ANAHEIM, Calif., Feb. 10, 2015–International Polymer Engineering (IPE), a leading custom extruder of thermoplastic tubing and profiles based in Tempe, Ariz., introduced today a broad, new range of high-precision microbore tubing, monofilaments and profiles made of high-performance thermoplastics from Solvay Specialty Polymers. These innovative products offer advanced solutions for medical, aerospace, military and industrial applications. IPE unveiled the new product line at the Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West show (Booth #2112), which runs here from Feb. 10-12. Solvay is also here (Booth #1906), showcasing its broad selection of high-performance medical-grade polymers for medical devices. View more and related images
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Cologne, GERMANY February 10, 2015 – Solvay Silica is unveiling Efficium® a breakthrough Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS) , an innovative reinforcing filler which allows for higher productivity and greater flexibility in producing green passenger car and truck tire compounds. View more and related images
Gandhinagar(Gujarat) India Feb. 5, 2015 – Solvay, one of the leading global chemical companies, is exhibiting its vast range of products and services for the burgeoning Indian economy here at the triennial Plastindia 2015 tradeshow held at a new venue - a state-of-the-art exhibition complex in Gandhinagar (Gujarat) February 5-10. View more and related images
Midland, Mich.– Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, will unveil at MD&M West (Booth #2027) its advanced Dow Corning® QP1-2 Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) product line. These five new platinum-catalyzed, heat-cured silicone elastomers offer medical device manufacturers and fabricators enhanced processability, improved shot-to-shot consistency and faster cure profiles to support high-volume liquid injection molding of small, intricate components. View more and related images
Anaheim, Calif.– Silcotech, a leader in liquid injection molding (LIM) technologies, will be showcasing with Dow Corning at MD&M West 2015, a step-change in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) processing made possible, in part, by Dow Corning’s LSR technology. Through a close collaboration between the two companies, Silcotech developed a new multi-shot processing system capable of simultaneously molding nine discrete substrates or shapes that exhibit a broad range of durometers, textures and colors utilizing the Dow Corning® QP1 Silicone Elastomer product family. View more and related images
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 7, 2015– Solvay Specialty Polymers introduces Xydar® MG-850 liquid crystal polymer (LCP), a new specially designed grade that meets the rigorous performance and processing demands of new high-speed USB 3.0 surface mount connectors. This advanced new material delivers the high flow, flatness, and dimensional stability required for new 12-gigabyte connectors that target applications in desktop and laptop computers, as well as tablets. View more and related images
Brussels, January 5, 2015 --- Solvay has completed the acquisition of the Ryton® PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) business from U.S.-based Chevron Phillips Chemical Company for $220 million, enlarging its high-performance polymers offering and entering a solid growth market. View more and related images
London – Dr. Mikkel Kragh, Dow Corning’s Leader of the Façade Engineering and Architectural Design Team (F.E.A.T.), has been awarded the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Silver Medal in recognition of his outstanding services to the Institution. The award was presented at The Glass Supper by Graham Dodd, Fellow of Arup and Chairman of the Society of Façade Engineering. View more and related images
New York –Dow Corning today unveiled new Dow Corning® CB-3046 Fluid, its latest trends-driven innovation for hair care, here at the 2014 Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase. The new fluid for water-based hair care formulations provides powerful frizz-taming control without the heavy feel and styling difficulties associated with oil-based anti-frizz solutions. In addition, the company is previewing a breakthrough silicone developmental fluid scheduled to be launched in the spring of 2015. The product offers a unique rheology, exciting sensory effects and exceptional lubricity, enabling formulators to create products that surprise and delight consumers while still delivering performance. View more and related images
St. Petersburg, Fla. – December 03, 2014 – Jabil announced here today the winners of its sixth annual Deliver Best Practices competition here at the company’s headquarters. In addition to recognizing the dedication and talent of Jabil employees worldwide, the goal of this prestigious competition is to challenge employees around the globe to share proven process improvements and innovative new methodologies. The company honored four teams out of 952 candidates for the exceptional improvement initiatives they entered under the following award categories: Customer Satisfaction, Human Development, Operational Excellence and Social & Environmental Responsibility. View more and related images