Avery Dennison® helps label converters target heavy industrial segments

Avery Dennison® helps label converters target heavy industrial segments. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR335)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 1, 2016 — A Heavy Industrial Labelling™ range from Avery Dennison's Select Solutions™ portfolio is giving label converters easy access to new specialized markets. Materials in the range are capable of labelling metal plates, bars and coils early in production, thanks to exceptional high-temperature performance all the way from room temperature up to +500°C.

Clariant to Showcase “Cool” Sun Care Products Inspired by BeautyForward® inspirational trend platform at Leading Cosmetics Fair in Asia

Be Cool. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, November 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to exhibit at the 2016 In-Cosmetics Asia exhibition at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand on 8-10 November 2016. Along with global inspirational trend guide BeautyForward®, Clariant will showcase its leading range of natural and holistic concepts for sun care solutions under the theme "Be Cool", capturing the increasing market demand for effective and sustainable sun care products.

Clariant MEVOPUR® line adds color, functional additive options for nonwoven medical products

ClariantMuttenz, October 31, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Masterbatches business unit, announce a specific range of MEVOPUR® color and functional additives for use in high-performance, spun bond fibers used in medical applications.

Connectivity Technology by Belden Already Meets Future PROFINET Standard for 24-Volt Power Supply

Connectivity technology by Belden already meets the future PROFINET standard for 24-volt power supply. 
(Photo: Belden, PR430) St. Louis, Missouri - October 27, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has developed Lumberg Automation M12 Power Connectors as an economical solution for power transmission in harsh environments.

Clariant continues to grow in sales and profitability in the first nine months of 2016

Clariant“Clariant continues to grow both, sales and profitability in the first nine month of 2016,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “The good performance reflects our excellent execution of our strategy in all our businesses to foster growth and improve returns despite the continued challenging economic environment. The advancement in the current year results from our focus on innovation by delivering more added value to our customers as well as continued cost discipline. The differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings continued to positively impact the profitability improvement. We are therefore on track to achieve our targets for the full year 2016.”  

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation ABS/PC blend for major weight reductions in Automotive applications

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation ABS/PC blend for major weight reductions in Automotive applications. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR015)Tarragona, October 26, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has introduced a new generation ABS/PC blend to meet the needs of the automotive industry. ELIX Ultra HH 4115 HI ABS/PC can help to achieve major weight reductions through lower density, as well as delivering cost savings, processing benefits, very low emissions and odour when compared to PC/ABS.

Rising to today’s healthcare challenges, SABIC is delivering a vast array of options & solutions

The healthcare industry continues to see rapid growth of handheld and portable technologies, driving the need for materials that can enable devices to be small, lightweight and provide high-tech functionality. XENOY™ resins which can be used for portable insulin pump housings, provide impact resistance and improved chemical resistance to common cosmetic chemicals such as bug sprays and sunscreens. LEXAN™ HP resins used for the lens can provide excellent clarity and bonds well with the XENOY resins to provide water tightness.Sittard, The Netherlands, October 26, 2016 - Few sectors face as many critical challenges, are as dynamic, or as vitally important to humankind, as healthcare. By 2050, it is anticipated that approximately 2 billion of the world’s population will be elderly (60 years and older), according to the World Health Organization (WHO), and 1 billion people will be waiting to be integrated into the healthcare system. In mature economies, disease prevention and self-medication in aging populations will drive a need for low-cost, easy-to-use devices. Developing economies will present great opportunities for medical device manufacturers – but equipment must combine high performance with affordability.

Clariant praises Paris deal ratifications and offers to help HNO3 plants minimize N2O emissions

Clariant’s EnviCat® N2O-S catalyst.
(Photo: Clariant)Munich, October 26, 2016 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, welcomed the recent ratifications of the Paris Agreement by the US, China, India and the European Union, four of the largest producers of greenhouse gases. The parties’ endorsements of the climate deal is a major step towards reducing emissions, and Clariant, the market leader in N2O (nitrous oxide) abatement technologies, is committed to supporting these efforts. Clariant offers a strong portfolio of secondary and tertiary catalysts for nitric acid producers. Of particular interest will be Clariant’s recently launched EnviCat® N2O -S secondary catalyst, which not only reduces N2O emissions but also helps increase nitric acid yields.