TE Connectivity presents new and innovative connection technology at SPS IPC Drives, enabling efficient solutions for automation today and into the future

TE Connectivity presents new and innovative connection technology at SPS IPC Drives, enabling efficient solutions for automation today and into the future. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR221)DARMSTADT, Germany – December 19, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, was at SPS IPC Drives to present a comprehensive range of connectors that enable efficient solutions for modern automation scenarios like Industry 4.0, as well as in places where reliable connections could not be achieved to date. Among the innovative new features are a Cat 6a variant of the mini I/O series and RJ45 connectors with integrated magnetic components. The company will also present a white paper that looks in detail at the advantages and disadvantages of different connection technologies for industrial environments.

Clariant to increase prices for Masterbatch and Compound products containing titanium dioxide, carbon black, pigments, dyes and several additives

ClariantMuttenz, December 19, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in masterbatches and specialty compounds, has today announced a price increase globally for all masterbatch and compound products containing titanium dioxide, carbon black, pigments, dyes and several additives by 8% (depending on the grade, concentration and quality of the titanium dioxide, carbon black, pigments, dyes and additives).

SABIC’s new PP extrusion line is now operational in the Netherlands

SABIC’s new polypropylene extrusion line in Geleen, The Netherlands, is now on-stream.Sittard, The Netherlands, December 18, 2017 - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry announced today the start-up of its new Polypropylene (PP) extrusion facility in Geleen, The Netherlands. This new extrusion line adopts state-of-the-art process technology to produce SABIC® PP products and the next generation PP copolymers and underlines the company’s drive to provide advanced materials that can support customers developing new lightweight applications in industries such as packaging, appliances, automotive, healthcare and help them reduce energy consumption in their process manufacturing.

TE Connectivity helps stepper motor manufacturers improve energy efficiency and motion control with highly engineered terminals and splices

TE Connectivity helps stepper motor manufacturers improve energy efficiency and motion control with highly engineered terminals and splices. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR164)DARMSTADT, Germany – December 18, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, provides stepper motor makers and users with one of the broadest portfolios of terminals and splices on the global market. The company works closely together with its customers to develop and supply highly engineered solutions for their requirements. TE’s terminals and splices for stepper motors can be used in applications like robotics, machine tools and pick-and-place machines.

Prague CE S.à r.l closes €234,000,000 of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022

PerstorpPerstorp December 14, 2017 - Perstorp Holding AB (publ) (“Company”) has been notified that, Prague CE S.à r.l, a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (“Issuer”) today closed an offering of €234,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022 (“Notes”). The Issuer was independently formed and is not an affiliate of the Company.

Perstorp announces the closing of €250,000,000 Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2022

PerstorpPerstorp December 14, 2017 - Perstorp Holding AB (publ) (“Company”) today announced that it has closed the offering of its €250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at EURIBOR (with a floor of 0%) plus 4.25% per annum. The Notes will mature on September 15, 2022, subject to a springing maturity of (x) June 30, 2021 if the Company’s existing 11% Second Lien Notes due 2021 are not refinanced in full on or prior to June 30, 2021 or (y) September 30, 2021 if (i) the Company’s Mezzanine Facility Agreement is not (a) refinanced in full on or prior thereto or (b) extended in full on or prior thereto such that the termination date of the Mezzanine Facility Agreement is December 15, 2022.

TE Connectivity presented innovative connectivity solutions to boost productivity in motion and drive applications at SPS IPC Drives

TE Connectivity presented innovative connectivity solutions to boost productivity in motion and drive applications at SPS IPC Drives. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR220)DARMSTADT, Germany – December 14, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, demonstrated its expertise in motion and drive applications – strategically expanded through the acquisition of Intercontec several months ago – at SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg, the company presented a series of new products for the first time.

Clariant Offers ‘Future-Proofing’ for Next-Gen Drug Packaging, Delivery Devices at MD&M 2018

Clariant Offers ‘Future-Proofing’ for Next-Gen Drug Packaging, Delivery Devices at MD&M 2018. 
(Photos: Clariant)Muttenz, December 14, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will share how its MEVOPUR® and REMAFIN-EP® products can help in ‘future-proofing’ pharmaceutical packaging and drug-delivery devices in advance of new USP<661.1> regulations at the upcoming MD&M West exhibition. Experts from Clariant’s Healthcare Polymer Solutions will be on hand in Booth 2049 at the medical device trade show being held from Feb. 6-8 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA.