Converting News
BASF and Embrapa announce a cooperation agreement
Company Information , FOOD SECURITY , Products 06/30 2011 10:31
2011-06-29
P-11-331
-Latest agreement will speed up development and introduction of new technologies and solutions for Brazilian agriculture
-Initial project will bring biological product to sugar cane growers
SÃO PAULO , BRAZIL , June 29th 2011 – BASF Crop Protection and Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária (EMBRAPA), the leading Brazilian agricultural research institution, signed an ambitious technical cooperation agreement to develop and bring new agriculture technologies and products to Brazilian growers. The cooperation brings together the expertise and know-how of both partners in the search for untapped agricultural solutions in the areas of biotechnology, genetic improvement, soil fertility and mechanization, plant protection, and physiology. The agreement is valid for five years with no limit on the number of projects to be explored.””» Read More
BASF Color Solutions increases prices for masterbatches
Company Information , Materials , Products 06/30 2011 10:26
2011-06-27
P-11-329
Cologne , Germany – June 27, 2011. BASF Color Solutions increases prices globally for all masterbatches by minimum 5%. New prices are effective for deliveries starting 1st of July, 2011, or as contracts allow.””» Read More
BASF offers a new solution for phenol-free thermal receipt paper
Products 06/29 2011 08:35
2011-06-22
P-11-324
With Pergafast® 201 BASF provides a sustainable solution for Bisphenol A- and phenol-free thermal papers.
Every thermal paper contains a color developer as a key component in a chemical system designed to produce an image or record upon the application of heat. For many years Bisphenol A (BPA) was widely used as a color developer but recently there have been many concerns raised regarding its toxicological properties and therefore its suitability for use in thermal paper. As a result of these concerns, a number of retail companies are now looking for BPA- and phenol-free thermal receipt papers.””» Read More
juwi solar Selects Solar Frontier for Largest CIS Solar Project in North America
Energy , Company Information , Solar Cell 06/28 2011 17:04
June 27, 2011
Santa Clara, Calif., June 27, 2011 – Solar Frontier announced today that it has been selected by juwi solar Inc. (JSI) to supply 3.8 megawatts of solar modules for a project to be operated by a regulated utility in the Northeast United States. When the project is completed by the end of 2011, it will be the largest Solar Frontier installation to date in North America, and one of the largest solar projects in the Northeast. It is the latest competitive win in Solar Frontier”Ēs global strategy to work with nationally and globally leading companies.””» Read More
Announcing Expanded Lineup of IPS LCD Modules for Portable Tablet Devices
Coating 06/27 2011 16:00
2011/06/20
Hitachi Displays Ltd. (President: Yoshiyuki Imoto, hereafter referred to as Hitachi Displays) has expanded its lineup of liquid crystal display (LCD) modules, utilizing IPS technology for portable tablet devices. With this expansion, our lineup of IPS LCD modules will include 7-inch WSVGA, 7-inch XGA, 8-inch WXGA, and 9-inch WXGA models by September 2011. Hitachi Displays will continue to further strengthen its operations in IPS LCD module for portable tablet devices in the future.””» Read More
Nitto Denko/Hydranautics and Statkraft to create osmotic power
Film , Company Information , Energy 06/24 2011 08:29
2011.06.21
(Osaka, Japan /Oslo, Norway 20 June 2011) Nitto Denko/Hydranautics and Statkraft have entered into an agreement for the development and supply of membranes for osmotic power. The agreement between the two companies will accelerate the development of the new renewable energy technology. ””» Read More
Solar Frontier Opens Office in Saudi Arabia
Company Information , Solar Cell , Energy 06/23 2011 09:01
June 22, 2011
TOKYO, June 22, 2011 – Solar Frontier today announced the opening of a new office in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, the latest addition to its growing international network. The office, which officially opens on July 1, will liaise with Solar Frontier”Ēs partners in the region and further develop its presence in the Middle East, a priority market for the company. Through this on-the-ground presence, Solar Frontier will be able to support several announced projects in Saudi Arabia while tapping into the vast potential for growth in a region well-suited to Solar Frontier”Ēs proprietary technology.””» Read More
Nitto Denko”Ēs new smartphone materials to make debut at Display Taiwan 2011
Products , Materials , CONVERTING PRODUCTS 06/14 2011 17:01
2011.06.10
Japan”Ēs leading diversified materials manufacturer Nitto Denko Corporation (Nitto Denko) announced today it will debut its new electronics materials for smartphones during Display Taiwan 2011, taking place in Taipei, Taiwan, June 14-16, 2011.
