3 Mar 2016
Clariant confirms sustainability & best-performance can go hand-in-hand for water-based wood coatings
Muttenz, March 3, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents the next step forward in achieving highly-durable waterbased coatings with best-in-class weathering protection, scratch resistance and surface-touch effects for flooring and outdoor applications.
2 Mar 2016
Sanitized® AM 23-24 effective against Zika virus-transmitting mosquito
2 March 2016, Burgdorf, Switzerland: According to the WHO’s urgent recommendation, protective measures against the Zika virus should be taken to safeguard the population. Vector-repellent textiles can make an active contribution towards such protection. SANITIZED AG, the specialist in antimicrobial treatments for textiles and plastics, has developed Sanitized® AM 23-24, a tested and wash-resistant textile finishing technology, working closely with Archroma, a global leader in dyes and specialty chemicals and expert in textile applications. Military personnel has successfully applied this technology as protection against vectors such as Aedes aegypti, the mosquito which transmits diseases such as malaria, dengue fever or the yellow fever.
2 Mar 2016
TE Connectivity Hosts Open House for Students on Global Day of the Engineer
‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands – March 2, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, entertained over 300 students from several local schools on February 24, the Global Day of the Engineer. The half-day open house was aimed at inspiring a greater awareness of engineering among young people. The young students got an insight into the world of engineering with a tour through TE’s various laboratories in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, they gained hands-on experience with some interesting technology gadgets, and they learnt what it means to work for a global technology company.
2 Mar 2016
SABIC certified as ‘Top Employer Europe 2016’ for third consecutive year
Sittard, The Netherlands, March 2, 2016 - Chemical company SABIC has been awarded the ‘Top Employer Europe Award 2016’ for the third consecutive year, for its excellent employment practices throughout the Europe region. The certification is based on research by the international Top Employers Institute and auditing firm Grant Thornton, recognising SABIC’s continuous focus on excellent HR practices. The award was presented on 25 February 2016 at an official dinner ceremony in Amsterdam.
1 Mar 2016
Henkel driving automotive innovations at JEC 2016
Driven by legislation to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions, automotive manufacturers are on a mission to cut every unnecessary gram of weight out of vehicles. The push for lighter vehicles is driving the adoption of advanced composites, which offer weight savings versus traditional metal components.
1 Mar 2016
Avery Dennison Materials Group names Hassan Rmaile global vice president, R&D
Mentor, Ohio — March 01, 2016 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced the appointment of Hassan Rmaile as the global vice president of R&D for its Materials Group effective immediately. He replaces Sjaak Elmendorp, who will be retiring from the company after 22 years of valued service.
1 Mar 2016
Clariant to offer Beraca’s natural cosmetic ingredients in the D-A-CH region
Muttenz, March 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its portfolio of cosmetics ingredients for customers in Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Beraca’s natural ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest. As of April 1, 2016, CRM International – a Clariant Group company – will distribute Beraca’s cosmetic portfolio in the D-A-CH region.
29 Feb 2016
SABIC broadens composites portfolio with addition of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic tapes
Lelystad, The Netherlands, February 29, 2016 - SABIC - one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies - has expanded its growing portfolio of innovative material solutions with the recent investment in a majority stake in Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics B.V., with manufacturing operations in Lelystad, The Netherlands.
