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Two New Dow Corning Programs Help Customers Meet Rising Demand for Improved Hair Shine and Hair Repair Products
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, unveiled here today, at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2013 (Booth #911), two new programs for hair shine and hair repair to give customers greater access to the... - May 17, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Launches Advanced New Moisturizing Silicone Emulsion for Premium Hair Product Formulations at NYSCC 2013
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced here today, at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2013 (Booth #911), Dow Corning® CE-8411 Smooth Plus Emulsion. This new nonionic silicone emulsion not only imparts... - May 17, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Unveils New High-Performance Water-in-Oil Silicone Emulsifier Featuring High Formulation Stability at NYSCC 2013
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced here today at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2013 (Booth #911), Dow Corning® ES-5300 Formulation Aid, a new benefits-rich water-in-oil silicone emulsifier. - May 16, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Sees Projected Global Growth of LED Lighting Linked to Adoption of Advanced Optical Silicones
The global LED market’s average compound annual growth will be as high as 33 percent through 2016, according to analyst firm McKinsey & Company. Dow Corning – a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation – expects that much of that growth will be contingent on the adoption of more advanced materials technologies. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Recognized for Innovation and LED Product Technology with Two Prestigious Awards from LIGHTFAIR International
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, was honored to accept not one, but two LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI®) Innovation Awards® today. Specifically, Dow Corning beat 307 contenders to earn the prestigious Technical Innovation Award, described by LFI as one of its top honors for outstanding achievement in design and application. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
New Dow Corning Dispensable Thermal Pads Offer Increased Thermal Performance, Lower System Costs for LED Lamps and Luminaires
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013 (booth #159) its new Dow Corning® Dispensable Thermal Pads, an innovative technology developed for more cost-effective thermal management in LED lighting applications. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Showcases Benefits of High-Performance Silicones for Next-Generation LED Designs at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation is showcasing at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013 (booth #159) how LED designers and manufacturers can capitalize on the unique benefits that advanced silicone materials offer the fast-growing LED lighting industry. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning to Launch, Showcase Advanced Silicone Technologies for LED Lamps & Luminaires at LIGHTFAIR® International 2013
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, announced today that it will introduce an innovative new thermal management silicone technology for light emitting diode (LED) lamps and luminaires at LIGHTFAIR® International (LFI) in booth #159. - May 04, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Debuts LSR Grades at MD&M West to Give OEMs and Fabricators Greater Healthcare Material Options
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, is showcasing here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth# 1751) Dow Corning® QP1 liquid silicone rubber (LSR) grades that give medical device manufacturers and fabricators broader material... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
Dow Corning Expands Healthcare Portfolio with New QP1 Silicone Elastomer Bases for Wider Processing Flexibility
Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation for the healthcare industry, today announced here at MD&M West (Hall D, Booth #1751) Dow Corning® QP1 Silicone Elastomers, a new silicone technology for the company’s high consistency rubber (HCR)... - March 13, 2013 - Dow Corning
SABIC to Spotlight at OFC/NFOEC 2013 High-Performance ULTEM™ and EXTEM™ Resins for Next-Generation Fiber Optic Applications
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that it will be a first-time exhibitor at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC), March 19-21, 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, Calif. - February 27, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Launches Portfolio of Antimicrobial Compounds at MD&M West to Help Customers Enhance Safety of Healthcare Applications
According to a 2011 report by the World Health Organization, in 2002 in the United States alone approximately 99,000 deaths were linked to healthcare associated infections (HCAIs).1 - February 15, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Showcases Broad Portfolio of Materials Solutions for Enhanced LED Lighting Design, Lifespan, Sustainability and Cost-Out at SIL 2013
