Asian Steel Maker Turns to GE's Energy Management Services to Upgrade Automation and Drives with Reduced Downtime

GE Power ConversionPARIS - October 17, 2013 - In a strategic business decision, POSCO-Thainox announced last year an ambitious business plan to increase annual capacity for cold-rolled stainless steel. Over the next four years, they will grow production from 200,000 tons to 300,000 tons. To meet existing demands and achieve their long-term goals, POSCO will need to upgrade their facilities with the smallest amount of interruption to their current production lines.

Clariant launches new tailor-made flame retardant solutions for high-temperature thermoplastics

Graph showing the processing windows (temperature range from melting to decomposition) of polyamide compounds 
(PA 6 GF30 V-0) with the different Exolit® OP grades for polyamides. (Source: Clariant data)Muttenz, October 17, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, expands its toolbox of cutting-edge, efficient phosphinate flame retardants with new tailor made synergistic formulations for thermoplastics used in demanding environments. Exolit® OP 1400 (TP) for polyamides and Exolit OP 1260 (TP) for polyesters offer the plastics industry new opportunities to improve both fire safety and processing and mechanical performance at the same time.

Frost & Sullivan Award for Xiran® IZ recognises Polyscope new product innovation leadership

Frost & Sullivan award for Xiran® IZ recognises Polyscope new product innovation leadership. (Photo Polyscope, PSPR010)Based on its recent analysis of Plastic Modifiers in Europe, Frost & Sullivan has recognised the development of the new XIRAN® IZ grades produced by Polyscope with the 2013 Frost & Sullivan New Product Innovation Leadership Award. Through this Award, Polyscope is rewarded for its continued innovation and product line expansion.

CCL DESIGN ACQUIRES WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO NANO-FUSION™ PAINT PROTECTION FILM

Avery DennisonHAZERSWOUDE, the Netherlands - October 16, 2013 - Nano-Fusion™, a patented paint protection film with unique surface technology, is now available exclusively from CCL Design, a division of CCL Industries (“CCL”). Worldwide rights to the product line and related intellectual property were acquired by CCL from Avery Dennison as part of the Office & Consumer Products and Designed & Engineered Solutions transaction completed on July 1, 2013.

Clariant at K 2013: focus on growth and innovation as key drivers for customer benefits

Clariant at K 2013: focus on growth and innovation as key drivers for customer benefits. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 16, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, underlined its commitment to the Plastics and Coatings industry at its K 2013 press conference and demonstrated how the megatrends that drive the plastics industry are at the root of the company's market strategy.

Latest Innovations in Two-Step HDPE ISBM Technology

Latest Innovations in Two-Step HDPE ISBM Technology.
(Photos: Total, PR007)Blending their unique expertise and industry-leading technologies, Total, Husky and Sidel teamed up to deliver a new cost-efficient solution for the packaging market. Their two-step HDPE ISBM technology combines the advantages of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) resin and Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) technology. As an innovative alternative to both Extrusion Blow Molded (EBM) HDPE and ISBM PET, it offers specific plus points that reduce material and conversion costs.

K 2013: Songwon further expanding its range of innovative stabilizer solutions

Songwon at K 2013 - the Salient in Additives partner investing for its customers in innovative stabilizers. 
(Photo: Songwon ATG GmbH R&D in Greiz, Germany - Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)

  • Songwon - reliably delivering essential and innovative products
  • Songwon - expanding its portfolio of world class products – launch of SONGXTEND™ product line at K 2013
  • Songwon - investing in technology and capacity to meet the needs of its customers
Ulsan, Korea - October 16, 2013 - At K 2013, Songwon (www.songwon.com), the world’s second largest supplier of additives to the global polymer industry, is demonstrating how their continued investment is meeting the needs of their customers for the security of supply of reliable and innovative stabilizer solutions.

Ascend announces launch of new compounding operations in Pensacola, Florida

Ascend’s Vydyne resin being packaged at the world’s largest fully integrated PA66 production facility in Pensacola, Florida. (Photo: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, APMPR0002HOUSTON, TEXAS - October 16, 2013 - At K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, is announcing the start of a new compounding line in Pensacola, Florida.