Clariant and Huntsman jointly decided to abandon planned Merger of Equals

ClariantMuttenz, October 27, 2017 – Clariant (SIX: CLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today jointly announced that they have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals. The decision was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Clariant and Huntsman.

Clariant announces mining solutions support for Mexico

ClariantHouston, TX, October 26, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals to the mining industry, announced at the Expo Mineria 2017 that for the first time the company is expanding its comprehensive suite of mining-specific product innovations and technical expertise to customers in Mexico. Clariant has been supporting Latin America’s mining industry for five decades and now growing its footprint into Mexico. This broadening is a response to the increase in exploration activity within the country.

First Mondi Speed Data Hackathon explores big data solutions for paper and packaging industry

Mondi’s Rene Stadler, Head of Energy Procurement (left), and Leo Arpa, Head of R&D Paper, were among the Mondi experts who laid the groundwork for the Speed Data Hackathon with presentations on how the packaging and paper group uses data in, for example, sustainability, production, energy and HR.Vienna, 26 October 2017 - Mondi, the global packaging and paper group, welcomed 50 PhD students from all over Europe to participate in the first Mondi Speed Data Hackathon.

Archroma to highlight Eco-advanced solutions for enhanced packaging and paper at Paperex 2017

Visit Archroma at Paperex 2017, November 1 – 4, 2017, Hall 7B, Stand 7B11, New Delhi, India. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 26 October 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be at the Paperex 2017 to highlight Archroma’s solutions and expertise to enhance both the optical and functional properties of board and paper – with a special focus on sustainability.

SABIC to Launch New High-Impact Strength Filament for Additive Manufacturing at Formnext 2017

SABIC to Launch New High-Impact Strength Filament for Additive Manufacturing at Formnext 2017.Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, October 26, 2017 - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will introduce at Formnext 2017, in stand 3.1-G78, a unique new fused deposition modeling filament that delivers markedly improved impact resistance compared to currently available filaments. The new product, suitable for potential aerospace, consumer and automotive applications, meets growing global demand for higher performing additive manufacturing consumables and is the first in a series of differentiated materials SABIC plans to launch in the coming year. With the addition of this new high-impact filament, SABIC is demonstrating its ability to deliver on the promise of bringing differentiated materials to the market to help position additive manufacturing as a viable full-scale production process.

New vulcanized tyre labels can take the heat while supporting the whole tyre-making process

New vulcanized tyre labels can take the heat while supporting the whole tyre-making process.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR374)
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — October 25, 2017 — Avery Dennison has created a label which is engineered to bond with the tyre during the vulcanisation process and maintain lifelong adhesion and readability.

Guardian® Glass ayuda a diseñar y mejorar la comodidad del hogar con su configurador de vidrio para ventanas

Imagen del configurador de vidrio online de Guardian Glass.Bertrange, Luxemburgo, 25 de octubre de 2017 – Cambiar las ventanas de casa, un proceso esencial y necesario cuando buscamos mejorar la calidad de un hogar y hacerlo más cómodo y confortable, puede resultar también un camino arduo y complicado. No siempre se dispone de la información adecuada, ni se conocen los factores técnicos a los que se debe prestar atención para acertar en la elección.

ELIX Polymers debuta en la feria Plastimagen 2017

ELIX Polymers debuta en la feria Plastimagen 2017. (Foto: ELIX Polymers, PR033)Tarragona, 25 de octubre de 2017 – ELIX Polymers Américas, fabricante líder de resinas de ABS y derivados, presentará su portafolio de materiales y tecnologías en Plastimagen 2017, una de las ferias más importantes del sector plástico que se celebrará en México del 7 al 10 de Noviembre en el centro Banamex en ciudad de México.