Clariant significantly increases growth and further improves profitability in 2017

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced full year 2017 sales of CHF 6.377 billion compared to CHF 5.847 billion in 2016. This corresponds to 9 % growth in local currency driven by double-digit gains in Catalysis and Natural Resources. The strong organic growth amounted to 6 %, driven by higher volume contributions by all Business Areas.

INEOS Styrolution provides best material solution for Daimler Actros trucks’ aerodynamic parts

INEOS Styrolution provides best material solution for Daimler Actros trucks’ aerodynamic parts.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces that its styrenic material has been selected by the automotive parts manufacturer RPC Promens for use in Daimler Actros trucks. Truck cabin corner parts are made of a specific Luran® S grade in Daimler’s color “Arctic White”.

Clariant showcases safe and environmental friendly products at Neo Functional Material 2018

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the Neo Functional Material 2018 exhibition to be held on February 14-16 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. At the exhibition dedicated to showcasing the latest advances made in functional materials, Clariant will feature its products with a strong safety and environmental friendly profile, as well as proven sustainability advantages. These include JMAC, Genamin Gluco 50, high molecular weight PEGs and wetting and dispersing agents for food packaging.

Die Intelligenz in die Maschine bringen

Die Intelligenz in die Maschine bringen. 
(Fotos: Omron, PR037)Bei den Fachpressetagen 2018 in Karlsruhe, wo Jahr für Jahr Automatisierungsexperten zusammenkommen, um die neuesten Entwicklungen vorzustellen, zeigte OMRON, wie man Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) so in der vernetzten Fertigung einsetzen kann, dass ohne großen Investitionsaufwand konkreter Mehrwert erzielt wird.

Clariant promoted its high tech solutions for the plastics industry at Plastindia 2018

Clariant showcases products under the megatrends of lifestyle, health & nutrition, urbanization and mobility. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, showcased its extensive portfolio of products and services for the plastics industry under the theme – ‘Expand your Horizon, Boost your Performance’ at Plastindia 2018 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from February 07-12, 2018.

TE Connectivity introduces high performance M12 X-Code Series connectors for data transmission in railway vehicle networks

TE Connectivity introduces high performance M12 X-Code Series connectors for data transmission in railway vehicle networks. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR234)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched a new range of M12 rail connectors for field assembly. The M12 X-Code Series connectors enable data transmission rates of up to 10 Gb per second (according to IEC 802.3an Cat 6a), their full-metal shells provide all-round shielding against EMI/RFI interference, and they are sealed against dust and water to IP67 level. Intended applications include data and sensor networks, train door control assemblies and rail vehicle HVAC systems.

Clariant announces regional product debuts for American Coatings Show 2018

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites American Coatings Show visitors to the regional premiere of cutting-edge products to support North America’s growing industrial coatings market in embracing the evolving lifestyle, mobility, safety, and environmental demands of its end-consumers.

EconCore to present innovations in continuous honeycomb sandwich technology at JEC World 2018 

A lightweight composite aircraft interior module, co-developed by Diehl Aircabin and EconCore, which uses thermoplastic honeycomb cores for strength, low weight, and high fire resistance, will be on display in the Innovation Planets area at JEC World. 
(Photo: © 2018 EconCore, ECNPR005)EconCore’s continuous process for producing high performance lightweight thermoplastic honeycomb cores for composites is set to be a crowd-puller at JEC World 2018 in Paris on March 6 to 8. Its ThermHex process meets the growing need for replacing complex, heavy and expensive parts in highly demanding applications across industries. On Stand R73 in Hall 6, EconCore will present results of new development and tests on honeycombs made in modified polycarbonates, polyamide 66 and polyphenylene sulfide. The work is being carried out in its newly refurbished R&D facilities in Leuven, Belgium.