18 Feb 2016
Clariant to highlight three new dimensions of beauty for personal care products to look, care and feel better
Shanghai, February 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) China expo on March 1-3, 2016 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center. Regarded as China’s top sourcing platform for the global personal care industry, Clariant will feature during the tradeshow a new line-up of solutions dedicated to offering visual appeal, a luxurious feel and exceptional care performance to support the demand for more natural products that are both effective and offer increased sustainability properties.
17 Feb 2016
AbuDhabi Police Sign Agreement with Belden to Secure Future Networking Solutions
Venlo, The Netherlands - February 17, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with AbuDhabi Police (ADP). Under the terms of the agreement, which was signed by Brigadier Eng. Hussein Ahmed Al Harithi, Director General of Central Operations at Abu Dhabi Police, Belden is to supply network equipment services for ADP and explore new opportunities for possible service partnerships.
17 Feb 2016
Henkel to showcase latest coating & lubricant advances at Wire Düsseldorf 2016
At the April 4-8 Wire Düsseldorf 2016 show, Henkel will introduce new formulations for some of its leading processes and technologies, including the Bonderite L-FM FL one-step polymer coating process for automotive components and screws, and Bonderite L-FG process lubricant for hot metal forming.
Lubrication solutions for automotive suppliers and tube manufacturers will be presented on the Henkel Adhesive Technologies stand (Hall 11, booth B73) at Wire Düsseldorf 2016, the international wire and cable trade show in Germany.
17 Feb 2016
SABIC’s arbeidsvoorwaarden in België beloond met derde top Employer Award op rij
Genk - België, 17 februari, 2016 - Op 16 februari 2016 kende het Top Employers Institute de Top Employer 2016 Award toe aan petrochemiebedrijf SABIC voor diens goede arbeidsvoorwaarden in België. De prijs, die drie keer op rij werd uitgereikt aan SABIC in Genk, is een erkenning van structurele aandacht voor HR-processen en het belang hiervan voor marktleiderschap in de chemische industrie. De certificering werd overhandigd tijdens een feestelijke avond in The EGG in Brussels.
17 Feb 2016
Il ‘Top Employer Award 2016’ premia SABIC per le eccellenti condizioni di lavoro dei dipendenti
Milano - Pontirolo – Olgiate, Italia, 17 febbraio 2016 - Il 16 Febbraio 2016 il Top Employers Institute ha premiato con il ‘Top Employer 2016 Award’ SABIC, societa’ petrolchimica, per le eccellenti pratiche e condizioni di lavoro in Italia. Il riconoscimento, consegnato a SABIC per il secondo anno consecutivo, premia SABIC per il continuo focus sui processi HR che sono i punti chiave per raggiungere l’obiettivo di miglior societa’ petrolchimica nel mondo. SABIC ha ricevuto la certificazione durante la serata di premiazione che si e’ tenuta presso la Villa Necchi Campiglio di Milano.
17 Feb 2016
Clariant significantly improves cash flow and for the 7th consecutive year increases margins
“Despite the challenging economic environment throughout the year, we continued to improve our performance again and have shown resilience,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Clariant has significantly improved its cash flow and expanded its EBITDA margin on the back of a good performance of the Business Areas Care Chemicals, Catalysis and Natural Resources. With this positive development we have been able to offset the negative impact of the stronger Swiss franc and deliver a net result comparable to 2014. For 2016, in spite of the economic environment anticipated to become even more demanding, we want to further progress in profitability and cash flow generation by continuously launching new innovative solutions particularly in our higher margin Business Areas.”
16 Feb 2016
Archroma enforces further its newly patented OBA technology
Reinach, 16 February 2016 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Igcar, a Spain-based group producing optical brighteners for the paper, textile, detergent and coatings industry. The agreement provides Igcar with access to Archroma’s patented “improved optical brightening compositions” technology (patent family WO 2009/118247). This patent has been granted in many countries, and in Europe was confirmed after appeal.
16 Feb 2016
Clariant ready to bring inspiration & surprise to tomorrow’s beauty at in-cosmetics 2016
Muttenz, February 16, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is gearing up to take in-cosmetics 2016 visitors on a journey filled with surprises and inspiration for the future with exclusive insights into beauty trends and a showcase of new natural-based products, including “wow-factor” metamorphosis formulations, for the Personal Care industry.
