Clariant dives deep into the ocean to forecast trend automotive colors for 2019

Fancy Flexibility: SHINY MULTITUDESMuttenz, March 31, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, suggests a sea of underwater-inspired shades to bring more color to our roads in 2019 in its new global Automotive Trendbook. The “Marine Magic” collection of automotive styling shades is based on Clariant’s color know-how and observations of social trends, topics and industry developments.

Clariant pioneers easy application for biocide-free mineral paints thanks to novel stabilizers

ClariantMuttenz, March 30, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a breakthrough in the achievement of easy-application biocide-free mineral paints with the launch of new advanced stabilizers: APEO-free Dispersogen SPS and renewable-based, VOC-free1 Dispersogen SPG.

Quadrant CMS works with Grundfos on development and production of key components for SCALA2 domestic water pressure booster

SCALA2 domestic water pressure booster, key components developed and produced by Quadrant CMS and Grundfos. (Photo: Grundfos)Tielt, Belgium – March 29, 2017 - Quadrant Creative Moulding & Systems has proved to be an important partner for leading pump producer Grundfos in the development and production of important components for the new SCALA2 domestic water booster pump. The SCALA2 is the first venture by Grundfos into the consumer market for this type of product—and is already a considerable success.

Beaulieu Fibres International has been awarded by Yanfeng Automotive Interiors

Fibres for lightweight automotive composites such as door panels.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Wielsbeke, Belgium – March 29, 2017 – We are honoured to announce that Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) awarded our company with the Supplier Excellence for Technology Innovation award for its tremendous efforts and support in the development of door panels. Thanks to this very close cooperation, YFAI manufactures door panels with higher dimensional stability and higher stiffness. All elements reducing weight drastically.

Lightweight PP and plastic-metal hybrid solutions among those SABIC featuring at Germany’s VDI Congress

At this year’s VDI Congress in Mannheim, Germany, SABIC is displaying an injection-molded foamed instrument panel carrier.Mannheim, Germany, March 29, 2017 - With the automotive industry’s continued focus on reducing emissions and increasing fuel efficiency, materials-maker SABIC is presenting a range of solutions at this year’s VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Congress in Mannheim, Germany.

Clariant combines best of local and global catalyst innovations to support China’s needs

ClariantMunich, March 29, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is at the forefront in supporting China’s industrial producers with its advanced catalyst innovations and expertise. By combining local and global resources, the company cooperates closely with Chinese customers to solve key challenges regarding productivity, feedstock, energy efficiency and environmental protection.

Mactac offers customers a unique matt chrome vehicle wrapping film – where liquid meets metal

Mactac offers customers a unique matt chrome vehicle wrapping film – where liquid meets metal.
(Photos: Mactac, PR002)SOIGNIES, Belgium, March 28, 2017 – Responding to car owners who want new and unique vehicle wraps, Mactac has developed a ground-breaking metallic film with a matt surface. Available in ten chrome-finish colours, the new material gives exciting new visual effects both when dry and when wet – effects that can be best described as ‘where liquid meets metal’.

Mactac responds to installers’ needs with important product innovations at FESPA 2017

The bubble-free material of the new TF 900 FlexChrome BF series gives exciting new visual effects both when dry and when wet – effects that can be best described as ‘where liquid meets metal’. 
(Photo: Mactac, PR001)SOIGNIES, Belgium, March 28, 2017 – Mactac is addressing customer needs by showing a range of innovative new products at FESPA 2017.