Clariant Supplies Toughened Nylon 66 with Low-Temp Impact Strength and Superior Surface

Most toughened nylons develop a swirled or mottled surface(seen in the left plaque). as a side-effect of the impact modifying additives. This would be unacceptable to GEP Power Products. The plaque on the right is Clariant’s RENOL® 6608LLT, an impact-modified nylon 66 that is formulated to minimize that effect. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced it is supplying a special Nylon 66 compound for a molded power distribution box manufactured by GEP Power Products, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The company supplies standard and custom electrical components to some of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and off-road vehicles. Brands like FreightLiner, Thomas, John Deere and International rely on GEP for cost effective products and custom engineered solutions that perform in harsh environments that are typical of transportation and outdoor power applications. When they needed a plastic material with superior low-temperature impact resistance and durability, good dimensional stability and uniform surface finish, they turned to Clariant Specialty Compounding.

Reverdia shows 100% bio-based succinic acid at the American Coatings Show

This figure shows the position of Biosuccinium™ in the resins and coatings value chain. (Photo: Reverdia, REVPR006)As a first time exhibitor at the American Coatings Show 2014, Reverdia will highlight the benefits of Biosuccinium. This 100% bio-based succinic acid offers a more sustainable alternative to conventional raw materials such as fossil-based succinic acid, adipic acid or terephthalic acid.

Perstorp continuing to invest & grow in the Americas

Capa™ for coatings - exceptional weathering & abrasion resistance with high flexibility. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp's ongoing commitment to the Americas includes future manufacturing investments in the region, and extensive global support for American customers. The company has established itself as a world leader in all its focus areas, and will be presenting a strong coating offer at the American Coatings Show 2014. This will include advanced coating technologies, such as Capa™ polyols, as well as essential building blocks.

Clariant's Annual General Meeting – Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items

CEO Hariolf Kottmann wants to position Clariant in the group of leading specialty chemicals companies by 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 24, 2014 - At today's Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 516 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 169 039 978 shares or around 51 % of the share capital of Clariant.

ARCHROMA TO PRESENT AWARD-WINNING 'ONE WAY' APPROACH TO THE ECOLOGICAL SELECTION OF CHEMICALS AND PRODUCTION PROCESSES

ArchromaReinach, 24 March 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the upcoming 2014 AATCC International Conference.

ARCHROMA SHORTLISTED FOR THE CORPORATE WATER STEWARDSHIP AWARD TO BE AWARDED AT THE GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT 2014

ArchromaReinach, 24 March 2014 - A prestigious agenda-defining annual conference, the Global Water Summit (Paris, France, April 7-8, 2014) brings together the highest level delegates from around the world: Ministers, top executives and best practitioners, to determine water's key role in the future of sustainable economic growth.

DSM's EcoPaXX is selected by Dytech for Ferrari and Maserati fuel vapor separators

DSM’s EcoPaXX® used by Dytech for fuel vapor separators of Ferrari and Maserati. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR404)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that its bio-based high performance EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 has been selected by Dytech-Dynamic Fluid Technologies for the fuel vapour separators it produces for Ferrari and Maserati sports cars. This solution, in halogen-free flame retardant EcoPaXX Q-KGS6, will increase the fire safety of the cars by combining flame retardancy with a high level of chemical resistance, essential for this application.

Clariant Publishes Sustainability Report 2013

ClariantMuttenz, March 24, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has today published its sustainability report for the 2013 financial year. The report focuses on long-term value creation for internal and external stakeholders and the progress made over the year in the sustainable development of the company.