Polyscope extends XIRAN® portfolio with low molecular weight styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers

Polyscope plant in Geleen. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR007)Polyscope, the world's leading producer of styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers, has launched two new product grades with a lower molecular weight, to extend its existing portfolio of XIRAN® styrene maleic anhydride co-polymers.

Flairosol™ ImPress wins Dispensing Innovation Award 2013

Flairosol™ ImPress wins Dispensing Innovation Award 2013. (Photo Pokon, PR007)The new Flairosol™ ImPress from Afa Dispensing Group (Afa) has won this year's “Dispensing Innovation Award” at the prestigious Paris Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 2013. The Award is designed to recognize and promote the most innovative products in the world of dispensing. An independent jury of industry experts representing multi-nationals, packaging manufacturers and the media presented the award to Afa on February 6, 2013.

Clariant gibt vorzeitige Kündigung der Wandelanleihe bekannt

ClariantMuttenz, 6. Februar 2013 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemie-unternehmen, hat heute gemäss den Anleihebedingungen beschlossen, die 3% Wandelanleihe von 2009-2014 über CHF 300 Millionen (ISIN CH0101753892), mit Wandlungsrecht in Clariant Namenaktien mit einem Nennwert von je CHF 3,70, vorzeitig am 21. März 2013 zurückzuzahlen.

SABIC Puts a New Face on Cosmetics Packaging at PCD 2013, Offering Customers a Broad Resin Portfolio, Pioneering Color Services and Support

SABIC Offers a Complete Portfolio of Cosmetics Packaging Materials for Various Applications>PARIS, France, February 6, 2013 - Packaging requirements of the personal care industry are complex, ranging from regulatory compliance to extended product shelf life and from mechanical performance to aesthetics. To meet these diverse needs, SABIC is debuting its complete offering for cosmetic packaging today at Perfumes, Cosmetics and Design Packaging (PCD) 2013 (booth #P09-P11), bringing unmatched choice and the latest material technologies to customers. Not only is SABIC the sole supplier to offer both polyolefins and engineering thermoplastics in one portfolio, but the company is also adding significant value through its industry-leading color services, technical expertise and global presence. SABIC materials solutions can address the full range of cosmetic packaging needs, including bottles, jars, tubes, caps and closures, dispensing systems, airless covers and packaging for lipstick, mascara, foundation and powder. The scope of these capabilities provides a one-stop-shop to customers and demonstrates SABIC’s commitment to outstanding technical innovation and service.

AVERY DENNISON LANÇA NOVA LINHA DE ADESIVOS PARA FILMES

Avery DennisonVINHEDO, Brasil — Fevereiro, 2013 — Mundialmente reconhecida por sua tecnologia de ponta, a Avery Dennison está trabalhando fortemente no Brasil na expansão do uso dos novos adesivos para rótulos em filme. Como benefícios comuns, os novos adesivos – S7000, S7400 e S0270 – oferecem maior produtividade de conversão e rotulagem, além de menor perda de material e menos tempo de parada de máquina.

Songwon Industrial Group schliesst das Jahr 2012 mit einem soliden Ergebnis für das 4. Quartal wie auch für das Gesamtjahr ab

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – 5. Februar 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), zweitgrößter Hersteller von Polymer-Stabilisatoren und einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von Additiven und anderen Chemikalien für die Kunststoffindustrie gibt vorläufige, ungeprüfte Zahlen bekannt: Danach erreichte der Gesamtumsatz für das IV. Quartal 2012 151.594 Mio. KRW, bei einem Bruttogewinn von 30.872 Mio. KRW und einem Gewinn in Höhe von 3.834 Mio. KRW für diesen Zeitraum.

Clariant awarded Cosmetics GMP certification for Indonesia site

ClariantMuttenz, February 5, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its cosmetics ingredients site in Tangerang, Indonesia. The site is the eighth Clariant location to be endorsed with the cosmetics industry reference standard.

Belden Launches Industry's First Environment-sealed BNC Connector

Belden Launches Industry’s First Environment-sealed BNC Connector.
(Photo: Belden, PR264) Venlo, The Netherlands - February 5, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched the new Watertight Locking 1-Piece HD Brilliance BNC Compression Connector in the EMEA region. The industry's first environment-sealed BNC Connector maximizes broadcast signal integrity, quality, performance and durability by preventing moisture from entering the front and back of the Connector and restricting movement of the BNC head.