SABIC launches multimillion euro investment at Geleen production site

Peter Groenen (site director) kicks off the Upgrade Project Olefins 4 (Photo SABICPOLPR049a)Sittard, the Netherlands – May 9, 2012 – Over the next eighteen months, SABIC will invest 135 million euros in safety, energy conservation and the environment at their production site in Geleen. The goal of the investment is to ensure a safer, more competitive and more energy efficient cracker that is better for the environment. On April 11, an upgrade project was officially launched that will transform the Naphtha Olefins4 cracker into one of the best crackers in Europe in terms of safety, durability and cost efficiency. The Geleen investment fits in perfectly with SABIC’s growth strategy of becoming the market leader in the chemical industry.

Clariant Showcases at AC Show Innovation, Expertise and Commitment to U.S. Market

Clariant’s New Italtino IQ16 Automatic Colorant Dispenser (Photo: Clariant)

  • Spotlights new industry-leading Integrated Tinting Systems including tinting equipment and merchandising tools
  • Highlights cutting-edge waxes, light stabilizers and flame retardants for paints and coatings
  • Debuts multifunctional dispersing agent for waterborne and solvent-based pigment pastes

Performance that Innovates - Innovation that Performs

ClariantJakarta, May 8, 2012 - Clariant, a world leading specialty chemical company, will showcase a series of new innovative products at the coming TexTech Indonesia 2012, on May 31- June 3, 2012 at Hall A, Booth AD 205-215 + 260-270, Jakarta International Expo. The new products add to an already unique portfolio and confirm Clariant as the innovation company in the textile chemicals industry. Clariant is a matchless system supplier of customized solutions and elevates the standards of the entire textiles value chain by offering benefits to all customers.

SABIC’s Sustainable Solutions Spotlight at PLAST 2012 Helping Customers Achieve Environmental Goals for Growth

SABIC’s Valox iQ* Fibers Can be Used in Flooring and Carpet Applications>MILAN, Italy — May 8, 2012 — SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business is showcasing here at PLAST 2012 its broad and deep portfolio of industry-leading sustainable materials that help customers design, develop and differentiate environmentally responsible products in three key ways. These include: cutting weight to lower energy usage; reducing waste and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through up-cycling of post-consumer plastic; and providing exceptional flame-smoke-toxicity performance without the use of halogenated additives. Teaming up with Guzman Global, SABIC’s distribution partner in Italy, the company is exhibiting these resin solutions at the Guzman Global stand, Hall 9, Stand B61, with a theme of Sustainability + Performance. Working with Guzman to supply its high-performance engineered materials – combined with unmatched technological expertise and value-added services – SABIC is committed to helping customers advance their sustainability objectives and power their competitive advantage with solutions for more sustainable design.

Clariant shares global best practices on Safe Transportation of Chemicals

Mr. Puthige Murali makes his presentation (Photo: Chemical Weekly)

  • Safe transportation of chemicals via air, water, and road requires renewed focus.
  • Key implementation gaps in road transportation needs to be filled in.

Clariant Showcases Innovative Emulsifier for Metalworking Formulations at STLE 2012

Clariant’s Emulsogen® MTP 070 for metalworking fluids. (Photo: Clariant)

  • Based on globally available raw materials, avoiding supply volatility
  • Exceptional low-foaming properties.
  • Safe for people and the environment

Press Kit SABIC - IFAT 2012

SABICSABIC is highlighting SABIC® Vestolen A RELY and the Strain Hardening Method at IFAT Entsorga.

Clariant showcases “Sustainability meets Performance” paper solutions at Zellcheming 2012

Clariant showcases “Sustainability meets Performance” paper solutions at Zellcheming 2012. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 7, 2012 - Clariant presents the paper industry with an extended portfolio of functional and optical performance-enhancers and process chemicals focused on cost-optimization, environmental benefits and high-performance at Zellcheming Expo 2012 (June 26-28, 2012, Wiesbaden, Germany).