Clariant continues investment into new product innovations at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris

Combining creativity of Clariant’s ColorWorks® design centers and MEVOPUR® trusted materials. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 12, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, continues to demonstrate that it is possible to combine creativity with enhanced protection and processing performance for healthcare applications with its sector-dedicated MEVOPUR® polymer and packaging solutions at Pharmapack Europe 2014 Paris (booth 330). MEVOPUR color and performance additives are developed and produced at three ISO 13485 certified and dedicated production facilities located in USA, Europe and Asia to ensure ‘Controlled, Consistent and Compliant’ innovations for the industry.

Milliken puts lightweight and sustainability in the spotlight at VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering 2014

The lightweight and aesthetic benefits of HPR803i can be demonstrated with an example of innovative exterior door-trim for a Cross-Over vehicle.
(Photo Milliken, MKPR108, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Milliken will present its innovative high performance reinforcing agent, Hyperform® HPR-803i and its Hyperform® HPN nucleating additives for polyolefins at the VDI's Plastics in automotive engineering conference 2014 in Mannheim, Germany. New application examples will highlight the weight-reduction benefits at Booth #19.

Belden to Show Broadest Range of Broadcast Solutions at BVE

BeldenVenlo, The Netherlands - February 11, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will highlight its most comprehensive range ever of Broadcast solutions at BVE, which is to be held at Excel, London, UK from 25 to 27 February 2014.

Clariant Divests its Water Treatment Business to South African AECI

ClariantMuttenz, February 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed an agreement to divest the Water Treatment business in Africa to AECI, domiciled in South Africa. The total consideration of the sale amounts to CHF 34 million in cash at closing that is expected by the end of the second quarter 2014. The transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, as well as regulatory approvals.

DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 compound price increase for Europe and the Americas

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 compounds. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. This increase will take effect for all orders shipped on or after March 1, 2014 where contracts allow.

DSM DYNEEMA INTRODUCES DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE PROTECTION AT DEFEXPO 2014, INDIA, TARGETING PERFORMANCE AND USABILITY TRENDS

DyneemaNew Delhi, 6 February 2014 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, today introduced its new innovation platform Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology to the Indian market at Defexpo 2014, India. This new breakthrough innovation platform delivers products for use in soft and hard ballistic armor addresses increasing demands in India's defense sector, including requirements for a higher level of protection and expanded protection area, as well as the adoption of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).06 standard – which are intensifying the need to reduce the weight of protective gear.

DSM adds extrusion grade to EcoPaXX polyamide 410 polymer portfolio

DSM adds extrusion grade to EcoPaXX polyamide 410 polymer portfolio. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR412)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has added a higher viscosity extrusion grade to its portfolio of EcoPaXX™ polyamide 410 for the film, fiber and monofilament markets following the polymer's successful adoption by the market of injection molding applications. The new grade is designed to support customers who appreciate the excellent thermal stability, broad processing range and very good melt strength of EcoPaXX.

Ascend Announces Price Increase for its Range of Vydyne® Products in Europe

AscendHOUSTON, TEXAS - February 6, 2014 - Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, has announced a price increase for all Vydyne® products. The increase will be effective as of February 15, 2014, unless governed by other contractual arrangements.