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BASF:Innovative chemicals for oil production
Materials 08/27 2010 19:00
BASF presents its portfolio of oilfield chemicals at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition of the Society of Petroleum Engineers
Innovative products for drilling, extraction, stimulation of oil and gas flow, cementing of wells and tertiary oil recovery
BASF is presenting its range of innovative products for oil production at the Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE) of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in Florence, Italy, September 20−22, 2010. At the BASF booth, number 2105 in the ¡ÆCavaniglia¡Ç exhibition hall, experts will inform visitors about the extensive range of products and services offered by BASF, with a special focus on the products for the formulation of chemicals for oil and gas production. BASF¡Çs portfolio in this field is very wide and comprises products for the construction of an oil well as well as chemicals for continuous and cost-efficient production of valuable oil and gas resources. Another focal area will be tertiary recovery, also known as enhanced oil recovery (EOR).¡¡» Read More
BASF to build dispersions plant in Huizhou to better serve growing markets in South China
Materials , Coating 08/26 2010 10:53
Strengthens BASF¡Çs commitment to Asia¡Çs fast-growing paper markets, especially China
Supports anticipated growth in the region¡Çs coatings, construction, printing & packaging and adhesives markets
With an annual capacity of 100,000 tons, expands local production network to serve customers in South China¡¡» Read More
BASF supports flood victims in Pakistan with €250,000
Company Information 08/26 2010 10:46
Ludwigshafen , Germany and Karachi, Pakistan – August 20, 2010 –BASF will contribute €250,000 to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) for immediate aid to flood victims in Pakistan.
This donation, provided by the BASF Social Foundation, will be used in on-site initiatives such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and the World Health Organization (WHO). In this way, BASF will ensure that food, medicine and relief goods will reliably reach those most in need.¡¡» Read More
BASF experts at "Husum WindEnergy" 2010
Energy 08/26 2010 10:42
Portfolio comprising epoxy systems, coatings, polyurethanes and special grouting materials for rotor blades, towers and foundations of wind energy plants
For the first time, BASF will showcase its current portfolio for manufacturers of wind energy plants at the ¡ÈHusum WindEnergy¡É trade show. The offering includes products and solutions that allow efficient production and coating of rotor blades, towers and foundations. BASF experts will give brief presentations at the congress center on September 23, from 2:00 PM through 3:00 PM, to introduce their ranges.¡¡» Read More
Metso to supply a cartonboard machine to Chinese Lee & Man
Coating 08/26 2010 08:37
Metso will supply a coated cartonboard production line to Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd to the company's Hongmei mill in Guangdong province, China. The start-up of the new production line is scheduled for the end of 2011. The value of the order is not disclosed. A typical value of a board production line of this type is about EUR 70-90 million, depending on the scope of delivery and production output. The order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology's Q3 orders received.
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Premier Print Award Winners Announced
Printing 08/26 2010 08:34
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 25, 2010--Printing Industries of America has announced the results of the 2010 Premier Print Awards which can be viewed at www.printing.org/ppa. More than 3,200 entries were submitted for the June 2010 judging of the Premier Print Awards, the world's most prestigious international print competition.¡¡» Read More
In-Depth Look at 2010 InterTech™ Award Recipients
Printing 08/05 2010 09:23
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 04, 2010--Detailed information has been released about the six technologies recently selected to receive a 2010 InterTech™ Technology Award from Printing Industries of America. ¡¡» Read More
Flexo Plate-making Lecture at XI'AN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, XI'AN City
Printing ≫ Flexography 08/05 2010 09:12
To enhance the students¡Ç awareness of Flexographic applications, as well as to stimulate Flexo developments in China, a lecture presented by Yushan Lee and Magenta Zheng from Flint Group Flexographic Products, Shanghai, was given at the Xi¡ÇAn University of Technology with the topic Flexographic Plate-making Technology – Today & Tomorrow.
The lecture expounds on the past, the present and the future of flexo plate-making technologies, which have always played a key role in Flexographic Printing. The whole plate-making process was presented to the students along with the advantages of a digital workflow, the usage of sleeves, developments in the ITR (In-The-Round) technology as well as EskoArtwork¡Çs HD Flexo concept. Finally Yushan Lee and Magenta Zheng showed the prospect of an even more efficient and convenient flexo plate-making process. Through the interaction with students about their comprehensive questions on technology, marketing and employment, the audience could obtain an impressive picture of the evolving future of the Chinese Flexographic Industry.
Due to the strong support by Professor Zhou Shisheng, Professor Cao Congjun and Professor Jiang Lei, the lecture was a huge success for everyone. By providing extensive knowledge about Flexographic applications through trainings, seminars etc., Flint Group Flexographic Products established a sustainable partnership with the university, aiming to further develop Flexography in China to become as good and efficient as possible.
For more information about Flint Group please visit http://www.flintgrp.com/.
Flint Group
Flint Group is dedicated to serving the global printing and packaging industry. The company develops, manufactures and markets an extensive portfolio of printing consumables, including: a vast range of conventional and energy curable inks and coatings for most offset, flexographic and gravure applications; pressroom chemicals, printing blankets and sleeves for offset printing; photopolymer printing plates and sleeves, plate-making equipment and flexographic sleeve systems; pigments and additives for use in inks and other colourant applications. With a strong customer focus, unmatched service and support, and superior products, Flint Group strives to provide exceptional value, consistent quality and continuous innovation to customers around the world. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Flint Group employs some 7300 people. Revenues for 2009 were € 2.1 billion (US $2.9 billion). On a worldwide basis, the company is the number one or number two supplier in every major market segment it serves.¡¡» Read More
FUJIFILM Dimatix Achieves a Strong Showing at Shanghai 2010 Ad, Print and Sign Expo
Printing ≫ Inkjet 08/05 2010 08:26
FUJIFILM Dimatix, the world's leading supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet printheads for industrial applications, today reported its participation at the 18th annual Shanghai International Ad, Print, Pack & Paper Expo July 7-10 exceeded expectations. An eager reception for its industrial printing and materials deposition products, and a strong showing of its new Q-Class printheads in dozens of OEM printer products around the show floor were defining factors.¡¡» Read More
GMG NAMED HP GRAPHICS SOLUTIONS GOLD PARTNER
Printing 08/05 2010 08:19
GMG, developer and supplier of high-end color management and proofing solutions, is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded the HP Graphics Solutions Partner Gold level. The enhanced partnership with HP is a testimony of the outstanding proofing and color management solutions of GMG for the digital and wide-format printing segments.¡¡» Read More