Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene® CT 80A based on new Millad® NX™ 8000

Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene® CT 80A based on new Millad™ NX® 8000.
(Photos © 2016 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR143)Carmel Olefins Ltd (BAZAN Group) announces the launch of new polypropylene (PP) grade Capilene® CT 80A offering both excellent transparency and high impact performance to injection molded applications. Its advanced features are complemented with good resistance to stress whitening, high gloss and excellent organoleptic performance.

DSM unveils Stanyl HGR1 to cut frictional torque in auto engine timing systems

DSM unveils Stanyl® HGR1 to cut frictional torque in auto engine timing systems. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR468)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has launched an innovative new high performance material based on Stanyl® polyamide 46. This new material, Stanyl HGR1, reduces frictional torque in automobile engine timing systems and will provide OEMs with a very cost-effective tool for reducing fuel consumption.

Showa Denko appoints Azelis as distributor for their Personal Care range in Europe

Showa Denko appoints Azelis as distributor for their Personal Care range in Europe. (Photo: Azelis, PR058) We are pleased to announce that Showa Denko KK (SDK) has agreed with Azelis that the two parties form a business alliance to market SDK’s cosmetic raw materials in Europe, effective from 1 April 2016.

Clariant concludes extensive testing on sugarcane residues with excellent results

Clariant’s pre-commercial plant: sugarcane bagasse loaded into bulk handling system. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, April 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has conducted comprehensive tests on over 40 containers of sugarcane bagasse and tops & leaves from Brazil at its pilot and pre-commercial facilities in Straubing, Germany to receive in-depth technical and economic validation of the sunliquid® technology. With the tests Clariant confirmed once more that the total cost per liter of cellulosic ethanol including feedstock, conversion and depreciation using the sunliquid technology can achieve price competitiveness with sugarcane ethanol pricing in Brazil.

Clariant ColorWorks® Helps Chairs Win Design Awards

Clariant ColorWorks® Helps Chairs Win Design Awards. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its ColorWorks® Europe design & technology center played a key role in helping Italian furniture manufacturer Brado develop five new chair designs, two of which have already won awards.

Avery Dennison provides major service enhancements for the Select Solutions portfolio

Avery Dennison provides major service enhancements for the Select Solutions portfolio. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR324)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — April 18, 2016 — Avery Dennison is offering enhanced service options for its Select Solutions™ portfolio. The move gives label converters fast and easy access to many more specialist products under the Fasson® EXACT™ and Ready Width™ programmes.

Clariant’s 2015 Sustainability Report is now available

ClariantMuttenz, April 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Sustainability Report 2015. The report is available on http://reports.clariant.com/2015/sustainability-report. There is the option to download the document in German and English language. In addition the report can also be ordered as hard copy via the company website.

Trelleborg to feature smart solutions at CeMAT 2016

Trelleborg to feature smart solutions at CeMAT 2016. (Photo Trelleborg Wheel Systems, TWSPR004)Trelleborg Wheel Systems, will showcase two intelligent, new solutions for the materials handling market at CeMAT 2016.