Clariant Adds Polyketone Masterbatches, Compounds; Expanding Portfolio of Colors for Engineering Resins

Clariant Adds Polyketone Masterbatches, Compounds; Expanding Portfolio of Colors for Engineering Resins. (Photo: Clariant)Charlotte, October 3, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced availability of standard colors for aliphatic polyketone (PK) polymers. The company supplies both finished compounds and concentrated color masterbatches using the resin and is believed to be the first supplier to offer these products in 12 standard colors. Additional standard colors are expected to be added over time and custom colors are available.

Clariant lanza nuevos conceptos para la piel y el cabello en la in-cosmetics Latin America 2016

Clariant promoverá conceptos innovadores para cuidados de la piel y del cabello durante la in-cosmetics 2016. 
(Fotografía: Clariant)San Pablo, 3 de octubre de 2016 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, participa de la in-cosmetics Latin America 2016, uno de los más reconocidos eventos de productos de belleza de la región, que tendrá lugar los días 05 y 06 de octubre, en San Pablo. La compañía promoverá su diversificado portafolio para el sector, especialmente las innovaciones inspiradas en la guía de tendencias Beauty Forward®, agrupadas en ocho conceptos para cuidados de la piel y del cabello. “Clariant presentará nuevas formulaciones que promueven experiencias sensoriales, garantizan la versatilidad y el apelo a la sustentabilidad, y satisfacen las nuevas tendencias de consumo y los desafíos de nuestros clientes”, comenta Fábio Caravieri, Gerente de Marketing de Personal Care de Clariant para América Latina.

Clariant to Reveal Solutions for Anti-Counterfeiting, Moisture and Oxygen Control at CPhI Barcelona

ClariantMuttenz, October 3, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at CPhI Worldwide 2016 to show pharmaceutical professionals new ways to protect their products and ensure access to “safe medicines” for millions of patients around the world. The annual CPhI Worldwide exhibition this year takes place in Barcelona from October 4th to 6th. In booth 2K60, which is located in the ‘InnoPack’ area, the company is offering moisture and oxygen protection packaging and polymer coloration and modification solutions from the Healthcare business lines of Clariant Plastics & Coatings.

Advanced control for Compact Machines: NX1 Machine Controller

Advanced control for Compact Machines: NX1 Machine Controller.The NX1 is the Sysmac*1 entry level controller which integrates EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT connectivity, motion control, and I/O in a compact package, bringing advanced motion and sequence control to small-middle size machines.

Clariant awarded RSPO Mass Balance Certification

ClariantMuttenz, September 30, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Mass Balance (MB) certification from the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). The certification applies to all sites manufacturing products based on palm-based raw materials operated by Clariant and The Global Amines Company, Clariant’s 50-50 joint venture with Wilmar International. Obtaining this certification was a clear goal of Clariant’s sustainability strategy.

Designers and Plastics Experts Converge at Plasticity Forum London to Address One of the World’s Biggest Challenges – Plastic Waste

Photo: Marilu Valente, Merged VerticesHONG KONG — September 29, 2016 — The Plasticity Forum was held Sept. 21 as part of the London Design Festival to help bring the design community into the big discussion on the future of plastic sustainability. The goal was to give them the tools and know-how to become part of the solution in reducing plastics waste. Designers are one of the missing links to solving some of the complex solutions related to materials, designing for recycling, and societal process flow in terms of resource recovery. Those who know the issues will be better able to drive expansion of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that the brands and clients they work for should be striving to meet.

ELIX Polymers cuts lead times in bid to be benchmark for ABS supply

ELIX Polymers cuts lead times in bid to be benchmark for ABS supply. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR016)Tarragona, September 28, 2016 – ELIX Polymers is reducing order-to-dispatch time down to just one week for the most popular products in its ABS portfolio. Lead times for all other ABS products are being cut to three weeks. “ELIX continues to excel in its mission to distinguish itself as the industry benchmark for quality and service,” says Narcis Vidal, supply chain director at ELIX Polymers.

Sieben Jugendliche starten bei Hirschmann Automation and Control ins Berufsleben

Das Foto zeigt von rechts nach links: Bernhard Wolf, Ausbilder Elektronik und Mechatronik, Johannes Pfeffer, Geschäftsführer HAC, Eric Schmidt, Auszubildender zum Elektroniker für Geräte und Systeme, Yannick Stöhr, Auszubildender zum Mechatroniker, Melanie Schweiker, Auszubildende zur Verfahrensmechanikerin für Kunststoff- und Kautschuktechnik, Nadine Mayer, Ausbildungsleiterin, und Pascal Wagenhaus, HR Manager. (Foto: Belden, PR432)Neckartenzlingen - 27. September 2016 - Belden Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Signalübertragungslösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen, setzt sich für eine qualifizierte Nachwuchsförderungen ein. In diesem Jahr starten bei Hirschmann Automation and Control (HAC), eine Marke von Belden, sieben Jugendliche ins Berufsleben. Damit absolvieren insgesamt 25 junge Menschen bei dem Neckartenzlinger Netzwerkspezialisten eine Berufsausbildung oder ein duales Studium.