Clariant and Save the Children partner to stop the spread of malaria in Myanmar 

Chris Hansen, Head of Clariant Business Unit Masterbatches, Asia Pacific and Hassan Noor Saadi, Asia Regional Director of Save the Children signed MOU for partnershi. 
(Photo: Clariant/Save the Children)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals and Save the Children, one of the the world’s largest independent children's rights organisations, today announced a partnership to help stem the spread of malaria in Myanmar. The Clariant Foundation has pledged CHF 150,000 for Malaria Prevention and Control and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Save the Children to form a working team to study, design and implement a range of health and education programmes in Myanmar.

Avery Dennison continues to pioneer change by launching recycled PET liners in Europe

Avery Dennison continues to pioneer change by launching recycled PET liners in Europe. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR402)Avery Dennison will be the first pressure sensitive labelling material supplier to introduce liner made from recycled PET (rPET) commercially in Europe. This move reflects the firm’s commitment to finding more sustainable solutions for the labelling industry.

Color and protect your PU foam products with Milliken additives

Reactint® polymeric colorants were invented by Milliken and specifically designed for coloring polyurethane and other thermoset resins.
(Photo © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR190)At Foam Expo Europe 2018, Milliken & Co. will again be demonstrating why it is one of the world’s leading suppliers of additives for polyurethane foam.

Omron brings in Microscan Systems to offer complete quality control, inspection and traceability solutions

Omron offers complete quality control, inspection and traceability solutions for industrial automation. (Photo: Omron, PR057)Acquisition of Microscan Systems Adds 35+ Years of Barcode Reading, Machine Vision and Verification Expertise into Omron’s Innovative Industrial Automation Solutions to Ensure Quality, Productivity and Consumer Safety.

Clariant introduces pioneering Humitector Type 2 Non-Reversible Humidity Indicator Cards for SMD Dry Packing at Semicon Taiwan 

Humitector Type 2 non-reversible humidity indicator card with Desi Pak desiccant in dry pack configuration for moisture sensitive surface mount devices. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, delivers a new level of moisture-exposure assurance to surface mount suppliers and device manufacturers in the Far East, with the regional debut of the first Type 2 non-reversible humidity indicator card for dry packing – Humitector Type 2 – at Semicon Taiwan (Booth I-2823).

New Mactac printable wrap takes performance and durability to new levels

New Mactac printable wrap takes performance and durability to new levels. (Photo: Mactac, PR009)One of the latest digital print wrapping film series from Mactac Europe has been designed to cope with the most demanding surfaces, and offers up to seven years’ durability.

SONGWON appoints Sea-Land Chemical Company as exclusive distributor for North America

SONGWON appoints Sea-Land Chemical Company as exclusive distributor for North America. (Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with Sea-Land Chemical Company. Under the terms of the agreement, which takes effect in August, Sea-Land will be the official distribution channel for SONGWON’s products for the market segments: industrial lubricants, transportation lubricants and grease in North America (USA, Canada & Mexico).

SANITIZED (China) Ltd. to Feature Advanced Antimicrobial Additives for Flexible Polymer Applications at Shanghai Trade Fair

Besides thermal stability and compatibility with most formulations, Sanitized® PL 14-32 provides high UV resistance and no yellowing after UV exposure, as well as good water resistance. It protects the target material against the unwanted effects of microbes such as bacteria, mold, mildew, yeast, pink stain and algae. 
(Photos: SANITIZED AG, PR022) The global antimicrobial market is big business. Demand is strong due to increasing public awareness about contamination and infections, and by consumers’ desire for protective solutions. At Cinte Techtexil China 2018, taking place Sept. 4-6 in Shanghai, SANITIZED (China) Ltd. will be showcasing on Booth D25, Hall N1, its long-lasting Sanitized® Swiss antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications.