Clariant forged ahead strategic partnership with natural cosmetic ingredients provider

ClariantShanghai, May 30, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully closed its transaction on strategic investment in South Korean developer and supplier of nature active ingredients BioSpectrum by the end of last week. The partnership will allow Clariant to tap into BioSpectrum's strong experience and resources in researching and developing natural raw materials for the cosmetic industry. BioSpectrum, on the other hand, can take advantage of Clariant's existing global sales and innovation network to distribute its products worldwide, except in Korea.

Clariant launches unique high-performance sediment dewatering system

Clariant launches unique high-performance sediment dewatering system. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, May 30, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents INVOQUE™, a unique single sediment dewatering package with substantial ecological benefits and designed to improve user productivity and profitability.

Avery Dennison zeichnet bei der dritten Jahres-Preisverleihung internationale Lieferanten aus

Die Gewinner der Avery Dennison 2016 Global Supplier Awards: (von links nach rechts) Zhejiang Ouli Digital (AP Region Innovation Award) - Jack Jiang, General Manager; Expeditors International (Transportation Award) - Pat St. Laurent, Vice President, Network Solutions; Nicely Machinery Development Co., Ltd. (AP Region Indirect Award) - Liza Kao, President; Siliconature (Quality Award) - Paolo Belluz, Sales Manager; DRT (Sustainability Award) - Thierry Desroches, Market Manager Adhesives; Hansol Paper (Emerging Supplier Award) - Sang Hun Lee, President; Munksjö (Service Award) - Marco Troglia, VP Sales und Marketing; Gottleib Binder GmbH (Innovation Award) - Louis Swarz, Sales Director; Quad Plus (Indirect Supplier Award und Supplier of the Year) - Richard Cook, Vice President und Robert Flynn, Global Account Manager. (Foto: Avery Dennison, PR326)OEGSTGEEST, Niederlande — 26. Mai 2016 — Avery Dennison Materials Group (NYSE:AVY) zeichnete in Shanghai (China) im Rahmen der dritten jährlich stattfindenden Preisverleihung für Lieferanten des Unternehmens am 24. Mai zehn Branchenanbieter aus. Die Gewinner wurden auf Basis ihrer Leistungen unter anderem in den Bereichen Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation, Service, Gesamtwert und Qualität ermittelt.

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Range of Aroma-Can® Canisters

Clariant Healthcare Packaging Launches New Range of Aroma-Can® Canisters. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, May 26, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging unit, is introducing a new and improved family of Aroma-Can® canisters to enhance nutritional products by adding a pleasant scent to product packaging.

ELIX Polymers führt Kriterien für verantwortungsvolle Innovation in die Produktentwicklung ein

ELIX Polymers führt Kriterien für „verantwortungsvolle Innovation“ in die Produktentwicklung ein. (Foto: ELIX Polymers, PR011)Tarragona, 25. Mai 2016 – ELIX Polymers hat einen neuen Produktentwicklungs- und Innovationsprozess eingeführt, der auf Kriterien für eine verantwortungsvolle Innovation beruht. Dieser Schritt ist Teil einer Innovationsstrategie, die der Hersteller für ABS-Spezialprodukte seit einigen Jahren verfolgt.

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.