Grand opening day for Omron Nordic Automation Center

Grand opening day for Omron Nordic Automation Center. 
(Photo: Omron, PR034)The Nordic Automation Center enables Omron to support its role as leader in technology and automation. Focusing on the company’s core competence of ‘Machine Automation’, the new center will help development of new technologies, products, and solutions. It provides a community hub for Omron and customers to share knowledge, and test and demonstrate the latest robotics innovations.

One-step Bonderite L-FM FL polymer-based coating process changes the game in metal pretreatment for demanding automotive bolts

With Bonderite L-FM FL, Henkel has developed an innovative solution with superior cost performances, reduced CO2 impact and a much smaller water footprint. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR042)Düsseldorf, Germany – Henkel Adhesive Technologies has sharpened the market fit of its Bonderite L-FM FL portfolio of polymeric coatings for the surface conversion of metals used in cold forming operations. The optimized Bonderite L-FM FL process reduces the number of treatment steps from as much as ten to one or two and is fast emerging as an attractive alternative in the production of high-performance automotive bolts and screws.

Devan launches new antimicrobial brand line

Devan ChemicalsRONSE - Devan Chemicals, a Belgian-headquartered provider of finishing technologies, recently launched a new multifunctional antimicrobial brand line. The brand line consists of their well-known, but recently rebranded quat-silane antimicrobial solution, combined with extra features. This enables textile manufacturers to apply multiple functionalities via one single treatment.

Archroma partners with Fashion Institute of Technology on Color Center

The Archroma Color Center at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), featuring the Color Atlas by Archroma®. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, and New York, NY, US, 30 November 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, announced today that its Archroma Color Management service business has partnered with the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and its Textile Development and Marketing Department to create the first Archroma Color Center. The Archroma Color Center @FIT is a facility where FIT students can utilize leading-edge industry color management tools for their design projects, gaining hands-on expertise that equips them for successful careers in the fashion and textiles industries.

Clariant presents new insights to consumer care customers in India

Christelle Graizeau, Business Development Manager, Active Ingredients Segment, BU Industrial & Consumer Specialties presented a paper on ‘Let’s get active naturally...our green actives’. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, November 30, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduced for the first time in India, its nature inspired new Active Ingredients to provide dedicated, customized support for the highly-specialized needs of the Personal Care industry at the symposium in Delhi. Clariant also highlighted the four new trends with its BeautyForward second edition, that is expected to impact global Personal Care with inspirational formulations and textures.

Guardian Częstochowa awarded as employer in the Silesia region

Award TOP employer in Silesia for Guardian Częstochowa.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR154)Częstochowa, Poland, 29. November 2017 – Guardian Częstochowa has been named among the five best employers in the Silesia region during the Annual PulsHR Day 2017 Gala, which took place on November 15 at the International Congress Centre in Katowice, Poland.

SABIC adds unique PP Ultra Melt Strength resin to its global foam portfolio

SABIC adds unique PP Ultra Melt Strength resin to its global foam portfolio.SITTARD, THE NETHERLANDS, November 29, 2017 - Close collaboration with our partners in the value chain has enabled SABIC to build up a large bank of knowledge on foaming technologies, and to develop a dedicated, diverse global foam portfolio, applicable in almost all industrial applications. SABIC is adding to this portfolio with the launch of its SABIC® PP-UMS (Ultra Melt Strength) resin – a completely new generation of melt strength polypropylenes.

G-star raw selects Archroma’s EarthColors for capsule collection of denim jeans

G-Star RAW selected Archroma and its EarthColors range of plant-based dyes to create a new capsule collection of color denim. 
(Photo: G-Star RAW)Reinach, Switzerland, 29 November 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced its first-ever collaboration with G-Star RAW.