Clariant LTD: Squeeze-out of Süd-Chemie Minority Shareholders now effective

ClariantMuttenz, 01 December 2011 –Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft today informed Clariant LTD that the resolution agreed by the Shareholders General Meeting of Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft (22 November 2011) with regard to squeezing out the Minority Shareholders (§ 327a AktG), yesterday became effective by registration with the Commercial Register.

AVERY DENNISON MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLES D. MILLER, VISIONARY BUSINESS EXECUTIVE AND CIVIC LEADER

Former Avery Dennison chairman and chief executive officer Charles D. “Chuck” Miller (shown here in 1985) died at 83 on November 23. Miller, who led the transformation of the company into a global Fortune 500 market leader, was a prominent civic leader, supporting the Los Angeles business community and numerous non-profit organizations. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR092)PASADENA, California — 1 December 2011 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced the death of Charles D. Miller, who as chairman and chief executive officer from 1977 to 1998 was instrumental in transforming the company from a U.S.-based manufacturer into a global Fortune 500 market leader in pressure-sensitive labeling materials and office products.

Clariant takes performance- and efficiency-enhancing building blocks to Indian chemical processing community

ClariantMuttenz, November 30, 2011 - Clariant is offering India’s chemical processing community new opportunities to benefit from the efficiency-enhancement and performance-boosting potential of its trusted portfolio of fine chemical building blocks and enhancers.

New G-Seat demo unveiled by Moog at I/ITSEC 2011

The G-Seat demonstration at the I/ITSEC 2011 Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1130)East Aurora, NY, USA, 29 November 2011 – Moog, a leading motion control expert and Reiser Systemtechnik GmbH, a provider of simulators, training systems and avionic test equipment, will feature a G-Seat demonstration at the I/ITSEC 2011 Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Held from November 28th to December 1st 2011, this exhibition it is one the world’s major modelling, simulation and training events.

Clariant unveils cutting-edge efficiency development in non-halogenated flame retardants for printed circuit boards

ClariantMuttenz, November 29, 2011 - Clariant has unveiled two pioneering, low dosage non-halogenated flame retardants for epoxy resins to the electrical and electronics (E&E) industry. Cutting-edge Exolit® EP 150 and EP 200, developed specifically for epoxy laminates, set a new benchmark in high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards.

SABIC’s advanced materials technologies help auto OEMs, tiers capture top honors, recognitions at 2011 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards

Inteva Products LLC’s SuperPlug® First All-Plastic Structural Door Model Using SABIC’s Xenoy* Resin >BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – November 28, 2011 – SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business announced that two automotive applications molded from its broad portfolio of thermoplastic materials received top honors at the 2011 Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE®) Automotive Innovation Awards competition – including the coveted Hall of Fame award and the overall Grand Award. In addition, five other applications were recognized as finalists in other categories. These innovative components – ranging from the world’s first all-plastic door module and a lower leg protection system made with sustainable material to a lighter-weight instrument panel – demonstrate the exceptional scope and diversity of SABIC’s thermoplastic portfolio. They also underscore the many major contributions of SABIC resin technologies in addressing key industry trends and helping customers achieve top automotive industry goals of weight and cost reduction, design freedom and improved safety.

Clariant presents eco-efficient, high-performance coating innovations in China & Brasil

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  • Clariant at Abrafati 2011 and Chinacoat 2011
  • Cutting-edge pigments, additives and emulsions in the spotlight
  • New encapsulation technology for biocides among the highlights

DSM maintains sustainability leadership with additional Cradle to Cradle certification for Arnitel Eco

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM announces that its entire Arnitel® Eco family has been awarded Cradle to Cradle® certification by the internationally renowned sustainable design firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). Arnitel Eco is an innovative, more sustainable, high-performance, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) that supports greater environmental friendliness in end-user applications.