27 Aug 2019
Clariant to significantly expand production of maleic anhydride catalysts in China
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it will significantly expand the capacity of its catalysts production facility in Panjin, Liaoning province, Northeast China. A double-digit CHF million investment will further optimize the existing facility and enable the creation of a new state-of-the-art production line for Clariant’s SynDane maleic anhydride (MA) catalyst.
26 Aug 2019
INEOS Styrolution introduces new Luran® S 778T G2 UV ASA grade for innovative window facades
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today introduces a new ASA (“acrylonitrile styrene acrylate”) grade offering excellent weatherability and a high surface quality. In combination with properties like a high dimensional stability, the material excels in structural parts for outdoor applications such as window facades.
26 Aug 2019
Clariant Additive Masterbatch Makes Black Plastic Packaging ‘Visible’ to Sorting Systems
New Clariant CESA®-IR additive masterbatches are now available to make dark-colored plastics visible to the near-infrared (NIR) sensors used in automated polymer sorting systems. While many companies use black packaging to brand their prestige products, the problems it poses in recycling systems has led to calls for black to be phased out of the palette. The new masterbatches help to resolve that issue and allows increased recycling rates in Europe and elsewhere.
22 Aug 2019
First Devan R-Vital® CBD-infused textiles hit the market
With the recent launch of Acabada ProActiveWear, the first CBD-infused textiles are officially hitting the market. The fabric treatment behind the CBD-infused textiles was developed by Devan Chemicals, a Belgian company specialized in functional finishes for the worldwide textile markets.
22 Aug 2019
TE Connectivity’s TKM & BKM - Hand Writable Self-Laminating Vinyl labels meet compliance for identification of wires, cables and pipes
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has released the TKM and BKM series of hand-writeable, self-laminating labels.
22 Aug 2019
小巧精悍—— TE Connectivity 动态（dynamic）现场接线型连接器的“小”而“精”
随着4.0工业数字化进程的不断发展，工业生产的模式也发生了翻天覆地的变化：灵巧的机械手臂取代了笨重的车间机器，繁琐的人工生产流程被逐渐淘汰，取而代之的是智能化的流水生产线。TE Connectivity(TE) 动态（dynamic）现场接线型连接器系列正是为应对这一趋势所研发出的针对伺服系统的连接器产品。
22 Aug 2019
Mondi to feature sustainable packaging solutions at FachPack, using paper where possible, plastic when useful
Mondi is a global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. At Germany’s FachPack 2019 trade show, Mondi Group will showcase its collaborative approach with customers that creates tailor-made packaging solutions that are sustainable by design.
21 Aug 2019
Clariant making its Additives fit for reuse, halogen-free flame retardant allowing re- and up-cycling of PA6 & PA66
As announced end June, Clariant is taking action to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution with new solutions and proactive steps to create a more sustainable plastics industry through a “Symphony of Collaboration”. Clariant is supporting the industry with environmentally-compatible solutions and in designing materials and products which are easier to separate, recover, and reuse. One way to approach this challenge is to improve our additives, making them fit for re-use while avoiding material performance degradation.
