28-04-2016
Guardian launches ClimaGuard® Blue self-cleaning solar control glass for conservatory roof applications
Bertrange, Luxembourg, April 28, 2016 – Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass and a key supplier to the building industry, has introduced an all-in-one solution for conservatory and orangery roof applications. Guardian ClimaGuard® Blue is a self-cleaning glass that combines solar control, thermal insulation and glare reduction in a single dual coated pane of glass, with a blue appearance.
28-04-2016
Quadrant CMS employs plastics/metal hybrid technology to save weight and money in production of automotive airbag assemblies with integrated lead frames
Tielt, Belgium - April 28, 2016 - A hybrid plastics/metal airbag housing with integrated lead frame, co-developed and produced by Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems for an automotive steering wheel airbag assembly, is proving an important saver of weight, packing space and costs. Production is carried out fully automatically to provide high levels of quality and safety in the zero-defect environment of automotive passive safety. The assembly is being fitted on vehicles produced around the world.
28-04-2016
Henkel launches integration program for refugees
Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and job shadowing as well as internships, language courses and coachings for the refugees. The aim is to promote the integration of people with prospects of staying in Germany permanently.
28-04-2016
Clariant with a good start into 2016 – improved sales and increased profitability
“Clariant had a good start into the year with solid sales growth and profitability improvement,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “All our business areas performed well in the current mixed global economic environment and significantly expanded their EBITDA margins. This positive development in all business areas was achieved by a positive mix effect in our higher margin Business Areas as well as the first impact of the differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings. For 2016, we are on track to achieve our targets despite the continued challenging economic environment.”
27-04-2016
Avery Dennison neemt Mactac Europe over
GLENDALE, Californië, VS — 27 april 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) kondigde vandaag aan dat het een definitieve overeenkomst heeft bereikt om de Europese activiteiten van Mactac over te nemen van Platinum Equity, een private equity-vennootschap gevestigd in California, voor een bedrag van 200 miljoen euro, inclusief overgenomen schulden. Mactac realiseerde in 2015 een omzet van 147 miljoen euro of ongeveer 170 miljoen dollar en telt ongeveer 470 werknemers. Het bedrijf is een toonaangevende fabrikant van zelf klevende materialen van hoge kwaliteit en is actief in verschillende hoogwaardige segmenten, waaronder grafische producten, gespecialiseerde labels en industriële tapes. De kernproducten van Mactac vormen een goede aanvulling op het bestaande graphics-aanbod van Avery Dennison.
27-04-2016
Glas als een vorm van akoestische isolatie op de ‘Internationale Noise Awareness day’
Bertrange, Luxemburg, 27 april 2016 – Vandaag is de ‘International Noise Awareness Day’. Op deze dag wordt men eraan herinnerd dat overmatig geluid schadelijk kan zijn voor onze gezondheid en ecosystemen. Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europa steunt dit initiatief, helpt om het belang te benadrukken van een goede vensterisolatie en geeft advies over het kiezen van het beste glassysteem voor akoestische isolatie van woningen.
27-04-2016
Clariant emphasizes major steps to become China Insider at Chinaplas 2016
Muttenz/Shanghai, April 27, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has emphasized the new strategy for Greater China during the Chinaplas press conference. The strategic frame work focuses on five local components – Local Insight, Competitiveness, Empowerment, Innovation and Partnerships – to progress Clariant’s commitment to becoming a true China Insider.
27-04-2016
Clariant unveils AddWorks® solutions tailored to China’s flexible packaging industry needs
Shanghai, April 27, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched two AddWorks solutions at Chinaplas 2016 specifically to give the flexible packaging industry in Greater China and South East Asia new options for improving productivity, functionality and sustainability. In addition to their individual advantages, new AddWorks® PKG 902 and AddWorks LXR 408 both can help processors to reduce costs when producing high-quality flexible film for consumer packaging.
