ARLANXEO opens new Keltan Quality Control Laboratory in Geleen

ARLANXEO opens new Keltan Quality Control Laboratory in Geleen in the presence of (from left to right) Fayez Alsharef (CPO), Christian Widdershoven (Head of Keltan), Sjraar Cox (mayor Sittard-Geleen), Jan Paul de Vries (CEO) and Ali Ba-baidhan (CFO).
(Photos ARLANXEO, ARPR018)Maastricht / Geleen - ARLANXEO, a global leader in synthetic elastomers, has opened a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Quality Control Laboratory at the Chemelot site in Geleen, The Netherlands. The new 250 m2 facility is located beside the ARLANXEO Keltan EPDM plant. It is directly connected to the control room, which makes it possible to implement changes driven by test results immediately in the plant’s operations.

TE Connectivity Thermoplastic Docking Frame Assures Alignment for Heavy Duty Connectors

TE Connectivity thermoplastic docking frame assures alignment for heavy duty connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR080)DARMSTADT, Germany – February 7, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is launching the HDC Thermoplastic Docking Frame for the company’s HMN series of heavy duty connector (HDC) inserts. It enables blind mating of the inserts in drawers, allowing the connectors to guide themselves into the correct mating positions in environments where direct visibility or access is limited. No tools are needed to unlock the modules either. Applications include motor control centers, medium voltage switchgear, and power rack systems in such areas as energy storage.

Clariant to return to PCHi expo with finest care structured around four seasons

Finest care along four seasons from Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, February 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) China expo on February 21-23, 2017 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center, China. The PCHi exhibition is an innovation-driven event that provides a unique sourcing platform for the global personal care industry. In PCHi 2017 Clariant will highlight to the visitors its full portfolio of natural ingredients that provide finest care to the users during all four seasons of the year.

Clariant Will Expand Plant in Lewiston, ME To Produce More Medical Plastic Compounds

ClariantMuttenz, February 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces it will expand its plant in Lewiston, ME, and install a new compounding line to help meet growing demand for pre-colored medical plastic compounds that are supplied under the MEVOPUR® brand name. The new capacity will come on-line in Q4 2017.

Smart Enclosure from TE Connectivity Allows Integration of PCBs into Solar Panel Solutions

Smart enclosure from TE Connectivity allows integration of PCBs into solar panel solutions. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR095)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – February 6, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced a smart junction box that enables printed circuit boards (PCBs) to be integrated into solar panel solutions. The SOLARLOK Medium junction box is designed to terminate customer-designed PCBs that can monitor its functionality and allows the junction box to be shut down remotely when required. Special clips allow the PCB to be quickly and reliably connected to the solar panel foils. The SOLARLOK Medium junction box is supplied with foil-rails and clips, has an operating temperature range of minus 40 degrees Celsius to 90 degrees Celsius, and is rated for 1000 or 1500V. The junction box is rated up to IP67 and is approved by TUV and UL.

sunliquid® 20: Fleet test with Mercedes-Benz vehicles proves fuel quality

Cars in the Mercedes-Benz fleet in front of Clariant's sunliquid® precommercial plant, where cellulosic ethanol is produced from agricultural residues. (Photos: Clariant/Rötzer)Muttenz, February 2, 2017 – Clariant, a leading global specialty chemicals company, together with Mercedes-Benz and Haltermann Carless, a well-established HCS Group brand, tested the use of sustainable cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues in a fleet test with Mercedes-Benz series vehicles over a period of 12 months for the first time in Germany. sunliquid® 20 was used for the test – a fuel produced by Haltermann Carless with a cellulosic ethanol content of 20 percent by volume (E20) from Clariant's sunliquid plant in Straubing. The cellulosic ethanol allows greenhouse gas emission savings of up to 95% across the entire value chain without competing with food production or tying up agricultural land.

SONGWON appoints Azelis as exclusive distributor for Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – February 2, 2017 – SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Azelis Morocco for the distribution of SONGWON’s extensive range of products.

TE Connectivity Enhances its M8/M12 Connector Portfolio with New Shielded Versions, Improved Sales and Technical Support

TE Connectivity enhances its M8/M12 Connector portfolio with improved sales and technical support. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR086)DARMSTADT, Germany – February 2, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is adding shielded M8 connectors in three and four positions to its expanding portfolio of M8/M12 connectors for industrial automation and control applications. Technical and commercial support for the entire package is also being enhanced.