New high temperature resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM replaces plastics-rubber and metal-rubber combinations in hot air ducts

New high temperature resistant Arnitel TPE from DSM replaces plastics-rubber and metal-rubber combinations in hot air ducts. 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR486)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has developed a new high temperature resistant grade of its Arnitel® thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) for production of flexible hot charge air ducts used in turbocharged engines.

Innovaciones de SABIC que minimizan el desperdicio de alimentos, reducen peso y disminuyen la huella de carbono de los materiales para envasado

Las tecnologías multicapa y de mezcla de polímeros de SABIC pueden ayudar a los fabricantes a reducir las pérdidas por transporte, optimizar la protección de los productos y maximizar la estabilidad en paletización, al aumentar la fuerza de sujeción de las películas retráctiles y estirables utilizadas para proteger el envasado alimentario y al hacerlas además más fuertes. Ofrecen más resistencia a la tracción y mayor tenacidad a fin de optimizar el proceso de envoltura, al reducir las roturas de la película y uniformizar la calidad del film estirable. La tecnología de SABIC también disminuye el impacto ambiental del envasado, ya que permite una reducción de espesores hasta un 20% inferiores a los conceptos de película actuales.Sittard, Países Bajos, 21 de junio de 2016 - Actualmente, alrededor de una tercera parte de los alimentos producidos para el consumo humano se pierde o desperdicia; es decir, cada año se echan a perder 1300 millones de toneladas de comida, según el informe Save Food de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura. Incluso en los sistemas de cadena de suministro más desarrollados como los europeos, el 4% de las mercancías sufren algún tipo de daño durante el transporte por baja estabilidad en la paletización. Por otra parte, la importancia cada vez mayor que los consumidores conceden a la comodidad y a la sostenibilidad también supondrá cambios e innovaciones constantes en el envasado.

Clariant debuts zeolite innovations for more ecological vehicles at International Zeolite Conference

Structures of Clariant’s advanced zeolite powders suitable for automobile VOC adsorption (from left to right): 
Beta (BEA), Pentasil (MFI) and Mordenite (MOR). 
(Photos: Clariant)Munich, June 21, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals and one of the foremost suppliers of zeolite powders and catalysts, will be presenting at the 18th International Zeolite Conference, which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from June 19 to 24, 2016. The six-day event will focus on “Zeolites for a Sustainable World”, with the aim of exploring novel means of using zeolites to reduce environmental pollutants. Accordingly, and on behalf of the Clariant R&D team, Dr. Silke Sauerbeck will present very recent research and findings regarding new zeolite solutions for adsorption of automobile VOC emissions.

Henkel opens new composite test center in Heidelberg – The Composite Lab

Meeting customer needs for fast, reliable and scalable production of Composites.
(Photo: Henkel, PR017)Henkel’s newly opened Composite Lab in Heidelberg, Germany, is a state-of-the-art test facility. Here automotive customers can team up with Henkel experts to develop and test composite parts and to figure out the best production process condition to make their ideas market-ready.

Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd. Wins FINAT End-user Recycling Award

Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd. Wins FINAT End-user Recycling Award.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR328)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — June 20, 2016 — Brothers Drinks Co. Ltd. has won the 2016 FINAT End-user Recycling Award for its involvement in a PET liner recycling programme, set up by Avery Dennison and PET UK.

Clariant to focus on Value for People at K 2016

(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 16, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will focus on the value it brings to people across the plastics industry’s entire value chain, from processors to brand owners and end-users, at K 2016 (Booth J11/Hall 8a) from October 19-26, 2016.

SONGXTEND® 2124 stabilizer - Songwon’s latest innovation for the automotive industry

SONGWONUlsan, Korea – June 16, 2016 – SONGWON has recently launched its latest innovation for the automotive industry. The new SONGXTEND® 2124 stabilizer solution was specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry where weight and cost reduction are dominant factors.

Clariant Healthcare Packaging to Highlight Regional Manufacturing at CPhI China

Clariant Healthcare Packaging has introduced a range of standard desiccant packets made in its plant Dongguan, China, and targeted at both the regional Asia-Pacific market and global customers. 
(Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, June 15, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging unit, will participate in CPhI China, the premier regional pharma-focused exhibition being held June 21 – 23 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Clariant plans to focus attention on its production sites in China, where desiccants and other healthcare packaging products are made. This significant regional manufacturing footprint, together with a third facility opening in India in 2017 and existing plants in the U.S.A. and Europe, assures Clariant customers in China of continued supply chain dependability. Clariant Healthcare Packaging is exhibiting on Stand #W5G26.