ARCHROMA CIERRA LA COMPRA DE LA DIVISIÓN DE QUÍMICOS TEXTILES DE BASF

De izquierda a derecha: Aaron Davenport, Director Gerente de SK Capital Partners. Christian Fischer, Presidente de la división Performance Chemicals de BASF. (Fotografía: Archroma)Reinach, 1 de julio de 2015 – Archroma, líder mundial en especialidades químicas para los sectores textil, del papel y de las emulsiones, ha anunciado hoy que ha completado la adquisición de la división internacional* de productos químicos textiles de BASF. La adquisición consolida aún más la posición de Archroma como claro líder del sector en el suministro de sustancias químicas y colorantes para la industria textil internacional. Archroma es una sociedad que pertenece a la firma de inversión privada SK Capital Partners, con sede en Estados Unidos.

DSM Dyneema to appeal against Italian patent ruling

DyneemaThe Netherlands, 25 June 2015 - DSM has announced that it will appeal against a ruling by a judge in the Court of Milan that one of its Patents is not valid. The court case, which dates back to 2009, was brought by DSM against EOS, a distributor based in Italy and Zhong Fang (also known as Beijing Tongyizhong), a Chinese based manufacturer of UHMWPE fibers. The allegation against both companies was that their fiber, mainly intended for use in rope applications, has infringed DSM’s patent number EP1126052.

Clariant appoints Allen Ferguson to lead the Oil Services Business in Canada

Allen Ferguson, Clariant Oil Services Manager, Canada. (Photo: Clariant)Houston, TX, June 25, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, announced today the appointment of Allen “Al” Ferguson as Clariant Oil Services Manager, Canada. Mr. Ferguson’s impressive background will help serve Clariant’s customers in the production of the worlds’ most difficult oil through Clariant’s specialized application services and best-in-class chemical programs.

DSM launches a campaign to pay tribute to scientists who are helping to change the world for the better

DSM launches a campaign to pay tribute to scientists who are helping to change the world for the better.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR461)DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced the launch of a new campaign entitled Science Can Change The World, designed to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of our time: the scientists who are helping to change the world for the better. The campaign kicks off with a video celebrating four visionary scientists with the strength and persistence to, come what may, pursue their dreams and drives home the message that science can play a pivotal role in creating solutions to societal challenges.

Clariant highlights its cutting-edge and sustainable color solutions for the coatings industry

ClariantMumbai, June 24, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals highlighted its specialized range of innovative and sustainable pigments and pigment preparations, at the biennial conference of the Indian Paint & Coating Association (IPCA). At the conference held in June 2015, Clariant emphasized on its pigment preparations that offer low volatile organic compounds (LVOC) attributes, infrared (IR)-reflective properties and super-transparent colorant solutions, thereby reinforcing its commitment to cater to the unmet needs in the paints & coatings industry in India.

Belden Places High Quality Coaxial Video Cables and Connectors in the Spotlight

Belden places high quality coaxial video cables and connectors in the spotlight. 
(Photos: Belden, PR389) Venlo, The Netherlands - June 23, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has re-focused its extensive range of high quality coaxial video cables and connectors for professional applications. This is to reflect the broadcast industry’s increased demand for reliable HD video transmission and need to deliver excellent picture quality over extended distances.

DSM continues to invest in optimizing environmental footprint

DSM continues to invest in optimizing environmental footprint. (Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR460)DSM, the global Life Sciences & Materials Sciences company, recently completed a five-year upgrade of its Engineering Plastics facility in Emmen, The Netherlands. The investment, which represents several million euro, includes a capture system that uses waste water from the production plant to reduce emissions to the air of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) to almost zero.

Trelleborg's industrial tires operations goes full circle with EMG

EMGBergen op Zoom, June 18, 2015 - EMG, the leading international B2B and industrial communication specialist, has been appointed by Trelleborg industrial tires operations, to develop and manage its media relations programme in the EMEA.