Maran Gas Takes Delivery of Its First Electrical LNG Carrier Equipped with Electric Power and Propulsion System from GE Power Conversion

Equipped with a GE electrical induction-based propulsion solution the Woodside Rogers can be powered by tri-fuel engines that run either on natural gas, marine diesel gas or heavy fuel oil. (Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR179)PARIS—July 1, 2013—The first electrical LNG carrier to be ordered by Maran Gas incorporating induction-based electric propulsion motor technology from GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) is expected to enter commercial service in July. The Woodside Rogers, built by one of the major Korean shipbuilders, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), at its shipyard near Busan, successfully completed sea trials in late April and was handed over to Maran Gas on July 1. It is the first of seven LNG carriers incorporating the innovative GE power and propulsion technology that Maran Gas has ordered from DSME for delivery between now and 2015.

Polyscope wins 2013 Best Managed Company Award

Polyscope outstanding performance is recognized in major awards programme. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR009)Polyscope is proud to announce that it has won a Deloitte Best Company Award 2013. This distinction was awarded as part of the “Best Managed Companies” program, organized by Deloitte in the Netherlands in cooperation with the TiasNimbas Business School and the VNO-NCW. A critical jury assessed relevant applicant companies on their financial statements, growth, strategy, organization, and management. The jury then awarded the title of “Best Managed Company” to the most outstanding of these companies. The award winners reflect the notable work ethic and ingenuity of the Netherlands’ leading companies in 2013.

Total's Polypropylene Lumicene® Random takes Rigid Packaging to new applications and markets

Total’s Polypropylene Lumicene® Random takes Rigid Packaging to new applications and markets. (Photos: Total, PR003)Polypropylene Lumicene® Random is helping converters to safely and successfully tackle new challenges in food packaging. The material is based on proprietary metallocene technology from Refining & Chemicals Division of Total, one of the world's leading petrochemical producers.

DSM launches Stanyl ForTii T11 for high performance halogen-free terminal blocks

DSM launches Stanyl ForTii T11 for high performance halogen-free terminal blocks
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR378)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, is introducing Stanyl® ForTii™ T11, an innovative high temperature polyamide 4T delivering UL94-V0 flame retardancy combined with outstanding thermal and mechanical performance. This halogen free material has been designed to meet the stringent regulations and high performance requirements for printed circuit board (PCB) terminal blocks that are mounted using surface mount technology (SMT).

Clariant Capital Markets Day focuses on further value creation

ClariantMuttenz, June 28, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, provided an update on its strategy to reach the mid-term targets 2015 on the occasion of its annual Capital Markets Day today. The focus of the event was on growth and innovation, substantiated by an insight into recent developments in Crop Care, Personal Care and Oil & Mining Services.

Rob Duchateau vince il premio DPI Invention Award 2013

Da sinistra: Jacques Joosten dell'Istituto Olandese dei Polimeri, consegna a Rob Duchateau, Chief Scientist di SABIC e Professore Associato part-time presso l'Università Tecnica di Eindhoven (Paesi Bassi), il DPI Invention Award 2013, premio assegnato per la produzione scientifica degli ultimi anni e per la capacità di tradurre le conoscenze fondamentali in applicazioni e proprietà dei polimeri. La cerimonia di premiazione si è svolta il 20 giugno 2013 a Pisa in occasione del Congresso della Federazione Europea dei Polimeri. (Foto SABIC, PR077)>SITTARD, Paesi Bassi, 27 giugno 2013 - Il 20 giugno 2013 Rob Duchateau (47 anni), Chief Scientist di SABIC e Professore Associato part-time presso l'Università Tecnica di Eindhoven (Paesi Bassi), ha vinto il DPI Invention Award 2013, il premio dedicato all'invenzione organizzato dall'Istituto Olandese per i Polimeri (DPI). Il premio è stato consegnato a Duchateau da Jacques Joosten del DPI durante il congresso biennale della Federazione Europea dei Polimeri (EPF), tenutosi a Pisa dal 16 al 21 giugno 2013. Duchateau è stato scelto come vincitore per la sua produzione scientifica degli ultimi anni e per la capacità di tradurre le sue profonde conoscenze in applicazioni e proprietà dei polimeri.

AVERY DENNISON DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES LABELLING ON CONDENSATION-COATED WINE BOTTLES

The new Avery Dennison Aqua Stick® Portfolio featuring Z3338 Adhesive is the first pressure-sensitive labelling solution designed for the labelling of sparkling wine and champagne bottles. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR163)LEIDEN, the Netherlands - June 27, 2013 - Applying labels to wine and sparkling wine bottles when they are cooler than their surroundings and slick with surface condensation has just become easier. The exclusive new Aqua Stick® portfolio from Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials avoids the time-consuming and costly practices required until now to prevent condensation during labelling.

MOOG SVILUPPA UN INNOVATIVO SISTEMA DI PROVA PER SERBATOI DI CARBURANTE PER IL GRUPPO FIAT AUTOMOBILES (FGA)

Il sistema di prova per serbatoi di carburante Moog (in attesa di brevetto nel Regno Unito N. 1300552.5). 
(Foto Moog, MGPR1304)East Aurora, NY, USA, 26 giugno 2013 – Moog Industrial Group, una divisione di Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A e MOG.B) ha fornito a Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) un innovativo sistema per testare i serbatoi di carburante. Progettato per eseguire test funzionali dinamici su serbatoi per autoveicoli, simula le reali condizioni stradali, per valutare il comportamento del combustibile liquido e dei componenti del serbatoio. I risultati delle prove permetteranno a FGA di raggiungere la configurazione desiderata e verificarne la progettazione.