Print Industry Sustainability Leaders Meet at Las Vegas Conference to Celebrate Successes and Share Best Practices

SGPLas Vegas, NV (September 9, 2016) - The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) has announced the full program for its 2016 Printing Industry Sustainability Conference. The conference will take place at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Clariant achieves best-in-class rankings in 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

ClariantMuttenz, September 8, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was today listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2016, recognizing it as one of the most sustainable chemical companies for the fourth consecutive year. The world renowned sustainability index has ranked Clariant among the top three percent of companies in its sector in both the DJSI Europe and the DJSI World.

Archroma wins ‘Asia Best Employer Brand’ award 2016

Ravi Bhogaraju, Head of Human Resources Asia and Global Talent & Organization Development, at Archroma receives the award at the ‘Asia Best Employer Brand Awards’ Ceremony held on August 4, 2016 in Singapore. (Photo: Employer Branding Institute)Reinach, Switzerland - 7 September 2016 - Archroma, a leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that its Singapore affiliate has been named ‘Asia Best Employer Brand’, an award conferred by the Employer Branding Institute, World HRD Congress & Stars of the Industry Group, with CHRO Asia as a Strategic Partner, and endorsed by the Asian Confederation of Businesses.

Rapid unveils next-generation shredders for plastics – The Raptor Series

Rapid ”Open Hearted” design and tilt back hopper gives direct and unrestricted access which drastically simplifies service, cleaning and maintenance. (Photo: Rapid Granulator, PR042)Bredaryd, Sweden – September 6, 2016 – Size-reduction technology specialist Rapid Granulator is introducing a new family of shredders for plastics: The Raptor Series. These modularly designed units feature a world-first with their “open-hearted” design. Other notable design features include a unique cutting system, tilt-back hopper, and design for integrated granulation. The Raptor Series has been designed using the more than 70 years of accumulated knowledge in size reduction, in order to maximize productivity with a minimum cost of ownership. During K 2016, the Raptor Series is on display at the Rapid Granulator booth (Hall 9 – stand E19).

Clariant ready to bring inspiration & surprise to tomorrow’s beauty at inaugural in-cosmetics North America 2016

ClariantCharlotte, September 6, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, , is preparing to take visitors to the inaugural in-cosmetics North America show on a journey filled with surprises and inspiration for the future with exclusive insights into beauty trends and a showcase of new natural-based products for the Personal Care industry.

CTI Suzhou Successfully Commissions Moog Hydraulic Simulation Table as an Innovative Approach to Automotive Durability Testing for Components

Moog Hydraulic Simulation Table in CTI Suzhou, China. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1601)East Aurora, NY, USA, September 6, 2016 – Centre Testing International Corporation (CTI) Suzhou has successfully completed powertrain mount durability and radiator / cooling fan tests with a customized Hydraulic Simulation Table (HST) delivered by Moog. A leader in the China testing industry, CTI is a comprehensive third-party agency that specializes in testing, calibration, inspection, certification and technical services. As a vehicle components durability test service supplier, CTI required multi-axle road simulation testing capabilities for one of its most important customers in China, GM PATAC – a joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Auto Group which has become one of the most renowned vehicle R&D institutes in China.

Milliken, Torres Espic & Fecken-Kirfel set to make a colorful impression on PU foam segments at K 2016

PU foaming companies can take advantage of Fecken-Kirfel’s comprehensive portfolio of German-manufactured foam cutting machines, high-tech CNC contour cutting centers and fully automatic cutting lines. 
(Photo © Fecken–Kirfel, all rights reserved, MKPR153)Ghent, Belgium – Milliken will join forces at K 2016 with polyurethane (PU) foam producer Torres Espic and foam-cutting innovators Fecken-Kirfel to demonstrate the persuasive appeal of using the uniquely strong and bright deep shades of Milliken’s Reactint® colorants in combination with innovative cutting profiles to indicate high-end quality, and differentiating features and benefits in PU foams in applications such as mattresses.

Clariant showcases leading lubricant emulsifiers at China Inter Lubric 2016

Clariant offers leading-edge solutions for fully synthetic fluids. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 6, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the 17th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition, which takes place on September 20-22 at the China Import and Export Complex in Guangzhou, China. Featured products at the show from Clariant include a series of multi-functional emulsifiers that are especially dedicated to lubricants to provide more powerful, yet stable performance. These products include Emulsogen® MTP 070, Emulsogen M and Emulsogen C range.