01-10-2013
DSM makes breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing with Akulon XS
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging is further enhanced with the introduction of Akulon® XS. Thanks to its improved crystallisation properties, Akulon XS has an extended processing window, providing new opportunities in designing co-extruded multi-layer as well as monolayer film structures. Processors notice significant improvements in production when using the new Akulon XS.
01-10-2013
NATPET gives center stage to high-clarity performance-boosting Plastics solutions at K 2013
NATPET, the polypropylene (PP) producer from Saudi Arabia, will focus on enhancing converter productivity and end-product appeal in the rigid packaging sector by highlighting the high-clarity aesthetics, processing efficiency and performance possibilities of its advanced thermoforming and injection molding grades at K 2013 Booth # Hall 8a / J10.
01-10-2013
Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF
Bergamo, Italy - October 1, 2013 - Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF for a license of the Chimassorb® 2020 technology.
01-10-2013
Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses
Muttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.
01-10-2013
ARCHROMA COMIENZA UNA NUEVA ERA EN LA ENTREGA DE PRODUCTOS QUÍMICOS DE COLOR Y ESPECIALES A LA INDUSTRIA TEXTIL, DEL PAPEL, ADHESIVOS, RECUBRIMIENTOS Y DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
Reinach, 1 de octubre de 2013 - Archroma tiene el placer de anunciar hoy su presentación oficial como empresa global de productos químicos de color y especiales que abarca lo que anteriormente eran los negocios de Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions y Emulsion Products de Clariant. Para que se pueda combinar en una única entidad, Archroma continuará proporcionando soluciones de color y rendimiento para las industrias textil, del papel, de adhesivos, de recubrimientos y de la construcción. Los tres negocios fueron adquiridos hoy por SK Capital Partners, una empresa de inversión con sede en EE.UU., centrada en los sectores de los materiales especializados, de los productos químicos y de la salud.
30-09-2013
AVERY DENNISON CLEANFLAKE™ PORTFOLIO RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY AWARD AT LABEL INDUSTRY GLOBAL AWARDS
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - September 30, 2013 - Avery Dennison was named the winner of the Sustainability Award at the Label Industry Global Awards Tuesday, September 24 for its CleanFlake™ Film Portfolio - which features a switchable adhesive that debonds at the recycling center to make PET recycling more effective.
30-09-2013
DYNEEMA® SK99 FOR RUNNING RIGGING - THE WINNING INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE YACHTS
The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.
30-09-2013
Clariant Acquires the Organic Pigment Business of Jiangsu Multicolor and Announces Investment in New Plant in China
Muttenz, September 30, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has acquired the Organic Pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (JMC) based in Jiangsu Province, PRC. JMC is a leading supplier of several types of high performance pigments and pigment preparations in China. The business recorded sales of RMB 210 million (approximately CHF 30 million). It manufactures and markets pigments and pigment preparations mainly for customers in coatings, plastics and printing inks in the domestic and export markets.
