15-10-2013
Clariant Divests Detergents & Intermediates Business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)
Muttenz, October 15, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has signed an agreement to divest its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which 20 million will be in cash at closing. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.
14-10-2013
Corbion Purac at K 2013: partnering for PLA bioplastics growth
Corbion Purac will be exhibiting at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf under the theme 'partnering for bioplastics growth'. Corbion Purac has teamed up with esteemed partners in a number of industries, including packaging, automotive, home interiors and sporting goods, and will be showcasing the resulting applications in Hall 5, stand B22.
14-10-2013
GE Power Conversion to Position Hornbeck’s Subsea Construction Vessels with Advanced DP Technology
PARIS - October 14, 2013 - Imagine holding a 100-meter long, subsea construction vessel in position as it lowers with its 250-ton crane, heavy subsea modules to the seabed. GE’s Power Conversion (NYSE: GE) takes the guess work out of complex dynamic positioning (DP) operations with its advanced human-machine interface (HMI) and returns ship control to the mariner, so skilled DP operators can once again focus on the task of ship handling. When the system is operating in its new “Energy Efficiency” mode, it offers the owner/operator reduced fuel consumption with the associated reduction in engine emissions continuing with GE’s global mission for a greener environment.
14-10-2013
Total's HDPE is Plastikpack's material of choice for the new Uniloy Blow Molding Machine
Total HDPE 51090 has once again demonstrated its quality and versatility: it has been selected by Plastikpack as the material of choice for its latest all-electric blow molding machine - developed by Uniloy Milacron - to produce specially designed 10-liter stackable UN-approved jerry cans.
14-10-2013
DSM partners with Petropol Polimeros to meet growing demand for Akulon polyamide 6 in South America
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, has signed an agreement with Petropol Polimeros, a leading engineering plastics compound producer in South America with more than 20 years' experience in engineering plastics. Under the terms of the agreement, which became effective on Oct 1st 2013, Petropol Polimeros will produce Akulon® polyamide 6 compounds, which DSM will market and sell to its customers throughout South America. Financial details were not released.
14-10-2013
AVERY DENNISON AMPLÍA SU CARTERA DE ETIQUETAS CON CERTIFICACIÓN FSC® PARA EUROPA
LEIDEN, Países Bajos — 14 de octubre de 2013 — Avery Dennison está ampliando una vez más su cartera de materiales para etiquetas de papel con certificación Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) para Europa.
14-10-2013
Clariant presents three innovative product ranges based on its Secret Code of Beauty concept at in-cosmetics Asia
Muttenz, October 14, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is featuring three exciting Personal Care product ranges that are part of the company's new Secret Code of Beauty concept at the in-cosmetics Asia exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand from October 29 to 31 (Hall 101-103, Booth D30). A presentation by Mildred Estrada, Technical Accounts Manager Clariant Singapore, entitled “Uncover the Secret Code of Beauty with Aristoflex® Velvet” will provide in-depth information on the benefits of the innovative new Aristoflex Velvet polymer and the principles of Clariant's Secret Code of Beauty.
11-10-2013
World's first PLA bioplastic touch screen computer from SUPLA and Kuender at K 2013, based on lactides from Corbion Purac
SUPLA, who announced plans for a 10 kT polymerization plant earlier this year, has developed optimized PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) compounds for the consumer electronics industry based on lactides from Corbion Purac. The launching application is the world's first bioplastic touch screen computer, developed in cooperation with Kuender, an OEM/ODM for many brand customers. The high gloss housing of this computer is made from high heat PLA. Corbion Purac, the global leader in lactic acid and lactides, will showcase this computer at K 2013.
