TE Connectivity Demonstrates Flexible Manufacturing at Hannover Messe

TE Connectivity launches pre-engineered integrated sub-assemblies to cut time to market for customers’ innovative lighting solutions. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR169)
DARMSTADT, Germany – April 19, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced its participation at the Hannover Messe, the world’s largest manufacturing industry trade fair, April 24 - 28, 2017. TE will be part of the SmartFactoryKL initiative, the “Industrie 4.0 production plant,” that highlights innovation and collaboration of leading technologies in a simulated factory environment.

Perstorp’s Pevalen™ non-phthalate PVC plasticizer obtains FDA compliance for key food contact applications

Perstorp’s Pevalen™ non-phthalate PVC plasticizer obtains FDA compliance for key food contact applications. (Photo: Shutterstock)Perstorp - April 19, 2017 - Perstorp has obtained independent expert opinion advising that its Pevalen™ non-phthalate PVC plasticizer can be used in important food contact applications in the USA. The advice, from an international law firm that has expert knowledge in food contact legislation, says that Pevalen is suitable for use at levels up to 32% in PVC intended to produce conveyor belts and gloves used in meat and poultry processing facilities, as well as in tablecloths.

Clariant completes color range of “super-transparent” pigment preparations

Clariant’s Hostatint™ A 100-ST pigment preparations used for a OptiWhite plate glass with alternating black and gold special effect pigments in the strips. (Photos: Middy Polished Plate Glass Vase Style 2. A special thanks to the artist Sidney Hutter www.sidneyhutter.com) Muttenz, April 18, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils Hostatint™ A 100-ST, a range of super-transparent preparations based on non-halogenated pigments to support the eye-catching metallic and mineral effects as well as new shades for surface and contour enhancements so desired for today’s lifestyle products.

Milliken Acquires Keystone Aniline Corporation to Better Serve Global Colorant Customers

PHOTOS: Keystone brings exceptional colorant formulation skills and application development technology to the acquisition.Ghent, Belgium – Milliken & Company, a leading supplier of polymer-bound colorants and additives, today announced that it has acquired Keystone Aniline Corporation, a global leader in dyes, pigments, pigment dispersions and polymers, headquartered in Chicago, Ill. This move joins two successful organizations with complementary expertise and capabilities to offer customers a broader array of advanced colorant solutions, technologies and services. Further, the acquisition enables customers to streamline their supply chains by allowing them to obtain a wider range of products from a single source. Customers will see enhanced reliability of supply through Milliken’s acquirement of Keystone’s multiple facilities around the world.

Hirschmann unterstreicht auf der Hannover Messe seine Kompetenz bei modernen Automatisierungsnetzwerken

Belden unterstreicht auf der Hannover Messe seine Kompetenz bei modernen Automatisierungsnetzwerken. (Foto: Belden, PR447)Neckartenzlingen – 13. April 2017 - Belden Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Signalüber­tragungslösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen, unterstreicht mit seiner Marke Hirschmann Automation and Control auf der diesjährigen Hannover Messe erneut seine Kompetenz bei modernen Automatisierungsnetzwerken.

Archroma to showcase innovative solutions for enhanced color, performance and sustainability at China Interdye 2017 in Shanghai

Archroma Stand A 100 China Interdye 2017 Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from April 12-14. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 12 April 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will present at China Interdye 2017 some of its most innovative technologies, under the motto: “Colors enhanced, performance enhanced, sustainability enhanced”. True to its long-term commitment to sustainability and innovation, Archroma will present solutions that combine performance, cost optimization and responsible textile production. With a heritage of more than 120 years, Archroma is in the position to offer solutions for enhancing colors, performance and sustainability globally.

SONGWON opens new Technology Innovation Center

“Opening Ceremony” & “Technology Innovation Center at Maeam plant”.
(Photos: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – April 12, 2017 – Leading specialty chemicals manufacturer, SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that it has officially opened a new Technology Innovation Center in Korea on March 23, 2017.

TE Connectivity’s White Polyester Chemical-Resistant Labels Withstand Chemicals and Heat

TE Connectivity’s white polyester chemical-resistant labels withstand chemicals and heat. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR167)SWINDON, United Kingdom – April 12, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is highlighting its white polyester chemical-resistant (WPCR) labels that enable clear identification even in the most demanding environments.