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MIDLAND, Mich.– Dow Corning has introduced an innovative silicone microemulsion that helps bring hair repair and color protection benefits to shampoos without sacrificing hair volume. View more and related images

MIDLAND, Mich. – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today introduced new Dow Corning® Dispensable Thermal Pads, an advanced new technology developed for more cost-effective thermal management of high-performance electronics targeting LED lamp and luminaires, data servers, telecommunications equipment and transportation applications. The new materials enable manufacturers to quickly and precisely print a layer of thermally conductive curable silicone compound in controllable thicknesses on complex-shaped substrates while ensuring excellent thermal management properties and reduced manufacturing cost. View more and related images

MUNICH, Germany– Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, introduced new Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone here at Strategies in Light Europe 2013. This highly reflective white material extends the excellent photo-thermal stability and high-moldability that typifies Dow Corning’s award-winning optical-grade Moldable Silicone family to the reflective elements of LED lamp and luminaire applications. Dow Corning MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone targets reflectivity as high as 98 percent to help further boost light output from LED devices, improve overall energy efficiency and prolong device reliability. View more and related images

MUNICH, Germany– Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation arrives here at Strategies in Light 2013 with an active program showcasing the breakthrough potential that its award-winning moldable silicones technology offers today’s LED lamp and luminaire designs. In addition to delivering a key presentation titled How Silicone Enables the Next Generation of Secondary Optics for LED Lighting, Dow Corningwill feature its high-performance portfolio of industry-leading optical moldable silicones at Booth B25. Most notably, the company is launching at Strategies in Light its newest addition to the Moldable Silicones family: Dow Corning® MS-2002 Moldable White Reflector Silicone, which targets reflectivity as high as 98 percent to help further boost light output from LED devices, improve overall energy efficiency and prolong device reliability. View more and related images

CLEVELAND, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today announced that Robert M. Patterson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Isaac D. DeLuca, Vice President, Investor Relations, will present at the CFA Society Cleveland Midwest Investment Conference 2013. View more and related images

CLEVELAND – PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, today introduced a next-generation FireCon™ CPE (chlorinated polyethylene) RoHS-compliant material for wire and cable jacketing. This material processes 30 to 70% faster and reduces scrap for improved profitability with no compromise in performance. View more and related images

Midland, Mich. – Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, today announced the appointment of Tang Yong Ang “TY.” to vice president of Dow Corning’s Compound Semiconductor Solutions, a leading provider of high-quality silicon carbide (SiC) wafer and epitaxy product lines to the global power electronics industry. In this critical, newly created role, effective October 1, TY will lead the company’s expanding Compound Semiconductor Solutions business, and report to the general manager of the Specialty Chemicals business. This signals a major strategic step for Dow Corning, and highlights the company’s increased focus and support for the exciting and promising SiC power electronics market. View more and related images

Dallas – Oct. 17, 2013 – Nypro Healthcare, a Jabil Company, today announced the opening of a new design and product introduction center in Dallas, Texas, that will offer full product design and development capabilities for single-use and electro-mechanical Class I, II and III healthcare devices. View more and related images

Brussels, October 16, 2013 --- Solvay today announced the introduction of Ocalio™ cellulose acetate bio-plastic manufactured using wood pulp, an entirely renewable resource obtained from SFI(1) certified forests. This new and amorphous engineering bio-plastic is a non-toxic material. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 --- Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, has developed Technyl® One, a new patented polymer technology designed especially to help electrical protection products manufacturers address miniaturization challenges. Announced at K’2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany, this innovative technology effectively yields high electrical performance while drastically reducing tool corrosion and simplifying processing. View more and related images