SABIC’s materials provide the fresh and effective solutions lighting manufacturers are looking for when developing LED lenses and light guides, diffusion covers, lamps/bulbs, tubes, reflectors and heat sinks. - February 14, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC and London’s Royal College of Art Team Up to Launch "VISIcON" Automotive Lighting Program and Design Competition
SABIC has announced the launch of a three-month research program and competition called VISIcON with London’s prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) Vehicle Design programme. - February 14, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Business Savings at Staples, Sprint, ADP Payroll Through IndustryHuddle
IndustryHuddle members are now saving on business expenses at nearly 50 big-name retailers and service providers, including Staples, Sprint, ADP Payroll Processing, Chevron, and many more. The savings are available to any of the website's members and the sign up is 100% free. - February 03, 2013 - Industry Huddle
PC Automotive Glazing Gains Momentum with Launch of Fiat’s 500L MPV Using SABIC’s LEXAN™ Resin in Rear Fixed Side Windows
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is marking continued progress in the adoption of its polycarbonate (PC) glazing materials for automotive window applications with Fiat’s new 500L multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), which features rear fixed side windows molded from SABIC’s clear LEXAN™ GLX resin and black CYCOLOY™ resin. - January 28, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Vibrant LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ Sheet Echoes the Dynamo’s Distinctive Brand on Houston’s New BBVA Compass Stadium
When Houston’s new BBVA Compass Stadium opened this year, Houston Dynamo fans were welcomed with a brilliant display of the soccer team’s distinctive orange brand featured on enclosed entrances with a vibrant shade of LEXAN™ THERMOCLICK™ sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business. - January 28, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Tough LNP™ FARADEX™ Compound Helps Biomarine Enhance Safety and Durability of Its BioPak240R Revolution Rebreather
Rescue and HAZMAT workers, fire-fighters and miners depend upon self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) when working in extremely hazardous environments. So when Biomarine, an SCBA manufacturer based in Exton, Pa., needed to improve the impact strength and ability to dissipate static electricity... - January 28, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s 3D-Formed LEXANTM Sheet Increases Visibility, Safety, Comfort and Performance of Rottne Forestry Vehicle Glazing
Operators of logging equipment require exceptional visibility and protection against debris or large objects that may enter their cabin and cause serious injury in forest environments, such as tree limbs and other machinery parts. - January 28, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Renault Advances Global Leadership in Sustainability and Plastic Fenders with New SABIC Post-Industrial Recycled NORYL GTX™ Material
Renault has designed more vehicles with fenders molded from NORYL GTX resin than any other automaker. Models include the Twingo, Clio, Kangoo, Scenic, Megane, Laguna, Espace, Wind and Modus. The automaker began development of plastic fenders in 1985 and launched its first in 1989 on the Clio 16S. - January 28, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC to Showcase Innovative Sustainable Solutions for Heating, Cooling and Air Conditioning OEMs at AHR Expo
Today’s leaders in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) are faced with the challenges of finding manufacturing efficiencies, reducing system costs and delivering more sustainable solutions, while meeting regulatory requirements. - January 26, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC to Showcase at MD&M West 2013 Innovative Solutions for Portability, Miniaturization and Sustainability of Healthcare Applications
Recognizing the increasing prevalence of device miniaturization, a need for greater portability and a desire to find more sustainable solutions, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will exhibit at MD&M West (booth #1701) its broad and growing portfolio of specialized resins and composites that can help solve today’s leading high-tech healthcare device challenges. MD&M West 2013 will run from Feb. 12-14 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. - January 26, 2013 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
New Social Trade Network Welcomes 60 New Members
Industry Huddle, headquartered in Cincinnati, welcomed 60 new members this past month to their networking website IndustryHuddle.com. Through January, Industry Huddle will be highlighting news and updates on their social media about the Tools & Fasteners industry. Twitter users are encouraged to search via the hashtag #Tools to follow the online discussion. - January 06, 2013 - Industry Huddle
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Awarded GSA Purchasing Contract
