Clariant Oil Services Teams with University of Aberdeen for Safety Presentations

Students from the University of Aberdeen pictured in the Clariant Oil Services yard during their tour. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Nine Safety and Reliability Engineering students participated
  • Clariant Oil Services gave presentations on safety topics relevant to the oil and gas industry
  • Students were able to tour a facility to identify areas for improvement

SABIC Showcases, at JEC Europe 2012, Advanced Materials that Promote Increased Sustainability through Higher Performance and Lighter Weight

SABIC’s Ultem* Fibers Provide Light Weight Alternatives and Excellent Aesthetics for Many Applications in Aerospace and Rail>BERGEN OP ZOOM, The Netherlands – March 27, 2012 – At JEC Europe, Booth #U17, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is spotlighting a variety of lightweight, high-performance composites and other advanced materials that are making important contributions to its customers’ sustainability initiatives across major global industries. In particular, the outstanding weight-out and non-halogenated flame retardance provided by SABIC’s high-performance Ultem* polyetherimide (PEI) materials are increasing their appeal as environmentally responsible solutions. Customers are choosing Ultem materials for a broad range of applications – not just in aerospace, where they have achieved notable successes, but also in automotive, rail, oil & gas and building & construction.

Clariant launches high-efficiency non-halogenated flame retardants for transport and construction applications

Clariant launches a novel, sustainable solution to achieving high fire safety levels for transport and construction applications, with its pioneering new Exolit® EP non-halogenated flame retardants for epoxy resins. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Effectiveness: only ca. 50% loading compared to conventional flame retardants
  • Versatile liquid type avoids migration and resin separation in large-size applications

Clariant strengthens pigment production for Chinese manufacturers

New pigment preparations production plant in DaGang, in Tianjin city, China, to support growing regional market. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Inauguration of new pigment preparations production plant in DaGang, in Tianjin city, China, to support growing regional market
  • Clariant's investment of CNY 120 million extends product-choice of high performance pigment and pigment preparation solutions

Avery Dennison Introduces New Global MDO Digital Facestock To Its Expansive HP Indigo-Certified Label Portfolio

Avery Dennison introduces new Global MDO Digital Facestock to its expansive HP Indigo-Certified label portfolioMENTOR, Ohio, March 26, 2012 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has launched a new HP Indigo-certified digital print-ready version of its high-performance Global MDO film.

SANITIZED AG puts sustainable antimicrobial product innovations on the map at PLAST 2012

SanitizedSANITIZED AG will launch pioneering innovations focused on sustainable protection for bio-based products and sensitive applications at PLAST 2012, May 8-12, in Milan, Italy.

Rotogal focused on Modern Fine-Grinding Technology from Pallmann

Rotogal, a major Spanish rotomolder headquartered in Boiro A Coruña in northern Spain, has recently replaced the fine-grinding mill used until now with the latest PolyGrinder® PKMM 600 type fine-grinder from Pallmann. (Photo The Pallmann Group, PLMPR013)Zweibrücken, Germany (22 March 2012) – Rotogal, a major Spanish rotomolder headquartered in Boiro A Coruña in northern Spain, has recently replaced the fine-grinding mill used until now with the latest PolyGrinder® PKMM 600 type fine-grinder from Pallmann. As the Pallmann mill is able to process many different materials without nitrogen cooling at a top quality level, it enables Rotogal to additionally set up attractive contract grinding services.

Functionally reliable and easy to maintain

Belden presents new GDM valve connectors from its Hirschmann™ product range. (Photo: Belden, PR229)The new Hirschmann™ field-attachable GDM series valve connectors can be used to supply power to components such as solenoid valves, pressure sensors and temperature sensors, or to connect them to a data network. Circuit protection ensures that downstream circuitry cannot be damaged by excess voltage or electromagnetic fields. Versions with built-in LED status indicators (with or without circuit protection) are also available, making maintenance considerably easier. Depending on the version of the valve connector, additional features include the industrial protection class IP68, an operating temperature range of -40° to +90° C and high shock and vibration resistance. They play an important role in implementing reliable solutions that enhance the productivity of machines and systems, even under harsh environmental conditions.