11 Feb 2016
New Clariant Liquid Additive Masterbatch Reduces Yellowing in Recycled-PET Bottles
Muttenz, February 11, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the introduction of a new liquid additive masterbatch that minimizes yellowing and greying of PET (polyester terephthalate) polymers caused by the introduction of post-consumer-recycled resin (PCR).
11 Feb 2016
Clariant Masterbatches Saudi Arabia Commences Construction of New Plant in Yanbu
Muttenz, February 11, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that construction work has begun on a new, state-of–the art masterbatch production unit in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The new manufacturing site belongs to Clariant Masterbatches Saudi Arabia, a joint venture of Clariant and Rowad National Plastic Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Tasnee, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
11 Feb 2016
Rotterdam’s Guardian SunGuard®-clad Markthal snares architecture prize
Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 11, 2016 – The spectacular, arched Markthal, or Market Hall, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, clearly impresses more than just those who shop or live there. The 100,000-square-metre, mixed-use structure – which includes 228 apartments and some 100 fresh market produce stalls, a supermarket, restaurants, 1,200 parking spots, and more – recently took home the prestigious Rotterdam Architecture Award.
11 Feb 2016
ELIX Polymers announces new compounding line
Tarragona, February 11, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has announced that it is to invest in a new compounding line at its Tarragona site. The company’s planned investment is part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of high quality pre-colored ABS resins and derivatives as well as tailor-made specialties used in Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer, Appliances and Electronics applications.
11 Feb 2016
UK Top Employer Award 2016 recognises SABIC’s good employee conditions
London, United Kingdom, February 11, 2016 - On 10 February 2016 the Top Employers Institute awarded the Top Employer 2016 Award to petrochemical company SABIC for its good employment practices in the United Kingdom. The certification awarded to SABIC for the 3rd consecutive year, recognises SABIC's continuous focus on HR processes as a key driver for achieving their vision to be a market leader in the chemical industry. SABIC was honoured with the certification during an evening of celebration at Guildhall in London.
10 Feb 2016
Clariant expands MEVOPUR® capability for pre-colored compounds
Muttenz, February 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has expanded its capacity to produce pre-colored compounds for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. Facilities to process high-temperature polymers are also being expanded. The products are being featured at MD&M West 2016, Anaheim, CA (booth #2248), and at Pharmapack Europe 2016 in Paris (stand #430/431). The shows are being held between February 9 and 11.
10 Feb 2016
VARAN Bus User Organization Recommends TE Connectivity’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I Connector for Its Real-Time Ethernet Bus System
DARMSTADT, Germany – February 10, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announced that the VARAN Bus User Organization (VNO) recommends using TE’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I connector for VARAN’s real-time Ethernet bus system.
9 Feb 2016
Clariant MEVOPUR® additive helps solve reliability issues in drug delivery devices
Muttenz, February 9, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is exhibiting at major medical/pharmaceutical trade shows on two continents to demonstrate how MEVOPUR® additives can help the makers of disposable drug-delivery devices to enhance product marketability and increase patient adherence to treatment. Clariant is exhibiting in booth #2248 at MD&M West 2016, Anaheim, CA, and on Stand #430/431 at Pharmapack Europe 2016 in Paris. The shows are being held between February 9 and 11.