Baltimore based specialists for a broad range of coatings solutions, Chesapeake Bay Coatings have recently announced that the company has just been awarded a GSA GS-21F-005AA purchasing contract. This contract permits government entities to purchase paints directly from the company and their... - December 19, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
IndustryHuddle.com Announces December is "Safety" Month: Free iPod Giveaway
Industry Huddle, an online Social Trade Network connecting suppliers, distributors, and customers, is announcing that the company’s “Industry of the Month” for December will be Safety Equipment & Clothing. As part of this promotion, Industry Huddle will be hosting a contest... - December 02, 2012 - Industry Huddle
SABIC VALOX™ Resin Helps Crown General Motors Winner of SPE® Automotive Innovation Award in Performance & Customization Category
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is applauding General Motors Co. (GM) for being named the winner in the Performance & Customization (Aftermarket) category of the Society of Plastics Engineers’ (SPE®) 42nd-annual Automotive Innovation Awards Competition. - November 30, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Helps Chrysler Group LLC Reinvent Dodge Dart with Stylish Interior Illumination Surrounding Unique Floating Island Bezel
Ambient lighting is a growing trend in automotive interior design, enhancing consumer appeal. - November 30, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Selects SABIC NORYL GTX™ Resin for 2013 Outlander Sport and Industry-First 2-Cavity Injection Molded Fenders
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has chosen SABIC’s next-generation NORYL GTX™ 989 resin for the front fenders of its 2013 Outlander Sport crossover. - November 30, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
BASF is Honored by Habitat for Humanity
BASF Named 2012 Sponsor of the Year by Habitat for Humanity - November 09, 2012 - BASF Corporation
IndustryHuddle.com Announces "Janitorial" as Industry of the Month: Free iPod Giveaway
Industry Huddle, an online Social Trade Network connecting suppliers, distributors, and customers, is announcing that the company’s “Industry of the Month” for November will be Janitorial and Sanitary Supplies. As part of this promotion, Industry Huddle is hosting a contest on... - November 08, 2012 - Industry Huddle
IndustryHuddle.com Promises Manufacturers, Distributors, and Customers a Social Network for More Product Sales, Not “Likes” & “Follows”
Industry Huddle founder, Zachary T. Haines, is changing B2B social networking, focusing on the needs of manufacturers, distributors, manufacturer’s reps, contractors, end-users, and other companies in numerous product industries. - November 02, 2012 - Industry Huddle
SABIC Opens New Charleston, SC, Polymershapes Branch to Accelerate Delivery of High-Performance Plastics and Fabrication Services to South Carolina Customers
SABIC has opened a new branch of its Polymershapes distribution business in Charleston, South Carolina, to deliver faster service and materials solutions to customers throughout the area. The new branch is located at 7281 Investment Drive, North Charleston, and it joins the existing Columbia, SC... - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s High-Performance ULTEM™ Fiber Helps National Nonwovens Create First Fire Blocker Suitable for All Aircraft Seating Dress Covers
Here at the Aircraft Interiors Show, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing the recent success of co-development efforts with its customer, National Nonwovens – the creation of the aircraft industry’s first fire blocker for all aircraft seating dress covers. Marketed... - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC and ULVAC Announce Availability of New ULGLAZE System for High-Volume Plasma Coating of Automotive PC Glazing Components
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, a world leader in engineering thermoplastics and advanced material solutions, and ULVAC Inc., a leader in mass-production vacuum technologies, today announced the commercial availability of the new, state-of-the-art ULGLAZE system for high-volume... - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Makes a Splash at Fakuma with New NORYL™ Resin, Meeting Tightening Global Regulations for Materials in Potable Water Systems
Here At the Fakuma trade fair, booth #B5-5506, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced a new NORYL™ resin - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC ULTEM™ Resin and Stratasys FDM® Technology Enable Taylor-Deal Aviation to Produce Customized Parts Quickly and Cost-Effectively
At the Aircraft Interiors Show, booth #828, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is announcing that its strong, lightweight, flame-retardant ULTEM 9085 resin now helps to address one of the biggest challenges for aerospace OEMs – the ability to produce small volume parts quickly and... - October 31, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
BASF Donates $1,000 to Penrickton Center for Blind Children
BASF Wyandotte donates to Penrickton Center for Blind Children, located in Taylor, Michigan. - October 27, 2012 - BASF Corporation
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Introduce New Products to Selection of Steel Coatings
