6 May 2013
Clariant presents “effects that perform, chemistry that cares” at Techtextil 2013
Singapore, May 6, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites the technical textile sector to discover "effects that perform, chemistry that cares" at Techtextil 2013 from June 10 - 13 in Frankfurt, Germany.
2 May 2013
India Chooses GE Power Conversion Technology to Meet Growing Energy Demands
PARIS - May 2, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business will help India face its ever increasing electricity demand through the use of its highly efficient variable-speed drive technology, which offers greater output control, for THDC India Ltd.'s (Tehri Hydro Development Corporation), 1,000 Megawatt (MW) pumped-storage hydro power plant. The new facility is located on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand.
2 May 2013
GE’s Power Conversion Technology to Power Seadrill’s West Mira Semi–Submersible
PARIS — May 2, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a multi–million dollar contract with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Ulsan, South Korea. GE will supply electric power, propulsion systems and drilling drives for a new semi–submersible drilling platform HHI is building for Seadrill Ltd., which is expected to work in either the North Sea or offshore Canada.
2 May 2013
Clariant Oil Services Invests in Industry-Leading Laboratory Facility
Houston, May 2, 2013 - Clariant Oil Services announced today that it's investment in a new laboratory facility is on track for completion in Q3 2013. The facility will be in the new Clariant Oil and Mining Services global headquarters campus, located in The Woodlands, Texas.
30 Apr 2013
Belden Offers New Annual Maintenance Plan for Hirschmann Network Management Software
Neckartenzlingen, Germany - April 30, 2013 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has begun offering a cost-effective upgrade of Industrial HiVision network management software from its Hirschmann product range. This takes the form of a new Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP). For a single payment, users with a full license for versions 04.0.00 or later will automatically receive the latest release for a period of twelve months. The amount they pay is less than half the cost of a one-time update.
30 Apr 2013
Clariant and SK Capital report on progress of the Textile, Paper and Emulsions activities divestment
Muttenz/New York, 30 April 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, and SK Capital, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, provided an update on the separation process of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions. Clariant announced that it agreed to sell the three businesses to SK Capital on 27 December 2012.
30 Apr 2013
Clariant posts growth in the first quarter
CEO Hariolf Kottmann: "Clariant had an encouraging start to the year as sales continued to grow and margins remained robust under stabilizing economic conditions. While the Group concentrated on disciplined cost management and the execution of the announced portfolio measures, the businesses turned their attention to intensifying growth and fostering innovation. Regardless of the persistent economic softness, Clariant is in shape to deliver step-by-step on its promises in order to create one of the leading specialty chemicals companies."
29 Apr 2013
Clariant's new EasyGuard System makes the dirt bounce off
Muttenz, April 29, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new anti-soiling EasyGuard aqueous system for leathers. This latest addition to Clariant's wide range of anti-soiling products is both simple in application and economical in use. It will be especially welcomed by tanners supplying the demanding automotive and upholstery sectors, as well as those working with footwear and fashion accessory manufacturers.
