New MEVOPUR® additives give pharmaceutical packaging converters a productivity boost

Clariant know-how combines biologically evaluated colors and nucleating additives to offer enhanced visual appeal and productivity gains in extrusion blow molding. 
(Photo: Clariant)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.

Am Belden-Standort Neckartenzlingen starten zwölf Jugendliche ins Berufsleben bei Hirschmann

Am Belden-Standort Neckartenzlingen starten zwölf Jugendliche ins Berufsleben bei Hirschmann.
(Foto Belden, PR211)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.

Clariant enables Oslo Airport to recycle two-thirds of aircraft de-icer

De-Icing with Clariant 	

© “Courtesy of Vestergaard”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.

US-PATENT GRANTED ON DSM DYNEEMA TAPE TECHNOLOGY

DyneemaThe Netherlands, September 13, 2011 - DSM has announced that it has been granted a US patent for its tape technology.

Songwon completes one of the world’s largest dedicated polymer antioxidant plants and introduces two enhanced physical forms of Songnox 1076

SONGWONUlsan, 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).

Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011

Clariant brings brilliant solutions to FAKUMA 2011.
(Photo: Clariant)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

Solar Shading Panels Using SABIC’s Lexan* Sheet Supports City of Westminster College’s Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Goals

The New Flagship Paddington Green Campus of City of Westminster College using Solar Shading Panels Made with SABIC’s Lexan* Exell* D PC Sheet.
Photo: Adam Mørk>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.

Clariant celebrates double quality recognition hat-trick from Brazilian paints industry

ClariantSao 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.