13-05-2013
Polychim and Milliken take homopolymer PP performance for packaging applications to a new level
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.
08-05-2013
New Visor Asset Management System from GE Power Conversion Ensures Efficient, Effective, Responsive Service
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.
08-05-2013
Avery Dennison Launches Matrix Recycling Tool For Label Sustainability
MENTOR, 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.
08-05-2013
Songwon at Feiplastic 2013
Ulsan, 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.
08-05-2013
FNSS WINS IMPORTANT CONTRACT FOR ARMORED VEHICLES USING DYNEEMA® BALLISTIC TAPE FROM DSM DYNEEMA
The Netherlands, May 8, 2013 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials, today announced a major new milestone for its lightweight, cost-effective Dyneema® BT10 ballistic tape. FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş., a leading producer of armored vehicles based in Turkey, won an important contract from an Asian government to manufacture 8x8 “PARS©” amphibious armored personnel vehicles featuring spall liners made with BT10. Importantly, cost effective BT10 combined with its superior ballistic performance enabled FNSS to meet the highly stringent specifications for the spall liner.
08-05-2013
Clariant launches innovative new Aristoflex® Velvet polymer for luxurious skin care formulations
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.
07-05-2013
DSM DYNEEMA AND FNSS SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR FUTURE COOPERATION ON LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH-PERFORMANCE ARMOR PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Istanbul, Turkey, 7 May 2013 - DSM Dyneema and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. today signed a Letter of Intent here at the IDEF 2013 exhibition. DSM Dyneema is the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials; and FNSS is a leading producer of armored vehicles, based in Turkey. The signing affirms the companies’ mutual interest in further cooperation to provide the best armor protection for FNSS’s armored vehicles by capitalizing on the company’s world-class manufacturing capabilities and DSM Dyneema’s unique balance of cost efficiencies and exceptional high performance to meet all necessary requirements. DSM Dyneema and FNSS recently worked together on a major military vehicle project, the details of which will be jointly announced by the two companies shortly.
07-05-2013
New Dynamic Positioning System from GE Power Conversion Puts Control Back in the Hands of the Mariner
PARIS - May 7, 2013 - GE´s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces that they are bringing enhanced operability to the company´s Dynamic Positioning (DP) system. The latest version, being launched at OTC, is more energy–efficient, better integrated, and–most importantly–more ‘mariner friendly’. “We are giving ship control back to the mariners,” says Paul English, Marine Leader of GE Power Conversion.
