28-04-2016
New Modular, Screwless Terminal Blocks Enable Flexibility
DARMSTADT, Germany – April 28, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, introduces a flexible and efficient solution for building equipment and lighting control applications. The high-density modular, screwless terminal block, featuring a compact design and quick assembly, is used in heating and ventilation equipment, access controls, lighting systems, security applications, and building controllers. A wide range of colors and positions enables design flexibility and easy identification.
28-04-2016
Cool, lubricated and smell-free machining
Each year, around 8 million individual metal parts are produced at the Husqvarna Group’s hometown location in Sweden for its premium outdoor power tools, which include chainsaws and trimmers. To ensure that both productivity targets and a safe and healthy environment for its workforce are achieved, the Group turned to Henkel’s new generation bactericide-free cutting fluids to provide a smart solution to an increasing bacteria and odor problem during machining. Three years on, the team at Husqvarna endorses Bonderite L-MR as a major sustainability tool for the metal industry.
28-04-2016
Guardian launches ClimaGuard® Blue self-cleaning solar control glass for conservatory roof applications
Bertrange, Luxembourg, April 28, 2016 – Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high performance architectural glass and a key supplier to the building industry, has introduced an all-in-one solution for conservatory and orangery roof applications. Guardian ClimaGuard® Blue is a self-cleaning glass that combines solar control, thermal insulation and glare reduction in a single dual coated pane of glass, with a blue appearance.
28-04-2016
Quadrant CMS employs plastics/metal hybrid technology to save weight and money in production of automotive airbag assemblies with integrated lead frames
Tielt, Belgium - April 28, 2016 - A hybrid plastics/metal airbag housing with integrated lead frame, co-developed and produced by Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems for an automotive steering wheel airbag assembly, is proving an important saver of weight, packing space and costs. Production is carried out fully automatically to provide high levels of quality and safety in the zero-defect environment of automotive passive safety. The assembly is being fitted on vehicles produced around the world.
28-04-2016
Henkel launches integration program for refugees
Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and job shadowing as well as internships, language courses and coachings for the refugees. The aim is to promote the integration of people with prospects of staying in Germany permanently.
28-04-2016
Clariant with a good start into 2016 – improved sales and increased profitability
“Clariant had a good start into the year with solid sales growth and profitability improvement,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “All our business areas performed well in the current mixed global economic environment and significantly expanded their EBITDA margins. This positive development in all business areas was achieved by a positive mix effect in our higher margin Business Areas as well as the first impact of the differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings. For 2016, we are on track to achieve our targets despite the continued challenging economic environment.”
27-04-2016
Avery Dennison adquiere Mactac Europa
GLENDALE (California) — 27 de abril de 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) ha anunciado hoy un acuerdo definitivo para la adquisición del negocio europeo de Mactac, que hasta ahora pertenecía a Platinum Equity, empresa de capital privado con sede en California, por un precio de 200 millones de euros, incluidas las deudas asumidas. Con ingresos de 147 millones de euros en 2015 (unos 170 millones de dólares) y 470 empleados, se trata de una empresa líder en fabricación de materiales de alta calidad sensibles a la presión con presencia en varios segmentos de alto valor, como gráficos, etiquetas especiales y cintas adhesivas industriales. Las principales líneas de productos de Mactac complementan la cartera actual de gráficos de Avery Dennison.
27-04-2016
El vidrio como aislamiento acústico en el Día Mundial contra el Ruido
Bertrange, Luxemburgo, 27 de abril de 2016 – Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial contra el Ruido, que nos sirve como recordatorio de que el excesivo ruido puede ser perjudicial tanto para nuestra salud como para el resto de ecosistemas que nos rodean. De hecho España es el segundo país del ranking, detrás solo de Japón, con más índice de población expuesta a altos niveles de ruido.(1)
