20 Jahre Guardian Glass in Sachsen-Anhalt

20 Jahre Guardian Glass in Sachsen-Anhalt. Bertrange, Luxemburg, 8. August 2016 – Im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten zum 20-jährigen Jubiläum trafen am 3. August 2016 Würdenträger aus der Region und dem Bundesland Sachsen-Anhalt auf Mitglieder des Leadership Teams von Guardian Glass in Europa, um eine Tour durch das Floatglaswerk von Guardian in Thalheim, Deutschland, vorzunehmen. Unter den Teilnehmern waren unter anderem Petra Wust, Oberbürgermeisterin von Bitterfeld-Wolfen; Manfred Kressin, Bürgermeister der Gemeinde Thalheim; Uwe Schulze, Landrat des Landkreises Anhalt-Bitterfeld; Peter Kuras, Oberbürgermeister von Dessau und Dr. Carlhans Uhle, Geschäftsführer der Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft von Sachsen-Anhalt. Diese wurden von Mario Walke, Geschäftsführer von Guardian Flachglas in Thalheim, Jean Ries, Leitender Berater Guardian Europe und Lajos Sapi, früherer Vize-Präsident Guardian Europe S.à.r.l., begleitet.

Synergy between Circular Economy and Total expertise in polymers: Total creates products that outperform virgin materials

Total Polymers Antwerp (Photo: © Michel Clinckemaille, PR021)Brussels, August 8, 2016 - Total is pleased to introduce a new range of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Circular Compounds with high levels of recycled content to its packaging segment customers. With performance equal to or exceeding that of virgin resins, this new product range valorizes Total’s superior process and catalyst technology and actively contributes to the Circular Economy.

Storm Wave Electric Touring Motorcycle to Go Around the World with Technology from TE Connectivity

Storm Wave Electric Touring Motorcycle to go around the world with technology from TE Connectivity. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR074)‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands – August 8, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has partnered with Team Storm from Technical University Eindhoven to help them develop one of the world’s first all-electric touring motorcycles, which they will soon drive on an 80-day journey around the world.

Clariant Equips Chemistry Lab at Central High School in Louisville

ClariantCharlotte, August 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, provided scientific equipment and supplies to create a new chemistry laboratory at Central High School in Louisville, KY. This is part of Clariant’s ongoing commitment to support science education in communities throughout the United States where Clariant operates.

Clariant places USD 276.5 million and EUR 95 million of certificates of indebtedness

ClariantMuttenz, August 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the issuance of USD 276.5 million and EUR 95 million of debt in the German market for certificates of indebtedness (“Schuldschein”). The USD-denominated tranche has a term of 5 years. The certificates in EUR have terms of 5 years and 7 years.

Clariant Masterbatches Builds Prototype Tooling For Stretch-Blown PET Beverage Bottles

ClariantCharlotte, August 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces availability of new blow-molding tools that can help customers evaluate how Clariant color and additive masterbatches perform in real-world applications. The tooling is available for use on full-size production blow-molding machines located in the Company’s West Chicago, IL, technical center.

Avery Dennison completes acquisition of European business of Mactac from Platinum Equity

Avery DennisonGLENDALE, CA — August 2, 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) today announced it had completed the acquisition of the European business of Mactac from Platinum Equity, a California-based private equity firm, for the purchase price of €200 million including assumed debt.

New Industrial PC Platform making production sites 'Integrated' and 'Intelligent'

New Industrial PC Platform making production sites 'Integrated' and 'Intelligent'.With our "integrated", "intelligent" and "interactive" concepts, we bring innovation to manufacturing sites through automation. The Industrial PC Platform (IPC) is a new control platform that delivers "integrated" and "intelligent" automation to production sites and equipment around the world. We are working on manufacturing innovation with manufacturers by developing our unique automation using a wide range of FA product lineup, including PLC and IPC, and open industrial networks such as EtherCAT.