Baltimore, MD based coatings manufacturers Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced that the company has added a new selection of steel coatings to their current catalogue. The company’s new solutions are designed to ensure that structural steel is exceptionally durable and... - October 14, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Appointment of UMAC Avionics as Authorized Sales Representative in India
Professional Plastics, Inc. (USA) dba Professional Plastics, Pte Ltd. (Singapore) has appointed UMAC Avionics Pvt Ltd (India), as an authorized sales representative for the sole purpose of promoting its' products and services in the country of India. Professional Plastics is a USA-based supplier of... - October 04, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Professional Plastics Opens New Taiwan Location
Professional Plastics, Inc., a USA-based supplier of industrial plastics shapes has announced the opening of their new Taiwan location. The facility is located in the Hsinchu Area of northern Taiwan, one hour outside of Taipei. The full-service facility will maintain an inventory of... - October 04, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
SABIC Launches Thermoformable LEXANTM Sheet for Outstanding Flame-Smoke-Toxicity Performance, Opacity in Aircraft Window Shades
To help global aerospace customers comply with increasingly stringent standards for flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) performance of interior aircraft components, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced new next-generation LEXAN™ XHR 5000 (extremely low heat release) sheet for... - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Helps GRAMMER Lead Rail Industry with New Railway Seating Solution to Proactively Comply with Strict European Fire Safety Standard
At InnoTrans 2012 at the Berlin Messe, Hall 5.1, booth #228, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business showcased GRAMMER Railway Interior GmbH’s tough, new seat back shells and side panels for first-class railcars that comply with Europe’s upcoming CEN/TS 45445 harmonized standard for... - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s World-Renowned LEXANTM PC Resin & Customer Support Helps
When Fonckel B.V., a start-up company based in the Netherlands, needed expert assistance to turn the stunning design of its Fonckel One lamp – an interactive light emitting diode (LED) luminaire – into a commercial product, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was there to deliver... - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Exhibits Expanded LEXAN™ Sheet Portfolio for Railway Interiors at InnoTrans to Help Customers Meet Upcoming Regulations
Anticipating the implementation of the pan-European norm for fire safety in rail interiors, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business has expanded its portfolio of high-performance material solutions. - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Raising the Bar with SABIC’s First Thermoplastic for Rail Seat Backs and Covers that Meet Highest Hazard Level of New Fire Safety Standard
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced new LEXAN™ FST3403. - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC is First Multinational Corporation to be Honored with China RoHS Certification for Sustainable Electronics Materials
At a ceremony held in Shenzhen, China on July 25th, SABIC was officially recognized for Voluntary Pollution Control Certification for Electronic Information Products - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Add to Catalogue of Swimming Pool Paints
Chesapeake Bay Coatings, the Baltimore, MD leader for expertly-manufactured paints for swimming pool, military, industrial and steel coating applications has recently announced the addition of several new swimming pool paints to the company catalogue. These additions will help respond to a broad... - September 21, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Advanced Thermoplastic Technology from SABIC Enables Mahindra & Mahindra to Launch India’s First Plastic Fender
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that Indian automotive manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), with support from its Tier 1 supplier Plastic Omnium, has developed India’s first injection molded plastic fenders, which are featured on the new critically acclaimed global XUV500 sports utility vehicle (SUV). - August 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Executive Co-Chairs AllWorldSummit@Harvard Workshop Assessing the Future of Plastics in Saudi Arabia
Recognized worldwide as a thought leader on petrochemicals, plastics and new business opportunities in Saudi Arabia, SABIC was recently selected by the prestigious AllWorld Summit@Harvard to present on the future of the Saudi Arabian plastics industry. - August 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s New Noryl* SA Resins Cut Cost and Extend Performance Capabilities of Thermoset Systems for PCBs, Adhesives & Coatings
Committed to helping customers differentiate their products and gain a market advantage, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today launched a new breakthrough line of Noryl* SA90 and SA9000 resins that can be used as additives for epoxy and non-epoxy thermoset systems. - August 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics