Clariant HYDROCEROL® CFA Masterbatches Cut Plastics Content in Packaging by 10%

Clariant HYDROCEROL CFA Masterbatches Cut Plastics Content in Packaging by 10%. (Photo: Clariant)Packaging manufacturers and brand owners trying to reach sustainability goals and reduce costs are expressing keen interest in the newest HYDROCEROL chemical foaming agents (CFAs) from Clariant’s Masterbatches. The finer and more durable foam-cell structures make it possible to cut resin use and reduce part weight – without significant loss in mechanical properties.

Impressive start for Clariant’s MegaMax® 800 methanol synthesis catalyst in Yinchuan, China

Clariant’s next-generation methanol synthesis catalyst, MegaMax 800, is delivering exceptional performance. 
(Photo: Clariant)Another success story for MegaMax 800. Clariant’s next-generation methanol synthesis catalyst is delivering exceptional performance at the coal-to-liquid plant of China Energy Corporation (CHN Energy) Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd (NCIC), located in Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, China. Installed at the plant in August 2018, MegaMax 800 achieved an anticipated operation load of 102 percent after just two months. The new catalyst’s fast and favorable start is due to its 40 percent higher productivity compared to previous generations.

Clariant at in-cosmetics Latin America 2019: Envisioning Beauty

Envisioning Beauty at Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)The trend #consciousbeauty is taking off in Latin America. As consumers adapt Personal Care buying behavior to contribute to a more sustainable world, Clariant answers their call for natural ingredients and environmental claims in its new products at in-cosmetics Latin America 2019.

Avery Dennison names Robyn Buma vice president of global procurement

Avery Dennison names Robyn Buma vice president of global procurement.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR433)Avery Dennison announces the promotion of Robyn Buma to vice president of global procurement for the company’s Label and Graphic Materials and Industrial and Healthcare Materials segments.

IBC 2019: Belden Launches WireNET Portfolio for Traditional Broadcast Networking Applications

IBC 2019: Belden launches WireNET portfolio for traditional broadcast networking applications. (Photos: Belden, PR489)Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is launching its latest comprehensive WireNET portfolio for studio and office networks at IBC 2019 in Amsterdam.

Guardian Glass invests in upgrade and modernisation of glass production lines in the UK and Hungary

Guardian Glass invests in upgrade and modernisation of glass production lines in the UK and Hungary. Aerial view of Guardian Glass plant, Goole, United Kingdom.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR173)
To support the increasing demand for float, coated and laminated glass in Europe, Guardian Glass is investing in the modernisation and upgrade of float glass lines at two of its European production plants.

顺势而生—TE铝壳电阻乘风而来

顺势而生—TE铝壳电阻乘风而来。
(图片来源: TE Connectivity, PR396)能源是人类社会不断进步根本动力!随着“世界能源大会”的顺利闭幕,关于新能源的讨论又掀起一番热潮,在人类工业即将步入4.0时代的今天,人们对能源的高效利用提出了更高要求,例如在能源转化、储存、使用等过程中要确保安全性高、可再生性强,且自然界中资源丰富,因此新能源将会成为未来发展的重要方向。

Henkel offers sustainable and cost-efficient  surface treatment for aluminum processors

Henkel helps aluminum processors save costs and enhance the sustainability of surface pretreatment. (Photo: Henkel, PR074)As part of its commitment to greater sustainability and cost-efficiency in metal pretreatment, Henkel is continuously optimizing its conversion coating solutions for aluminum processors. New REACh compliant Bonderite products for etch passivation and corrosion protection are chromium-free, allow the toxicity labeling to be removed, and reduce the user’s carbon footprint thanks to fewer active steps. In addition, they also provide significant reductions in product and water consumption.