SABIC continues global growth with innovative polypropylene ventures in Europe

SABIC’s new pilot plant in Geleen, The Netherlands, for development and production of advanced grades of polypropylene, was inaugurated by SABIC CEO Yousef Abdullah Al-Benyan and Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Henk Kamp on September 12.Sittard, the Netherlands, September 13, 2017 - SABIC today continued its global expansion with the inauguration of a new polypropylene (PP) pilot plant in Geleen, the Netherlands, and the announcement of a new investment in a state-of-the-art PP extrusion facility to be built at the same location.

SABIC’s latest PP pilot plant is now operational in the Netherlands

SABIC’s new polypropylene pilot plant in Geleen, The Netherlands, is now on-stream.Sittard, the Netherlands, September 13, 2017 - SABIC’s latest pilot plant for development of next-generation polypropylenes (PP) is now on-stream in Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands. The gas-phase polymerization licensed technology plant includes a dedicated extrusion line and it will support the production at nearby full-scale plants of materials that meet the needs of various customer industries, most notably automotive, pipe, appliances and advanced packaging.

ARLANXEO presents innovative solutions for adhesives at FEICA

ARLANXEOMaastricht / Dormagen - ARLANXEO is showcasing its product portfolio for adhesive applications and innovative solutions for the industry at this year’s FEICA, the most important European trade fair and conference for the adhesives industry.

Clariant enters partnership with Tiangang for production of high-end polymer additives in China

Martin John, Vice President BL Performance Additives, Clariant and Yuqing Li, General Manager, Tiangang shaking hands after signing Joint Venture contract for production of high-end polymer additives in China. (Photo: Clariant)

Note to the editors: From left: Victor Liu, Director Sales & Marketing, Tiangang, Gang Liu, Vice President, Tiangang, Yuqing Li, General Manager, Tiangang, Martin John, Vice President BL Performance Additives, Clariant, Jochen Ahrens, Head of Sales BU Additives APAC, Clariant, Tim Zhou, Regional controller, BU Additives APAC, Clariant. 
Muttenz, September 13, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the signing of a Joint Venture contract with Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd., a privately owned producer and leading supplier of UV Light Stabilizers in China. Subject to merger control clearance, the contract shall become effective. The multi-million CHF investment of Clariant’s Performance Additives business and Tiangang will establish a world-class production facility in China to meet the growing local demand for process and light stabilizer additives in various growing industries such as textiles or automotive.

Clariant’s Head of Oxidation Catalysts wins prestigious EFCATS Catalysis Award

ClariantMunich, September 13, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce that Gerhard Mestl, Head of Oxidation Catalysts at Clariant, has received the 2017 Applied Catalysis Award from the European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS). The award was presented to Gerhard Mestl on Wednesday, 30th August at the EuropaCat XIII conference in Florence, Italy.

Change Your Horizons at Labelexpo: New opportunities, complete portfolios, incremental growth

Avery Dennison’s heat-activated adhesive technology allows manufacturers of automotive interior and safety components and OEMs to apply safety and warning labels onto woven and non-woven textiles without sewing. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR366)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — September 12, 2017 — At the upcoming Labelexpo show in Brussels, Avery Dennison is building on its show theme of “Pioneering Change,” and will showcase a broad portfolio of innovative products to help converters spur growth and unlock new industry opportunities.

Archroma to highlight Color Atlas library and sustainability-driven innovations in its Première Vision debut

Color Atlas by Archroma®, a library of 4,320 color swatches, in six volumes. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 12 September 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals known for pioneering custom color engineering in textile and fashion, will make its debut as an exhibitor at the Première Vision 2017 expo in Paris from 19-21 September. At Booth 5B10, it will display its various color-management solutions, along with other innovations that are helping to drive sustainability in the textile sector.

Fakuma 2017: ELIX Polymers highlights new materials and technologies

Fakuma 2017: ELIX Polymers highlights new materials and technologies. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR028)Tarragona, September 12, 2017 – Major ABS specialist ELIX Polymers will present its portfolio of materials and technologies at Fakuma 2017, which will be held from October 17 until October 21 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.