Clariant launches BeautyForward® to inspire Personal Care industry to discover tomorrow’s beauty

BeautyForward® is not intended to impose a direction, but to inspire us to rethink our future – Clariant has launched its inspirational trend guide for the Personal Care segment. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 13, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has unveiled its new inspirational trend guide BeautyForward® to the Personal Care industry, giving brand owners, formulators and trade media a preview of the global trends it predicts will influence future beauty products.

Perstorp showcases sustainable and high performing formulation solutions at the American Coatings Show

Perstorp showcases sustainable and high performing formulation solutions at the American Coatings Show. (Photo: Shutterstock)Perstorp - April 12, 2016 - Perstorp, the Swedish specialty chemicals company, with a production plants in Toledo Ohio, and a world-leading provider of low-VOC coating solutions, is showcasing its commitment to the American market at the American Coatings Show 2016, April 12-14, in Indianapolis. Visitors to the Perstorp stand will find a comprehensive package of raw material and additive solutions for a wide range of coating types. At booth 2855, Perstorp is highlighting products that enhance performance, sustainability and safety.

“Roadmap to Rational Denim” collaborative project to be introduced at Kingpins Amsterdam

“Roadmap to Rational Denim” collaborative project to be introduced at Kingpins Amsterdam. 
(Photos: Archroma)Reinach, 12 April 2016 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today introduced the “Roadmap to Rational Denim” collaborative project and prototype collection, to be presented at The Kingpins Show in Amsterdam on 13-14 April, 2016(1).

Formula E hits Europe again

Henkel is proud to continue its partnership with NextEV TCR. (Photo: NextEV TCR, PR011)Following the success of a strong opening race season in which Nelson Piquet Jr. won the driver’s championship, Henkel is pleased to continue its support of the NextEV TCR team for season two of Formula E, the world’s first competition for formula cars with electric motors.

Clariant and South Korean BioSpectrum agree strategic partnership

The project team working together for the strategic partnership (from left to right): Stephan Lynen, Head of Regional Business Line Asia BU ICS; Dr. Deok-Hoon Park, CEO of BioSpectrum; Christian Vang, Head of Clariant BU ICS; Dr. Younghyun Kim, Head of Sales and Marketing of BioSpectrum; Guido Appl, Head of Sales & Application Personal Care and Industrial & Home Care Asia-Pacific Region. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 12, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, signed an agreement to acquire a 17 % share in BioSpectrum, Inc (“BioSpectrum”). Headquartered in South Korea, BioSpectrum is a leading developer and supplier of specialty active cosmetics’ ingredients derived from Asia’s diverse flora which have proven benefits for humans.

Clariant at in-cosmetics 2016 with new extra mild products & surprising textures

Metamorphosis by Plantasens® allows for extraordinary texture transformations within the same product that surprise and indulge the senses. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 12, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will surprise and inspire at in-cosmetics 2016 this year, as it takes Personal Care formulators and brand owners on specially-tailored journeys to discover tomorrow’s beauty at Booth G70.

Belden’s New, Customized PoE+ Switch Extends Power Sourcing Capabilities for Harsh Industrial Environments

Belden’s new, customized PoE+ switch extends power sourcing capabilities for harsh industrial environments. 
(Photo: Belden, PR397) St. Louis, Missouri - April 7, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, introduces its latest addition to the OCTOPUS family from Hirschmann – the OCTOPUS OS24/34 switch. With new Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) functionalities, system engineers no longer need additional cabling to supply power to end devices, and can connect devices directly to the switch.

Clariant brings new capacity for Phosphate-Esters on-stream at Gendorf plant

Clariant brings new capacity for Phosphate-Esters on-stream at Gendorf plant. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 7, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the start-up of additional capacity for Phosphate Esters (P-Esters) at its plant in Gendorf, Germany, to extend existing production at its Knapsack facility.