Clariant unveils ground-breaking additives at European Coatings Show 2017

Exolit® AP 435 keeps intumescent coatings fluid and workable even after long storage. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 4, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will present several new products developed by its Additives Business Unit at the European Coatings Show 2017, taking place in Nuremberg, Germany, on April 4-6. Exhibiting on Booth 7-123, Clariant will unveil fire protection ingredients for intumescent coatings, an additive to improve properties of electrostatic powder coatings, a synergistic UV absorber/light stabilizer for solvent- and water-based coatings, and a new family of waxes based on renewable resources.

Clariant responde a las megatendencias globales con soluciones innovadoras y sustentables

Clariant en la Feiplastic 2017, Stand B68. (Fotografía: Clariant)San Pablo, 3 de abril de 2017 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, destaca las megatendencias globales que influyen en la industria del plástico, en su stand ubicado en Feiplastic 2017, y demuestra cómo la empresa crea valor para este sector con base en las necesidades reales que estas tendencias generan para las personas.

Guardian Glass introduces Guardian SunGuard® SNX 60 and SNX 60 Ultra

Guardian Glass introduces SunGuard® SNX 60 and SNX 60 Ultra: high performance and enhanced aesthetics.
(Photo Martin Argyroglo for Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR141)Bertrange, Luxembourg, April 3, 2017 – Guardian Glass is introducing a new addition to its eXtra Selective family of solar control glass: Guardian SunGuard® SNX 60. SNX 60 is ideal for commercial facade applications that require high performance, energy efficiency and improved aesthetics.

ARLANXEO increases prices for its Therban® (HNBR) products globally

ARLANXEOMaastricht – ARLANXEO raises its prices for Therban® products globally. In Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia the price increase per metric ton for Therban® is 600 EUR, respectively 650 USD and will be effective as of April 1, 2017.

ELIX Polymers awarded GOLD EcoVadis rating for its approach to Corporate Social Responsibility

ELIX Polymers CSR Rating 2017, EcoVadis. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR023)Tarragona, April 3, 2017 – Chemical company ELIX Polymers has achieved GOLD level recognition in corporate social responsibility (CSR) awarded by EcoVadis, an agency that specializes in sustainable development and performance monitoring.

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.