10-04-2008
PRESS STATEMENT
URMOND (NL) – 10 April 2008 – In recent statements to international media the firm Bladerunner has claimed to be selling so-called “bullet-proof” hoodies containing Dyneema®. Contrary to these claims, the material used by Bladerunner is NOT Dyneema®. DSM Dyneema does not support the products distributed by Bladerunner, nor has the company ever given Bladerunner permission to use its brand name. DSM Dyneema’s lawyers have served Bladerunner with a cease and desist letter to stop immediately any further unauthorized and misleading use of its brand name and trademark. Bladerunner currently is not nor will it be in the future a DSM Dyneema licensee.
10-04-2008
SABIC Innovative Plastics Launches Expression 2009 to Help Customers Tap Plastics’ Stunning Color and Texture Possibilities
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands — April 10, 2008 — Plastics have always been notable for their diverse performance capabilities. Now, SABIC Innovative Plastics is opening a world of new design possibilities for its plastics through the latest trends in colors, effects, and textures. The Expression 2009 palette aims to help customers tap into the power of aesthetics to evoke emotions, achieve differentiation, and create instant brand recognition. SABIC Innovative Plastics’ three worldwide Color Innovation Centers and online ColorXpress service make it easy for customers to find or match the precise color and effect for their applications. The company’s investment in the Expression program and application development centers helps provide customers with innovative product solutions to help them deliver business success.
10-04-2008
Rohm and Haas Company Acquires Gracel Display
Philadelphia, PA and Seoul, Korea, April 9, 2008—Rohm and Haas Company (NYSE:ROH) has acquired Gracel Display, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) materials. The transaction, worth approximately $40 million, gives Rohm and Haas controlling interest in South Korea-based Gracel.
10-04-2008
New Product Launch and Capacity Expansion Strengthen Borealis and Borouge’s Commitment to Wire and Cable Industry
Borealis and Borouge reinforce their commitment to supporting the competitiveness of the wire and cable manufacturers, with the launch of a unique high productivity low voltage cable insulation material at Wire 2008 in Düsseldorf and the announcement of new plans to expand low density polyethylene (LDPE) capacity in the Middle East.
10-04-2008
Cores e efeitos da resina especial da SABIC Innovative Plastics ajudam as montadoras européias a acrescentar profundidade e emoção aos interiores
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 10 de abril de 2008 – Quando as montadoras européias buscam aprimorar a percepção de espaço, estilo e valor em carros menores e agregar luxo a veículos de ponta, elas recorrem aos efeitos e cores das resinas especiais da SABIC Innovative Plastics. Entre as últimas tendências estão o uso de resinas translúcidas e transparentes, em conjunto com texturas e padrões em relevo, para criar efeitos que são um colírio para os olhos em componentes comuns do interior, tais como volantes, maçanetas e consoles. Trabalhando lado a lado com os clientes, a SABIC Innovative Plastics desenvolveu um enorme portfólio de resinas Visualfx* que adicionam cores e efeitos exclusivos ao kit de ferramentas do projetista. Além disso, a líder de plásticos está fornecendo resinas transparentes e translúcidas para processos especiais, tais como moldagem em dois acabamentos e hidrográfica.
10-04-2008
A SABIC Innovative Plastics oferece aos clientes uma nova visão sobre as mais recentes tendências de projeto automotivo
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 10 de abril de 2008 – Como fornecedor-chave de materiais para o setor automotivo, a SABIC Innovative Plastics trabalha lado a lado com os clientes para auxiliá-los a oferecer sucesso nos negócios. Um aspecto importante desta relação é o Auto Trend Watch Program (Programa de Observação de Tendências Automotivas) anual, que permite à SABIC Innovative Plastics compartilhar regularmente suas fortes visões de mercado, sua pesquisa e sua experiência nas tendências de projeto automotivo com os clientes. As tendências atuais incluem painéis transparentes com dupla curvatura e maior funcionalidade, aplicações exteriores brilhantes em branco e preto e funcionalidade adicional em painéis externos em estilo envolvente.
09-04-2008
Borouge and Borealis boost competitiveness of low-voltage cable producers with Visico FX - fast forwarding your production
Borouge and Borealis, leading providers of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, have launched a unique high- productivity, low-voltage cable insulation material that will boost the competitiveness of cable manufacturers. Making its debut at Wire 2008 exhibition [Dusseldorf, Germany], the new Visico™ FX LE8823 grade delivers all-round advances in productivity and cost efficiency, resulting in higher output and increased profitability at the manufacturing stage with knock-on benefits for grid owners and installers.
09-04-2008
STANYL® TAKES THE HEAT
Rosenbauer, the world leader in mobile fire protections and civil defence solutions, recently introduced “Heros-Xtreme”, a new fireman’s helmet, tested and approved according to EN 443:1997 and prEN 443:2006.
