AVERY DENNISON EXTENDS ITS RANGE OF SUPREME WRAPPING™ FILMS FOR AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS

Avery Dennison extends its range of Supreme Wrapping™ Films for Automotive applications.OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — May 27, 2015 — Another four new colours have been added to the Supreme Wrapping Film range, including two new ‘spark’ films and a unique hidden gold.

Belden Modular Industrial Patch Panel Helps to Deliver High-Efficiency Photovoltaic System Technologies for SMA Solar Technology AG

Belden Modular Industrial Patch Panel helps to deliver high-efficiency photovoltaic system technologies for SMA Solar Technology AG. (Photo: Belden, PR387) Venlo, The Netherlands - May 26, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, delivered a solution for photovoltaic power plants that meets the highest requirements for SMA Solar Technology.

Perstorp now supplying surfactants market with 2-PH after start-up of new Oxo plant

Perstorp now supplying surfactants market with 2-PH after start-up of new Oxo plant. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - May 26, 2015 - Producers of surfactants and hard-surface cleaners around the world now have access to a major new supply of a highly cost-effective raw material, 2-propyl heptanol (2-PH). With the January start-up of its major new Oxo plant for chemical intermediates and finished products in Stenungsund, Sweden, Perstorp now has sufficient capacity to supply 2-PH to the merchant market as well as its own downstream operations.

Protective Industrial Products, DSM Dyneema tee up partnership supporting educational efforts for next generation of workplace safety leaders

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) and DSM Dyneema announced today their co-Premier Sponsorship of the ASSE Foundation’s Safety Matters 2015 fundraising golf event. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR311) Latham, NY and Stanley, NC; May 26, 2015 - In a collaborative effort to improve awareness of advancements in workplace hand protection, Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP) and DSM Dyneema announced today their co-Premier Sponsorship of the ASSE Foundation’s Safety Matters 2015 fundraising golf event.

DSM introduces high performance polyamides for improved reliability and safety in next-generation USB

DSM introduces high performance polyamides for improved reliability and safety in next-generation USB. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR455)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, says its high-performance polyamides, Stanyl® and Stanyl® ForTii™, have been approved by global producers for use in the next generation of USB Type-C connectors. DSM’s materials answer the need for improved levels of safety and reliability. The company highlighted its various solutions for mobile devices at Chinaplas 2015 in Guangzhou on May 20-23.

Clariant brings life to plastics and plastics to life with Hydrocerol®

ClariantMumbai, May 25, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals showcased a paper on ‘The CFA Route to Automotive Light-Weighting’ at Plastomotive 2015, India’s prime congregation for the Automotive Plastics Supply Chain. At the Conference held on May 7, 2015, Dr. Mahesh Dhekane, Senior Product Manager – BL Additives, BU Masterbatches, Clariant in India, presented an innovative and cutting edge technology for the automotive industry – Hydrocerol® chemical foaming agents (CFA).

Perstorp inaugurates major new Oxo plant in Sweden to strengthen position in PVC plasticizers and chemical intermediates

Sofia Westergren, Chairman of the municipality of Stenungsund and Perstorp’s Christer Andersson, Site Manager Stenungsund cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of the company's new state-of-the-art Oxo plant for production of chemical intermediates in Stenungsund, Sweden. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - May 21, 2015 - Perstorp officially opened a major extension to its capacity to produce PVC plasticizers and key chemical intermediates. The new state-of-the-art Oxo plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, began producing material soon after its start-up in January, and is now running at full regime and delivering high quality material according to plan.

SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION UNDERSCORE ARCHROMA’S NEW OFFERINGS AT DENIM PREMIERE VISION

Optisul® C dyes for printed fabrics. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 21 May 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will showcase at the Denim Premiere Vision (DPV) show in Barcelona, May 27-28, how it is leveraging innovative chemistry to generate several new fashion-forward, eco-conscious colors and finishes. These advances add value for consumers, mills and brand owners alike.