Clariant reports strong progress in the first half of 2018

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced first half 2018 sales of CHF 3.389 billion compared to CHF 3.132 billion in the first half of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % growth in local currency and 8 % in Swiss francs. Sales growth was supported by organic growth contributions from all Business Areas, in particular Catalysis and Care Chemicals.

Milliken & Company Announces Leadership Transition

Milliken Names Halsey Cook as Next President and CEO.
(Photo © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR189)Milliken & Company’s board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Halsey M. Cook Jr. as president and CEO effective September 1, 2018. J. Harold Chandler will return to his role as chair of the board of directors.

DSM and APK cooperate on recycling multilayer food packaging films

DSM and APK cooperate on recycling multilayer food packaging films. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR512)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and sustainable living, together with APK, are leading the way in taking the next step to increase the sustainable benefits of multilayer food packaging films. Beyond the primary function of reducing food waste, the products are now also recyclable via APK’s new recycling route.

Perstorp to debottleneck its Capa™ caprolactone derivatives plants at Warrington, UK

Capa™ Thermoplastics is an exceptional plastic material with unique physical properties for a large range of applications.
(Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp recently reported that they have made significant progress in ‘future-proofing’ its Capa™ caprolactone monomer plant in Warrington, United Kingdom. The monomer plant will be made more robust to ensure an even more reliable supply for customers around the world.

SGP Community Day “Where Sustainability Meets Print” announced for November 14 in Cincinnati Ohio

Liz Moyer, CMP as SGP events manager.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced its 2018 Community Day, “Where Sustainability Meets Print”, will be held on November 14 at the Renaissance Hotel in Cincinnati, OH. The annual event connects leading printers with brands and print buyers all working together for a more sustainable supply chain.

Omron Electronics A/S Enters Distribution Agreement with Electro Performance in Denmark

From the left on this picture: 
Dennis Sørensen, Director, Electro Performance
Kim Overballe, Distribution Manager, Omron Electronics A/S
Torben Friløw, Channel Sales Manager, Omron Electronics A/S
Michael Nyborg, Sales Manager, Electro Performance. (Photo: Omron, PR055)Omron Electronics A/S and Electro Performance have entered into a distribution agreement, whereby Electro Performance becomes an Omron distributor in Denmark for Omron Industrial Automation solutions, which enable flexible manufacturing and innovative automation.

ARLANXEO: Austausch mit NRW-Wirtschafts-minister Pinkwart über Zukunftsthemen

NRW-Wirtschaftsminister Prof. Andreas Pinkwart besuchte ARLANXEO in Dormagen. Auf dem Bild (von rechts nach links): Stefan Rittmann (Geschäftsführer ARLANXEO Deutschland GmbH), Minister Prof. Andreas Pinkwart, Matthias Gotta (Leiter der Geschäftsbereich Tire & Specialty Rubbers), Robert Krumbein, Erster Beigeordneter der Stadt Dormagen, Rainer Matheisen MdL, Sven Brandau (Leiter ARLANXEO-Batterieprojekt) und Andreas Bischoff (Leiter ARLANXEO-Pilotanlage, Dormagen).
(Foto ARLANXEO, ARPR044)ARLANXEO begrüßte heute erstmals Prof. Andreas Pinkwart, Minister für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen, in seiner Deutschland-Zentrale in Dormagen. Im Fokus stand der Austausch zu aktuellen Projekten im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Digitalisierung.

Henkel drives the future of e-Mobility

Henkel provides comprehensive solutions for efficient assembly, lifetime protection and operational safety of key components in automotive e-Mobility, such as electric drive modules. (Graphic: Henkel, PR051)Building on years of experience and expertise in engine and powertrain applications, Henkel is actively investing in new technologies and products for efficient large-scale manufacturing of safe and reliable electric drive systems. Key solutions addressing the “pain points” of OEMs and tier suppliers in this segment include innovative liquid gasketing, magnet bonding, thermal management and potting products as well as a state-of-the-art impregnation service.