01.05.2012
Clariant Oil Services to Present Four Papers at SPE Conference in UK

- Presentations will demonstrate expertise in scale control management, foster dicussion with industry leaders
- Exhibit will showcase knowledge in integrity management and corrosion control
30.04.2012
DYNEEMA® MAX TECHNOLOGY TAKES HMPE MOORING ROPES TO A NEW LEVEL
The Netherlands, 30 April 2012 - DSM, producer of Dyneema®, the world's strongest fiber™, has introduced DM20, a new fiber designed for the production of incredibly strong ropes that provide unrivalled strength, stiffness and durability. DM 20 is an innovative fiber that completely redefines the capability of HMPE ropes and forms the basis of Dyneema® Max Technology. This breakthrough technology is developed for the production of deepwater mooring ropes for oil and gas production facilities. Rigorously tested, these ropes are ideal for all rope applications requiring resistance to permanent loads.
30.04.2012
DSM DYNEEMA COMPLETES FIRST LARGE-SCALE BALLISTIC TAPE FACILITY, EXPANDS ROLE AS LEADING GLOBAL SUPPLIER OF ADVANCED LIFE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS
Greenville, N.C., United States of America, 30 April 2012 - DSM Dyneema today announced several important new accomplishments at its ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials manufacturing facility located here that underscore the company’s growing global position as a leading supplier of advanced materials solutions for the life protection industry. These include the opening of a new facility for the manufacture of Dyneema® Ballistic Tape; the critical role the company played in Ceradyne Inc.’s successful development of the new Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) for the United States Marine Corps and Army, and ongoing investment in cutting-edge product development.
27.04.2012
Songwon kündigt globale Preiserhöhungen für Kunststoff-Additive an
Ulsan, Korea – 27. April 2012 – Die Songwon Industrial Group, einer der führenden Entwickler und Hersteller von Kunststoff-Additiven, wird seine globalen Preisstellung für die Produkte Songnox® Antioxidantien, Songlight® und Songsorb® UV-Stabilisatoren, Songstab™ Radikalfänger, wie auch für aminische Antioxidantien um 8% effektiv für alle Bestellungen ab dem 1. Juni 2012 erhöhen, sofern dies vertraglich möglich ist. Diese Preiserhöhung ergibt sich aus gestiegenen Rohmaterialpreisen sowie notwendigen Investitionen zur Absicherung der langfristigen Lieferfähigkeit.
26.04.2012
Clariant Meets Rising Customer Demand for Improved Humidity Protection of Medical Devices

- Adsorbent technology is integrated directly into thermoplastics
- Protects diagnostics and devices from excess humidity over their full shelf life
- Expands design freedom with a wide range of processing and customization options
25.04.2012
Clariant supports sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors
Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Functionality-, productivity- and environment-focused products and systems, designed to support sustainability and performance in China's leather and footwear sectors, will be central to Clariant's eye-catching presence at the 22nd Shoes & Leather Guangzhou exhibition (Booth 0110, Hall 11.2, May 30 – June 1, 2012).
25.04.2012
Clariant and Schoeller help Under Armour develop new coldblack® sportswear collection
Muttenz, April 25, 2012 - Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Schoeller, a Swiss company specializing in innovative textile technologies, helped US-based sports performance brand Under Armour to develop its latest coldblack® sportswear collection which displays advanced UV protection and reflection. The new collection was launched in March 2012 and is already creating a sensation in the US sports market.
24.04.2012
Songwon appoints KY Lee as Managing Director for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia
Ulsan, Korea - April 24, 2012 - KY Lee will join the Songwon team as Managing Director (상무, 'sangmoo') for Korea and Sales Director for North East Asia from the 2nd of May, 2012. Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd., the global number two supplier of polymer additives, has created this new key role within their Global Sales and Technical Service organization to reflect the importance of this key region and market.
