Clariant’s StyroMax® UL3 catalyst delivers excellent results at Shandong Yuhuang styrene plant in China

Styrene Production Unit of Shandong Heze Yuhuang Chemical Co; Ltd. (Photo: Shandong Yuhuang Chemical Group)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the successful performance of its StyroMax UL3 ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst at the styrene monomer production facility of Shandong Yuhuang Chemical (Group) Company. Located in Heze City, Shandong Province, China, the facility began start-up of the catalyst in March 2018, and already reports highly satisfactory results, with increased yields and greater production efficiency.

TE Connectivity and Yamaichi Electronics to produce and promote new M12 push-pull connectors

TE Connectivity and Yamaichi Electronics to produce and promote new M12 push-pull connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR342)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is teaming up with Yamaichi Electronics (Yamaichi) to produce and promote a new design of push-pull M12 circular metric connector with an inner locking design for various industrial applications. The two companies are cooperating to campaign for the design to be included in a new IEC standard for M12 connectors with push-pull locking.

Avery Dennison appoints Sam O’Keefe vice president of R&D EMEA

Avery Dennison appoints Sam O’Keefe vice president of R&D EMEA.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR412)Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam O’Keefe as vice president of research and development (R&D) for its Label and Graphic Materials group in Europe (LGM-EU), effective immediately.

Clariant Focusing on Protecting Bulk Pharmaceuticals at Pharmapack 2019

Clariant Healthcare Packaging is exhibiting products that protect the quality and appearance of bulk pharmaceuticals. (Photo: Clariant)
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging business line, are exhibiting at Pharmapack 2019 and featuring products that protect the quality and appearance of bulk pharmaceuticals (powders, tablets, capsules, etc.), as well as active ingredients (API) during processing and shipment. The show takes place in Paris 6 & 7 February 2019 and Clariant is exhibiting on Stand D20.

Clariant Highlights Oxygen-Absorbing Packets at Pharmapack 2019

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, with its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is exhibiting at Pharmapack 2019 and is featuring a new line of oxygen-absorber packets for liquid infusion market. The show takes place in Paris 6 & 7 February 2019 and Clariant is exhibiting on Stand D20.

INEOS Styrolution introduces new grade for the healthcare industry

Styroflex 4G80 is specifically designed for medical tubing.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today the introduction of its new Styroflex® 4G80 grade. Styroflex 4G80 is an S-TPE (styrene thermoplastic elastomer) that combines transparency, elasticity, and excellent processability making it suitable for extrusion applications.

Belden Upgrades HiOS Software with Time-Sensitive Networking Support through 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Scheduler

Belden upgrades HiOS software with time-sensitive networking support through 802.1Qbv Time-Aware Scheduler. (Photo: Belden, PR481)Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, today released version 7.3 of its Hirschmann Operating System (HiOS). The software update enables Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) support with a new 802.1Qbv time-aware scheduler. Now, customers can achieve predictable latency and greater reliability by allowing dedicated time slots to be available for real-time data on every device in the Ethernet network.

Odor-free polyester functional clothing: Patented Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 technology with bluesign®, ECO PASSPORT, and Skin Friendly certification

Odor-free polyester functional clothing: Patented Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 technology with bluesign®, ECO PASSPORT, and Skin Friendly certification. (Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR023)Polyester sport and functional textiles treated with Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 are protected against “permastink”. Already a holder of the Swiss Technology Award, the Sanitized® Odoractiv 10 odor-management technology can now carry the bluesign® sustainability label, the Skin Friendly certification from the Hohenstein Institute and the ECO PASSPORT by OEKO-TEX® label. SANITIZED AG has been a bluesign® system partner for over 10 years.