Absolute Denim to become first denim manufacturer to convert 100% of its production to ground-breaking aniline-free* indigo solution by Archroma

Absolute Denim to become first denim manufacturer to convert 100% of its production to ground-breaking aniline-free* indigo solution by Archroma. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that Thailand-based Absolute Denim will be the first denim manufacturer to switch 100% of its production to aniline-free* indigo dyeing.

Clariant und Technische Universität München verleihen Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award 

Clariant und Technische Universität München verleihen Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award. 
(Bild: Andreas Heddergott/TUM)Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemieunternehmen, und die Technische Universität München (TUM) haben zum zweiten Mal den mit 50.000 Euro dotierten »Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award« verliehen. Preisträger ist Prof. Stephen L. Buchwald, Ph.D., vom Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Der Award zeichnet Wissenschaftler für Errungenschaften im Bereich der Katalyse aus, die langfristige Wirkungen auf Wissenschaft und Industrie erwarten lassen.

Milliken to highlight additives that improve plastics processing and sustainability at Arabplast 2019

Milliken to highlight additives that improve plastics processing and sustainability at Arabplast 2019.
 (Photos © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR196)Specialty chemicals supplier Milliken & Co. will again be exhibiting at Arabplast — taking place Jan. 5-8, 2019, in Dubai — where it will showcase how its additives can help address the key challenges confronting today’s plastics processing industry.

SONGWON announces partnership with Disheng Technology Co., Ltd for UV Absorbers (UVAs)

Mr. Shunichi Watanabe, Regional Manager Asia, SONGWON Industrial Group, Mr. Philippe Schlaepfer, Leader of Performance Chemicals, SONGWON Industrial Group, Mr. Xingping Pan, President of Disheng Group and Mr. Min Tian, General Manager China, SONGWON Industrial Group.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) announced today that it has entered a partnership with Disheng Technology Co., Ltd, located in Jiangsu Province, China for the production of some of its comprehensive range of UVA light stabilizers.

New pluggable terminal blocks from TE Connectivity offer greater flexibility and installation efficiency

New pluggable terminal blocks from TE Connectivity offer greater flexibility and installation efficiency. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR335)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has launched the new SNK pluggable terminal blocks series, which helps industrial equipment manufacturers reduce installation efforts and optimize inventory levels. Mounting and testing time is reduced by connecting subassemblies with pluggable terminal blocks and harnesses. The pluggable terminal blocks enable customized on-site configuration and eliminate the need to stock a vast range of preconfigured solutions.

SABIC signs memorandum of understanding with PLASTIC ENERGY for supply of recycled feedstock

SABIC signs memorandum of understanding with PLASTIC ENERGY for supply of recycled feedstock.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based PLASTIC ENERGY Ltd., a pioneer in chemical plastics recycling, for the supply of feedstock to support SABIC’s petrochemical operations in Europe. SABIC and PLASTIC ENERGY intend to build a first commercial plant in the Netherlands to refine and upgrade a valuable feedstock, known as TACOIL, a patented PLASTIC ENERGY product, which will be produced from the recycling of low quality, mixed plastic waste otherwise destined for incineration or landfill . The plant, which is anticipated to enter commercial production in 2021, is a significant milestone for SABIC towards the company’s commitment to establishing a circular economy and, more broadly, its sustainability goals.

Hirschmann Industrial HiVision offers Extensive and User-Friendly Configuration for TSN-enabled Automation Networks

Hirschmann Industrial HiVision offers extensive and user-friendly configuration for 
TSN-enabled automation networks. (Photo: Belden, PR479)
Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released the world’s first complete solution for configuring and using TSN in Industrial Ethernet Networks. This first “Industrial-grade” TSN solution from Hirschmann combines the TSN firmware releases for the Hirschmann RSPE and OCTOPUS II series Industrial Ethernet switches with Industrial HiVision 8.0, which integrates TSN configuration and supervision functionality.

KRAIBURG TPE achieves new Asia Pacific milestone with additional production line

KRAIBURG TPE achieves new Asia Pacific milestone with additional production line.
(Photo: © 2018 KRAIBURG TPE)The addition of a new production line in the Malaysia plant emphasizes KRAIBURG TPE’s commitment to providing customers with the best quality, satisfaction and value.