TE Connectivity to Co-Develop Mini I/O Plug with Amphenol FCI

TE Connectivity to co-develop mini I/O plug with amphenol FCI. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR103)DARMSTADT, Germany – November 2, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will partner with Amphenol FCI in the development of a new mini I/O plug that will provide EMI shielding and CAT6A signal integrity performance that meet future industrial communication standards.

Polymer Technology & Services expands Tristar® range of flame retardant polycarbonates

Polymer Technology and ServicesMurfreesboro, TN - November 2, 2016 - Polymer Technology & Services, LLC (PTS), a global manufacturer of flame retardant engineering thermoplastic compounds, is extending its TRISTAR® family of polycarbonate-based materials with four halogen-compliant types certified 746R and 746H by Underwriters Laboratories, UL. The new grades are intended for electrical and telecommunication devices, business machines, and small and large appliances. They will be available in Europe, North America and Asia.

Clariant emphasizes support for China’s sustainable development needs

Clariant emphasizes support for China’s sustainable development needs. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, gave center-stage to China’s sustainable development at its second Sustainability Dialog Summit. Held in Shanghai, this year’s event underlined Clariant’s commitment to helping customers respond to the Megatrend-driven sustainability and innovation needs reflected in China’s New Normal and 13th Five-Year-Plan.

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.”