13 Jun 2016
More polymers take the heat, with XIRAN® heat boosters from Polyscope
Polyscope, the world’s leading producer of styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) copolymers, is expanding its XIRAN® heat booster range. Originally introduced to increase the high temperature resistance of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and acrylonitrile styrene acrylate (ASA), XIRAN heat boosters are now also proving succesful in increasing the heat performance of other styrenic polymers, such as polystyrene (PS) and styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), as well as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). The extensive XIRAN heat booster range has positioned Polyscope as the pioneer for heat perfomance promotion of engineering plastics.
13 Jun 2016
SABIC addressing global trends through 'Chemistry that Matters™' at K 2016
Sittard, The Netherlands, June 13, 2016 - SABIC will be exhibiting at K 2016 (Hall 6, Stand D42), the world’s largest plastics trade fair, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19th to 26th, and will showcase to the expo’s 220,000 visitors how “Chemistry that Matters™” is addressing global trends and the challenges in key industries with inspiring solutions to help create a better future for everyone.
13 Jun 2016
Songwon strengthens regulatory support for its Benzotriazole stabilizers
Ulsan, Korea – June 13, 2016 – In recent years, the regulatory aspects of UV-absorbers and specifically benzotriazoles have posed new challenges for Songwon’s customers dealing with the light stabilization of plastics and coatings. In particular, the upcoming REACH registration has generated many questions and concerns among customers.
10 Jun 2016
Clariant introduces heat transfer fluids for the HVAC industry in India
Mumbai, June 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has introduced safe and innvoative heat transfer fluids for leading players in the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) industry in view of the growing demand for efficient and safe manufacturing solutions in India.
10 Jun 2016
Clariant and Kilfrost announce termination of acquisition
Muttenz, June 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Kilfrost today announced that the companies have terminated the acquisition agreement they entered into on November 19, 2015, relating to the sale and purchase of the European aircraft and rail de-/anti-icing businesses of Kilfrost.
9 Jun 2016
Clariant’s Catofin® catalyst supports strong start of largest PDH unit in South Korea
Munich, June 9, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today reported the excellent performance of its catalysts during the successful start-up of the largest propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit in South Korea. Located in Ulsan on the southeast coast of the country, the PDH plant is a joint project between SK Gas Corporation Ltd and Advanced Petrochemical Company. The facility is designed to produce 600,000 tons of propylene annually using CB&I's Catofin® catalytic dehydrogenation technology, which is based on Clariant's Catofin catalyst.
8 Jun 2016
Eurocom Worldwide strengthens its footprint in the USA with the addition of leading integrated marketing and Public Relations firm Gabriel Marketing Group
Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, has selected Gabriel Marketing Group (GMG) with headquarters in Washington, D.C. as a new member agency in the USA. Eurocom Worldwide is one of the largest independent PR networks and has constantly expanded its global outreach since its inception in 2002. The U.S. is one of the key markets for Eurocom Worldwide with its particular focus on B2B communications in key technology, industrial and commercial sectors. GMG is one of only two member agencies in the United States at Eurocom Worldwide. The other agency is Ripple Effect, headquartered in Boston, Mass.
8 Jun 2016
TE Connectivity to Present “Contactless Connectivity: Is the Electric Contact Obsolete?” at 28th International Conference on Electric Contacts
DARMSTADT, Germany – June 8, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced that at the 28th International Conference on Electric Contacts (ICEC), June 9 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Peter Jaeger, principal R&D and product development engineer, will present a paper on TE’s ARISO contactless connectivity platform, titled “Is the Electric Contact Obsolete?”.
