Clariant unveils its most efficient styrene catalyst for ultra-low steam-to-oil ratio conditions

Clariant’s StyroMax® UL3 catalyst. Copyright © Clariant 2016. (Photos: Clariant)Munich, November 8, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its new high-performance ethyl benzene dehydrogenation catalyst StyroMax® UL3. Thanks to its proprietary design, the catalyst achieves outstanding activity and selectivity at conditions of ultra-low steam-to-oil ratio (also known as steam-to-hydrocarbon ratio, SHR). Thereby, it produces styrene monomer far more efficiently than many other state-of-the-art catalysts. StyroMax UL3 was officially launched at the Clariant Styrene Seminar 2016, which was held from October 12 to 14 in Xi’an, China.

DSM Dyneema présente le nouveau niveau de protection contre la coupure atteint avec la technologie Black Dyneema® Diamond

DSM Dyneema présente le nouveau niveau de protection contre la coupure atteint avec la technologie Black Dyneema® Diamond.
(Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR349)Paris, 7 novembre 2016 - DSM Dyneema lance aujourd’hui la technologie Black Dyneema® Diamond, une fibre innovante qui associe un niveau supérieur de protection contre les coupures à un confort conservé – avec des avantages spécifiques pour les travaux les plus difficiles.

Nick Caminiti named 2016 King of the Wrap World in Avery Dennison “Wrap Like a King” Challenge

Nick Caminiti named 2016 King of the Wrap World in Avery Dennison “Wrap Like a King” Challenge. (Photos: Avery Dennison, PR337)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 3, 2016 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that Toxic Rat by Nick Caminiti, car wrap installer at Exotic Graphix, was named the King of the Wrap World in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge at the 2016 SEMA Show. Caminiti competed against 224 other installers from 21 countries to earn the title of King of the Wrap World 2016.

Trade show visitors embrace and endorse ELIX Polymers’ solutions at K 2016

Trade show visitors embrace and endorse ELIX Polymers’ solutions at K 2016. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR018)Tarragona, November 3, 2016 – ELIX Polymers, a main player in the manufacture and sale of ABS resins and by-products, has pronounced as a complete success its participation in the K-show (K 2016) in Düsseldorf, Germany, considered to be the plastics industry’s key trade fair.

SABIC expands its portfolio of foamable polymers

Polymer foams are widely used in numerous industries. SABIC has identified “foaming and lightweighting” as an important focus area, where its numerous polymer-based solutions can help the entire value chain become more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable.Sittard, The Netherlands, November 3, 2016 - SABIC regards polymer foam technologies as essential to meet growing needs for improvements in sustainability and efficiencies along global production and supply chains. They offer material and energy savings while retaining or even improving product performance; and they offer benefits in thermal and acoustic insulation, cushioning and protection. SABIC is helping to improve these benefits by enhancements in physical properties and foamability of the polymers themselves.

Clariant Mining Solutions increases footprint with acquisitions and expanded facilities

ClariantHouston, TX, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announces a number of investments which increase the footprint of its Mining Solutions business and further improve its product portfolio, customer base and technical expertise.

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.