Clariant launches unique POS Color Dispenser Machines

Clariant launches unique POS Dispenser Machines. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will create a stir among the Point of Sale (POS) Tinting segment with its launch of the first compact Color Dispenser to allow simultaneous dispensing of up to six colors at a time. Clariant's machine is one of two new innovative prototypes offering performance and productivity benefits to retailers.

Completion of early redemption of Convertible Bond 2009-2014

ClariantMuttenz, March 27, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, has announced the completion of the early redemption of the 3% Convertible Bond 2009-2014 of CHF 300 million (ISIN CH0101753892) with conversion rights into Clariant registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 3.70. The conversion was concluded on March 20, 2013, based on the terms of the bond.

Clariant Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items

CEO Hariolf Kottmann expects further sales growth in 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 26, 2013 - Today's Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG - a world leader in specialty chemicals - in Basel was attended by 616 shareholders and representatives of shareholders, accounting for 155'858'480 shares or around 46.95% of the share capital of Clariant, who approved all of the items on the agenda. Hariolf Kottmann, CEO: "We expect full-year sales for the 2013 financial year to continue to grow as well as an increase in year-on-year profitability. We intend to generate additional growth by continuing to implement strategic initiatives and by increasing our focus on innovations. Recent investments will also contribute towards generating growth and increasing margins."

DSM Opens Application Development Technical Center in Yokohama Japan

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM will open its first application development technical center for engineering plastics in Japan on 26 March 2013 at the Yokohama Business Park in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Belden Presents New Field-attachable Valve Connectors from its Hirschmann Product Range

Belden Presents New Hirschmann Field-attachable Valve Connectors. 
(Photo: Belden, PR281) Neckartenzlingen, Germany - March 26, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has extended its Hirschmann product program to include new field-attachable valve connectors from the GDM series. These type B connectors guarantee both a dependable power supply and reliable data transmission, ensuring high productivity for systems and machines. They are available without circuitry or with more than 20 different electronic inserts that protect downstream circuitry against voltage surges or electromagnetic interference. Versions featuring built-in status indicators (with/without circuit protection) are also available. The valve connectors feature industrial protection class IP65/67 (optionally IP68) and can be used within a maximum temperature range of -55°C to +125°C. Other connector features include high shock and vibration resistance, and extensive resistance to chemicals and UV radiation. Easy-to-grip housings ensure that connectors can be rapidly assembled. Rounded edges make it difficult for dirt to accumulate and ensure that it can be easily removed.

AVERY DENNISON PRESENTÓ SUS ÚLTIMAS INNOVACIONES EN EL MERCADO COLOMBIANO

Avery Dennison presentó sus últimas innovaciones en el mercado ColombianoMedellín, Marzo 2013 - Jorge Orejuela, Gerente General de Avery Dennison Colombia, Argentina & Chile, enfatizó en la apertura del evento: “Colombia y la Región Andina siempre ha sido un área estratégica muy importante para Avery Dennison, por lo que estamos más comprometidos que nunca con nuestros clientes. Esta es la razón por la cual la compañía ha modificado su estrategia de negocios creando un modelo más dinámico y global, para así servir mejor al mercado, con productos de alta calidad.” Y continuó: “Estamos comprometidos con ofrecer el más completo e innovador portafolio del mercado, todo esto con el mejor servicio”.

Songwon Additive Technologies Americas to start up OPS plant in Houston, USA in April 2013

Songwon Additive Technologies Americas starts up new OPS facility in Houston, USA in April 2013, with an initial capacity of 7.000 metric tons per year. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Houston, Texas USA – March 25, 2013 – Songwon Additive Technologies Americas has announced that production of OPS products (One Pack Systems) is to start at a new facility in Houston, USA in April this year. The Houston facility will have an initial capacity of 7.000 metric tons per year and follows Songwon’s investment in Additives Technology Greiz (ATG) in 2011 which was doubled in capacity in 2012 to 14.000 metric tons per year.

FLO POWER! Vencorex launches Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new bio-based & low viscosity aliphatic isocyanate polymer

Vencorex has launched Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new, partially bio-based, solvent-free aliphatic isocyanate polymer.
(Photo: Vencorex, VENPR003)Vencorex has launched Tolonate™ X FLO 100 a new, partially bio-based, solvent-free aliphatic isocyanate polymer. While providing extreme low viscosity in formulations, Tolonate™ X FLO 100 demonstrates outstanding properties, ideal for polyurethane and polyurea materials. The XFLO 100 completes the Tolonate™ and Easaqua™ ranges owned by Vencorex.