Belden Opens Plant in China to Strengthen Service for Global Market

Belden opens plant in China to strengthen service for global market. (Photos: Belden, PR347) Venlo, The Netherlands - July 23, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has begun producing industrial connectors in China. A new plant in Suzhou, in the eastern Jiangsu Province, was officially opened on June 23, putting the company in a strong position to capitalize on growth opportunities in key markets across the whole of the Asia-Pacific. Belden says it will also increase its leadership in high quality end-to-end signal transmission solutions.

Merck enters into Distribution Agreement with Azelis to Market Candurin® Pearl Effect Colours in Benelux

Merck enters into Distribution Agreement with Azelis to Market Candurin® Pearl Effect Colours in Benelux. (Photo: Azelis, PR039) On July 1, 2014, Merck and Azelis entered into another distribution agreement for Candurin® pearl effect pigments. According to this agreement, Merck will grant the distribution rights for its pigments for the food industry in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg to Azelis, the leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food additives. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer support and applications technology. In turn, Merck will support Azelis with research and development, training and regulatory matters.

ARCHROMA ENTICES WITH INSPIRING COLORS AND ECOLOGY AND ECONOMY FOCUS AT MAJOR BRAZILIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY TRADESHOW

ArchromaReinach, 22 July 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, will share its passion for sustainability with Brazil's vibrant textile industry at Febratex 2014 from August 12-15, 2014 in Santa Catarina.

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.