30-07-2014
Clariant confirms outlook on solid Q2 results
"The first half-year 2014 was characterized by a more favorable but still volatile and challenging business environment compared to the previous year," said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. "Under these conditions, Clariant achieved good volume growth in both the first and the second quarter, supported by solid pricing. With unfavorable currency developments expected to soften, the strength of our portfolio makes us cautiously optimistic going into the second half of the year."
29-07-2014
Fastest system in the world producing caps with tamper-evident band achieved at Sumitomo (SHI) Demag using Total HDPE resin
With 190,000 caps per hour and 1.5 billion per year, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag together with its partners, Total and Plastisud, has set a new world record in the production of HDPE caps with tamper-evident band without post-moulding operations.
29-07-2014
Toyota Tsusho launches PFC-free waterproof breathable membranes in outdoor clothing based on DSM technology
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company, announces the introduction by Toyota Tsusho of a new generation of high performance membranes for clothing made from its Arnitel® VT, a very flexible thermoplastic polyester-based elastomer. The new membranes contain no perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), and are 100% recyclable, waterproof in all circumstances despite being only a few microns thick, and highly breathable.
29-07-2014
DSM signs distribution agreement with Chase Plastic Services, Inc., to supply the Market in Mexico
DSM has entered into a distribution agreement with Chase Plastic Services, Inc., in the market development and sales of DSM engineering plastics in Mexico.
28-07-2014
DSM signs distribution agreement with Channel Prime Alliance (CPA de Mexico) to strengthen its presence in Mexico
DSM has entered into a distribution agreement with Channel Prime Alliance (CPA de Mexico) to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM engineering plastics in Mexico.
28-07-2014
ARCHROMA TO SHOWCASE HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY AT PTS PAPER & BOARD SYMPOSIUM
Reinach, 28 July 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, will put sustainability and high-performance on display with its latest papermaking innovations at the PTS Paper & Board Symposium from September 17 to 18, 2014, in Munich, Germany.
28-07-2014
EMG to co-host free Value Based Marketing & Communication Seminar at Fakuma 2014
Bergen op Zoom, July 28, 2014 - EMG, the leading international B2B communications consultancy specialised in industrial media relations and marketing communication programmes, is joining together with Phil Allen, CEO & Value Creator of Customer Value Management GmbH, to host the free seminar "Value Based Marketing & Communication" during Fakuma 2014.
24-07-2014
NEW REC COOPERATION WITH ROOFING SPECIALISTS SIKA AND CENTROPLAN
Munich - July 24, 2014: REC, the largest European supplier of solar panels worldwide, starts a new cooperation with roofing system specialists Sika AG and Centroplan GmbH, both of which offer in-depth experience with special requirements for roofing and solar panel installations. With professional-quality installation and REC high performing solar panels, customers can expect twenty years peace of mind for their flat-roof solar panel systems. The cooperation, which will begin in Europe with plans to expand globally, focuses on commercial and industrial installations. It reinforces REC’s commitment to quality at every stage of solar energy projects.
