O Centro de Inovação em Cores da SABIC Innovative Plastics ajuda a Legrand Electric a oferecer as cores do futuro hoje

Anise, da linha de produtos “Frosted” dos interruptores Celiane da Legrand, feita com as resinas coloridas e com efeitos Visualfx* da SABIC Innovative PlasticsBERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 3 de setembro de 2008 – A SABIC Innovative Plastics trabalha em conjunto com a Legrand Electrical, um fabricante francês de acessórios de fiação, sistemas de gerenciamento de cabos, interruptores de parede e iluminação para ajudar a empresa a projetar produtos inovadores e estilosos para uso residencial e comercial. O Sr. Denys Toulemonde do Departamento de Projetos da Legrand, em Limoges, apresenta os benefícios dos serviços prestados pelo Centro de Inovações em Cores da SABIC Innovative Plastics e de seu novo programa de tendências e texturas Expression 2009 (CIC Expression 2009 Program Video), que foi introduzido em Abril de 2008, no desenvolvimento dos mais recentes produtos da Legrand.

Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis Deputy CEO

Herbert Willerth appointed Borealis Deputy CEOBorealis, a leading provider of innovative, value creating plastics solutions, has announced that Herbert Willerth will assume the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive, effective from September 1, 2008. In this position, Willerth will have a special focus on Europe and the overall competitiveness of the European plants and support Chief Executive Mark Garrett.

A equipe da Exatec*, da SABIC Innovative Plastics, abre novas possibilidades em painéis automotivos transparentes e de baixo peso com um sistema único de simulação de moldagem por injeção-compressão

SABICBERGEN OP ZOOM, Holanda – 27 de agosto de 2008 – Com os últimos avanços em design e aerodinâmica e com o aumento do uso de materiais que visam reduzir peso dos veículos e aumentar a eficiência dos combustíveis, o uso de policarbonato transparente (PC) em painéis e janelas automotivas deve crescer nos próximos anos. Em resposta a este desenvolvimento, um método de injeção–compressão bi-componente significa menor stress e maior qualidade ótica em painéis transparentes em PC.

Borealis and MCC agree to improve PP compound supply for the automotive industry

The manufacturing and supply agreement for PP/CP in Europe has been signed by Borealis AG (Vienna, Austria, CEO; Mark Garrett) and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH (Dusseldorf, Germany, CEO; Ryu Hasegawa, 100% owned by MCC). Borealis AG, a leading supplier of innovative value creating plastics solutions, and its U.S. subsidiary, Borealis Compounds LLC, have entered into manufacturing and supply agreements with affiliates of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) to improve the supply of polypropylene compounds (PP/CP) to the automotive industry in Europe and the United States. The agreements are intended to aid all companies in meeting demand and enhancing the competitiveness of their automotive customers, through localised production and supply of high quality, high-performance PP/CP materials.

Arkema takes part in the Chillventa tradeshow in Nüremberg

ArkemaAs the world’s second largest fluorochemicals producer, Arkema will be exhibiting at the very first edition of Chillventa, an international tradeshow for suppliers to the Refrigeration, Air-conditioning and Heat Pump industries, to be held in Nüremberg from October 15 to 17 2008.

SABIC Innovative Plastics Names Marco Dalmino Country Manager, Italy

SABIC Innovative Plastics has appointed Marco Dalmino to country manager, Italy>MILAN, Italy – August 26, 2008 – SABIC Innovative Plastics has appointed Marco Dalmino to country manager, Italy, where he is responsible for all commercial activities in the region.

Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systems

Crystal clear liquid silicone from Momentive Performance Materials enables top reproduction accuracy for camera-based driver assistance systemsLEVERKUSEN, GERMANY — AUGUST 25, 2008

High transparency Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) from Momentive Performance Materials for use in camera-based driver assistance systems from KOSTAL. KOSTAL, the technology specialist for automotive electronics and mechatronics, introduces a compact front view camera which attaches to the windscreen. Its special construction combines functional and technical design advantages. The material used to couple the camera directly to the windscreen was developed by LSR specialist Momentive Performance Materials.

CHEMTURA INCREASES PRICES ON ORGANOTIN STABILIZERS

ChemturaMIDDLEBURY, CT – Effective September 1, 2008, or as contract terms allow, Chemtura Corporation(NYSE:CEM) will increase the base price of its organotin stabilizers globally by 6%.