Clariant achieves significant breakthrough in lowering 3-MCPD values

Clariant achieves significant breakthrough in lowering 3-MCPD values. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, September 18, 2013 - At the oils+fats 2013 trade event in Munich, Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, demonstrated its excellent position in functional minerals– and in particular the development of bleaching earth solutions to lower 3-MCPD values in edible oils and fats.

SK CAPITAL ANNOUNCES NEW ARCHROMA LEADERSHIP TEAM

ArchromaNew York, September 12, 2013 – SK Capital, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, is expected to close the acquisition of the Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses from Clariant at the end of September, 2013. Upon the closing of the transaction, the three divisions will be combined into an integrated, market-focused, and highly collaborative company. The name of the new company, Archroma, is representative of the organization’s mission to provide its customers with the highest levels of quality, reliability, innovation and customer delight.

AVERY DENNISON SHOWCASES ITS DIGITAL RANGE WITH "GO FOR PRO" COMPETITION

Avery Dennison showcases its digital range with “Go For Pro” competition.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR190)HAZERSWOUDE, the Netherlands - September 16, 2013 - Avery Dennison has announced "GoForPro Contest 2013," a digital graphics web-based competition for converters and installers to share examples of their unique, well-installed and/or high impact digital print applications.

RESIN & YPAREX DEMONSTRATE SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP RESULTING IN LONG-TERM, STRATEGIC AND CUSTOMER BENEFITS

Yparex extrudable tie-layer resins for a variety of high-tech applications are now being produced in a new ISO 9001 and GMP certified compounding plant using reactive extrusion facilities based on the latest principles of safe, clean and green engineering. (Photos Yparex, YPAPR002)ENSCHEDE, THE NETHERLANDS - September 16, 2013 - At the K 2013, Resin (Products & Technology) BV and its subsidiary Yparex BV will show how the recently completed transition of Yparex production to Resin's new state-of-the-art compounding plant brings benefits in terms of improved manufacturing processes, integrated logistics and security of supply. The two companies are looking forward to mobilising their combined expertise and networks for the benefit of their customers.

Clariant included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

ClariantMuttenz, September 12, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was included today in the European Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI Europe). In taking this step the analysts of RobecoSAM have confirmed that when it comes to sustainability, Clariant is among the leading companies in the chemical industry. In order to be listed in the DJSI, the company had to record an outstanding and sustainable performance in the economic, environmental and social dimension.

AVERY DENNISON EXPANDS WEST COAST SERVICE PROGRAM WITH FILM SLITTER MACHINE

Avery DennisonMENTOR, Ohio, September 11, 2013 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has installed a new advanced technology films slitter at its Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., distribution center. With this machine, West Coast converters will have access to a broader film portfolio and more capacity, which means improved service and lead times for greater flexibility.

GE Power Conversion's Proven Technology and Constant Innovation Make Them Once More Maran Gas's Partner of Choice for Propelling the LNG Transport Industry

Woodside Rogers, equipped with a GE electrical induction-based propulsion solution can be powered by tri-fuel engines that run either on natural gas, marine diesel gas or heavy fuel oil. (Photos: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR181)PARIS - September 10, 2013 - Induction-based electric propulsion motor technology from GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) will be used to power four new LNG carriers that Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries will build for Maran Gas Maritime, the gas shipping unit of the Angelicoussis Shipping Group. Contracts for the propulsion systems were signed in late May. Hyundai Heavy Industries will deliver the vessels over a 15-month period beginning in July 2015.

Perstorp presents Akestra™ - a new plastic alternative

Perstorp presents Akestra™ - a new plastic alternative 
(Photo: Perstorp)The Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be presenting the next generation of co-polyesters at K Fair 2013. This will include Akestra™, a high performance plastic with remarkable properties. Perstorp have formed a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to develop and distribute this exciting co-polyester throughout Europe. On a long term, this will result in both companies jointly establishing the most competitive production platform in Europe for the raw material used in these co-polyesters.