31-10-2017
SABIC espone ad Aquatech i suoi servizi completi per prevedere le prestazioni dei termoplastici per il water managment
Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi, 31 ottobre 2017 - SABIC, un leader globale nel settore chimico mette in mostra le sue più recenti competenze nel campo dell’industria globale dell’acqua, qui ad Aquatech Amsterdam, dal 31 ottobre al 3 novembre, allo stand #1.430. La società presenta i suoi più recenti servizi, dall’ingegneria predittiva al Centro di Eccellenza per la Gestione dell’Acqua, situato a Bergen op Zoom, nei Paesi Bassi - un centro tecnologico dove gli esperti della società lavorano con i produttori del settore acqua per testare e ottimizzare prodotti progettati con i nuovi tecnopolimeri ad alte prestazioni di SABIC. SABIC sta anche presentando le sue più recenti ricerche sulla gamma di resine in polifenilenetere (PPE) NORYL™ (PPE), un materiale che offre nuove proprietà contro le incrostazioni biologiche ed un comportamento anisotro nei gradi rinforzati con fibra. Inoltre , SABIC sta lanciando nuovi tipi nella sua ampia gamma di polietilene (PE) e polipropilene (PP), per il settore globale delle tubazioni. I materiali specialistici di SABIC per la gestione dell’acqua hanno creato innovazione, permettendo concezioni progettuali e processi produttivi nuovi, per molti componenti un tempo prodotti in metallo, per esempio giranti di pompe, tubi, contatori d’acqua e valvole per addolcitori.
31-10-2017
Clariant to build flagship sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Romania
Muttenz, October 31, 2017 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the approval by the Board of Directors to invest in a new full-scale commercial plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues using its sunliquid® technology. The new plant, with an annual production capacity of 50.000 tons, will be built in the southwestern part of Romania. The facility will be a flagship site, confirming competitiveness and sustainability of the sunliquid® technology at commercial scale thus supporting Clariant’s sunliquid® licensing business strategy.
31-10-2017
Clariant again grows sales, increases profitability and is well on track to meet 2017 outlook
“Clariant continues to consistently and successfully deliver on its strategy. With an excellent 10 % growth in both sales and profitability in the first nine months of the year we are well on track to achieve our targets,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Our achievements are based on innovation, sustainability and on the endless commitment of our employees. Leveraging innovation throughout our portfolio is also exemplified by today’s announcement of the commercialization of bio-ethanol with the related licenses and enzymes. We expect mid double-digit million sales potential from the sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol production alone, a clear illustration of our innovation competence in biotechnology. For 2017, we are confident that we will achieve our targets, i.e. growth in local currency, progression in operating cash flow, absolute EBITDA and EBITDA margin before exceptional items in spite of a temporarily weaker cash flow in the first half.”
30-10-2017
Kathmandu selects Archroma’s EarthColors for capsule collection of its signature hoodies
Reinach, Switzerland, 30 October 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced its first-ever collaboration with Kathmandu, the well-known New-Zealand born and based outdoor brand.
30-10-2017
ELIX Polymers offers leading range of specialty ABS materials for the global healthcare sector
Tarragona, October 30, 2017 – Leading specialty ABS producer ELIX Polymers had a spotlight on global grades for healthcare applications at Fakuma.
30-10-2017
Clariant and White Tale engaged in talks
Muttenz, October 30, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has noted White Tale’s press release and the demands published therein. Clariant notes that after the announcement of the termination of the merger agreement between Clariant and Huntsman on October 27th 2017, Clariant and its shareholder White Tale have engaged in an initial discussion regarding the new situation for the company and ways to work together in the future.
30-10-2017
Ascend to increase capacity of nylon 6,6 building blocks, polymers by 10 to 15 percent
HOUSTON – October 30, 2017 – Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced its plans to increase production capacity across its intermediate chemicals and polymers portfolio by 10 to 15 percent to support the continued growth of its customers.
27-10-2017
White Tale Holdings increased stake to above 20%
Muttenz, October 27, 2017 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, confirms that White Tale Holdings has increased its stake in Clariant in excess of 20%. This follows earlier mandatory notifications by White Tale Holdings to the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) regarding its holdings.
