30-07-2013
Clariant increases net income on improved margins
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: "As demonstrated by an increase in sales and profitability in the first half-year, Clariant is gradually progressing towards its short- and mid-term targets. In a heterogeneous economic environment, the company achieved robust development across its well-balanced portfolio. Although we perceive rising uncertainties in emerging markets, we continue to see a rather stable economic environment at a low level. In this scenario, we are confident that we will achieve our full-year targets by focusing on innovation, growth and cost efficiency."
29-07-2013
DSM DYNEEMA CONGRATULATES BANOM ON WINNING FROST & SULLIVAN AWARD
Stanley, N.C. – July 29, 2013 – DSM Dyneema LLC (DSM Dyneema), the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, commends their partner Banom for winning the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2013 North American Product Leadership Award in Cut Resistant Gloves. Banom’s gloves for workers in the sheet metal and glass industries surpass the competition through the use of proprietary high tenacity filament (HTF) yarns incorporating high-performance materials such as MaxPly® with Dyneema® and TriMax® with Dyneema®.
25-07-2013
NEW SELECT SOLUTIONS™ RECLOSURE PORTFOLIO DELIVERS HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKAGING FUNCTIONALITY
MENTOR, Ohio, July 24, 2013 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced its Select Solutions™ Reclosure portfolio, designed to help package designers and packaged goods companies meet consumers’ needs for the convenience reclosure technology provides.
25-07-2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, says a new generation of automotive exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensors is now being made in its Stanyl® ForTii™ high performance polyamide 4T. Thanks to the very high temperature stability of Stanyl ForTii, costs are being cut in the production of the sensors, without compromising on quality.
22-07-2013
DSM's Stanyl ForTii proven for next generation DDR-DIMM sockets
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says its Stanyl® ForTii™ is the only halogen free, high temperature polyamide that answers the stringent requirements of reflow soldering for DDR3sockets, as well as the demand for high flow. It also offers extremely low warpage after reflow.
19-07-2013
DSM partners with ERDA in India to develop innovative and sustainable engineering plastics solutions for the electrical industry
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA), a cooperative research institution created by the Indian electrical industry and utilities, to cover basic research in the field of electrical applications. This move underlines DSM's focus on developing strategic partnerships around the world to drive innovation and the highest standards of sustainability.
18-07-2013
Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Website
Muttenz, July 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced a new website for its business segment, Healthcare Packaging, now available at www.healthpack.clariant.com. The new site now reflects the specialized healthcare packaging focus of this Clariant business.
18-07-2013
Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Polymer Stabilizers and Specialty Antioxidants
Ulsan, Korea - July 18, 2013 - Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of Polymer Additives, will increase the global selling prices of its Polymer Stabilizers and Specialty Antioxidants products. The increase will range between 5% and 8% effective on orders received on or after August 15, 2013, or as contracts allow.
