14 Sept 2016
Perstorp’s Akestra™ compliant for food-contact use in EU
Perstorp - September 14, 2016 - The key monomer in Perstorp’s Akestra™ thermoplastic copolyester has been added to (EU) 10/2011 by the European Commission. This means that all components in Akestra™ are now on the list of authorized substances for food contact use which proves that Akestra™ is fully safe for use in food packaging.
14 Sept 2016
Clariant strengthens its North American oilfield production chemicals business with two acquisitions
Muttenz, September 14, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announces two acquisitions in the oilfield production chemicals business. After closing, the agreed purchases of Kel-Tech Inc. and X-Chem LLC add approx. USD 200 million of sales, as well as personnel, technology and expertise to its existing activities in North America and accelerates the growth of its Business Unit Oil & Mining Services (OMS) as a leading provider of oilfield production chemicals in North America.
13 Sept 2016
Guardian Automotive extends overnight replacement windscreen delivery service
Bertrange, Luxembourg, September 13, 2016 – Guardian Automotive, a leading producer of premium quality automotive replacement glass (ARG), has announced that it is to extend its overnight delivery service for customers in Belgium.
13 Sept 2016
Clariant reaffirms that its future will be decided in China during China Petroleum & Chemical International conference
Shanghai, September 13, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, participates in the China Petroleum and Chemical International Conference (CPCIC) in Shanghai from Sep 12 to Sep 14. Hariolf Kottmann, Clariant CEO, together with Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of Clariant’s Executive Committee, and Jan Kreibaum, President of Clariant Greater China and Korea jointly hosted a press conference today in which innovation and strategic framework with particular local focus were highlighted as key competitiveness for Clariant to get ahead of the competition in China under the New Normal.
12 Sept 2016
ELIX Polymers expands styrenic-polymers business into North America
Tarragona, September 12, 2016 – ELIX Polymers, one of the world's top suppliers of high-performance acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and polycarbonate/ABS (ABS/PC) polymers used in numerous industries, is expanding its business and physical presence into North America.
9 Sept 2016
Avery Dennison to strengthen pressure-sensitive manufacturing footprint in Europe with $65 million Luxembourg investment
RODANGE, Luxembourg — September 9, 2016 — Demand for pressure-sensitive materials continues to grow in Europe. To meet future demand, Avery Dennison is strengthening its European manufacturing footprint with a $65 million investment to expand its Rodange, Luxembourg production facility. The investment is one of Avery Dennison’s largest operational initiatives globally in recent years.
9 Sept 2016
Print Industry Sustainability Leaders Meet at Las Vegas Conference to Celebrate Successes and Share Best Practices
Las 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.
8 Sept 2016
Clariant achieves best-in-class rankings in 2016 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Muttenz, 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.
