New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen™ plasticizer for close to consumer applications

Graph shows the amount of smoke given off from different flexible PVC formulations in the Cone Calorimeter. Formulations containing 50 phr of Pevalen™ give off much less smoke than formulations containing the same amount of a competing plasticizer, DINP. The difference is even more significant when formulations of the same softness are compared (less Pevalen™ is needed than DINP to produce the same softness). (Graphic: Perstorp)Perstorp - March 31, 2016 - An increasing number of flexible PVC producers and users are taking advantage of the excellent processability and performance characteristics of Pevalen™, the non-phthalate general-purpose plasticizer from Perstorp for close-to-consumer applications. Now, new research indicates that they may have another reason to choose Pevalen™—for its flame retardant properties.

BRB extends its partnership with Azelis for personal care in North America, UK and Ireland

AzelisBRB International BV is pleased to announce a strategic partnership agreement with Azelis, the leading distributor of specialty innovative ingredients to the personal care sector.

Songwon underlines its commitment to China’s polymer industry at Chinaplas 2016

Songwon Industrial Group will be showcasing its high-performance solutions at Chinaplas 2016, together with its Joint Venture (JV) partner Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. – a leading stabilizer supplier with a superb reputation among all the major polyolefin manufacturers in China. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – March 31, 2016 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, will be showcasing its high-performance solutions at Chinaplas 2016, together with its Joint Venture (JV) partners, Songwon Baifu – a global leader in thioesters and Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. – a leading stabilizer supplier with a superb reputation among all the major polyolefin manufacturers in China.

Clariant to highlight medical packaging solutions at CPhI South East Asia in Indonesia

Clariant Desiccant Canisters – active healthcare packaging solultions. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, March 31, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the P-mec and Innopack South East Asia exhibitions to be held on 6 - 8 April 2016 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Held concurrently with the ICSE and Hi South East Asia that also address the pharmaceutical market's needs, the events are known collectively under the name of CPhI South East Asia. Clariant will highlight its healthcare packaging capabilities in this pivotal industry event that showcases the latest pharma products and solutions.

Guardian Glass Services boosts its management team with the appointment of Luisa Delclaux and Javier Lorea

Javier Lorea, director of sales of Guardian Glass Services.Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 30, 2016 – Luisa Delclaux has been named managing director of Guardian Glass Services®, the newly rebranded glass repair service division of Guardian Industries, a leading provider of glass high-quality products for commercial, residential, transportation and interior applications. Delclaux takes over from Marco Antonio Moreno, who has assumed new responsibilities in the group’s Automotive Division. The change of leadership is complemented by the appointment of Javier Lorea as director of sales for the division.

Samsung selects DSM’s Arnitel TPE for soft strap on latest smart watch

Samsung selects DSM’s Arnitel® TPE for soft strap on latest smart watch. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR477)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, says producers of wearable electronics are turning to its Arnitel® thermoplastic elastomer for soft straps. A new high performance solution that it created specifically for the application has been adopted by several companies, including Samsung for its latest Galaxy Gear S2 smartwatch.

Belden to Highlight Latest Range of Solutions During Hanover Fair 2016

Hirschmann Spider III Premium Line Switches.Venlo, The Netherlands - March 30, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is to highlight a number of solutions for challenging applications at the Hanover Fair 2016. Visitors to the Belden booth will also be able to learn more about the company’s latest innovative products from its Belden, Hirschmann, Lumberg Automation, GarrettCom, Tofino Security and Tripwire branded ranges. These include:

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass:
Providing a facade experience with a different perspective

Guardian Clarity™ anti-reflective glass:
Providing a facade experience with a different perspective.
(Photos Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR020) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 30, 2016 – Traditionally, glass is used to create a barrier to protect its encased environment. However, selecting the wrong glass can affect the overall visual performance by resulting in unwanted glare and reflection, while at the same time reducing light transmission and overall aesthetics. Guardian Clarity™ is the right glass that can make the difference.