6 Sept 2017
Clariant expands support for local NORAM Oil Services customers
Muttenz, September 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a low single-digit million amount investment to strengthen two of its North American Oil Services sites in order to further support customer growth in key oil basins.
5 Sept 2017
Omron cuts power switching down to size
The new J7KNU contactor from Omron, which is the smallest device of its type and rating currently available anywhere in Europe, is ideally suited for a wide range of applications where a compact, dependable and easy-to-use power switching solution is needed. Although it measures only 35.5 x 35.5 x 33 mm, the J7KNU contactor has a 2.2 kW AC3 rating and is available in three- and four-pole versions with AC or DC coils and as reversing contactor with mechanical interlock.
5 Sept 2017
InSciTe readies world’s first lignin biorefinery for marine fuel
Geleen, Netherlands - September 5, 2017 - A bio-based process to create crude oil from lignin could soon be ready for commercialisation following extensive development at Chemelot InSciTe (the Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology) in the Netherlands. Researchers in the Lignin RICHES project are working on a thermo-catalytic chemical process invented at the Eindhoven University of Technology.
4 Sept 2017
DSM developing novel materials solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has introduced a material solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage in its continuing mission to help reduce CO2 emissions.
4 Sept 2017
Clariant to present BeautyForward®-inspired formulations and new Active Ingredients Unit at in-cosmetics Asia 2017
Muttenz, September 4, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition to be staged at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand on 31 October -2 November 2017. Along with the second edition of BeautyForward trend forecast, Clariant will also showcase its line of natural active ingredients dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficacy and sustainability aspects of both skin care and hair care products.
31 Aug 2017
Perstorp stepping up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading its Capa™ plant in Warrington, UK
Perstorp - August 31, 2017 - Perstorp is securing the future of its Caprolactone business through a significant investment to upgrade its original monomer plant. The new equipment will be constructed using state of the art materials and the investment will future proof the production and even further increase security of supply.
31 Aug 2017
INEOS Styrolution selected by Goldsun to create high impact ABS bumper guards for cars in India
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been selected by Goldsun Auto Pvt. Ltd. as a thermoplastics supplier for its range of automotive components such as spoilers, luggage carriers and footsteps for four-wheelers in India. The Coimbatore, India, based company lives up to a strong commitment to quality, right from sourcing raw materials all the way to final fitting. For a wide range of applications, they turn to INEOS Styrolution to provide the best ABS solution per respective application.
31 Aug 2017
Formic acid on EU register of feed additives as hygiene condition enhancer
Perstorp - August 31, 2017 - A recent EU regulatory decision dated June, 2017, concerning Reg. 2017/940, will lead to huge modifications in feed industry daily practices. Formic acid is now classified in functional group 1n: “hygiene condition enhancers” of the EU register of feed additives for the coming decade. This means that it is now allowed to add formic acid to any raw material or feed as a bacterial decontaminating agent (including but not limited to Salmonella), to improve feed hygiene. For the time being formic acid is the only product approved for this application.
