Clariant at ISDC: megatrend toward using more renewable-based products is gaining speed and is driven by customers

ClariantMuttenz, December 12, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant presented its vision for a sustainable future. In line with the event’s theme, Dynamics of Change, Dr. Hans Juergen Scholz from Clariant’s Business Unit Detergents and Intermediates (D&I), gave a presentation on sustainable development – a key megatrend throughout the industry today.

Clariant presents value-creating innovations at Paperex India 2011

Leucophor® XL (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, December 12, 2011 - Clariant shines the spotlight on the performance and cost-optimization benefits of its colorants, optical brightening agents and chemicals for paper at Paperex in New Delhi, India from December 10 - 13, 2011.

Belden-Mitarbeiter erhält „Community Volunteer Award“

Von links: Wolfgang Schenk, Rolf-Dieter Sommer, Cathy Staples, Edgar Blum, Christoph Gusenleitner 
(Foto Belden, PR235)Der US-amerikanische Datenübertragungsspezialist Belden, zu dem auch die Neckartenzlinger Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH gehört, verleiht jedes Jahr den sogenannten Community Volunteer Award. Für diesen Preis, mit dem das Unternehmen herausragendes ehrenamtliches Engagement auszeichnet, wurden aus einem großen Pool von Bewerbern dieses Mal zehn der weltweit über 6.600 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter nominiert. Unter den insgesamt sechs Preisträgern ist auch Produktmanager Rolf-Dieter Sommer, der 1995 zu den Mitbegründern des Förderkreises Pro Mukoviszidose Stuttgart e.V. gehörte und seitdem dort durchschnittlich zehn Stunden im Monat unentgeltlich tätig ist. Davon profitiert der Förderkreis jetzt gleich doppelt. Denn er erhält von Belden 5.000 Euro, mit denen der Community Volunteer Award dotiert ist. Darüber hinaus ist Sommers Kollege Edgar Blum für seine ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit mit einer ehrenhaften Erwähnung ausgezeichnet worden.

ISDC 2011: Clariant to highlight commitment to the detergents industry in India

ClariantMuttenz, December 8, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant, a leading supplier of key raw materials for laundry detergents and household cleaning products, will highlight its commitment to both the industry in general and customers in India in particular.

Il nuovo copolimero Lexan* EXL di SABIC aumenta la libertà di progettazione degli impianti fotovoltaici miniaturizzati di prossima generazione

Una nuova resina Lexan* EXL di SABIC è usato in connettori fotovoltaici e scatole di giunzione>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 7 dicembre 2011 – L'unità Innovative Plastics di SABIC oggi ha annunciato una nuova resina copolimerica Lexan* EXL ad alte prestazioni che affronta la tendenza in rapida evoluzione verso la miniaturizzazione delle scatole di giunzione e dei connettori fotovoltaici. Le migliori prestazioni elettriche e di autoestinguenza della nuova resina Lexan EXL consentono ai progettisti di miniaturizzare l'intero impianto creando componenti a parete sottile, ravvicinando i conduttori tra loro e integrando dei sistemi costituiti da scatole di giunzione. In questo modo si possono abbassare i costi dell'energia solare, aumentando l'efficienza. La nuova resina Lexan EXL consente ai clienti di rafforzare la loro posizione competitiva contribuendo notevolmente ad aumentare i vantaggi degli impianti fotovoltaici e accelerando ulteriormente la tendenza verso l'energia solare.

Clariant goes extra mile for the cosmetics sector with GMP (ISO 22716) accreditation

Clariant Personal Care. (Photo: Clariant) Muttenz, December 7, 2011 - Clariant has gone the extra mile for its cosmetics’ industry customers with the achievement of global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant’s commitment to be a leading partner for the personal care industry, guaranteeing globally-consistent products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers.

Clariant steps up innovation and expansion strategy in flame retardants

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  • Additional production facility for non-halogenated flame retardants in Germany
  • Introduction of pioneering high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards
  • Aligned with Clariant strategic pillars of innovation and expansion to support growth market in Asia

Clariant announces Phase Three of Exolit® OP expansion program

ClariantMuttenz, December 6, 2011 - Clariant announces the next stage in its on-going capacity expansion program for Exolit® OP non-halogenated flame retardants, with the addition of a third production unit at its site in Hürth-Knapsack, near Cologne, Germany.