Azelis and Marubeni join together for strength in Asia

Azelis and Marubeni join together for strength in Asia. (Photo: Azelis, PR023) 
Marubeni Corporation and Azelis today announced a joint cooperation agreement to work together in Asia.

AVERY DENNISON INTRODUCES AQUA PROOF: A 'PAPER-LIKE' WINE AND SPIRITS LABEL WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF FILM

Avery DennisonLEIDEN, the Netherlands - July 31, 2012 - Avery Dennison has launched a unique film label material in Europe to address the challenges faced by wine and spirit producers who need a premium brand image to survive intact during long periods of ice bucket immersion. Avery Dennison Aqua Proof offers the look and feel of a conventional premium paper label, with the improved performance of a film.

More than meets the eye: Clariant brings people performance and planet focused leather innovations to China

Clariant’s Dermaphob® WA-71 for high performance waterproof shoe uppers. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - With the theme of "More than meets the eye", Clariant will present its extensive portfolio of innovations designed to support and inspire productivity, functionality and environmental-compatibility for China's leather manufacturers at the All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE 2012), Shanghai (Booth D11, Hall E2, September 4 - 6, 2012).

Clariant turns spotlight on sustainability and performance at China Paper 2012

Clariant turns spotlight on sustainability and performance at China Paper 2012. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 30, 2012 - Clariants ecological and economical solutions to the performance demands of China's paper industry will take center stage at Booth 3300 during China Paper 2012, September 10 - 12, in Shanghai.

Belden demonstrates new HD broadcast solutions at IBC

Belden demonstrates new HD broadcast solutions at IBC. (Photo: Belden, PR256) Belden will showcase its latest world-class solutions for HD and 3G audio and video streams at IBC, from 7 to 11 September 2012 at the RAI Exhibition Center in Amsterdam.

Clariant with positive sales momentum and sustained profitability

Clariant

  • Robust Q2 2012 result in a difficult environment, first half-year performance as expected
  • Q2 2012 sales increased 8% in local currencies and 6% in CHF, to CHF 1.978 billion from CHF 1.870 billion in Q2 2011
  • EBITDA before exceptionals at CHF 233 million vs. CHF 241 million in Q2 2011, up 2% in local currencies and down 3% in Swiss francs; EBITDA margin before exceptionals at 11.8%, on sustainably good level despite difficult market conditions, especially in Europe
  • Net income of CHF 70 million compared to CHF 40 million in Q2 2011
  • Guidance confirmed: Clariant expects further sales growth in local currencies and a sustained profitability for the full-year 2012 compared to 2011, assuming the global economy stabilizes at current levels in the second half-year

Clariant to acquire remaining share of Ukrainian Catalyst Joint Venture

ClariantMuttenz, July 26, 2012 - The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 40 percent share of a joint venture between the Holding company Alvigo AS, based in Tallin/Estonia and Süd-Chemie AG, in the meantime acquired by Clariant AG. The Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts GmbH (SCAC) is a leading producer of syngas catalyst, based in the Ukraine. The signing of the transaction took place at the end of June, closing is subject to merger control approval. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

AVERY DENNISON APRESENTA LINHA EXCLUSIVA DE RÓTULOS PARA CERVEJAS ARTESANAIS

Avery DennisonVinhedo, Julho 2012 – Com o aumento do número de cervejarias artesanais no Brasil nos últimos anos, a briga por atrair o consumidor no ponto de venda (PDV) tornou-se acirrada. E como a maioria dos consumidores não tem tempo para realizar sua escolha baseada em dados técnicos sobre o produto, as cervejarias artesanais apostam cada vez mais na diferenciação das embalagens para atrair a atenção e induzir à compra. E a diferenciação vem justamente dos rótulos.