28-04-2016
Cool, lubricated and smell-free machining
Each year, around 8 million individual metal parts are produced at the Husqvarna Group’s hometown location in Sweden for its premium outdoor power tools, which include chainsaws and trimmers. To ensure that both productivity targets and a safe and healthy environment for its workforce are achieved, the Group turned to Henkel’s new generation bactericide-free cutting fluids to provide a smart solution to an increasing bacteria and odor problem during machining. Three years on, the team at Husqvarna endorses Bonderite L-MR as a major sustainability tool for the metal industry.
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 acquisisce Mactac Europe
GLENDALE, CA — 27 aprile 2016 — Avery Dennison ha annunciato oggi un accordo definitivo per l'acquisizione delle attività europee di Mactac da Platinum Equity, una private equity con sede in California, ad un prezzo d'acquisto di 200 milioni di € inclusi i debiti acquisiti. Con un fatturato finale di 147 milioni di € (170 milioni di $) nel 2015 e circa 470 dipendenti, l'azienda è leader nel settore della produzione di materiali autoadesivi di elevata qualità rivolti a diversi segmenti ad alto valore, inclusi grafica, etichette speciali e nastri adesivi industriali. Le linee di prodotto principali di Mactac completano l'attuale portafoglio prodotti grafici di Avery Dennison.
27-04-2016
Il vetro come forma di isolamento acustico alla Giornata internazionale di sensibilizzazione sul rumore
Bertrange, Lussemburgo, 27 aprile 2016 – Oggi è la Giornata internazionale di sensibilizzazione sul rumore e serve per ricordarci che il rumore eccessivo può essere dannoso sia per la nostra salute sia per gli ecosistemi che ci circondano. Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europa promuove questa iniziativa di sensibilizzazione e, aiuta a comprendere l’importanza di un buon isolamento delle finestre, fornendo consigli su come scegliere il migliore sistema vetrario per l’isolamento acustico delle abitazioni.
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.
