Perstorp announces production capacity increase for Di-Penta, securing future growth

PerstorpPerstorp has increased capacity of di-pentaerythritol i.e. Di-Penta with 40% at site Perstorp. This is a result of improved efficiency and debottlenecking at all Di-Penta producing sites.

Clariant Active Ingredients BioDTox takes on toxins to fight dull complexion, oily skin & successfully cleanse pollutants 

Clariant Active Ingredients BioDTox takes on toxins to fight dull complexion, oily skin & successfully cleanse pollutants. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Active Ingredients business unveil new data further confirming the effectiveness of food-origin plant extracts active BioDTox in activating the skin’s natural detoxification process, controlling sebum and cleansing pollutants on the skin so that they can be easily eliminated. The result is a brighter complexion and better protection against environmental stress damage.

TE Connectivity zeigt auf der SPS IPC Drives 2018, wie die Integration von NFC-Chips in Kabelsteckverbinder Industrie 4.0 unterstützt

TE Connectivity zeigt auf der SPS IPC Drives 2018, wie die Integration von NFC-Chips in Kabelsteckverbinder Industrie 4.0 unterstützt. (Quelle: TE Connectivity, PR330)DARMSTADT, Deutschland – 27. Nov. 2018 – TE Connectivity (TE), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Verbindungstechnologie- und Sensorlösungen, zeigt auf der SPS IPC Drives 2018 in Nürnberg (27.-29.11.2018) die Leistungsfähigkeit der Funktechnologie Near Field Communication (NFC) in Anwendungen mit industriellen Steckverbindern. NFC-Chips, die in Steckverbinder auf dem TE-Stand 440 in Halle 10.0 integriert sind, demonstrieren den Besuchern, wie sie via Smartphone (sofern NFC-fähig) wichtige Informationen von diesen Steckverbindern auf bestimmten Webseiten abrufen können. Die NFC-Technologie ist benutzerfreundlich und ermöglicht einen leichten Zugriff, da sie mit der Scantechnik für mehrere Geräte gleichzeitig eingesetzt werden kann.

Erfolg schmeckt süß: Mondi zeigt innovatives Gespür mit neuartiger Banderole und Deckel für Eiscremetüten

Erfolg schmeckt süß: Mondi zeigt innovatives Gespür mit neuartiger Banderole und Deckel für Eiscremetüten. (Fotos: Mondi, PR097)Seit Mondi im Juli 2016 den türkischen Hersteller flexibler Verpackungen Kalenobel ins Boot geholt hat, sieht die Unternehmensgruppe im Eiscrememarkt ein „cooles“ Wachstumspotenzial.

Together, we help label converters overcome RFID market entry obstacles

From left to right: Laurent Owezareck Avery Dennison, Sandro Gardoch from SMAG Graphique, Rateau Stephane from SMAG Graphique, Jordi Baeta Avery Dennison.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR410)To accommodate easier market access for label converters, looking to offer RFID conversion solutions to their customers, Avery Dennison and French converting equipment manufacturer SMAG Graphique have joined forces.

The industrial internet consortium announces results for the smart manufacturing connectivity for brown-field sensors testbed

TE ConnectivityNeedham, MA – November, 2018 – The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC) announced results for the Smart Manufacturing Connectivity for Brown-field Sensors Testbed. IIC-member participants TE Connectivity and SAP SE, with supporting participants OPC Foundation and ifm, developed a solution that enables operators of decades old manufacturing facilities (brown-fields) to connect sensors to an IT system using existing infrastructure without affecting real-time operations.

Global specialty chemicals leader Perstorp announces sale of its BioProducts business

Global specialty chemicals leader Perstorp announces sale of its BioProducts business. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the sale of Perstorp BioProducts, a leading producer of biodiesel and glycerine in Scandinavia, to a Swedish investor together with a member of the subsidiary’s management team. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The Compound Company to double production capacity to meet demand for its EcoForte® and Yparex® products

The Compound Company plant 2, street view. 
(Photo: The Compound Company, PR001)The Compound Company, the fast-growing manufacturer of EcoForte® thermoplastic performance compounds and Yparex® extrudable adhesive resins, is to double its production capacity with investments totalling €8 million.