Clariant Masterbatches Establishes Dedicated Medical and Pharmaceutical Global Segment

Clariant’s dedicated medical/pharmaceutical team supports customers in meeting the increasingly strict regulations governing end-product ingredients and manufacturers’ need to minimize risk at every stage of design, production and product approval. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 23 February 2011 – Clariant has established a global Medical and Pharmaceutical segment within its Masterbatches Business Unit to further strengthen its dedicated support for customers in these highly-demanding markets.

Clariant’s Masterbatches Business increases prices

ClariantMuttenz, 23 February 2011 – The Masterbatches Business Unit of Clariant, a leading masterbatches player globally, announces global price increases for most of its products.

Pallmann doubles orders - International and national growth progressing swiftly

Mr. Hartmut Pallmann, Managing Partner. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR003)Zweibrücken, Germany (21 February 2011) – Size reduction technology specialist Pallmann Group reports very strong growth for 2010. Incoming and booked orders were twice the level of 2009, and incoming orders were even up by around ten percent over 2008, the company’s previous record year. The company has laid a solid foundation for further growth in the current business year, says Managing Partner Hartmut Pallmann.

Clariant’s Pigments Business increases prices

ClariantMuttenz, 21 February 2011 – Clariant's Business Unit Pigments, a world leader in organic pigments and dyes, announces price increases across its product portfolio.

Azelis to acquire S&D Group Ltd, UK

AzelisAzelis, the leading pan-European specialty chemicals distributor, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire S&D Group Limited, a leading specialist supplier of raw materials and ingredients to the pharmaceutical, food, personal care and performance chemicals industries.

Global Executives Optimistic on Tech Sector

EurocomLondon, February 21, 2011 - Senior executives are positive about prospects for the global technology sector over the next 12 months. This is revealed in the latest annual technology market confidence survey conducted by Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, in association with its member agencies around the world.

DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS INTRODUCES GREEN PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a low oligomer polyamide (LOPA), following successful trials that showed a marked reduction in lactam pollution. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR290)DSM Engineering Plastics, one of the world's leading suppliers of engineering thermoplastics, has introduced a number of innovative Eco packaging solutions that anticipate and proactively address market demands. These include a new solution for reducing lactam pollution in BOPA film production and in co-extrusion of PA6 outer layer(s), and a breathable, cost-effective film to replace highly polluting cellulose in smoked meat applications.

DSM ENGINEERGING PLASTICS ANNOUNCES PRICES INCREASES FOR STANYL

DSM Engineering MaterialsDue to unprecedented and continued escalations in key raw materials costs (such as adipic, glass fiber, flame retardants and others), DSM Engineering Plastics is forced to increase prices for its Stanyl® product range on top of 2010 price increases.