One of the two latest offerings is ”ČSCF T100”É, the thin flexible foaming material optimally meets the needs of smartphones and other electronics devices. SCF T100 serves as an ideal dust proof gasket material for smartphones and other electronics devices, as well as an excellent cushioning material for applications typified by liquid crystal display and organic light-emitting diode.””» Read More
Solar Frontier to Supply CIS PV Modules for Showa Shell Sekiyu Service Stations
Solar Cell , Company Information , Energy 06/13 2011 11:16
June 09, 2011
Tokyo, June 9, 2011 - Solar Frontier K.K. and Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. jointly announced today that 1 MW of Solar Frontier CIS thin-film solar panels will be installed at Showa Shell service stations in areas grid-supplied by electric service providers Tokyo Electric Power Company and Tohoku Electric Power Company. With possible power shortages expected across these regions this summer, installations will commence June and cover 200 of the 400 service stations by September.””» Read More
Solar Frontier Expands Into Africa”Ēs Growth Markets
Solar Cell , Company Information , Energy 06/10 2011 11:36
June 06, 2011
WILEN (Switzerland) and MUNICH (Germany), June 6, 2011”ŻSolar Frontier has signed a three-year contract in the double digit megawatt range with HopSol, a Swiss-based PV solutions firm with market focus in Southern Africa. This first deal including Africa comes at the height of momentum for Solar Frontier in Europe, where several contracts with large and highly reputable solar industry providers have already established a strong pipeline for Solar Frontier”Ēs gigawatt-scale capacity.””» Read More
SDK Signs Agreement on Transfer of Business in Heat Exchangers for Automotive Air Conditioners
Company Information , CONVERTING , Products 06/06 2011 17:34
June 6, 2011
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) today concluded an agreement with Keihin Corporation (Keihin) to transfer the automotive air-conditioner heat exchanger business of SDK and its subsidiaries to Keihin. The two companies had reached basic agreement on the matter as announced on October 29, 2010.””» Read More
EU Commission approves formation of joint venture Styrolution (BASF and INEOS)
Company Information , Materials 06/03 2011 13:00
2011-06-01
P-11-293
BASF and INEOS Industries to combine their global styrenics businesses
Joint venture to be a leader in the global styrenics market
Remedy relates to ABS production site in Spain
June 1, 2011 – The EU Commission has today given its approval for the formation of the joint venture Styrolution. BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and INEOS Industries Holdings Limited, Lyndhurst, UK, now have EU clearance to combine in Styrolution their global business activities in styrene monomers (SM), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), styrene-butadiene block copolymers (SBC) and other styrene-based copolymers (SAN, AMSAN, ASA, MABS) as well as copolymer blends. Pro forma sales of the combined businesses were €6.4 billion in 2010. Expandable polystyrene is not part of this transaction. BASF and INEOS will retain their respective businesses.””» Read More
Saudi Electricity Company and Showa Shell Sekiyu Sign MOU for Development of 500kW Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia
Energy , Company Information , Solar Cell 06/02 2011 14:54
June 01, 2011
Tokyo, June 1, 2011 – Saudi Electricity Company and Showa Shell Sekiyu have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of a 500kW solar power plant on Farasan Island using Solar Frontier”Ēs leading edge CIS technology. Showa Shell Sekiyu subsidiary, Solar Frontier, completed the installation of its PV solar panels on the Saudi Arabia island and will soon commence production at the pilot plant. The project has the support of the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Technology, and Industry (METI). This is the first plant in the Kingdom that is remotely installed and grid connected. It will displace 28,000 barrels of diesel during its life span, which will reduce the cost of diesel transport and handling while protecting the natural reserves of the island. The site is located at the Farasan Diesel Power Generation Plant of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).””» Read More