Archroma attracts big crowds at IGATEX Pakistan

Inauguration of Archroma’s booth at IGATEX 2017. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 15 May 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals presented some of its most innovative technologies at the 10th International Garment, Textile Machinery & Accessories Exhibition & Conference (IGATEX), one of the largest and most awaited events of the textile sector in Pakistan.

Neue phthalatfreie, schlagzähe Polypropylen-Copolymere von SABIC für dünnerwandige Verpackungen und schnellere Verarbeitung

Neue phthalatfreie, schlagzähe Polypropylen-Copolymere von SABIC für dünnerwandige Verpackungen und schnellere Verarbeitung.Riad, 15. Mai 2017 - SABIC hat seinem branchenführenden Portfolio an SABIC® Polypropylenen (PP) für die Verpackungsindustrie zwei neue leichtfließende und schlagzähmodifizierte Spritzgießtypen hinzugefügt, die auf einem phthalatfreien Katalysator basieren: SABIC® PP 513MK46 und PP 512MK46. Die Technologie erweitert die Möglichkeiten für Verpackungshersteller und Verarbeiter zur Steigerung ihrer Produktionsleistung durch kürzere Zykluszeiten und gewichtsparende Dünnwandteile. Die neuen Typen wurden gezielt entwickelt, um SABIC-Kunden dabei zu unterstützen, die organoleptischen Anforderungen der Branche bezüglich Geschmacks- und Geruchsneutralität zu erfüllen. Gleichzeitig bieten sie ausgezeichnete Steifigkeit und erhöhte Stapelbelastbarkeit, was neben schnelleren Fertigungszyklen auch Transport- und Lagerkosten spart.

Archroma’s EarthColors selected in Patagonia’s newest Clean Color Collection

EarthColors by Archroma, a range of dyes synthesized from agricultural waste. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 15 May 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced its latest collaboration with Patagonia, the American clothing company founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973.

Clariant debuts full color ranges for design and industry trends plus additives portfolio at Eastern Coatings Show

Exolit® AP flame retardant grades based on ammonium polyphosphate have become the industry standard in intumescent coatings formulations. Steel plate protected with intumescent coating after a fire test. (Photo: Clariant)Charlotte, May 15, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, marks its Eastern Coatings Show 2017 participation with the US debut of two complete color ranges of pigment preparations. Hostatint™ UV supports the trend towards low VOC radiation cured industrial wood coatings, while the Hostatint A 100-ST range offers super-transparent, halogen-free pigment preparations enabling easy and economic creations of metallic and color travel effects in industrial coatings. It is also the first year Clariant will exhibit its comprehensive additives’ portfolio at the ECS.

SONGWON Industrial Group announces Financial Results for Q1/2017

SONGWONUlsan, South Korea – May 12, 2017 – SONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today announced its audited financial results for Q1. In the first quarter, the Group achieved sales of 174,965 Mil. KRW. When compared to sales in Q1/2016 (Mil. KRW 183,074), this marked a 4.4% decrease in revenue.

EMG China moves West

EMG China opens doors for business at its new Futureland office in Shanghai’s Puxi. 
(Photo: EMG, EMGPR044)Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, May 11, 2017 – EMG China, the leading international B2B/industrial communications specialist, has just completed a move to its new offices on the Puxi or west side of Shanghai, located in the new Futureland Building, in the vibrant and emerging business district of Putuo.

SONGWON & SABO’s successful partnership continues

SONGWONUlsan, South Korea – May 11, 2017 – SONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and SABO S.p.A. (www.sabo.com), a world leader in the development and manufacturing of hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS), today announced plans to further strengthen their already successful collaborative partnership.

Winners of Mactac 2017 creative awards announced at FESPA 2017

Busads Pet Ltd (Singapore) won the 2017 ‘outdoor decoration’ award category, for “River Safari - 3D pond”, an arresting 3D-effect floor sticker printed and installed onto the floor of River Safari Singapore.
(Photo: Mactac, PR004)SOIGNIES, Belgium, May 11, 2017 – Mactac has presented its annual creative awards at FESPA 2017, recognising designers and installers who create innovative and stand out designs with the Mactac creative product portfolio.