Avery Dennison® Advanced Adhesives portfolio improves performance, productivity and sustainability

Avery Dennison® Advanced Adhesives portfolio improves performance, productivity and sustainability.
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR364)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 20, 2017 — Under the theme 'a grip on any challenge', Avery Dennison is launching an Advanced Adhesives portfolio that expands converters’ options with four new adhesive choices - including a clear non-yellowing hotmelt adhesive for chilled food applications; a reclosure adhesive with high solvent resistance for household wipes; a compostable adhesive for fruit and vegetable packaging; and a heat-activated adhesive for automotive textile labelling.

Omron introduces third wave of Factory Automation devices built on a Common Design Platform

DIN Track Terminal Blocks XW5T.OMRON Corp., Kyoto City, introduces its third wave of factory automation (FA) devices built on a Common Design Platform for unified product specification. The new products include Switch Mode Power Supplies, DIN rail Terminal Blocks, Liquid Leakage Sensor Amplifiers, and I/O Relay Terminals.

Holger Dücks Joins TE Connectivity as Senior Field Application Engineer Focusing on Industrial Heavy Duty Connectors

Holger Dücks joins TE Connectivity as Senior Field Application Engineer focusing on industrial heavy duty connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR193)DARMSTADT, Germany – July 20, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Holger Dücks as Senior Field Application Engineer for TE’s Industrial Automation & Control (A&C) business.

Henkel opens new composite test center in Asia – the Composite Lab

Henkel’s new Composite Lab in Isogo-ku, Yokohama, Japan where automotive customers can work with Henkel experts to develop and test composite parts, and also optimize series production process conditions. They can carry out trials on Henkel’s own HP-RTM equipment coupled to a 380-tonne press. (Photo: Henkel, PR035)Düsseldorf, Germany – Henkel has opened a state-of-the-art test facility for composites in Japan. The new Composite Lab in Isogo-ku, Yokohama, will allow automotive customers from across Asia to team up with Henkel experts to develop and test composite parts, and to establish the best process conditions to make their ideas ready for market.

Pre-terminated LUMAWISE Dimming Receptacle from TE Connectivity Easily Integrates Into New or Existing Light Fixtures

Pre-terminated LUMAWISE dimming receptacle from TE easily integrates into new or existing light fixtures. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR188)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – July 20, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, unveils the LUMAWISE dimming receptacle with wire leads pre-terminated with universal MATE-N-LOK connectors, allowing the dimming receptacle to be easily integrated into new or existing light fixtures. This ANSI C136.41 compliant LUMAWISE dimming receptacle with universal MATE-N-LOK connections provides a fully pluggable, electrical and mechanical interconnection between an ANSI C136.41-2013 photo control cell and luminaire.

White Tale Holdings increased stake above 10 percent

ClariantMuttenz, July 20, 2017 – Clariant, a world leading company in specialty chemicals, has announced today that White Tale Holdings now hold a stake in excess of 10 percent. This follows earlier mandatory notifications by White Tale Holdings to the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) regarding their holdings.

Perstorp Capa™ grades 6500D and 6800D given food contact approval in US

Perstorp Capa™ grades 6500D and 6800D given food contact approval in US. (Photo: Shutterstock)Perstorp - July 18, 2017 - Perstorp has acquired food contact use approval for its Capa™ for Bioplastics product grades 6500D and the new 6800D. By adding Capa 6800D to its product portfolio, Perstorp can now offer a higher molecular weight product to give customers more choices and flexibility in finding the right formulation.

Clariant Catalysts expands in China with opening of new office in Yinchuan

ClariantMunich, July 18, 2017 – Clariant, a world leading company in specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of a new office for its Catalysts business in Yinchuan city, capital of the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in China. With the new branch, Clariant becomes the first multinational catalyst provider based in northwest China, a region that is home to a majority of the nation’s coal-to-chemicals producers as well as numerous syngas and polyolefin companies.