ARCHROMA APPOINTS NEW LEADER FOR EMULSION PRODUCTS AND AMERICAS

Archroma appoints new leader for Emulsion Products and Americas. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 14 April 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the appointment of Miguel De Bellis to the post of President Emulsion Products and Americas, based in São Paulo, Brazil with effect on April 1, 2014. As a member of the Archroma Leadership Team, he will report to CEO Alexander Wessels.

TE CONNECTIVITY FORMS STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT WITH TTI EUROPE

TE ConnectivityDarmstadt, Germany - 14 April 2014 - TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, today announced a strategic engagement with TTI Europe, the world's leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components. The engagement is part of the TE Industrial business unit strategy to provide customers with improved service levels and an exceptional customer experience, while extending the geographic reach of its products.

Clariant honors CleanTech R&D achievements at 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day

This year, the two first prizes of CHF 5000 were presented to Annika Büttner (University Basel) and Christoph Gasser (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz) for their innovative research in the respective areas of solar energy, and biocatalysis. Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of Clariant’s Executive Committee presented the awards. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, co-hosted the 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day with the Chemistry Department of the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) on Thursday April 10, 2014 in Basel, Switzerland.

Mondi keeps in touch with packaging trends at Interpack 2014

Mondi keeps in touch with packaging trends at Interpack 2014. (Photos: Mondi, PR001)Vienna, 10 April 2014 - Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, will present innovative, high-performance and eco-efficient solutions addressing the trends and demands of the packaging industry and end-users at Interpack 2014.

Clariant Mining Solutions invests in chemicals manufacturing and lab in Casablanca, Morocco

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), April 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today a significant investment to expand its plant in Casablanca, Morocco and increase its global footprint with the production of polymers and chemical blends for the African and Middle East mining industry.

Clariant Rolls Out New Liquid Fragrance Additives for Polyolefins

ClariantCharlotte, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the development of fragrance additives in liquid masterbatch form for use in polyolefin polymers. Marketed under the HiFormer® brand, the liquid masterbatches have been optimized for blown and cast film applications and are being used commercially.

Clariant and Ashland to sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône

ClariantMuttenz/Covington, KY, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their joint venture, ASK Chemicals headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm.

EJENDALS INTRODUCES CUT RESISTANT GLOVE WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY THAT FEELS LIKE A SECOND SKIN

Ejendals produces cut resistant glove with Dyneema® Diamond Technology. (Photo Ejendals, DYNPR274)The Netherlands, 8 April 2014 - At SAWO 2014 (09-15 April 2014 in Poznań, Poland), Ejendals, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and marketing of quality products that protect hands and feet, will introduce its latest glove, model 909, which incorporates Dyneema® Diamond Technology. The new glove is designed specifically for applications requiring very good dexterity with cool feel and meets level 3 cut resistance standards according to EN388 making it ideal for high precision handling of small components.