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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 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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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 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 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
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’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
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 to Increase STAMAX* LGFPP Capacity at Genk, Belgium Facility to Meet Rising Automotive Customer Demand
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that it is significantly boosting capacity for its STAMAX* long glass fiber-filled polypropylene (LGFPP) composite resins at its manufacturing facility in Genk, Belgium, to meet rapidly growing demand from automotive customers. Last month,... - August 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Introduce New Epoxy Pool Paint Products to Company Catalogue
Leading US distributors for Federal and GSA specification paints, Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced that the organization has added several new epoxy pool paint products to their line of swimming pool paints. The organization’s new solutions are designed to enhance the resistance... - July 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Now Offering Pool Shield™ Chlorinated Rubber Pool Paint
Leading Baltimore based coatings manufacturers Chesapeake Bay Coatings have recently announced to the market the release of several new products from their production lines. One example of the new additions is the Pool Shield™ Chlorinated Rubber Pool Paint, which is considered the requisite... - June 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
SABIC is First Company in History of PLASTPOL to be Honored with Two Awards for Best Material Ingenuity and Best Stand Design
At PLASTPOL 2012, Poland’s largest international plastics and rubber processing exhibition, SABIC became the first company in the event’s 16-year history to win two awards. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Leads the Curve with First Polycarbonate BIPV Panels Featuring Design Flexibility, Thermal Insulation & Energy Production in One Solution
With approximately 70 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global installations, PV systems represent the third most important renewable energy source – after hydroelectric and wind power – in terms of capacity. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Demonstrates High-Tech Materials Solutions for Top Healthcare Trends in Patient Safety and Device Portability at New MD&M Brazil
Major healthcare industry trends, such as improving patient safety and creating smaller, more accessible devices, are receiving strong support from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business, which is spotlighting an array of advanced thermoplastic resins from its broad product portfolio here at... - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Wins Prestigious Green Material Innovation Application Award for Up-cycled Valox iQ* Resin, Showcasing Global Leadership in Sustainability
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was honored with Plastics Technology’s (China) Green Material Innovative Application Award in recognition of the company’s pioneering Valox iQ* resin, an industry-leading material that incorporates up-cycled post-consumer content from... - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Healthcare Customer Wins Showcase SABIC’s Local Supply, Application Development Expertise, World-Class Customer Service at MD&M Brazil
At the first-ever MD&M Brazil Show (booth #709), SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is spotlighting the company’s broad and deep healthcare materials portfolio with high-end applications from two leading Brazilian medical device manufacturers. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
At MD&M Brazil Leading Dental Equipment Customers Spotlight High-Tech Benefits of Using SABIC’s World-Renowned Materials, Services, Expertise
At the MD&M Brazil show (booth #709), SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing its broad and deep healthcare resin portfolio with new next-generation applications from two leading Brazilian dental equipment customers, Gnatus and Indusbello. - June 29, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Invests in Lexan* Multiwall Sheet Capacity in India to Expand Customer Access to Advanced Roofing and Glazing Materials
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is once again demonstrating how it is powering the long-term commercial success of its customers with the announcement of a capacity investment in India. - June 27, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
U.S. Coast Guard Confirms "DE-OIL-IT" a Non-Hazardous Item for Storage Aboard Marine Vessels
Compliant with Federal Law 46 C.F.R. Part 147 - June 24, 2012 - Tech-Lube Wholesale
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds to World Class Range of Yacht Paint
Leading Baltimore, MD based coatings specialists Chesapeake Bay Coatings has recently announced the introduction of several new types of yacht paint to their coatings catalogue. The company’s new additions come in the wake of surging client demand for boat coatings solutions that offer... - June 02, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
SABIC Wins Seven Coveted ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, Demonstrating Its Commitment to Sustainability
On April 30, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business was recognized by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for its extensive world-class programs designed to improve energy efficiency, taking seven Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards, including three for its Mt. Vernon, Ind.,... - June 01, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Expands Flexible Noryl* Portfolio to Offer Wire & Cable Customers First Total Solution for AC and DC Standards in the US, Europe and Japan
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced another major step forward to support its customers’ commercial ambitions and growth: the expansion of its Flexible Noryl* polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin portfolio for wire and cable coating applications. With the addition of two new... - June 01, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
A Healthy Tanning Gift for New Jersey's Tan Mom
Aviva Labs, Inc., a global professional sunless tanning products manufacturer, along with Hot Tropics Salon in Oakland, NJ announce a special gift for Patricia Krentcil of Nutley, NJ, the so-called “Tan Mom.” Aviva Labs Natural Spray Tanning is sending Krentcil a gift basket full of... - May 25, 2012 - Aviva Labs, Inc.
SABIC to Exhibit Robust Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions for Medical and Dental Device Applications at First Ever MD&M Brazil Show
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business will spotlight its culture of ingenuity at MD&M Brazil – in São Paulo, Brazil, June 26-27, in booth #709 – with an exhibit of customer applications that highlight the versatility of the company’s broad and deep portfolio of... - May 25, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coatings Adds New Steel Coating Products to Catalogue
Leading Baltimore, MD based coatings manufacturer Chesapeake Bay Coating has recently announced the introduction of several new high performance steel coating products to their comprehensive product catalogue. The new solutions available through Chesapeake Bay Coatings will help the organization to... - May 12, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Plastics Company Opens Atlanta Area Distribution Center
Professional Plastics, Inc. based in Fullerton, CA has opened their 16th USA distribution hub in Smyrna, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. The new facility will maintain a complete inventory of industrial plastic sheets, rods, tubing and films. - April 25, 2012 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Aviva Labs® Tango Tan™ to be Featured at Miss World Canada 2012
Aviva Labs®, Inc., a global professional sunless tanning products manufacturer, has partnered with Suva Spray Tan Studio to feature Aviva Inspires Tango Tan™ Instant Bronzer at Miss World® Canada 2012 taking place this May. Jill Popoff, Owner of Suva Spray Tan Studio in Surrey BC and... - April 22, 2012 - Aviva Labs, Inc.
