Clariant signs MOU with Shanghai University to collaborate on innovation

Christian Kohlpaintner, Clariant Executive Committee Member (number 4 from right) and Jack Chen, Head of Research Center Clariant China (number 5 from right) signed MOU with Jiujun Zhang, President of College of Science at Shanghai University (number 5 from left) and Professor Siyi Gong, Deputy Secretary of Party Committee, Vice President of Shanghai University (number 4 from left), to enhance innovation collaboration of both parties. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, November 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shanghai University yesterday to embark on long-term collaboration that will facilitate joint R&D efforts on technological innovation and allow students of Shanghai University to gain industry and business exposure through internship and company visit to Clariant.

ELIX Polymers partners with T&P Plastic for ABS distribution in the Balkans

ELIX Polymers partners with T&P Plastic for ABS distribution in the Balkans. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR032)Tarragona, November 6, 2017 – ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe, has signed an agreement with T&P Plastic (www.tpplastic.si) for the distribution of its products in the Balkan region encompassing Albania, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia. T&P Plastic, headquartered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, has four warehouses strategically located in Slovenia, Slovakia, Serbia, and Romania.

Clariant opens new personal care laboratory in Tokyo, Japan

ClariantMuttenz, November 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new laboratory in Tokyo dedicated exclusively to supporting Japan’s Personal Care industry.

Clariant's sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology to support China's 2020 bioethanol-gasoline mandate

Extensive tests with Enviral’s feedstock were conducted at Clariant’s pre-commercial plant in Straubing, Germany. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, November 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, introduced its sunliquid technology for the production of cellulosic ethanol, a second generation biofuel, at its media event in Beijing today. The sunliquid technology effectively converts agricultural residues such as cereal straw, into cellulosic ethanol for vehicles. This new technology can contribute to China's plans to use a bioethanol-gasoline nationwide by 2020 as recently announced by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration (NEA).

Binnenvaart moet snel verduurzamen

CBRBWil de binnenvaart de schoonste modaliteit blijven ten opzichte van weg en spoor, dan moet de sector versneld verduurzamen. Met die dringende boodschap komt het CBRB tijdens zijn Binnenvaart Jaardiner op 24 november dat als thema heeft De groene versnelling. Tempo is nu echt vereist, stelt deze brancheorganisatie. Het CBRB is dan ook positief over het kabinetsplan om met de sector een Green Deal te sluiten.

Ascend to present process efficient, high-performance Vydyne® PA66 solutions at Plastimagen

Ascend to present process efficient, high-performance Vydyne® PA66 solutions at Plastimagen. (Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR012)HOUSTON – November 2, 2017 – Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, will showcase its high performance Vydyne® PA66 solutions for automotive, electrical and electronic, consumer and industrial, and cable ties at Plastimagen 2017. The company’s booth will feature compounds and resins with exceptional processing and end-product performance.

Omron introduces fourth generation Factory Automation devices built on a Unified Design Platform

Digital Temperature Controllers: E5CD-B. Omron Corp., Kyoto, introduces its fourth generation of factory automation (FA) control devices built on a common design platform with unified product specifications. The new products include 144 models in two categories: E5CD-B and E5ED-B series Digital Temperature Controllers and A22NE P Emergency Stop Pushbutton Switches with Push-In Plus technology.

Guardian Glass lance la campagne « The Invisible Glass » afin de susciter des nouvelles idées architectoniques

(Photo Romag, GRDPR148) Bertrange, Luxembourg, le 2 novembre 2017 – La façade d'un bâtiment est une composante essentielle sur le plan du design car elle donne le ton pour le reste du bâtiment. Et si cette façade est en verre, il faut tenir compte d'un certain nombre de facteurs pour comprendre toute l'interaction entre les performances et l'esthétique. Il s'agit en fait d'une problématique complexe qui implique des niveaux de réflexion, intérieure et extérieure, et des couleurs qui varient en fonction de la luminosité.