DSM partners with ERDA in India to develop innovative and sustainable engineering plastics solutions for the electrical industry

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Electrical Research & Development Association (ERDA), a cooperative research institution created by the Indian electrical industry and utilities, to cover basic research in the field of electrical applications. This move underlines DSM's focus on developing strategic partnerships around the world to drive innovation and the highest standards of sustainability.

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Website

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Website at www.healthpack.clariant.com. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced a new website for its business segment, Healthcare Packaging, now available at www.healthpack.clariant.com. The new site now reflects the specialized healthcare packaging focus of this Clariant business.

Songwon announces global price increases for its range of Polymer Stabilizers and Specialty Antioxidants

SONGWONUlsan, Korea - July 18, 2013 - Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com), a leading developer and manufacturer of Polymer Additives, will increase the global selling prices of its Polymer Stabilizers and Specialty Antioxidants products. The increase will range between 5% and 8% effective on orders received on or after August 15, 2013, or as contracts allow.

AVERY DENNISON EXPANDS PRODUCTION CAPABILITY IN MALAYSIA

Avery DennisonKuala Lumpur, Malaysia (July 18, 2013) - Avery Dennison has added wide web, high-speed coating capabilities to its plant in Bangi, Malaysia, the company announced today. The expanded production capacity resulting from the first installation of such technology in the ASEAN region further differentiates the company's solutions and enables superior product quality.

Clariant signs long-term ethylene supply contract with OMV

ClariantMuttenz, July 18, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a long-term supply contract with OMV. From 2015, the Austrian oil and gas company will supply Clariant's site in Gendorf (Germany) with ethylene. This agreement will enable Clariant to source most of its requirements for this important basic chemical in southern Bavaria.

DSM signs distribution agreements for Engineering Plastics B.V. with Nevicolor and Nexeo Solutions to strengthen its presence in Italy

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has entered into new agreements with two distributors for its Engineering Plastics portfolio in Italy to improve its coverage across the entire country. The move means that Italian customers (like DSM customers in other European countries) will now have a choice of distributors for their thermoplastics. The agreements with Nevicolor and Nexeo Solutions apply to the full range of DSM's engineering Plastics products.

Clariant presents sustainable innovations in leather at ACLE 2013

Clariant presents sustainable innovations in leather at ACLE 2013. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will demonstrate how eco-friendly alternatives really can deliver top-level product performance and that all-important competitive-edge to leather manufacturers, at ACLE 2013 in Shanghai from September 4-6 (Booth D11, Hall E2).

AVERY DENNISON PROPONE PELÍCULAS Y PAPELES ESPECIALES PARA RESALTAR PRODUCTOS

Avery DennisonBogotá, Julio 2013 - Avery Dennison, líder mundial en materiales para etiquetas y empaque, introduce innovaciones en el mercado Colombiano y andino, para generar impacto en góndola. Las opciones de etiquetado holográfico de Avery Dennison son diseños innovadores que dan a la marca la definición que necesita para no pasar inadvertida.