Perstorp sees MECS 2014 as a springboard for sustainable growth

Charmor™ – protecting people and property. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invests 80% of its R&D into developing sustainable coating solutions with superior properties. The Middle East Coating Show (MECS 2014) provides the perfect opportunity to present how these innovative low-impact-high-performance coating technologies meet the region's needs for today and tomorrow.

Songwon Industrial Group concludes 2013 with strong Q4 growth and solid full year financial results

SONGWONHighlights

  • Sales growth of 1.8% in 2013 compared to 2012
  • Net profit of 22,927 Mil. KRW, an increase of 12.1% versus 2012
  • Strong performance in core business Polymer Stabilizers, growing 12.5% year over year
Ulsan, Korea - March 7, 2014 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) is pleased to announce that sales and profits continued to grow in Q4 2013, contributing to overall growth for the full year. Sales revenues reached 169,062 Mil. KRW for the fourth quarter, an increase of 11.5% on Q4 2012, contributing to total sales of 692,164 Mil. KRW for the full year 2013, an increase of 1.8% compared to 2012.

Clariant Releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, Forecasting Trends and Colors for Fibers and Textiles

Clariant releases ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, forecasting trends and colors for fibers and textiles. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 5, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has released ColorForward™ Interiors 2015, the second annual color forecasting guide for producers of textile yarn and filaments, and designers and manufacturers of textiles, upholstery and carpeting. This unique creative tool from Clariant ColorWorks® defines four trends that can be expected to attract consumer attention in the next few years and creates a color palette that can help marketers tap into the emotions behind those cultural currents.

DSM DYNEEMA CONGRATULATES SAMSON AND MANITOWOC WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE FIRST SYNTHETIC HOIST ROPE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR MOBILE CRANES

DyneemaStanley, N.C., 5 March 2014 - At CONEXPO 2014, Samson and The Manitowoc Company jointly announced the launch of Manitowoc’s Grove RT770E rough-terrain mobile crane, which features the first fully synthetic hoist rope designed specifically for mobile cranes. Samson’s KZ™100 is made with DSM Dyneema’s high-performing Dyneema® fiber. DSM Dyneema congratulates Manitowoc and Samson on this important technological break-through for the crane industry. KZ™100 is a product of joint application development between Samson and Manitowoc, supported by DSM Dyneema and included extensive testing and proof of performance on the RT770E crane.

BRANDZ VEHICLE WRAPPING REMPORTE LE TITRE D'HABILLEUR SUPRÊME AVERY DENNISON® 2013

La Volkswagen Golf R32 recouverte de film Supreme Wrapping jaune foncé d'Avery Dennison et d'un pelliculage mat, proposée par Brandz Vehicle Wrapping. (Photos: Avery Dennison, PR217)HAZERSWOUDE, Pays-Bas — le 10 mars 2014 — Avery Dennison et le fournisseur britannique Spandex ont remis à Brandz Vehicle Wrapping le prix 2013 de l'habilleur suprême Avery Dennison. L'entreprise est parvenue à un fini d'une qualité incomparable sur une Volkswagen Golf R32, en la recouvrant d'un film d'habillage Supreme Wrapping jaune foncé d'Avery Dennison. Le pelliculage mat choisi a permis un résultat final absolument saisissant.

Perstorp prepared for India's future coatings success

Capa™ for coatings - exceptional weathering & abrasion resistance with high flexibility. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be showcasing a full palette of essential building block raw materials and innovative specialty coating products at PAINTINDIA 2014. The exhibition represents an important forum for Perstorp to meet customers and reinforce its commitment to the ongoing development and success of the Indian coatings market.

Milliken presents Ultra Clear PP as the inspiring alternative to other glass clear packaging materials at Interpack 2014

Milliken presents Ultra Clear PP as the inspiring alternative to other glass clear packaging materials in injection molded applications at Interpack 2014. (Photo Milliken, MKPR109, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - Leading polyolefins additives supplier, Milliken, will demonstrate why Ultra Clear PP offers the optimal cost-effective solution to the packaging trend for resource efficiency and attention-grabbing appeal at Interpack 2014 from May 8 - 14 in Düsseldorf (Booth # Hall 10 C32).

Clariant's Annual Report 2013 is now available

ClariantMuttenz, February 28, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Annual Report 2013. The report is now available in German and English language on www.clariant.com. In addition the report can also be ordered as a hard copy via company website.