9 Jun 2011
SABIC adds impact copolymer to Flowpact range of Polypropylenes for thin wall packaging
Sittard, the Netherlands – June 9, 2011 – SABIC is adding to its range of polypropylenes for thin-wall injection moulding applications with a new impact copolymer grade, SABIC® PP Flowpact FPC 100. SABIC has developed the new material for the production of thin wall containers for yellow fats and packaging for dairy products such as yoghurts, cream, flavoured milk and cheese spreads.
9 Jun 2011
SABIC Paints a Bright Future for Laser Direct Structuring with New Custom-Colorable LNP* Thermocomp* Compound
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 9, 2011 – The Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced at Chinaplas, the first new custom-colorable LNP* Thermocomp* thermoplastic compound for laser direct structuring (LDS) to save space and reduce the weight of mobile devices. LDS is a sophisticated process for integrating electronic and mechanical functionality into a single module, such as mobile phone and notebook antennas. Previously, only black plastic materials were available, typically forcing designers to confine LDS components to the device’s interior. The introduction of the company’s new colorable LNP Thermocomp compound vastly expands device design options. This new material introduction demonstrates Innovative Plastics’ pioneering leadership in advanced technologies for the design and manufacture of tomorrow’s portable devices.
8 Jun 2011
To meet demand and enhance its product portfolio for the South American market, Clariant has installed additional capacity at its emulsion plant in Argentina
Muttenz, 8 June 2011 – Clariant, a leader in chemical specialties, with consolidated expertise in polymer emulsions and technical know-how in applications and innovative solutions development, has scaled-up production capacity for its Mowilith® emulsions by 35%. The additional capacity is especially intended for its wide-ranging line of copolymers and terpolymers.
8 Jun 2011
Clariant launches collector protection package at Intersolar 2011
Muttenz, 8 June 2011 – Clariant launches its new long-term protection package for extending a solar collector’s life. Clariant’s new cleaning liquid Antifrogen® SOL CLEAN, making its market debut at Intersolar 2011, complements Clariant’s trusted Antifrogen SOL HT heat transfer fluid which protects solar systems from corrosive attack, even in extreme environments.
7 Jun 2011
JEC Asia 2011 to reinforce the significance of innovation in driving composites growth in Asia
Driven by strong economic growth and urbanization across the emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region, the demand for advanced composites materials is expected to continue growing at a rapid rate. In 2010, global composites production expanded by nearly five percent to reach eight million metric tons with the Asia Pacific region accounting for 38 percent of the total production volume, driven mainly by the unprecedented market growth in China and India.
7 Jun 2011
SABIC Showcased at Chinaplas Industry Leadership in Validating PCR Claims to Help Customers Achieve Sustainability Goals
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – June 7, 2011 – At Chinaplas 2011, the Innovative Plastics strategic business unit of SABIC announced a new milestone in its expanding sustainability efforts to provide customers with a diverse portfolio of high-performance, environmentally responsible materials. Further evidencing its commitment to validating its ecological claims, the company is now one of the first to receive Environmental Claims Validation (ECV) from Underwriters Laboratories Environment (ULE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories (UL®). Certification was given to Innovative Plastics’ new Noryl* RN0401 resin – which contains at least 20 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content – after successfully completed the demanding ULE validation process. This achievement represents another major step in Innovative Plastics’ pioneering efforts to support its customers’ sustainability programs with environmentally sound advanced materials solutions.
7 Jun 2011
Clariant targets profitable growth with an EBITDA margin above 17% in 2015
Muttenz, 7 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has raised today its 2011 sales and margin targets on the occasion of its capital markets event. The company expects sales growth in the high single-digit range in local currency compared to 2010 and an EBITDA margin between 13.5-14.5%. For 2015, Clariant targets sales above CHF 10 billion and an EBITDA margin before exceptional items above 17%.
6 Jun 2011
Boost your performance with Clariant
Muttenz, 6 June 2011 – Clariant invites CESIO 2011 visitors to embrace its innovative, efficacy-enhancing and sustainability-focused ingredients to boost the performance of laundry & dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, and household and I&I cleaning formulations.
