CB&I and Clariant’s Polypropylene Catalyst Partnership off to a Successful Start

The state-of-the-art polypropylene catalyst plant (3D model) is scheduled to be on-stream in 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 22, 2014 - CB&I (NYSE:CBI) and Clariant announced today its new Ziegler-Natta (ZN) polypropylene catalyst production plant in Louisville, Kentucky, is on schedule to begin production in 2015. The plant is part of a long-term strategic partnership between Clariant’s Catalysts business unit and CB&I's Lummus Novolen Technology business. Based at Clariant's largest US production hub, the state-of-the-art facility will combine innovative catalysts - jointly developed by both companies with high-capacity output to serve the fast growing polypropylene industry.

DSM to invest in a new plant for high viscosity Akulon® polyamide 6 grades for film and other extrusion applications in North America

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces that the company is to invest in a new polymerization plant in North America to manufacture Akulon® polyamide 6 polymer for film grades used in flexible food packaging and other segments. Financial details of the investment will not be disclosed.

Clariant goes the extra mile for home care with the Hostagel line of rheology modifiers

ClariantMuttenz, July 21, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces powerful opportunities to enhance the look, feel and pour of home care products, with new viscosity boosters Hostagel® CL for chlorine bleach gel formulations and Hostagel LT for hard-to-thicken detergent formulations added to its Hostagel range.

Azelis Animal Nutrition appoints New Sales Manager in Ireland

Azelis Animal Nutrition appoints New Sales Manager in Ireland. (Photo: Azelis, PR038) Colm McEvoy joins the Azelis Animal Nutrition team in Ireland as Sales Manager.

STRATOS® WINCH PRO WITH DYNEEMA® OFFERS UNIQUE BENEFITS TO THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY

STRATOS® winch pro with Dyneema® offers unique benefits to the forestry industry.
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR279)The Netherlands, 17 July 2014 - Despite continuing mechanization, harvesting timber places high demands on lumberjacks and materials. This also applies to the ropes used in hauling and winching the timber.

DSM's Stanyl Diablo PA46 delivers performance on the world's first high-heat plastic air intake manifold with integrated charge air cooler

DSM’s Stanyl Diablo PA46 delivers performance on the world’s first high-heat plastic air intake manifold with integrated charge air cooler.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR427)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces another major step forward in the use of thermoplastics in automotive high-heat zones. A recently-introduced hybrid sports car features the world's first high-heat plastic air intake manifold (AIM) with integrated charge air cooler (CAC) in Stanyl® Diablo, DSM's high temperature resistant polyamide 46.

Azelis Coatings extends agreement with Allnex in Germany and Austria

AzelisEffective August 1st, 2014, Azelis announces that it will extend its co-operation with Allnex, a leading manufacturer of performance materials for all coating applications. For the first time, Azelis will offer the complete range of Allnex liquid resins, additives and cross linkers across Germany and Austria for selected customers. Previously Azelis only distributed part of the product range in Germany.

AVERY DENNISON TO SHOWCASE INNOVATIONS THAT WILL DRIVE CONVERTER GROWTH AT LABELEXPO AMERICAS 2014

The Avery Dennison Tire Labeling Portfolio, which improves shelf appeal and tracking in challenging tire applications, features the Tire Point-of-Purchase (POP) label. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR250)MENTOR, Ohio — July 16, 2014 — Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials will highlight numerous innovations that will expand business opportunities for converters at Labelexpo Americas 2014. The labeling industry’s premier trade show runs Sept. 9-11 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.