Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Plastic Additives

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – April 27, 2012 – Songwon Industrial Group, a leading developer and manufacturer of polymer additives, will increase global prices of its Songnox® Antioxidants, Songlight® and Songsorb® UV Stabilizers, Songstab™ Acid Scavengers as well as of its range of aminic antioxidants by 8% effective on orders invoiced on or after June 1, 2012, or as contracts allow. This price increase is necessary to recover raw material cost increases and support continued investment in reliable supply.

Clariant Meets Rising Customer Demand for Improved Humidity Protection of Medical Devices

The multilayer pregnancy test cap is molded by Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging and contains its Advanced Desiccant Polymer (ADP®), which protects the strip’s reagents from moisture degradation. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Adsorbent technology is integrated directly into thermoplastics
  • Protects diagnostics and devices from excess humidity over their full shelf life
  • Expands design freedom with a wide range of processing and customization options

Clariant supports sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors

Visit Clariant at Booth 0110, Hall 11.2, China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Shoes & Leather Guangzhou 2012, Guangdong. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Functionality-, productivity- and environment-focused products and systems, designed to support sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors, will be central to Clariant's eye-catching presence at the 22nd Shoes & Leather Guangzhou exhibition (Booth 0110, Hall 11.2, May 30 – June 1, 2012).

Clariant and Schoeller help Under Armour develop new coldblack® sportswear collection

Clariant and Schoeller help Under Armour develop new coldblack® sportswear collection. (Photographs: Under Armour)Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Schoeller, a Swiss company specializing in innovative textile technologies, helped US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack® sportswear collection which displays advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is already creating a sensation in the US sports market.

Songwon appoints KY Lee as Managing Director for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia

KY Lee, Songwon’s new Managing Director for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea - April 24, 2012 - KY Lee will join the Songwon team as Managing Director (상무, 'sangmoo') for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia from the 2nd of May, 2012. Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., the global number two supplier of polymer additives, has created this new key role within their Global Sales and Technical Service organization to reflect the importance of this key region and market.

Belden Press Kit Hannover Fair

Belden has launched from its Hirschmann™ product range an industry-grade IP65 WLAN client called BAT-C. (Photo: Belden)At this year’s Hanover Fair (23-27 April 2012) Belden will showcase its world-class solutions for effective wind energy management at stand G34 in Hall 27.

Clariant debuts new generation sustainable lubricant for PVC in Europe

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  • New Licocare™ SBW11 TP: effective, low dosage PVC processing innovation
  • Outperforms external lubrication potential of fatty acid esters / complex ester mixtures
  • Reflects Clariant's commitment to meet market demand for sustainable products

Clariant powers Italian plastics processors performance

ClariantMuttenz, April 20, 2012 - Clariant puts the needs of Italian plastics processors at the heart of its presence at Plast 2012, as it showcases the latest in sustainability-focused innovations at Booth B / C4 5 Pavilion 9.