Clariant to exhibit in leading medical equipment expo in China

Desiccant vials for diagnostic strips, like those used for glucose tests, utilize ADP® inside the vial to protect the sensitive indicators from moisture. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, April 7, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) on April 17-20, 2016 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), China. Since making its debut in 1979, the CMEF has been held twice a year in Spring and Autumn and has grown to become one of the biggest exhibitions on medical equipment and related products and services for the whole of the Asia-Pacific region.

Perstorp enables customers to commercialize innovative polyurethane solutions faster

Perstorp’s facility in Warrington, United Kingdom. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - April 6, 2016 - Perstorp is the market leader in caprolactone products, bringing over 40 years of experience to the market. Its unique production process developed over many years provides caprolactones with improved properties and exceptional consistency that enable durable and long-lasting polyurethane products. Increased demand for high performance polyurethanes has led Perstorp to embark on numerous initiatives in preparation for future customer needs. These initiatives include an investment in a fully equipped application lab; recruitment of expert resources to further support customer development and collaboration; and signing of a distribution partnership with Nexeo Solutions to increase speed of Perstorp products to the market.

Avery Dennison® adds transparent Coloured Overlaminates to Conform Chrome™ portfolio

Avery Dennison® adds transparent Coloured Overlaminates to Conform Chrome™ portfolio.
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR323)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — April 4, 2016 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today the launch of new Transparent Coloured Overlaminates for Conform Chrome™ films. Transparent Coloured Overlaminates for Conform Chrome Series are available in three distinct colours, orange, green and purple, to combine with the five existing Conform Chrome colours for new creative colour possibilities.

As Americas business grows, Pallmann announces three new appointments

Mauro Gama general manager for Pallmann do Brazil in São Paulo. 
(Photo: PALLMANN Group, PLMPR044)Zweibrücken, Germany (4 April 2016) – PALLMANN Group, a world leader in size-reduction technology, has made three new appointments, naming Mauro Gama Managing Director for Pallmann do Brazil in São Paulo, John Crowley sales director for Pallmann Industries’ Rubber Recycling Division, and Simon Howard sales manager for Pallmann Industries’ Process Division. The latter two are both based in the US.

DSM partners with Nexeo boosting the market with 2 new, high-performance filaments for 3D printing

DSM partners with Nexeo boosting the market with 2 new, high-performance filaments for 3D printing. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR481)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is partnering with Nexeo Solutions, a global chemical and plastics distributor, to bring new, high-value, performance filaments to customers who do 3D printing using fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology.

TE Connectivity Highlighted Components for Outdoor Lighting Applications at Light + Building Show

The Nector M Sealed Power System is designed to provide a pluggable connectivity solution for outdoor and harsh environments. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR053)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – April 4, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, highlighted the ease of use, performance and reliability of numerous components it offers for outdoor lighting applications at the 2016 Light + Building Expo in Frankfurt, Germany, which took place from March 13 to 18. Principal focus was on its NECTOR M Sealed Power System and the Multi-channel Photocontrol Dimming Receptacle.

Clariant to feature halogen-free flame retardants and Florida institute of technology jet dragster at UTECH 2016

Florida Institute of Technology’s jet dragster. The next generation of dragsters require non-halogenated, non-migrating and highly flame retardant energy-absorbing foams for enhanced driver safety. (Photo: Larsen Motorsports)Charlotte, April 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Florida Institute of Technology, jointly with Larsen Motorsports, will exhibit at UTECH 2016 in Charlotte, N.C., April 6-7. The Florida Institute of Technology dragster, driven by Elaine Larsen of Larsen Motorsports, will be on display in booth #102, along with the next-generation prototype.

Nearly Invisible Netting to Protect Fans at 10 Major League Baseball Stadiums

Nearly Invisible Netting to Protect Fans at 10 Major League Baseball Stadiums.Stanley, N.C. (April 1, 2016) – As the first pitches of the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season approach, more fans seated close to the action will be protected by screens extending further down the foul lines than in past seasons. Fans in 10 MLB ballparks, however, might not readily notice the change thanks to barely visible systems developed and installed by Promats Athletics, using netting manufactured by NET Systems made with Black Dyneema® material.