Clariant Showcased Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions at Pharmapack North America Debut

Clariant’s active and protective packaging controls moisture and oxygen (Photo: Clariant)

  • Featured active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control, including full line of desiccant canisters
  • Displayed IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, an all-in-one solution
  • Presented a technical session on moisture, oxygen and shelf life
Charlotte, (USA), June 7, 2012 –Performance Packaging, a member of Clariant’s BU Functional Materials, highlighted its industry-leading solutions for pharmaceutical packaging at the first-ever Pharmapack North America event in Philadelphia, Pa., on May 22-24. The company spotlighted its broad portfolio of desiccant canisters for moisture control in pharmaceutical packaging and its innovative IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, a pharmaceutical cap combining tamper-evident, child-resistant and twist-off functionalities with a built-in desiccant. Also, Genevieve Kuhn, R&D Group Leader, presented a technical session titled, “Moisture, Oxygen & Shelf Life: Keys to Packaging Performance to Enhance Quality of Patient Care.” Performance Packaging is a global leader in the design and manufacture of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions.

GASTANK Sweden unveils zero permeation lightweight composite CNG cylinders manufactured with Akulon® Fuel Lock from DSM and HiPer-tex™ glass fibre from 3B

GASTANK Sweden unveils zero permeation lightweight composite CNG cylinders manufactured with Akulon® Fuel Lock from DSM and HiPer-tex™ glass fibre from 3B. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR327)High pressure cylinders for motor vehicles that use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for their propulsion can now benefit from zero permeation, cost competitive, lightweight advanced materials.

Trespa Opens New Design Centre in Santiago, Chile Inaugural Event for World Leader in Architectural Materials

Trespa Opens New Design Centre in Santiago, Chile Inaugural Event for World Leader in Architectural Materials. (Photo Trespa, TRPR125)The world-leading architectural materials company Trespa has announced the grand opening of their Trespa Design Centre in Santiago, Chile’s Providencia district, opening to a VIP preview and inaugural reception. According to the company, the new Trespa Design Centre Santiago will serve as an inspirational space where architects, designers and building owners can meet for design education, project solutions, inspirational events and unique exhibits.

Clariant Oil Services’ Technology Center in Brazil will increase R&D for the oil and gas industry in Latin America

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  • Clariant Oil Services' Technology Center will reinforce the research and development of chemical solutions for all stages of oil exploration and production.
  • The development of multi-functional products to optimize the logistics of supplying the most distant areas, such as the pre-salt fields, will be one of the main activities undertaken by the Brazilian TC, the company's first in Latin America with a focus on the oil and gas industry.
  • Clariant Oil Services' expertise in chemical application and synthesis technology enables the company to design molecules that support the sector's new technological demands.
Houston (USA), June 5, 2012 - The Technology Center set up by Clariant Oil Services, a global leader in the provision of customized specialty chemicals and related services for the oil and gas industry worldwide, will reinforce the company’s activities aimed at generating the research and development of solutions to help the sector overcome the countless challenges of new exploratory frontiers in deep waters.

GET INSPIRED BY THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS WITH DYNEEMA® AT EUROSATORY 2012

DyneemaAt Eurosatory 2012, which will be held in Paris from June 11 to 15th, DSM Dyneema will be showcasing its recent developments in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) technology as well as the latest innovations of customers' life protection applications made with Dyneema®.

SABIC reinforces local presence and customer support by appointing Country Leader in Italy

Daniele Petrini was recently appointed as the new Country Leader for leading plastics producer SABIC in Italy. (Photo SABIC, PR044)>Sittard, the Netherlands – June 5, 2012 – SABIC has appointed Country Leaders across Europe to ensure that customers take full advantage of SABIC’s global assets and local expertise. Recently, Daniele Petrini was appointed as the Country Leader in Italy; this appointment is connected to our aim to establish a closer cooperation between SABIC’s business and sales operations in polyolefins (Polymers business) and engineering thermoplastics. The new structure will ensure a common approach that will be focused on supporting the needs of local markets and customers.

Clearly beneficial: Millad® NX™ 8000 adds transparency and sustainability-edge to EMSA houseware

Millad® NX™ 8000 clarifying agent adds transparency and sustainability-edge to EMSA fresh food storage system CLIP & CLOSE.
(Photos Milliken, MKPR087, Copyright© 2012 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Low-temperature clarifying innovation Millad® NX™ 8000 is the secret behind the crystal-clear transparency of EMSA's latest inspirational kitchenware designs. What's more, the newest technology clarifier from additives specialist Milliken is also helping EMSA to achieve energy savings and faster cycle times for an all-round more sustainable production process.

Clariant’s BU Textile Chemicals gets new Global Head of New Business Development

Mr. Anjani Prasad 
(Global Head of New Business Development). (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai (India), June 4, 2012 - Mr. Anjani Prasad will take over the responsibility as Global Head of New Business Development, at Clariant’s BU Textile Chemicals, effective June 1, 2012. In his new role, Mr. Prasad will report to the Head of Business Unit Textile Chemicals – Mr. Thomas Winkler. Mr. Anjani Prasad has been handling various global Textile projects of Clariant in Switzerland and Singapore, between Jan 2011 to May 2012. Prior to that, he had been successfully heading the Textiles Business of Clariant in India. He will be based in our Kolshet (Thane) office in India.