Clariant's GlucoTain®: how should clean feel?

Discover GlucoTain® - a new sensory dimension in skin and hair care. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimensions of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at in-cosmetics 2015 (Hall A7 Booth 7C50).

TRESPA® METEON® RANGE EXTENDED WITH TIMELESS GREY

Trespa today announced an extension to its popular Trespa® Meteon® range of durable exterior panels, with the addition of six distinctive grey wood tones. (Photos Trespa, TRPR127)Weert, the Netherlands, February 2015 - Trespa today announced an extension to its popular Trespa® Meteon® range of durable exterior panels, with the addition of six distinctive grey wood tones. Said Lucas Stevens, Design Expert at Trespa: “this is a direct result of consultation with more than 100 architects in 10 countries. The new grey wood decors combine durable design with the timeless expression that architects strive to deliver in their work for their clients.”

Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with MEVOPUR® polycarbonate masterbatches and compounds at MD&M West and Pharmapack Europe

A selection from the new MEVOPUR® ISO/USP range of polycarbonate colors. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of an expanded range of MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds in the popular polycarbonate (PC) resin. The move offers medical devices manufacturers a consistent and traceable supply of products that support the acceleration of medical device regulatory approval processes. The new products are being featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015 as well as featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 in Paris, France.

Clariant announces global availability of new ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West

ClariantMuttenz, February 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of a new line of ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds. The development offers the makers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices a consistent and traceable supply of products that are compliant with global standards and support a wide range of product design, marketing, and manufacturing needs. The new products are being featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 trade show being held in Paris, France, February 11 – 12, 2015 as well as featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015.

Total adds 1.2 mm diameter flame retardant expandable polystyrene beads to its Excell-R® range

Example of Excell-R® insulation panels. 
(Photo: Total, PR011)Following the success of Excell-R® on the insulation market, Total has added a new flame retardant grade to its expandable polystyrene range: XLR 4559 SE with an average diameter of 1.2 mm.

Trelleborg announces price increase for industrial tires in non-US dollar countries

TrelleborgFebruary 9, 2015 - Trelleborg Wheel Systems is to implement a price increase for its industrial tires division. Effective from April 2015, prices will increase by 7-10% depending on the specific country. The price increase will apply to the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) and all other markets outside of US dollar denominated markets.

Clariant’s three new color solutions focus on India’s ‘trending’ industries

ClariantMumbai, February 5, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focussed on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. During the 5-day premier event, Clariant launched three new products offering product differentiation to brand owners. These three new products - PV Fast Orange HGR, PolyFast Pigment Dispersions and PolyRich Pigment Dispersion are tailor-made solutions for India’s trending industries that cater to the aspirational middle class population.

Clariant’s Masterbatches address challenges of India’s pharma and construction industries

ClariantMumbai, February 5, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals focused on the theme - Discovering Value Through Innovation, at PlastIndia 2015. In focus were Clariant Masterbatches’ two innovative products – REMAFIN-EP white masterbatches and Hydrocerol® nucleating agents, which cater to the needs of India’s pharmaceutical and infrastructure industries, respectively.