Lightweight instrument panel carrier of 2017 MINI Countryman takes top honors in Body Interior category of SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

The instrument panel carrier of the 2017 MINI Countryman from BMW Group is this year’s winner in the Body Interior category of the Automotive Innovation Awards, an annual competition now in its 47th year and run by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). An innovative process combined with lightweight-enabling materials from SABIC helps reduce the part’s weight by about 15 percent versus a comparable solid plastic component. The injection-molded part uses a high flow concentrate long glass fiber-reinforced polypropylene (LGFPP) material (STAMAX™ resin) from SABIC and a dedicated masterbatch solution in a structural foaming process with core-back technology.Detroit, USA, November 9, 2017 - The instrument panel carrier of the 2017 MINI Countryman from BMW Group is this year’s winner in the Body Interior category of the Automotive Innovation Awards, an annual competition now in its 47th year and run by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE).

Il nuovo vetro a controllo solare di Guardian Glass offre una neutralità estrema e la massima trasmissione luminosa volta a supportare il desiderio degli architetti per i progetti a luminosità naturale

Il nuovo vetro a controllo solare di Guardian Glass offre una neutralità estrema e la massima trasmissione luminosa volta a supportare il desiderio degli architetti per i progetti a luminosità naturale.
(Foto Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR152) Bertrange, Lussemburgo, 9 novembre – Guardian Glass ha ampliato la propria gamma SunGuard® SuperNeutral™ (SN) di vetro a controllo solare ad elevate prestazioni con l’aggiunta di un prodotto che offre la massima trasmissione luminosa nel portafoglio.

Aptar Pharma relies on medical grade TPE for eye drop packaging

Ophthalmic squeeze dispenser (OSD) from Aptar Pharma with components made of medical grade Thermoplastic Elastomers of the product group THERMOLAST® M from KRAIBURG TPE for direct contact with medications. 
(Photo: © 2017 Aptar Pharma)With several functional components manufactured using a newly developed, medical grade TPE from KRAIBURG TPE, Aptar Pharma launched its ophthalmic squeeze dispenser (OSD). The Thermoplastic Elastomer components come into direct contact with the medical eye drop formulation. Aptar Pharma requires classification as a medical grade plastic in compliance with the stringent regulations for the primary packaging of sensitive medications.

Perstorp and 3D4makers partner to launch Facilan™ next-generation 3D Printing filament

Perstorp and 3D4makers partner to launch Facilan™ next-generation 3D Printing filament. (Photos: 3D4Makers)Perstorp November 9, 2017 - Perstorp and 3D4Makers are developing a new generation of high quality, high performance filament. As the world’s first fifth-generation 3D filament, Facilan™ enables applications previously unobtainable with other 3D printing materials. Developed jointly by Perstorp and 3D4makers, Facilan delivers fit-for-purpose filaments for 3D additive manufacturing. Currently comprising three materials, the Facilan portfolio is designed to meet the toughest requirements for a wide range of medical and manufacturing products.

Clariant introduces additive solutions tailored to local needs at ChinaCoat

Exolit® AP flame retardant grades based on ammonium polyphosphate have become the industry standard in intumescent coatings formulations. Steel plate protected with intumescent coating after a fire test. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 9, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will introduce new additive solutions developed to meet the specific needs of the Asian coatings market at ChinaCoat, the global coatings show taking place in Shanghai from November 15 to 17. Clariant will be exhibiting in Zone 7, Hall W2, Booth No. W2.E21-28.

Beaulieu Yarns awarded prestigious FM Global “Highly Protected Risk” (HPR) status for French production site

Representatives of FM Global Management and Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Project Team at the Award ceremony on November 7, 2017.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Wielsbeke, Belgium – November 8, 2017 – Beaulieu Yarns, the global supplier of high-quality polyamide and polypropylene yarns, is pleased to announce the achievement of Highly Protected Risk (HPR) status for its French production site, Ideal Fibres & Fabrics Comines. Awarded by FM Global, HPR designation means a facility meets the highest industry standards for property protection.

Moog amplia la propria offerta per l’Unità Motore-Pompa Elettro-Idrostatica, con ulteriori taglie e soluzioni

Moog amplia la propria offerta per l’Unità Motore-Pompa Elettro-Idrostatica, con ulteriori taglie e soluzioni.
(Foto Moog, MGPR1704)East Aurora, NY, Stati Uniti d'America, 8 novembre 2017 – Moog (NYSE: MOG.A e MOG.B) – leader mondiale nella fornitura di soluzioni ad alte prestazioni per il motion control – estende la gamma di prodotti per l’Unità Motore-Pompa Elettro-Idrostatica (EPU) introducendo la EPU da 80 cc, per consentire ai propri clienti di ampliare il numero delle applicazioni possibili.

Mrs. Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Dan Biancalana, Dudelange’s Mayor, inaugurate emissions control system at the Guardian Glass plant in Dudelange

From left to right: Jose Miguel Villacorta – Dudelange Plant Manager, Dan Biancalana – Mayor of Dudelange, Carole Dieschbourg – Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, Guus Boekhoudt - Vice President Guardian Glass in Europe, Jean Ries - Director Government and Public Affairs Guardian Europe, Corinne Fernandez – HR Business Partner Dudelange.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR153)Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 8, 2017 – Mrs. Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Dan Biancalana, Mayor of Dudelange, joined Guardian Glass in Europe leadership on 7 November for the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art emissions control system at the company’s float glass plant in Dudelange.