DSM’s Stanyl and EcoPaXX used in electric concept car

DSM’s Stanyl and EcoPaXX used in electric concept car. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR375)
The latest prototype car from SIM-Drive Corporation, a pioneering electric vehicle developer in Japan, features DSM’s Stanyl® and EcoPaXX® based parts that make the car lighter and more sustainable.

Clariant Oil Services Invests in an Enhanced Oil Recovery Technology and Services Company

ClariantMuttenz, May 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced its investment in Ultimate EOR Services, a provider of enhanced oil recovery solutions based on proprietary technologies developed within the Center for Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (USA).

Polychim and Milliken take homopolymer PP performance for packaging applications to a new level

Polychim’s new homopolymer PP grade for thermoforming draws on the unique benefits of Milliken’s nucleating innovation, Hyperform® HPN-600ei. It enables thermoformers to produce high quality parts with excellent aesthetics at high output rates. (Photo Milliken, MKPR094, Copyright© 2013 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Polychim is setting a new benchmark in the performance of homopolymer polypropylene (PP) in packaging applications with the launch of a new thermoforming PP offering excellent aesthetics, high quality and faster throughput to converters.

New Visor Asset Management System from GE Power Conversion Ensures Efficient, Effective, Responsive Service

Visor Asset Management: remote monitoring system to assists ship operators globally in identifying and allocating onboard concerns.
(Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR156)PARIS - May 8, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces the launch of a new supervisory system designed for remote monitoring and diagnostics of its drives, machines and control systems operating in the field. The Visor Asset Management system improves GE's unique integrated marine systems solution, improving productivity and availability through automation, dynamic positioning, drives, electrical motors and generators, prime movers, power distribution equipment, bridge controls, navigation systems and position measuring equipment.

Avery Dennison Launches Matrix Recycling Tool For Label Sustainability

Avery DennisonMENTOR, Ohio, May 8, 2013 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) has launched a matrix recycling tool on its website to help its converter customers divert and process scrap. The tool is located at: label.averydennison.com/en/home/solutions/sustainability.html.

Songwon at Feiplastic 2013

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – May 8, 2013 – Songwon (www.songwon.com), the second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, will participate at Feiplastic 2013 in São Paulo, Brazil (May 20-24) – Stand G91. Feiplastic 2013 is an international trade fair for the plastics market and will be the host to key industry players that will showcase their latest technologies and products. Songwon will co-exhibit with NEXO International, their distributor for Latin America (http://nexointernational.com.br/nexo/). Through this partnership Songwon is able to improve the quality of service and security of supply to its customers.

FNSS WINT BELANGRIJK CONTRACT VOOR PANTSERVOERTUIGEN MET DYNEEMA® BALLISTISCH TAPE VAN DSM DYNEEMA

8x8 PARS© amfibievoertuigen voor personen, geproduceerd door FNSS met spall-liners van Dyneema® BT10 ballistisch tape. 
(Beeldmateriaal: FNSS, DYNPR241)Nederland, 8 mei 2013 - DSM Dyneema, producent van polyethyleenvezel met ultrahoog moleculair gewicht (UHMwPE), merknaam Dyneema®, en wereldwijd leider in levensbeschermende materialen, maakte vandaag een belangrijke nieuwe mijlpaal bekend voor zijn lichtgewicht, kosteneffectieve Dyneema® BT10 ballistisch tape. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., een grote fabrikant van pantservoertuigen in Turkije, heeft een belangrijk contract van een Aziatische overheid binnengehaald voor de productie van 8x8 gepantserde ‘PARS©’ amfibievoertuigen voor personen, voorzien van spall-liners met BT10. Dankzij de kosteneffectieve eigenschappen van BT10 in combinatie met zijn superieure ballistische prestaties kon FNSS aan de zeer strenge specificaties voor de spall-liner voldoen.

Clariant launches innovative new Aristoflex® Velvet polymer for luxurious skin care formulations

Polymer Aristoflex® Velvet adds a soft, velvety skin feel to skin care formulations. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 8, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces the soft, velvety skin feel of new Aristoflex® Velvet to skin care formulations. This specially designed polymer takes moisturization and cleansing beyond pure functionality to create a luxurious, lasting experience that indulges the senses.