Bringing on the color! Clariant’s partially bio-based magenta stretches digital printing horizons at FESPA

Graphical design for indoor and outdoor image printing. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, is making a splash in the dynamic special printing industry world and invites FESPA 2019 visitors to discover more. Its pioneering bio-based magenta pigment breaks new ground in color-intense inks with the highest chroma and staying power for high-impact indoor and outdoor graphical print (B4-M44).

Devan launches two new sustainable technologies

Devan ChemicalsTextile innovator Devan Chemicals will launch two new technologies at the upcoming Techtextil show in Frankfurt (May 14-17). Bio-flam, a bio-based flame retardant product and Odour Breakdown, a wash durable, non-biocidal odour control solution.

TE Connectivity introduces new anti-vandal illuminated capacitive switches

TE Connectivity introduces new anti-vandal illuminated capacitive switches. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR364)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced its AVC Series of anti-vandal illuminated capacitive pushbutton switches. The AVC switches are RoHS complaint and designed for diverse applications in harsh environments.

SABIC concludes China round of LNPtechnical summits with Beijing event

A series of LNP™ technical summits held by SABIC in China over the last four months to mark 70 years of its LNP product line concluded on April 23 in Beijing.A series of LNP technical summits held by SABIC in Greater China over the last four months to mark 70 years of its LNP product line concluded on April 23 in Beijing. In all, around 750 delegates from processors, end-users and design houses came to see and hear about the latest solutions in engineering thermoplastic compounds and copolymers from the company, which has pioneered numerous innovative developments in the field. They also had in-depth discussions with the scientists and technologists behind the LNP product line, who are committed to providing unique offerings and help create value for the customers.

Archroma Press Kit Techtextil 2019

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be at Techtextil to launch its latest innovations and system solutions aimed to help textile manufacturers with optimized productivity and/or value creation in their markets.

Blockchain and the future of food and drink packaging

Blockchain and the future of food and drink packaging. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR419)Avery Dennison announces a new original content series, authored by future forecasters, The Future Laboratory. The monthly online column, based on proprietary research, provides insights on global drivers, macro and micro trends and their impact on consumers, brands, and the label and packaging industry.

Archroma opens Global Competence Center for Automotive & Synthetic Dyeing in Germany

Opening ceremony at the new Archroma Global Competence Center for Automotive & Synthetic Dyeing in Korschenbroich, Germany, in presence of Alexander Wessels (center), CEO, Mark Dohmen (right), Head of the Global Competence Center for Automotive & Synthetic Dyeing, and Thomas Hoffmann (left), Head of Operations, Korschenbroich. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has officially inaugurated its new Global Competence Center for Automotive & Synthetic Dyeing in Korschenbroich, Germany.

DSM expands in India with acquisition of SRF Ltd.’s Specialty Materials business

DSM expands in India with acquisition of SRF Ltd.’s Specialty Materials business.
(Photo: DSM: DSMMTPR011)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, announces that it has reached agreement with SRF Ltd., to acquire its Engineering Plastics business, a leading player in India in the development, production and sale of specialty materials. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2019, subject to customary closing conditions.