Guardian Sun® Goes to the Head of the Class in Spain

Juan Letamendi , Guardian Glass España Distribution Manager, signing the agreement in Madrid. 
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR013) Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 10, 2015 – The Spanish arm of Guardian Europe, a leading supplier of high-quality commercial, residential and interior glass products, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Energy Foundation of the Community of Madrid (a private, non-profit organization), the Polytechnic University of Madrid and other companies in the window industry to research energy-saving measures and energy-efficient products.

Perstorp continues to invest and grow in China – Come and visit us at Chinacoat 2015

Perstorp continues to invest and grow in China – Come and visit us at Chinacoat 2015. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - November 10, 2015 - Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, will showcase the commitment to the Asia Pacific market when exhibiting at Chinacoat 2015 from Nov. 18-20 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Rapid invests in expanded test centre in Sweden

Rapid invests in expanded test centre in Sweden.
(Photo: Rapid Granulator, PR041)Bredaryd, Sweden – November 9, 2015 – Size reduction equipment specialist Rapid has added a major extension to test facilities at its headquarters in Bredaryd, Sweden. The expansion is the result of an important strategic investment made by Rapid’s new owner LIFCO very soon after it acquired the company at the beginning of this year.

High-performance, lightweight Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology helps Morgan Advanced Materials win Canadian military helmet tender

Morgan’s LASA AC914 (left) and LASA AC915 (right) helmets with Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology.
(Photos Morgan Advanced Materials, DYNPR327)The Netherlands, 9 November 2015 - DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, announces that its successful collaboration with Morgan Advanced Materials has delivered a major application for Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology in combat helmets.

Clariant es electa por la Guía Exame de Sustentabilidad como una de las empresas más sustentables del sector químico brasileño

ClariantSan Pablo, 09 de noviembre de 2015 – Clariant, una de las líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, fue reconocida como una de las empresas más sustentables en el sector químico brasileño, según la Guía Exame de Sustentabilidad 2015.

Guardian Glass UK’s new waste heat recovery system to drive energy efficiency in the manufacturing process

Guardian UK to slash energy use with new waste heat recovery system in Goole. (Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR016) Bertrange, Luxembourg, November 6, 2015 – Guardian Industries’ Glass Group has invested more than £4 million to develop and implement a customized Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) at its Goole glass manufacturing plant. The company embarked on the WHRS project at the start of this year at the East Yorkshire plant.

DSM named Overall Winner at 2015 Singapore Sustainable Business Awards

Roelof Westerbeek, (right) Executive Vice President DSM, receives the Overall Winner award from Tony Gourlay, CEO of Global Initiatives, at the SBA ceremony, Singapore, November 3rd. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR469)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has been recognized as Overall Winner of the prestigious Singapore Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). DSM received the award for its commitment to sustainability and for creating value along the three dimensions of people, planet and profit throughout its supply chain. Next to being named the Overall Winner, DSM also won two further category awards in Supply Chain Management and Climate Change.

Avery Dennison® adds shine and glimmer to Supreme Wrapping™ Film portfolio

Avery Dennison® adds shine and glimmer to Supreme Wrapping™ Film portfolio.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR315)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 5, 2015 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today the launch of the all new Supreme Wrapping™ Film Diamond line. Brilliant shine and glimmer have been incorporated into 5 new ultra metallic car wrap colours that include Diamond Blue, Diamond Red, Diamond Amber, Diamond White and a Diamond Purple limited edition.