2 Oct 2013
DSM partners with PlastiComp to develop bio-based long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) composites based on EcoPaXX
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has signed a partnership agreement with PlastiComp, Inc., based in Winona, Minnesota, USA, to develop new innovative bio-based Long Fiber Thermoplastic (LFT) composite materials for the automotive and other performance-driven markets.
2 Oct 2013
Rolf Drewes joins Songwon as Vice President Business Sector Specialty Chemicals
Ulsan, Korea - October 2, 2013 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) strengthens its leadership team by appointing Dr. Rolf Drewes as Vice President Business Sector Specialty Chemicals, effective October 1st, 2013. Drewes brings 25 years of industry experience and an excellent international track record of leading technically challenging business units and building up new markets.
1 Oct 2013
DSM makes breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing with Akulon XS
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging is further enhanced with the introduction of Akulon® XS. Thanks to its improved crystallisation properties, Akulon XS has an extended processing window, providing new opportunities in designing co-extruded multi-layer as well as monolayer film structures. Processors notice significant improvements in production when using the new Akulon XS.
1 Oct 2013
NATPET gives center stage to high-clarity performance-boosting Plastics solutions at K 2013
NATPET, the polypropylene (PP) producer from Saudi Arabia, will focus on enhancing converter productivity and end-product appeal in the rigid packaging sector by highlighting the high-clarity aesthetics, processing efficiency and performance possibilities of its advanced thermoforming and injection molding grades at K 2013 Booth # Hall 8a / J10.
1 Oct 2013
Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF
Bergamo, Italy - October 1, 2013 - Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF for a license of the Chimassorb® 2020 technology.
1 Oct 2013
Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses
Muttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.
1 Oct 2013
ARCHROMA BEGINS NEW ERA IN DELIVERING COLOR AND SPECIALTY CHEMICALS TO TEXTILE, PAPER, ADHESIVES, COATINGS AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES
Reinach, 1 October 2013 - Archroma is delighted to announce its official launch today as a newly formed global color and specialty chemicals company that comprises the former Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products businesses of Clariant. To be combined into a single entity at close, Archroma will continue to deliver specialized performance and color solutions to the textile, paper, adhesives, coatings and construction industries. The three businesses were acquired today by SK Capital Partners, a U.S. based private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors.
30 Sept 2013
AVERY DENNISON CLEANFLAKE™ PORTFOLIO RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY AWARD AT LABEL INDUSTRY GLOBAL AWARDS
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - September 30, 2013 - Avery Dennison was named the winner of the Sustainability Award at the Label Industry Global Awards Tuesday, September 24 for its CleanFlake™ Film Portfolio - which features a switchable adhesive that debonds at the recycling center to make PET recycling more effective.
