Trelleborg wins top Sri Lankan export award

Sanjay Melvani, Managing Director of Trelleborg Sri Lanka accepting the Presidential Export Award. (Photo Trelleborg Wheel Systems, TWSPR008)The Trelleborg Wheel Systems manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka was recognized for its export achievements when it was honored with a Presidential Export Award in a ceremony presided over by Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena in Colombo.

Rising global & urban populations driving development of building & construction solutions from SABIC

Rising global & urban populations driving development of building & construction solutions from SABIC.Sittard, The Netherlands, October 24, 2016 - The world population is projected to reach 9.6 billion by 2050, according to the United Nations. And by then, it estimates, some 70% of those people will live in cities -- up from 54% today. By 2030, the world is projected to have 41 mega-cities with 10 million inhabitants or more1.

SONGWON launches a new portfolio of coatings stabilizers

SONGWON launches a new portfolio of coatings stabilizers.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – October 24, 2016 – SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd., a global leader in polymer stabilizers today unveiled its new range of stabilizer solutions for the coatings industry.

Clariant Pigments, Konica Minolta & matchmycolor join forces to make color matching of Polyolefin products faster

Color measurement of plastic article with spectrophotometer CM-700d. (Photos: Konica Minolta)Muttenz, October 24, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has developed a calibration database with its well known PV Fast® and Graphtol® pigments.

More AddWorks® solutions for key plastic segments at K 2016

Incorporating a minor amount of AddWorks® additives solutions provides a major impact on polymer performance, and makes life simpler and more productive for customers thanks to the ready-to-use and easy-to-handle physical forms. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 24, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is presenting new AddWorks® additive solutions that support the evolving needs of major segments of the plastics industry.

SONGWON showcases thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) expertise at K 2016

SONGWON showcases thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) expertise at K 2016.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – October 21, 2016 – SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd., a leading specialty chemicals player worldwide, is highlighting its strong technical expertise and presenting its broad range of innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) resins at K 2016.

Reduce waste and boost efficiency with SABIC’s new packaging solutions

With a strong focus on sustainability and an underlying theme of “Chemistry that Matters™”, SABIC will demonstrate options that advance the vital aspects of food safety, presentation, protection and preservation, as well as providing benefits for the packaging and shipping of other goods.Sittard,The Netherlands, October 21, 2016 - Despite all available modern technology, about one-third of food produced today for human consumption still is lost or wasted. That’s equivalent to a staggering 1.3 billion tons of food every year, according to the Save Food report by the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. An additional 4% of transported goods in Europe are damaged in some shape or form.

Clariant responds to global Megatrends to deliver Value for People

Clariant at K 2016 Hall 8a Booth J11. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 21, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, focused on the global Megatrends influencing the plastics industry at its K 2016 press conference, demonstrating how the company is bringing true value to the industry based on the real needs of people arising from these trends.