Clariant combines differentiation with safety and reliability at IILF 2014

Clariant’s sustainable innovations in leather take center stage at IILF 2014. 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 21, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites India's leather manufacturers to substantially reduce ecological impact and boost their market differentiation with its safer and more reliable solutions on-show at the 2014 India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai from February 1-3, 2014 (Booth 3-03-B, Hall 2).

SANITIZED AG erhält SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD

Sanitized® Pluma Technologie, die weltweit erste antiadhäsive Hygieneausrüstung für Textilien, nutzt Mechanismen aus der Medizintechnik, um die Geruchsbildung durch Bakterien zu verhindern.
(Fotos: SANITIZED AG, PR009)Basel, Burgdorf - Für die neue Sanitized® Pluma Technologie wurde SANITIZED AG, Spezialist für dauerhaften Hygieneschutz von Textilien und Polymeren, mit dem SWISS TECHNOLOGY AWARD in der Kategorie „Sustainable Leader“ ausgezeichnet. Die weltweit erste antiadhäsive Hygieneausrüstung für Textilien nutzt Mechanismen aus der Medizintechnik, um die Geruchsbildung durch Bakterien zu verhindern.

DSM DYNEEMA LAUNCHES DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY FOR LIFE PROTECTION, COMBINING ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE AND USABILITY IN ONE MATERIAL

DyneemaDSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, today officially introduced Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology, built on its Radical Innovation platform, the company's newest product development program. Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology combines breakthroughs in polymer science, next-generation fiber technology and unique uni-directional engineering to deliver up to 25 percent higher ballistic protection while reducing weight by up to 20 percent. Here at Milipol 2013, the company is showcasing the first products for soft and hard ballistic protection applications featuring this new technology. All are manufactured at the DSM Dyneema facility in Greenville, N.C.

AVERY DENNISON REALIZÓ UNA JORNADA DE “CAPACITACIÓN E INNOVACIÓN” EN CHILE

Avery Dennison realizó una Jornada de “Capacitación e Innovación” en Chile.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR200)Santiago de Chile, Noviembre 2013 - Avery Dennison, líder mundial en materiales para etiquetas y empaque, realizó este encuentro multisegmento, donde participaron distintas empresas y convertidores de la compañía a los cuales se les presentaron los últimos productos para los diferentes segmentos, y novedades, como el nuevo catálogo de vinos.

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine

DSM’s Akulon Ultraflow helps BBP cut weight of oil sumps for new Mercedes-Benz S Class engine.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR400)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces a new application of its lightweight solution for automotive oil sumps injection molded in Akulon® Ultraflow polyamide 6. The new Mercedes-Benz S Class, one of the most luxurious cars in the world, is the latest vehicle to benefit from this DSM innovation. The oil sump not only weighs less than a metal version—and so helps to lower fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions during the lifetime of the vehicle— it also costs less to produce.

Clariant führt innovatives HiFormer™ Liquid-Masterbatch-Programm für maximalen Kundennutzen ein

ClariantMuttenz, 18. November 2013 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der Spezialchemie, hat die Einführung seines neuen, innovativen Liquid-Masterbatch-Programms für nahezu alle Polymere und Fertigungsprozesse bekannt gegeben. HiFormer™ – abgeleitet von High-Performance – setzt mit dem richtigen Mix aus Beratung, Engineering und Chemie einen neuen Maßstab für erstklassige Leistung, Flexibilität und Qualität in diesem Segment. HiFormer liefert Service, Technologie und Fachwissen von der Designphase bis zur Serienfertigung und darüber hinaus.

Perstorp increases its commitment to Chinese coating customers

PerstorpThe Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be showcasing its new Neopentyl Glycol (Neo) and innovative Capa™ polyols for PU coatings & stoving enamels at Chinacoat 2013. Considerable investments have been made into a new Neo plant at Zibo to support the growing demand for powder coatings in China. The investments are part of Perstorp's long-standing commitment to China and to the Chinese coating customers.

GE's Power Conversion Business Strengthens Position in Latin America with the Acquisition of the Chilean Company IDT

GE Power ConversionSANTIAGO, CHILE - November 11, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has finalized the acquisition of the Chilean power electronics company Ingeniería y Desarrollo Tecnológico S.A. (IDT). With this move, Power Conversion is actively positioning the company to build a stronger regional presence and capture a greater share of the mining segment.