AVERY DENNISON LABEL AND PACKAGING MATERIALS LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

Avery DennisonMENTOR, Ohio, January 28, 2013 - The Label and Packaging Materials division of Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today launched a new Website for its North American region (www.label.averydennison.com). The easy-to-navigate site features film and paper product data and educational materials related to pressure-sensitive label converting and application, including white papers, case studies, videos, and in-depth information on the latest innovations.

Clariant Oil and Mining Services Launches New Suite of Websites

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), January 28, 2013 – Clariant Oil and Mining Services today launched a new suite of websites for its three business lines, Oil Services, Mining and Refinery Services, found at www.oil.clariant.com, www.mining.clariant.com and www.refinery.clariant.com, each wholly devoted to the industry it serves. The revamped sites are designed to improve navigability and enhance access for the company’s customers and other users across a variety of devices.

DSM delivers 10 years of success with Akulon Ultraflow solutions

(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR342) Door Handle SystemsDSM is celebrating a decade of customer successes with its Akulon® Ultraflow extra-high flow polyamide 6 in a wide range of applications. Akulon Ultraflow polyamide 6 flows up to 80% faster than standard grades and enables injection molding cycle times to be cut by up to 25%, all with no significant loss of mechanical properties in the finished part. Processors and users can benefit from reductions in the weight of their parts and in the energy it takes to mold them.

Clariant Mining to Expand Plant in Australia

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), January 24, 2013 – Clariant Mining will increase its global footprint in the production of PIBSA emulsifiers with the expansion of its plant in Victoria, Australia. The $3.5 million investment will allow Clariant Mining to better support its customer base in the Southern Hemisphere and will support the continued growth of the company in the Asian region.

GE Upgrades Integrated Platform Management System on board Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fleet Tankers with Technology Update

Royal fleet auxiliary’s fleet tanker wave Ruler receives a technology upgrade. (Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR123)PARIS—January 24, 2013—GE's Power Conversion (NYSE:GE) business has started fitting the latest generation of Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships WAVE KNIGHT and WAVE RULER.

Belden unterstützt Schneider Electric bei Absicherung der unternehmenskritischen Industrie-Infrastruktur

BeldenNeckartenzlingen – 24. Januar 2013 - Belden Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Signalübertragungslösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen, teilt mit, dass sich Schneider Electric für die Technologie von Tofino Security entschieden hat, um ihre Produkte für die Industrieautomatisierung auf ein höheres Sicherheitslevel zu bringen. Die neue ConneXium Tofino Security-Lösung von Schneider Electric ist eine Produktsuite, die industrielle IT-Systeme gegen Netzwerkprobleme und Cyberangriffe schützt und ihre Betriebssicherheit, Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung erhöht.

Songwon ernennt Doris Peters zum „Global Director of Marketing and Business Analysis”

Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) hat zum 1. Januar 2013 Doris Peters zum „Global Director of Marketing and Business Analysis” ernannt. (Foto: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – 24. Januar 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) hat zum 1. Januar 2013 Doris Peters zum „Global Director of Marketing and Business Analysis” ernannt. Als weltweit zweitgrößter Hersteller von Polymer-Stabilisatoren und einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Additiven und verschiedenen weiteren Produkten für die Kunststoffindustrie, verfolgt Songwon das Ziel durch Bereitstellung besserer Qualität und Mehrwert seiner Produkte sowie durch der bessere Dienstleistungen der Lieferant der Wahl zu werden. Diese neue Position im Unternehmen wird die Entschlossenheit fördern, weiterhin Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu liefern, die als „herausragend“ von den Kunden wahrgenommen werden, wann und wo auch immer sie benötigt werden.

Clariant to Exhibit Controlled Atmosphere Solutions and Compliant Colorants and Additives at Pharmapack

ClariantMuttenz, January 23, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, represented by its Masterbatches Business Unit with business segments Healthcare Packaging and Medical Masterbatches will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe 2013 in Paris on Feb. 13-14 at Stand 332 and 333 respectively. Healthcare Packaging will display its full line of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions, ranging from drop-in desiccants to container closure systems, which can help protect pharmaceuticals from damaging moisture and oxygen. Masterbatches will present MEVOPUR® colorants and additives for improving aesthetics, processing and functionality in medical device applications. In addition, Valère Logel, Product Development Manager, will present “Your drug environment under control” on Thursday, Feb. 14. The presentation will discuss possibilities of control of the pharmaceutical packaging micro-environment to extend shelf life and enhance stability of sensitive drugs.