Phillips named head of global business development at Clariant Oil Services

ClariantCHARLOTTE, N.C., May 28, 2009 - Dr. Nick Phillips has joined Clariant Oil Services in the role of Global Business Development Director based in Houston, Texas. Phillips worked from 1992 until 2002 as technical marketing manager with TR Oil Services which Clariant acquired in 2001.

Trespa Meteon verfraait de Kelly Residence in Los Angeles

De Kelly Residence, ontworpen door het bekroonde architectenbureau Abramson Teiger Architects, is een prachtig huis dat uitkijkt op het Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Het huis, dat harmonieus opgaat in zijn omgeving, is op een licht hellend terrein gebouwd en bestaat uit drie onderling gekoppelde, verspringende kubussen waarin veel daglicht binnenvalt.De Kelly Residence, ontworpen door het bekroonde architectenbureau Abramson Teiger Architects, is een prachtig huis dat uitkijkt op het Getty Museum in Los Angeles. Het huis, dat harmonieus opgaat in zijn omgeving, is op een licht hellend terrein gebouwd en bestaat uit drie onderling gekoppelde, verspringende kubussen waarin veel daglicht binnenvalt.

SARLINK APPOINTS PSEUDO-NERD TO PROMOTE NEW BRANDING

Sarlink TPV has introduced a new corporate identity and website, to highlight the product’s properties and benefits. To help spread the word, the company is using a self-styled technical nerd with a strong internet presence.
Heerlen, 26 May 2009 – Sarlink TPV has introduced a new corporate identity and website, to highlight the product’s properties and benefits. To help spread the word, the company is using a self-styled technical nerd with a strong internet presence.

BLUEWATER AND DSM DYNEEMA COOPERATE ON FLEXIBLE LARGE BORE CRYOGENIC HOSES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OFFSHORE LNG TRANSFER

Bluewater's composite cryogenic hose for LNG transfer made with Dyneema®
(Photo Bluewater, DYNPR140)HOOFDDORP/URMOND (NL), 25 May, 2009 - Bluewater Energy Services B.V., a member of the Bluewater group of companies, has introduced a Composite Cryogenic Hose made with Dyneema® fiber which is the first truly flexible large bore hose for high volume offshore LNG transfer. This is the first cryogenic application in which Dyneema® fiber has been used.

Free Firmware and Management Software for BAT Wireless Devices

[Free Firmware and Management Software for BAT Wireless Devices (Photo: Belden, BLDPR102)] With version 7.60, Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH (Germany) has introduced the latest package of its firmware and management software for Hirschmann BAT wireless devices.

INTRODUCING KELTAN® 1200A

DSM ElastomersHeerlen, 22 May 2009 – DSM Elastomers has introduced a new EPDM grade that can be used on the one hand as shear stable viscosity index improver (VII) for the Petroleum Additives (PA) market and on the other hand as a processing additive for rubber applications.

Clariant acquires XL Performance Chemicals, expands global reach in defoamer products market

ClariantCHARLOTTE, N.C.,May 19, 2009 - Just three months after embarking on an exclusive strategic alliance to serve the $2-billion-plus worldwide foam-control market, Clariant is acquiring Dalton, Ga.-based XL Performance Chemicals from Fibro Chem LLC and its affiliates. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Songwon maintains its high level of commitment to customers with the incorporation of Songwon Japan.

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – May 19, 2009 – Songwon is pleased to announce the establishment of Songwon Japan KK to confirm its position as global contender and regional leader in the polymer additives market.