SABIC introduces proven STADECK heavy-duty panels to the Americas

Lightweight STADECK™ panels are made from glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic resin.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry will showcase for the first time in the Americas, STADECK heavy duty-panels for scaffolding and numerous other applications, at the NAHB – International Builders Show in Las Vegas on February 19–21. This follows the successful launch of these high-strength but extremely lightweight panels for the building and construction industry in Europe last year.

INEOS Styrolution awarded gold rating by EcoVadis for its advanced sustainability performance

INEOS Styrolution awarded gold rating by EcoVadis for its advanced sustainability performance.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been awarded the EcoVadis gold rating for the second consecutive year. The rating is based on the implementation of the company’s sustainability programme and the company’s sustainability report 2017 (published July 2018). This year’s increased score is seen as a recognition of the company’s continuous efforts and progress across four themes – environment, labour practices and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

Clariant is recognized by Anglo American as best supplier of 2018 in the sustainability category

Clariant receives the 2018 Outstanding Supplier award from Anglo American, in the Sustainability category. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Supplier award in the category of Sustainability for the second consecutive year, elevating the company’s profile as among the best business partners of Anglo American, one of the largest mining companies in the world.

TE Connectivity completes its offering for new generation solar power plants

TE Connectivity completes its offering for new generation solar power plants. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR350)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced the new TE ENTRELEC PI-Spring range of terminal blocks ZK-PV, dedicated to large commercial and utility-scale photovoltaic installations. The PI-Spring range have voltage of 1500V DC (IEC) / 1000V DC (UL), complementing the existing 1500V offering including DBL distribution blocks and SNK screw power terminal blocks ZS150 / ZS240.

Recommissioning of SABIC’s PPE operations at Bergen Op Zoom creates local employment opportunities

SABIC’s PPE plant in Bergen op Zoom is actively recruiting 59 skilled operators, process and service engineers, shift leaders and analysts as it resumes PPE resin production at the site. SABIC hopes to fill the roles by mid-2019, and a recruiting website has been launched to facilitate the hiring and application process: http://www.sabic-bergenopzoom.nl/nl/carriere/sabic-en-onderwijs.Last year, in response to customer needs, SABIC announced plans to recommission operations at its Bergen op Zoom PPE resin plant in the Netherlands with a phased ramp-up in production across 2020 to produce polyphenylene ether (PPE), the base resin for its line of NORYL resins and oligomers. Increased customer demand for NORYL resin – used in a vast range of industries such as water management, automotive, solar, industrial and electrical – prompted the capacity expansion plans.

INEOS Styrolution strengthens distribution structure in EMEA

INEOS Styrolution strengthens distribution structure in EMEA. (Image: INEOS Styrolution)INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that a new cooperation has been agreed with Tecnopol in Iberia (Spain, Portugal).

Clariant captures growing 3D printing customer needs at TCT Asia 2019

Clariant presents its unique high quality range of 3D printing materials, solutions and service at TCT Asia 2019. (Photo: Clariant)
Catching not only the eye but the imagination of Asia’s manufacturing, design, and development communities are Clariant’s top priorities at TCT Asia 2019. Clariant presents its fast-growing portfolio of superior industrial 3D printer filaments and solutions in the striking, future-trend orange shade “Catch me if you can” (Booth W4-G56).

SGP to Hold “Saving Dollars in 2019: Reducing Operating Costs with Renewable Energy” Webinar

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, today announced it will be holding a series of webinars- "Saving Dollars in 2019" in collaboration with Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the support of the Great Lakes Graphics Association, Flexographic Technical Association, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association and TLMI.