Clariant's CATOFIN® Technology drives world's largest propane dehydrogenation unit

ClariantMuttenz, January 16, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that the largest PDH unit has begun production in Tianjin, China, using CATOFIN® technology. This 600 kta unit is also the first PDH unit in China. It uses the CATOFIN process and catalyst, a technology that is licensed through CB&I.

Clariant launches ColorForward™ 2015

Clariant launches ColorForward™ 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, January 15, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils its 9th color forecasting guide for the plastics industry - ColorForward™ 2015. The acclaimed annual tool from Clariant's ColorWorks® defines the trends that will attract people's attention and pave the hue palette for 2015. It is uniquely designed to offer the sector's designers and manufacturers a head-start on using the power of color to influence and guide consumer purchasing decisions.

Belden Provides Comprehensive Network Protection with EAGLE One Industrial Security Router

Belden Provides Comprehensive Network Protection with EAGLE One Industrial Security Router. 
(Photo: Belden, PR313)St. Louis, Missouri - January 14, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has added a new industrial security router, the EAGLE One, to its global security portfolio. Designed with customer feedback in mind, the EAGLE One builds on the industry-leading technology of Belden’s existing EAGLE family and offers a unique combination of features to advance data security in industrial automation. It hardens industrial systems against network incidents and cyberattacks, improving operational security, reliability and performance.

AVERY DENNISON ADDS CANADIAN OPTIONS TO ITS LANDFILL-FREE MATRIX WASTE DIRECTORY

Avery DennisonMENTOR, Ohio — January 8, 2014 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) has added Canadian listings for matrix waste disposal to its online directory of landfill-free disposal providers. The tool is located at: label.averydennison.com/en/home/solutions/sustainability.html.

INCREASED PROFITABILITY WITH SELF CONSUMPTION OF SOLAR ENERGY FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SEGMENT

Audi’s production plant in Brussels, Belgium uses almost 10,000 REC Peak Energy Series solar panels for a rooftop installation. (Photo: REC, RECPR001)Munich - January 8, 2014: REC, a leading global provider of solar energy solutions, has highlighted how self consumption of solar energy can help industry to make significant savings on electricity bills, while at the same time reducing CO2 emissions and contributing to the renewable energy targets.

Clariant closes sale of Detergents & Intermediates business

ClariantMuttenz, January 7, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Detergents & Intermediates business to International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG). The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 58 million, out of which CHF 20 million in cash became due at closing. Worldwide, 660 employees were transferred from Clariant to the new ICIG business, which from now on will operate under the WeylChem brand umbrella.

Marcel Lubben named President Reverdia

Marcel Lubben named President Reverdia. 
(Photo: Reverdia, REVPR005)Reverdia announced today that Marcel Lubben (1967) has been appointed President, effective January 1, 2014. Reverdia, a joint venture between Royal DSM and Roquette Frères is dedicated to be the global leader in the market for sustainable succinic acid. Reverdia combines DSM's expertise in Materials Sciences and biotechnology with Roquette's know-how in plant-based raw materials processing. Reporting to the Reverdia board, Lubben will be responsible for developing and managing Reverdia into the next phase of growth.

AVERY DENNISON JUNTO A LOS NIÑOS EN NAVIDAD

Avery DennisonMedellín, Colombia - 18 Diciembre 2013 - Avery Dennison con motivo de la llegada de la Navidad, se sumó a al Programa “Vacaciones Recreativas” de la Fundación. Este tiene el objetivo de proteger a los niños, niñas y jóvenes a través de la vinculación a actividades artísticas y culturales; generando espacios de diversión y sano esparcimiento, a través del desarrollo de talleres lúdico recreativos. Estas actividades se realizarán durante el receso escolar.