Archroma acquires additional stake in M. Dohmen SA

ArchromaReinach, Switzerland, 7 September 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced the acquisition of an additional 26% of the shares of M. Dohmen, an international group specializing in the production of textile dyes and chemicals for the automotive, carpet and apparel sectors.

SGP announces speakers for Community Day from leading organizations driving sustainability

SGPSayville, NY – September 7, 2017 - The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership, a non-profit organization that certifies printing facilities’ sustainability best practices, is pleased to announce that SGP Community Day will take place on November 14, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. The event, will be hosted at The Duniway in downtown Portland, will bring together leading print professionals, brands and sustainability champions in an effort to grow strategic programs and partnerships.

Diehl Aircabin and EconCore combine to develop aircraft interior modules based on thermoplastic honeycomb

Diehl Aircabin and EconCore are developing aircraft interior modules based on thermoplastic honeycomb.
(Photo: © 2017 EconCore, ECNPR002)Thermoplastic honeycomb technology specialist EconCore has joined forces with Diehl Aircabin to develop next- generation solutions for aircraft interior modules during a European Commission funded project. The two companies envisage a new highly cost-effective process for creating modules by thermoforming and functionalizing mono-material sandwich panels in a single step.

Clariant achieves best-in-class rankings in 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

ClariantMuttenz, September 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, was today listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2017, recognizing it as one of the most sustainable chemical companies for the fifth consecutive year. The world renowned sustainability index has ranked Clariant among the top four percent of companies in its sector in both the DJSI Europe and the DJSI World.

Clariant showcases at Medtec China 2017 its compounding capabilities for healthcare applications

Clariant MEVOPUR® Masterbatches & Compounds for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, September 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the Medtec China 2017 exhibition with its latest technologies and capabilities dedicated to the medical and pharmaceutical packaging industry. Clariant's new investment in Singapore to equip its existing facility with new compounding capabilities will also be announced during Medtec, the leading exhibition for medical device design and manufacturing in China. The exhibition will take place on September 20-22, 2017 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center.

ELIX Polymers presenta nuevos materiales de baja fricción para aplicaciones complejas en automoción y otros sectores

ELIX Polymers presenta nuevos materiales de baja fricción para aplicaciones complejas en automoción y otros sectores. 
(Foto: ELIX Polymers, PR027)Tarragona, 6 de septiembre de 2017 – ELIX Polymers ha desarrollado una gama de grados de ABS y PC/ABS especializados para reducir los chirridos que se generan al contacto entre piezas de plástico y otras piezas de plástico, cuero, láminas de PVC u otros. Estos ruidos pueden influir negativamente en el confort del conductor y en la percepción de la calidad del coche. Las piezas del interior de los vehículos afectadas son los tiradores de las puertas, las piezas de los asientos, los portavasos y las rejillas de ventilación. Estos novedosos grados también son adecuados en otros sectores, como ecología y medio ambiente, electrodomésticos o bienes de consumo.

Clariant expands support for local NORAM Oil Services customers

The ground-breaking activities were performed by Jon Rogers, Global Head of BL Oil (L), and Frankie Keller, Regional Manager Permian (R), both of Clariant’s Business Unit Oil & Mining Services (OMS) 
(Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, September 6, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a low single-digit million amount investment to strengthen two of its North American Oil Services sites in order to further support customer growth in key oil basins.

Omron reduce al mínimo la conmutación de alimentación

Omron reduce al mínimo la conmutación de alimentación.El nuevo contactor J7KNU de Omron, el dispositivo más compacto de su tipo y potencia disponible actualmente en toda Europa, resulta especialmente ideal para una amplia gama de aplicaciones en las que se requiere una solución de conmutación de potencia compacta, fiable y fácil de usar. A pesar de que mide solo 35,5 x 35,5 x 33 mm, el contactor J7KNU tiene una capacidad AC3 de 2,2 kW y está disponible en versiones de 3 y 4 polos con bobinas de CA o CC, y en formato de contactor inverso con interbloqueo mecánico.