ISDC 2011: Clariant to highlight commitment to the detergents industry in India

ClariantMuttenz, December 8, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant, a leading supplier of key raw materials for laundry detergents and household cleaning products, will highlight its commitment to both the industry in general and customers in India in particular.

El nuevo copolímero Lexan* EXL de SABIC aumenta la libertad de diseño para la próxima generación de sistemas Fotovoltaicos miniaturizados

Una nueva resina Lexan* EXL de SABIC se utiliza en conectores fotovoltaicos y las cajas de connexion>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Países Bajos – 7 de diciembre de 2011 – La unidad de negocios Innovative Plastics de SABIC ha anunciado hoy una nueva resina de copolímero Lexan EXL* de altas prestaciones que ofrece respuestas a la tendencia hacia la miniaturización de las cajas de conexiones y los conectores fotovoltaicos (FV). Las prestaciones mejoradas en términos eléctricos e ignífugos de la nueva resina Lexan EXL permite a los diseñadores miniaturizar todo el sistema mediante la creación de piezas de paredes finas, conductores móviles más próximos entre sí e integración de los sistemas de la caja de conexión, lo que redunda en una reducción de los costes de la energía solar y un incremento de la eficiencia. La nueva resina Lexan EXL ayuda a los clientes a consolidar su posición competitiva, contribuyendo significativamente a los beneficios de los sistemas FV y acelerando aún más la adopción de la energía solar.

Clariant goes extra mile for the cosmetics sector with GMP (ISO 22716) accreditation

Clariant Personal Care. (Photo: Clariant) Muttenz, December 7, 2011 - Clariant has gone the extra mile for its cosmetics’ industry customers with the achievement of global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant’s commitment to be a leading partner for the personal care industry, guaranteeing globally-consistent products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers.

Clariant steps up innovation and expansion strategy in flame retardants

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  • Additional production facility for non-halogenated flame retardants in Germany
  • Introduction of pioneering high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards
  • Aligned with Clariant strategic pillars of innovation and expansion to support growth market in Asia

Clariant announces Phase Three of Exolit® OP expansion program

ClariantMuttenz, December 6, 2011 - Clariant announces the next stage in its on-going capacity expansion program for Exolit® OP non-halogenated flame retardants, with the addition of a third production unit at its site in Hürth-Knapsack, near Cologne, Germany.

Virtual Global Trade Show Profiles

EurocomEurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, has launched an online virtual trade show, presenting credentials and profiles for each of its member agencies. This free access service enables clients and potential clients around the world to visit the virtual trade show and enter stands of each of the member agencies in Eurocom Worldwide.

Clariant LTD: Squeeze-out of Süd-Chemie Minority Shareholders now effective

ClariantMuttenz, 01 December 2011 –Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft today informed Clariant LTD that the resolution agreed by the Shareholders General Meeting of Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft (22 November 2011) with regard to squeezing out the Minority Shareholders (§ 327a AktG), yesterday became effective by registration with the Commercial Register.

AVERY DENNISON MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLES D. MILLER, VISIONARY BUSINESS EXECUTIVE AND CIVIC LEADER

Former Avery Dennison chairman and chief executive officer Charles D. “Chuck” Miller (shown here in 1985) died at 83 on November 23. Miller, who led the transformation of the company into a global Fortune 500 market leader, was a prominent civic leader, supporting the Los Angeles business community and numerous non-profit organizations. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR092)PASADENA, California — 1 December 2011 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced the death of Charles D. Miller, who as chairman and chief executive officer from 1977 to 1998 was instrumental in transforming the company from a U.S.-based manufacturer into a global Fortune 500 market leader in pressure-sensitive labeling materials and office products.