DSM’s ForTii innovations for die-cast metal replacement result in cost and weight reductions

DSM’s ForTii® innovations for die-cast metal replacement result in cost and weight reductions. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR483)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, says ongoing innovations in its ForTii® portfolio of materials, based on advanced high-temperature polyamide (PPA), will lead to further replacement of die-cast metal components across all industries. ForTii in applications results in benefits through improved costs, reduced weight, and greater freedom to design parts with high levels of functional integration to make them fully fit for purpose.

TE Connectivity (TE) Acquires Jaquet Technology Group

TE ConnectivitySCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – May 20, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has acquired Jaquet Technology Group, a global leader that designs and manufactures innovative speed sensors for the auto, rail and power markets based in Switzerland. With JACQUET, TE extends its global platform of engineering and manufacturing expertise for sensor technology.

SABIC invests in innovative chemistry and inaugurates state-of-the-art research centre in Geleen, The Netherlands

From left to right: Peter Borman - Director Regional Technology Affairs Europe, Bert Groothuis - Director Corporate Sustainability Europe, Governor Theo Bovens representing the Dutch Province of Limburg, Bert Kip - CEO Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Mark Williams - VP Europe, Henny Jacobs - Ministerie EZ, Marc Jamin - Director Public Affairs SABIC.Sittard, Geleen, May 20, 2016 - On 19 May 2016 SABIC inaugurated a new research facility at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. The official opening was done by the Governor of the Limburg Province Theo Bovens and Peter Borman, Director Regional Technology Affairs Europe at SABIC. The inspiring state-of-the-art research centre supports an extension of SABIC’s research capabilities in the area of innovative chemistry and materials, supporting the company’s vision to become the world leader in the chemical industry.

Clariant to take part in World Foundry Congress 2016 in Japan

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photo: Clariant)Tokyo, May 20, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the 72nd World Foundry Congress (WFC 2016) due to take place at the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Japan on May 21 - 25, 2016. During the conference and exhibition, Clariant will present its leading Low Emission (LE) Technology for eco-friendly green sand molding.

Clariant launches MegaGuard™ 700: a powerful iron guard for methanol synthesis catalysts

ClariantShanghai, May 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its MegaGuard™ 700 catalyst guard at the Clariant Syngas Conference 2016 in Xi’an, China. MegaGuard 700 is designed to protect methanol synthesis catalysts, such as those of Clariant’s MegaMax® series, from iron poisoning. The new catalyst guard effectively traps and decomposes iron compounds, thus ensuring that the MegaMax series catalyst maintains its exceptional activity and selectivity throughout its long lifetime.

Scania trucks use second generation ethanol manufactured with Clariant’s sunliquid® technology

Scania trucks use second generation ethanol manufactured with Clariant's sunliquid® technology. (Photo: Clariant)São Paulo, May 17, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Scania, one of the world's top heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers, are celebrating the results and the opportunities generated by the partnership established last year, which involved an investment in sustainable technologies for cargo transportation.

Archroma to present the “science of sustainability, color and denim” at Denim Première Vision

Archroma to present the “science of sustainability, color and denim” at Denim Première Vision. 
(Photos: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland - 17 May 2016 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will present its innovation and solutions for denim and casualwear under the motto: “The science of sustainability, the science of color, the science of denim” at Booth A1 at the upcoming DPV in Barcelona, Spain.

SABIC destaca la innovación con la planta de purificación de CO2 más grande del mundo en su Informe de Sostenibilidad

SABIC destaca la innovación con la planta de purificación de CO2 más grande del mundo en su Informe de SostenibilidadSittard, Países Bajos, 17 de mayo de 2016 - El Informe de Sostenibilidad 2015 de SABIC, titulado Propiciando las Soluciones del Mañana (Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions) y publicado hoy, repasa los logros de sostenibilidad conseguidos por la empresa en todo el mundo y destaca cómo SABIC está estableciendo los estándares de innovación y desarrollo sostenible en la industria química.