaging converters to achieve films that are up to 25% thinner and stronger than existing solutions for film on the market.

GE Motors to Drive Pioneering Bitumen Refinery in Canada’s Oil Sands

GE Power ConversionPARIS—March 6, 2013—Sustainable development of Alberta’s vast oil sands is a key priority, and in early 2013 construction began on the world’s first refinery specifically designed to reduce environmental impacts as it turns tarry bitumen crude into clean-burning diesel fuel. GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) is playing an enabling role in the refinery, near Edmonton and owned by the North West Redwater Partnership, by supplying GE’s Series 9000-RCM large electric motors to drive the refinery’s reciprocating compressors, under a $14 million contract that includes related services.

Belden Increases the Flexibility of Its Modular Industrial Patch Panel Range by Adding New Modules

Belden Increases the Flexibility of Its Modular Industrial Patch Panel Range by Adding New Modules. (Photo: Belden, PR248) Venlo, The Netherlands – March 6, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its Modular Industrial Patch Panel (MIPP) product range by adding new modules. The MIPP, a termination panel for cables that need to be connected to active equipment such as switches, Industrial Ethernet devices and any other device with an Ethernet link, offers greater system reliability and ease of installation. The MIPP provides the ideal connection between Belden cables and Hirschmann switches and is designed to have the same look and feel as the Hirschmann range of products.