The 17th Eurocom Worldwide Conference in Berlin explored the impacts of global digitisation on PR agencies

Eurocom Worldwide Group Photo Berlin 2018.The 17th Eurocom Worldwide Annual Conference held on 16th March 2018 focused on the most significant impacts of global digitisation on the PR industry and in particular on PR agencies. The conference agenda, presented by external experts as well as Eurocom Worldwide speakers, ranged from artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality to customer journey mapping and new measurement and evaluation techniques. The Eurocom Worldwide conference attracted close to 30 agency leaders from across Europe, Latin America, the US and Asia Pacific to Germany’s capital city Berlin.

SABIC to showcase pioneering LEXAN™ DLCW light diffusing technology at International Sign Expo

The LEXAN™ DLCW sheet allows placement of LEDs closer to the diffuser, saving valuable design space.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will present the latest addition to its LEXAN™ sheet sign portfolio, LEXAN™ DLCW (Diffused Light Cool White), an advanced light diffusing polycarbonate sheet, at the International Sign Expo in Orlando, Florida, March 22-24.

Clariant introduces new range of low foaming label-free emulsifiers for metal working fluids 

Clariant introduces new range of low foaming label-free emulsifiers for metal working fluids. (Photos: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals industry, is launching two new emulsifiers suitable for replacing traditional alcohol ethoxylate emulsifiers in metal working fluid formulations. The new products Emulsogen® MTP 020 and Emulsogen MTP 030 join Clariant’s well-known Emulsogen MTP 070 to create an innovative new range of hazard label-free low foaming emulsifiers for the industry.

SABIC's Pre-NPE News

SABIC Body in White Reinforcement Components.Under the banner of “Chemistry that Matters™,” SABIC will exhibit at NPE 2018 (booth #S19001) with the theme: “What Matters to You?” – representing the company’s ongoing commitment to listen closely to its customers, share ideas and expertise, and work together to achieve new levels of performance. In the form of a question, the theme recognizes that ideas and innovative solutions take shape from a deep understanding of customers’ key needs and challenges.

Clariant allures personal care formulators with new multi-functional rheology modifier for premium products 

New Clariant rheology modifier Aristoflex® Silk for premium face care products. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global launch of Aristoflex Silk, a novel rheology modifier with exceptional salt tolerance and silky, soft skin feeling for premium personal care products.

DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates

DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates. 
(Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMREPR005)Royal DSM, a global science company active in health, nutrition and materials, has today launched a dedicated Uralac® Ultra website www.dsm.com/ultra to mark a new chapter for this breakthrough technology, which enables first-time-right powder coating of heat-sensitive substrates such as medium-density fiberboard (MDF).

SONGWON begins large scale manufacture of functional monomers in Ulsan, South Korea

SONGWON’s Ulsan team after successful startup of the new DCPD phenol monomer production line.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Having started to develop functional monomers about two years ago, SONGWON has now begun bulk manufacture at its production site in Ulsan, South Korea. These monomers provide resins and polymers with special functions, one of the most important being improvement of the physical and chemical properties of the final product. Applications include resins, sealants, adhesives and engineering plastics designed for use in coatings, the automotive sector and electronic packaging.

Clariant introduces HYDEX® E: Next-generation diesel dewaxing catalyst for superior cold flow improvement 

Clariant’s new HYDEX® E diesel dewaxing catalyst. (Photos: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its latest diesel dewaxing catalyst, HYDEX E. The new catalyst is an extension of Clariant’s well-established HYDEX series, designed for selective hydrocracking of long chain normal paraffins to improve the cold flow properties of middle distillates. HYDEX E maintains its predecessors’ exceptional robustness and flexible application, yet considerably increases diesel yield while reducing by-product formation. Consequently, producers not only benefit from higher cost-efficiency, but also improved sustainability.