Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene® CT 80A based on new Millad® NX™ 8000

Carmel Olefins creates high impact step-change for transparent injection molded applications with Capilene® CT 80A based on new Millad™ NX® 8000.
(Photos © 2016 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR143)Carmel Olefins Ltd (BAZAN Group) announces the launch of new polypropylene (PP) grade Capilene® CT 80A offering both excellent transparency and high impact performance to injection molded applications. Its advanced features are complemented with good resistance to stress whitening, high gloss and excellent organoleptic performance.

DSM unveils Stanyl HGR1 to cut frictional torque in auto engine timing systems

DSM unveils Stanyl® HGR1 to cut frictional torque in auto engine timing systems. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR468)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has launched an innovative new high performance material based on Stanyl® polyamide 46. This new material, Stanyl HGR1, reduces frictional torque in automobile engine timing systems and will provide OEMs with a very cost-effective tool for reducing fuel consumption.

Showa Denko appoints Azelis as distributor for their Personal Care range in Europe

Showa Denko appoints Azelis as distributor for their Personal Care range in Europe. (Photo: Azelis, PR058) We are pleased to announce that Showa Denko KK (SDK) has agreed with Azelis that the two parties form a business alliance to market SDK’s cosmetic raw materials in Europe, effective from 1 April 2016.

Clariant concludes extensive testing on sugarcane residues with excellent results

Clariant’s pre-commercial plant: sugarcane bagasse loaded into bulk handling system. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, April 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has conducted comprehensive tests on over 40 containers of sugarcane bagasse and tops & leaves from Brazil at its pilot and pre-commercial facilities in Straubing, Germany to receive in-depth technical and economic validation of the sunliquid® technology. With the tests Clariant confirmed once more that the total cost per liter of cellulosic ethanol including feedstock, conversion and depreciation using the sunliquid technology can achieve price competitiveness with sugarcane ethanol pricing in Brazil.

Clariant ColorWorks® Helps Chairs Win Design Awards

Clariant ColorWorks® Helps Chairs Win Design Awards. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its ColorWorks® Europe design & technology center played a key role in helping Italian furniture manufacturer Brado develop five new chair designs, two of which have already won awards.

Avery Dennison bietet bedeutende Serviceverbesserungen für das Portfolio Select Solutions

Avery Dennison bietet bedeutende Serviceverbesserungen für das Portfolio Select Solutions. (Foto: Avery Dennison, PR324)OEGSTGEEST, Niederlande — 18. April 2016 — Avery Dennison bietet erweiterte Serviceoptionen für sein Select Solutions™-Portfolio. Dieser Schritt ermöglicht Etikettenverarbeitern im Rahmen der Programme Fasson® EXACT™ und Ready Width™ schnellen und bequemen Zugriff auf viel mehr Spezialprodukte.

Clariant veröffentlicht Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2015

ClariantMuttenz, 18. April 2016 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemieunternehmen, hat heute ihren Nachhaltigkeitsbericht für das Jahr 2015 veröffentlicht. Der Bericht steht auch online unter http://reports.clariant.com/2015/sustainability-report sowie als Download in Deutsch und Englisch zur Verfügung. Zusätzlich können über die Website des Unternehmens gedruckte Berichte bestellt werden.

Trelleborg präsentiert smarte Lösungen auf der CeMAT 2016

Trelleborg präsentiert smarte Lösungen auf der CeMAT 2016. (Foto Trelleborg Wheel Systems, TWSPR004)Trelleborg Wheel Systems stellt auf der CeMAT 2016 zwei neue innovative Lösungen für die Branche der Flurförderzeuge vor.