Clariant brings new Houdry® dehydrogenation catalyst capacity on-stream

ClariantMuttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully expanded production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts at its Louisville/Kentucky, USA plant. The double-digit million Swiss francs debottlenecking investment will support increasing demand for Houdry catalysts driven mainly by shale gas development. The facility will come on-stream in mid-October 2013 as planned.

Energy-Efficient Dynamic Positioning Mode for Ships from GE Power Conversion Chosen for IET Innovation Awards Finals

GE Power Conversion's Energy Efficient Dynamic Positioning Mode is selected as a finalist for the IET Innovation Award 2013.PARIS - October 8, 2013 - New software from GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save significant amounts of fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year.

DSM approves BDO made using Genomatica's process for use in Arnitel products

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has tested and approved bio-based BDO (1,4-butanediol) made with Genomatica's process, for use in DSM's Arnitel® TPC (ThermoPlastic Copolyester). This is a next step in the development of a bio-based high performance portfolio and fully in line with DSM's front running position in a bio-based economy.

Clariant zeigt in München Enteisungsprodukte für Airlines, Flughäfen und Serviceanbieter

Clariant zeigt in München Enteisungsprodukte für Airlines, Flughäfen und Serviceanbieter. (Foto: Clariant)Muttenz, 8. Oktober 2013 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Spezialchemie, hat Tausenden von Besuchern der 19. inter airport Europe in München am heutigen Eröffnungstag der Ausstellung seine Enteisungsprodukte für die Luftfahrtindustrie präsentiert. Das Unternehmen zeigt auf der Münchener Fachmesse vom 8. bis 11. Oktober 2013 sein umfassendes Angebot an Safeway® Start- und Landebahn- sowie Safewing® Flugzeugenteisern.

Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films

Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films.
(Photo: Corbion, PR006)Innovia Films, a leading global manufacturer of Biofilms, and Corbion Purac, a global leader in lactic acid and lactides, are joining forces to develop PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) film that is both transparent and resistant to higher temperatures. High heat PLA was brought to market following dedicated research efforts by Corbion Purac. As a result, Innovia recognized an opportunity to work together to further develop a transparent, heat resistant PLA film.

ARCHROMA HITS THE ROAD THIS OCTOBER TO SHARE ITS STUNNING INNOVATIONS FOR THE PAPER INDUSTRY

ArchromaReinach, 4 October 2013 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, is reintroducing itself with a new name and a continued commitment to serve its customers with proven innovation, strong core technologies and a global footprint to meet customer needs in their local markets. Through its three businesses: Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products, Archroma delivers specialized performance and color solutions to the textile, yarn, paper, packaging, tissue, pulp, coatings, paints, adhesives, and construction industries.

GE Power Conversion to Power and Propel India's First Diesel-Electric Ship with Medium-Voltage Equipment

GE Power ConversionCHENNAI, INDIA - October 3, 2013 - India continues to grow as a global center of technological excellence, accounting for 10 percent of research and development and home to five of the top 10 science and technology schools in Asia. Govt of India, having a network of more than 50 laboratories deeply engaged in developing a range of technologies from electronic and computer sciences, through life sciences and materials, to marine research and development, will invest in a new scientific research platform vessel to be built by Bharati Shipyard, based in Mumbai.

REIFENETIKETTEN: ZUVERLÄSSIGE AUTOMATISCHE VERSPENDUNG UND SCHNELLERE HANDVERKLEBUNG MIT NEUEN AVERY DENNISON-PRODUKTEN

Die neuen Reifenetiketten von Avery Dennison: optimale Lesbarkeit und individuelle Nummerierung mit höchster Effizienz und Produktivität.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR187)LEIDEN, Niederlande - 3. Oktober 2013 - Auf der Labelexpo 2013 stellt Avery Dennison eine Serie Reifenetiketten vor, die automatisch verspendet werden können. Die Serie umfasst Materialien für Etiketten auf dem Profil und Thermotransfer-Vulkanisierungsetiketten, die für Anwendungen optimiert wurden, die höchste Anforderungen an das Verspenden stellen.