Stunning architectural applications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum

Stunning architectural applications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum.Clariant has been providing dyes and colorants for finishing anodized aluminium for more than half a century and a unique three-way partnership is highlighting the design possibilities using this special process.

Henkel and BRABUS strengthen windscreen bond

Henkel offers the one-stop pre-treatment and application package to bodyshops and car workshops to support easy and efficient windscreen replacement. (Photo: Henkel, PR092)For maximum occupant protection, today’s premium independent aftermarket requires high-performance adhesives and sealants for replacing windscreens capable of withstanding higher wind loads, reinforcing torsional stiffness und increasing occupant safety.

Archroma moves its headquarters to the new Haus der Wirtschaft building in Pratteln

Christoph Buser, Director of the Economic Chamber Baselland (Wirtschaftskammer Baselland), Heike van de Kerkhof, Chief Executive Officer of Archroma, and Silke Wischeropp, General Counsel of Archroma, at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Archroma HQ in Pratteln. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the relocation of its headquarters to the Haus der Wirtschaft (HDW) building in Pratteln, a satellite town of Basel, Switzerland.

Clariant ready for faster, smarter catalyst research with high-tech upgrade of site in Japan

Clariant’s catalyst research and production site in Toyama, Japan.Clariant’s Catalysts business unit continues to advance its R&D capabilities. The company recently made a significant investment to modernize its research facility in Toyama, Japan, preparing it for faster, more efficient experimentation. In addition to being Clariant’s global competence center for nickel-based hydrogenation and styrene catalyst development, the Toyama site is also involved in other research fields, including custom catalysts, emission control, and emerging applications of power-to-x technologies.

B.I.G. Yarns announces major investments in new yarn technology

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Building a strong future. B.I.G. Yarns reveals significant investment in its next-generation Polyamide (PA) technology to help global carpet tile manufacturers meet the demands of the contract market. In addition to this key investment, the company also announces its decision to become a new producer of polyester (PET) yarns for the automotive industry.

DSM Engineering Materials’ recycled ocean plastic used in Ford Bronco earns global Innovation Award

Wiring harness clip for the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport made with Akulon® RePurposed recycled ocean plastic PA6.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Materials: DSMPR530)Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces that Ford Motor Company, HellermannTyton, and DSM earned an Innovation Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for the use of Akulon® RePurposed recycled ocean plastic in the Ford Bronco Sport. This application was also recognized by Ford as the first of many potential uses for recycled ocean plastics in a major vehicle platform.

Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America

AscendAscend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials.

SABIC and Bamberger polymers join forces for distribution of engineering thermoplastics and polyolefins in U.S.

Bamberger Polymers is headquartered in Jericho, New York.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry announced today that the company has selected Bamberger Polymers – a global market leader in plastics distribution – as an authorized SABIC distributor in the Americas to provide customers with its engineering thermoplastics (ETP) and polyolefins. This strategic collaboration will further expand SABIC’s market presence for these products and utilize Bamberger’s successful marketing and distribution network in the Americas.