SANITIZED AG is Strengthening Distribution in Europe:
SANITIZED (Europe) S.a.r.l. in Mulhouse, France is taking over distribution

SanitizedBurgdorf/CH, January 20, 2015: SANITIZED AG, a Swiss global leader and specialist in antimicrobial hygiene function for textiles and polymers, is setting a new priority in its expansion strategy and emphasizing the importance of the European business.

Moog Test Controller Allows Inholland University's Composite Lab to Test More Efficiently

Single-Axis Test Rig featuring Moog Test Controller, performing carbon fiber material tests. (Photo Moog, MGPR1503)East Aurora, NY, USA, January 19, 2015 - The Composite Material Laboratory at the Inholland University of Applied Sciences in Delft has selected a Moog Portable Test Controller to be used for single-axis testing of composite materials such as fiber-reinforced polymers. This lab is used for research, education and commercial projects related to testing composite materials.

Niaga® enters next phase in sustainable carpet technology

DSM Resins & Functional MaterialsZwolle (NL), 16 January 2015 - Niaga® is taking its promise to close the materials loop in the carpet industry to the next level, following successful tests on industrial scale with leading partners in 2014 in the now fully operational Tech Center in Zwolle, the Netherlands. The joint venture offers a new perspective on the use of materials, enabling recovery of scarce resources, and providing the market with a unique sustainable carpet technology - the first to allow for complete recyclability.

L'OREAL AND AVERY DENNISON COLLABORATE TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF LABELS

L’Oreal and Avery Dennison collaborate to reduce environmental impact of labels. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR277)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands - January 16, 2015 - L'Oreal Americas (OR:EN Paris) and Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) are collaborating to identify and reduce the environmental impacts of packaging labels throughout the entire label lifecycle.

Clariant Acquires Swedish De-icing Specialist Aerochem AB

ClariantMuttenz, January 16, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced today that its Business Unit Industrial & Consumer Specialties (BU ICS) has completed the acquisition of the de-icing specialist Aerochem AB, a privately-owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden. Centrally located within the Nordic region Aerochem has a leading market position in supplying de-icing fluids to the aviation and railway industries in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. The company reported average sales of CHF 20 Mio at accretive profitability for Clariant. Financial details of the acquisition are not being disclosed.

Clariant unveils ColorForward® 2016

Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016. (Photos: Clariant)Muttenz, January 15, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016.

Clariant highlights process-, energy- and cost-saving solutions

Clariant at ECS 2015 in Nuremberg. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, January 13, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, will show its support for greater sustainability across the industrial, decorative and automotive applications with new products and advanced solutions for the global paint and coatings community at the European Coatings Show 2015 in Germany (Booth 7-123).

Belden Offers Flexible, Entry-Level Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

Belden offers flexible, entry-level Ethernet switch for industrial networks. 
(Photo: Belden, PR357) St. Louis, Missouri - January 12, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is launching a new Gigabit Ethernet switch from Hirschmann. The GREYHOUND switch is designed for industrial environments that need cost-effective, entry-level devices, with rugged features to handle demanding applications.