US EPA: Clariant Exolit® OP 560 flame retardant superior for furniture upholstery

ClariantCharlotte, October 22, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced that its Exolit OP® 560 Flame Retardant has been designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) as a safer, more environmentally friendly flame retardant for polyurethane (PUR) foam used in furniture upholstery and other consumer products than the traditional formulation, pentabromo diphenylether (pentaBDE).

Thule Group Continues to Expand Safety and Performance Testing with One More Moog Simulation Table

Moog Hydraulic Simulation Table ordered by Thule. (Photo Moog, MGPR1407)East Aurora, NY, USA, October 21, 2014 – Thule Group, with its headquarter based in Malmö, Sweden, is a world leading outdoor and sport retail company. The company has selected Moog to supply a second Moog Hydraulic Simulation Table for its test lab in Hillerstorp, south Sweden. The test system will be used to simulate conditions its products face when fastened to a car, travelling along any type of road. Thule’s safe and stylish products for transporting gear include racks for bikes, luggage, skis and surfboards.

TE Connectivity To Exhibit Smart Connectivity and Other Innovations at SPS IPC Drives 2014

Thomas Schmidt, Senior Vice President and General Manager for TE Connectivity’s Industrial business unit, highlighted the importance of SPS for the company: “This is an important event - during which customers can interact with our team. Customer dialogue is valuable – and to effectively facilitate this, our booth is larger than ever before.” (Source: TE Connectivity, PR012)SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - October 21, 2014 - TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, will be a key exhibitor at SPS IPC Drives 2014, which will be held from 25 until 27 November in Nuremberg, Germany.

NEW TOOLS FOR EASIER SELECTION OF DURABLE GOODS LABELING MATERIALS

New tools for easier selection of durable goods labeling materials. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR278)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — October 20, 2014 — The Avery Dennison durables range has just benefited from the release of a whole new set of tools, all designed to make choosing the right durables labeling material fast and trouble-free.

AVERY DENNISON SPEARHEADS LINER RECYCLING PROGRAMME IN CHINA

Avery DennisonSHANGHAI, China - October 17, 2014 – In line with its long-term commitment to sustainability, Avery Dennison today launched a programme for recycling label liner materials in China in collaboration with Yuen Foong Yu Inc. (YFY) and its subsidiary Chung Hwa Pulp Corporation. Dean Scarborough, Avery Dennison chairman, president and chief executive officer, signed an agreement with the president of YFY in Kunshan, China, on October 16.

Clariant Catalysts receives special mention for ICIS Innovation award 2014

ClariantMunich, October 17, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has achieved a special mention in the Best Process Innovation category of the ICIS Innovation Awards 2014 for its Heat Generating Material (HGM) concept, proven to significantly improve the efficiency of CATOFIN® on-purpose olefin production units.

Clariant extends caring and sustainable benefits of EcoTain® to Home Care

ClariantMuttenz, October 16, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending the advantages of its EcoTain® sustainability concept to the Home Care market, leading the way with its latest surfactant innovation GlucoPure™ for the hand dishwashing and bathroom cleaning segments.

Clariant Mining Solutions introduces emulsifier ARKOMON XP 1014

ClariantHOUSTON (U.S.A.), October 16, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals and the world’s leading supplier of ether amines to the mining industry, introduces ARKOMON XP 1014, a new emulsifier specifically designed to work with low density ammonium nitrate (LDAN). This new product, offered by Clariant Mining Solutions, enables LDAN to be used in emulsion explosives to deliver consistent, reliable blast results.