14 Sept 2011
New MEVOPUR® additives give pharmaceutical packaging converters a productivity boost
Muttenz, 14 September 2011 – Pharmaceutical packaging converters can take advantage of a new range of sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® additives from Clariant to boost their productivity and cost-efficiency, with the assurance of regulatory compliant ingredients.
13 Sept 2011
Am Belden-Standort Neckartenzlingen starten zwölf Jugendliche ins Berufsleben bei Hirschmann
Anfang September 2011 haben gleich zwölf Jugendliche am Belden-Standort Neckartenzlingen, wo die Produkte der Marke Hirschmann™ entwickelt und produziert werden, eine Berufsausbildung begonnen. Neun von ihnen werden in den Lehrberufen Elektroniker für Geräte und Systeme, Mechatroniker, Fachinformatiker für Systemintegration und Verfahrensmechaniker ausgebildet. Drei junge Leute absolvieren an der Dualen Hochschule Baden-Württemberg in Stuttgart die Studiengänge Angewandte Informatik und Betriebswirtschaftslehre.
13 Sept 2011
Clariant enables Oslo Airport to recycle two-thirds of aircraft de-icer
Muttenz, 13 September 2011 – A new Clariant recycling plant for aircraft de-icer is being inaugurated today at Norway’s Oslo International Airport. In the coming 2011-12 winter, it is expected that the unit will reprocess 60-70% of the aircraft de-icer fluid (ADF) used in Oslo. The recycled product – mono propylene glycol (MPG) – will substitute an estimated 700 metric tonnes per year of virgin material in de-icing and heat transfer applications.
13 Sept 2011
US-PATENT GRANTED ON DSM DYNEEMA TAPE TECHNOLOGY
The Netherlands, September 13, 2011 - DSM has announced that it has been granted a US patent for its tape technology.
13 Sept 2011
Songwon completes one of the world’s largest dedicated polymer antioxidant plants and introduces two enhanced physical forms of Songnox 1076
Ulsan, Korea – September 13, 2011 – Songwon Industrial Group announces that the expansion of its antioxidant capacity from 55.000 to 70.000 tons has been completed ahead of time. This is the result of the consolidation of Songnox® 1076 production into Songwon’s new fully backward integrated Maeam plant. In addition Songwon has announced as a consequence of this expansion the introduction of two enhanced physical forms of Songnox® 1076: Songnox® 1076 SB (semi beads) and Songnox® 1076 CP (crystalline powder).
12 Sept 2011
Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011
Muttenz, 12 September 2011 – FAKUMA 2011 visitors can open the door to the innovative visual, functional and processing differentiation opportunities available to a whole host of applications with Clariant’s color and performance masterbatches and compounds at
8 Sept 2011
Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals
BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – September 8, 2011 – New solar shading panels made from lightweight, durable Lexan* Exell* D polycarbonate (PC) sheet from SABIC’s Innovative Plastics strategic business unit, are making a major contribution to energy efficiency and comfort at the new flagship City of Westminster College in central London. The high-performance panels filter out direct sunlight to minimize solar gain and glare on computer screens. They also admit generous amounts of natural light and are expected to significantly reduce building energy requirements, and maintenance and lifespan costs. SABIC’s ongoing investment in environmentally responsible materials for the global building and construction industry is helping customers meet their sustainability goals with new eco-progressive products.
6 Sept 2011
Clariant celebrates double quality recognition hat-trick from Brazilian paints industry
Sao Paolo, 6 September 2011 – Technology innovation, differentiated services and strong customer relationships have secured Clariant a hat-trick of “Best supplier” awards in the Brazilian paint and varnish industry’s prestigious Paint & Pintura awards for 2011.
