Clariant weitet die Unterstützung für lokale Kunden ihres NORAM Oil-Services-Geschäfts aus

Die Spatenstiche wurden von Jon Rogers, Global Head of BL Oil (L) und Frankie Keller, Regional Manager Permian (R), von Clariant’s Business Unit Oil & Mining Services (OMS) durchgeführt 
(Foto: Clariant)Muttenz, 6. September 2017 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemieunternehmen, kündigt Investitionen im niedrigen einstelligen Millionenbereich zur Stärkung zwei ihrer nordamerikanischen Oil Services-Standorte an. Hiermit soll die Gewinnung neuer Kunden in dieser für das Clariant Oil Geschäft wichtigen Region vorangetrieben werden.

Kompakte Leistungsumschalter von Omron

Kompakte Leistungsumschalter von Omron.Das neue Schütz J7KNU von Omron, das kleinste seiner Art auf dem europäischen Markt, eignet sich hervorragend für eine große Bandbreite an Anwendungen, bei denen ein kompakter, zuverlässiger und einfach zu benutzender Leistungsumschalter benötigt wird. Trotz der geringen Größe mit den Abmessungen 35,5 x 35,5 x 33 mm verfügt das J7KNU-Schütz über eine Nennleistung von 2,2 kW AC3 und ist in 3- und 4-poliger Ausführung mit Wechselstrom- und Gleichstromspulen und als Umschaltschütz mit mechanischer Verriegelung erhältlich.

InSciTe readies world’s first lignin biorefinery for marine fuel

The Multi-Purpose Pilot plant facility on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. 
(Photo: Chemelot InSciTe: ISTPR001)Geleen, Netherlands - September 5, 2017 - A bio-based process to create crude oil from lignin could soon be ready for commercialisation following extensive development at Chemelot InSciTe (the Chemelot Institute for Science & Technology) in the Netherlands. Researchers in the Lignin RICHES project are working on a thermo-catalytic chemical process invented at the Eindhoven University of Technology.

DSM developing novel materials solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage

DSM developing novel materials solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage.
(Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR503)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has introduced a material solution for high-pressure composite tanks for hydrogen storage in its continuing mission to help reduce CO2 emissions.

Clariant to present BeautyForward®-inspired formulations and new Active Ingredients Unit at in-cosmetics Asia 2017

Clariant BeautyForward®– Edition II. 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 4, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit at the in-cosmetics Asia 2017 exhibition to be staged at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in Thailand on 31 October -2 November 2017. Along with the second edition of BeautyForward trend forecast, Clariant will also showcase its line of natural active ingredients dedicated to enhancing the safety, efficacy and sustainability aspects of both skin care and hair care products.

Perstorp stepping up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading its Capa™ plant in Warrington, UK

Perstorp stepping up commitment to Caprolactone market by upgrading its Capa™ plant in Warrington, UK.
(Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - August 31, 2017 - Perstorp is securing the future of its Caprolactone business through a significant investment to upgrade its original monomer plant. The new equipment will be constructed using state of the art materials and the investment will future proof the production and even further increase security of supply.

INEOS Styrolution selected by Goldsun to create high impact ABS bumper guards for cars in India

Goldsun Xtent Defender bumper guard using Absolac E 502 BML. 
(image courtesy of Goldsun)INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has been selected by Goldsun Auto Pvt. Ltd. as a thermoplastics supplier for its range of automotive components such as spoilers, luggage carriers and footsteps for four-wheelers in India. The Coimbatore, India, based company lives up to a strong commitment to quality, right from sourcing raw materials all the way to final fitting. For a wide range of applications, they turn to INEOS Styrolution to provide the best ABS solution per respective application.

Formic acid on EU register of feed additives as hygiene condition enhancer

Perstorp’s formic acid plant in Sweden. Perstorp is one of only 3 European formic acid producers.
(Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - August 31, 2017 - A recent EU regulatory decision dated June, 2017, concerning Reg. 2017/940, will lead to huge modifications in feed industry daily practices. Formic acid is now classified in functional group 1n: “hygiene condition enhancers” of the EU register of feed additives for the coming decade. This means that it is now allowed to add formic acid to any raw material or feed as a bacterial decontaminating agent (including but not limited to Salmonella), to improve feed hygiene. For the time being formic acid is the only product approved for this application.