New Smartrepel Hydro from Archroma keeps outdoor clothing dry and nature cleaner

Archroma’s micro-encapsulated technology uses a repelling agent and anchoring agent that together create a perfect symbiosis of water protection, breathability and durability. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 19 March 2015 - Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, introduces a true innovation in water repellency for outdoor clothing with the launch of its Smartrepel Hydro line for polyester, polyamide and cotton-based textiles.

Clariant's breakthrough HGM concept for Propane dehydrogenation Unit - a proven success in China

CATOFIN® propane dehydrogenation plant using Heat Generating Material at Ningbo Haiyue, China, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, March 18, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Heat Generating Material (HGM) for the Catofin® process demonstrated excellent performance at the propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant of Ningbo Haiyue New Material Co. Limited in Ningbo City, China. The plant produces 600,000 MTA of propylene using the CB&I Catofin catalytic dehydrogenation process, based on Clariant's Catofin catalyst.

Pallmann Industries USA names Jeff Taylor National Sales Manager

Pallmann Industries USA names Jeff Taylor National Sales Manager. (Photo: PALLMANN Group, PLMPR033)Clifton, NJ, USA (18 March 2015) - In a move that bodes well for its continued growth in the American market, Pallmann, one of the world's largest developers, producers and providers of innovative size reduction and recycling technology, has appointed Jeff Taylor National Sales Manager.

Clariant Masterbatches presents ColorForward® Automotive 2016 at VDI conference

Clariant celebrates the 10th anniversary of its color forecasting guide for the plastics industry with the release of ColorForward® 2016. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 18, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing automotive engineers to ColorForward®, the color forecasting guide for the plastics industry during the Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress sponsored by VDI, the society of German engineers. The event takes place in Mannheim, March 18 and 19.

Outstanding SANITIZED Innovation for Textiles and Coatings in Outdoor Use - UV-resistant mildew protection with Sanitized® TH 12-13

Outstanding SANITIZED Innovation for Textiles and Coatings in Outdoor Use – UV-resistant mildew protection with Sanitized® TH 12-13. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR013) Burgdorf/CH, March 17, 2015: A new development from Swiss SANITIZED AG, specialist in antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection, prevents loss of performance in textile treatments even under aggressive insolation. The product, Sanitized® TH 12-13, which can be used on textiles and for polymer coatings, offers long-lasting, UV-resistant protection against mildew. The product will be launched during the European Coating Show and Techtextil.

Total sets a new standard in multilayer composite pipe productivity with XSene XRT 70 HDPE

Total sets a new standard in multilayer composite pipe productivity with XSene XRT 70 HDPE. 
(Photo: battenfeld-cincinnati, PR012)The latest high density polyethylene pressure pipe grade from Total combines excellent processability with elevated temperature performance and long-term stability to raise processing performance to a level never seen before. XSene XRT70 incorporates the best of Total's expertise in materials for gas and water pressure pipe, accumulated over more than 30 years serving the gas and water pressure pipes industry.

Clariant Oil Services to make significant technical contributions at the 2015 NACE CORROSION Conference

ClariantTHE WOODLANDS (Texas), March 12, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its’ Oil Services business will make significant technical contributions at the 2015 NACE CORROSION Conference, held in Dallas, Texas, March 15-19, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Representatives from Clariant Oil Services will present papers, host workshops and help chair symposiums.

TE Connectivity Names Craig McDonnell as Vice President & General Manager, Automation & Control

TE Connectivity Names Craig McDonnell as Vice President & General Manager, Automation & Control. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR022)DARMSTADT, Germany - March 12, 2015 - Craig McDonnell has been named Vice President and General Manager of the Automation & Control business within TE Industrial. Mr. McDonnell reports to TE Industrial President Thomas Schmidt and is responsible for the business globally.