SABIC Announces Major Portfolio Expansion with Launch of Three New Engineered Lexan* Film Products for Display, Electronics and Auto Sectors
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced today a major expansion of its industry leading Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) portfolio. - April 21, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Xenoy iQ* Resin Helps Canon Electronics Meet Global Customer Demand for Eco-Responsible Products with New Scanner Housing
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that Canon Electronics Inc. – a global leader in imaging and optical products – has selected high-performance Xenoy iQ* ENH resin with up-cycled post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for the housing of its new imageFORMULA DR-M160... - April 21, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Helps Volvo Trucks Accelerate Sustainability with Valox iQ* Resin, the First Up-Cycled Plastic Resin Used in a North American Truck
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced a major new sustainability milestone with its longstanding customer, Volvo Trucks: the first use of an up-cycled material in a North American heavy truck from post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Specifically, SABIC’s Valox iQ*... - April 21, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC and Equipment Technologies Come Together to Create Coextruded Lexan* SLX and Cycoloy* Resin Hood for New Apache Agricultural Sprayer
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced the use of their Lexan* and Cycoloy* resins in Equipment Technologies’ (ET) tough, optimally designed Apache agricultural sprayer hood. The new product was developed to help overcome performance issues associated with fiberglass and metal,... - April 19, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Expands Renowned Lexan* Polycarbonate Portfolio with New High-End Materials for Consumer Electronics, Appliances and LED Lighting
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced here at NPE 2012 (booth #29000), important new additions to its flagship portfolio of high-performance Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) materials: - April 05, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC Showcases Its Commitment to Help Power Global Customers’ Competitive Advantage at NPE 2012
As host of NPE’s largest booth from any resin manufacturer (booth #29000), SABIC is showcasing its unmatched commitment to the plastics industry – underscoring its focus on helping to power the competitive advantage of its customers around the globe. - April 04, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC and CK Technologies Help Volvo Trucks Blaze a New Trail with Industry’s First Injection-Molded Thermoplastic Roof Fairing
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today announced that its collaboration with CK Technologies, a provider of engineered plastic systems, and Volvo Trucks North America has produced the trucking industry’s first injection-molded roof fairing, soon to be featured on all 2013 Volvo heavy-duty trucks. - April 04, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
SABIC’s Tough, Lightweight Ultem* Resin Solution Replaces Metal in Intermestic’s Stylish, New Zoff SMART Eyewear Frames
SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business’ world-class expertise and technology were further evidenced today with the company’s announcement that Intermestic Inc., a specialty retailer of eyewear and accessories, has chosen tough, lightweight Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) resin for the frames of its new line of Zoff SMART eyeglasses. - April 04, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chesapeake Bay Coating Announces No Minimum Order for Industrial Paint Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just announced that their industrial paint coatings are available with no minimum order required. This includes industrial paint coatings that have been customized to government and military specs. Chesapeake Bay provides industrial paint products for a variety of... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coating Announces 48 Hour Shipping to Multiple Points Across the USA for Military Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just announced that their military coatings can be shipped to multiple points across the USA. The company has no minimum order, and paint colors can be customized to exact specifications, even for one gallon orders. Chesapeake Bay Coatings, Inc. supplies military spec... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coating Provides Product Comparisons with Web Tool for Steel Coatings
Chesapeake Bay Coatings has just released a web tool that enables customers with the ability to compare multiple steel coatings and other paint products from the website. This allows customers to select the steel coatings that they require more quickly and accurately. Chesapeake Bay Coating is an... - March 29, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Coatings
Aviva Labs Announces Launch of Shower Glow™, the World's First DHA-Infused Body Wash
Aviva Labs, Inc., a global professional sunless tanning products manufacturer, is proud to announce the launch of Shower Glow™ Body Wash. The world’s first DHA-infused body wash extends the life of a spray tan by one to three days. - March 23, 2012 - Aviva Labs, Inc.
Aviva Labs Announces Launch of ATLAS™ Tan Instant Competition Bronzer
Aviva Labs, Inc., a global professional sunless tanning products manufacturer, is proud to announce the launch of ATLAS™ Tan Instant Competition Bronzer for Elite Bodybuilder & Fitness Models. The bronzer is designed to enhance the muscles of bodybuilders and fitness models for... - March 22, 2012 - Aviva Labs, Inc.
Plastic Manufacturer Excellent Poly Bags Promotes Its Collection of Tradeshow Products to Businesses
Custom bag producer Excellent Poly Bags is currently spotlighting its collection of products designed specifically for tradeshow use. - March 21, 2012 - Excellent Poly Bags Plastic Packaging
Aviva Labs Announces Launch of Shimmer Shots™ Spray-on Glitter
Aviva Labs, Inc., a global professional sunless tanning products manufacturer is proud to announce the launch of Shimmer Shots™ Spray-on Cosmetic Glitter. The glitter is available in four shades: Gold, Silver, Pearlescent or Go Wild!™ (a combination of the three colors). It has been... - March 11, 2012 - Aviva Labs, Inc.