Opening Ceremony Video of Cytec Solvay Group New Application Centre (Heanor UK), Dec 2015

Cytec IndustriesCytec (part of Solvay group) opened its new Application Centre in Heanor UK, Dec 2015. This opening is a key milestone for the company in its strategy to develop new composite products and technologies to serve the high volume production markets such as Automotive. This investment of $13 Million also demonstrates our commitment to the industrial markets and our long term vision for the adoption of composites by the serial automotive industry.

Clariant Oil Services awarded the Peregrino Chemicals contract by Statoil

ClariantHouston, TX, December 16, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has been awarded the chemical supply contract from Statoil, on behalf of the Peregrino license partners. The contract covers all chemicals used in the production process to treat oil, water and gas from the field, located offshore Brazil. The four year contract starts on January 1st and can be extended up to 10 years.

Belden Now Offers Fully Certified Solution for Offshore Cable Applications

Belden now offers fully certified solution for offshore cable applications. 
(Photos: Belden, PR390)St. Louis, Missouri - December 16, 2015 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is now offering a complete cabling solution for harsh offshore and shipboard environments. The MarineTuff Offshore and Marine Cables family includes industrial Ethernet, fiber optics, control, instrumentation, variable frequency drive (VFD), databus, and electronic and audio cables, all specifically engineered and certified for oil and gas applications.

Songwon appoints Depotchem as exclusive distributor for Israel

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – December 16, 2015 – Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that Depotchem Amgal Ltd., a leader in the distribution of chemicals and raw materials, will be its exclusive distributor for Israel from January 1, 2016.

DSM Engineering Plastics expands EMEA distribution through strengthened strategic partnerships

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, announces today that it has expanded its distribution capability through strategic partners Nexeo Solutions, Resinex and Ter Plastics Polymer Group to cover the entire EMEA region.

Univar Extends Distribution Agreement for Dow Personal Care Ingredients into France

UnivarLONDON – December 14, 2015 – Univar, a global chemical distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today it has expanded its long-standing European distribution agreement for The Dow Chemical Company’s (NYSE: DOW) Amerchol personal care ingredients to include France. Univar France is now marketing and selling the full range of Dow’s legacy Amerchol personal care specialty ingredients in the country, including:

Mathias Lütgendorf to leave Clariant at year’s end

ClariantMuttenz, December 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that Dr. Mathias Lütgendorf, member of the Executive Committee of Clariant, will step down from the company’s Executive Committee. He will leave Clariant by best mutual agreement as of December 31, 2015. His successor will be announced shortly.

Azelis to represent Robinson Brothers in Germany for Rubber applications

Azelis to represent Robinson Brothers in Germany for Rubber applications. 
(Photo: Azelis, PR053) Azelis is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with Robinson Brothers, one of UK´s largest independent manufacturers of specialty organic chemicals. Effective from 1st of January 2016, Azelis will represent Robinson Brothers in Germany for the promotion and distribution of the Robac Technology range. The portfolio includes a wide range of products that satisfy the growing demands of the rubber industry by providing innovative products and bespoke technical solutions for customers.