19-12-2019
SONGWON expands functional monomer range
As announced at the European Coatings Show (ECS) this year, SONGWON is further developing and expanding its range of bisphenol (BP) monomers and dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) phenol resins. High-purity BP-Z crystalline bisphenol and tetramethyl (modified) bisphenol (TMBP) are now being produced on an industrial scale, while the dicyclopentadiene epoxy resin modifier range ERM-6100, introduced at the ECS, is already well established in the market and being used, for example, in specialty resins in Asia.
19-12-2019
Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business for approx. USD 1.6 billion
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has agreed to sell its entire Masterbatches business to PolyOne. The transaction values the Masterbatches business at USD 1,560 million, representing c. 12.2 times the last twelve months reported EBITDA (ending September 2019) on a cash and debt free basis. This amount is payable at closing, which is expected by Q3 2020.
18-12-2019
DOMO Film Solutions to source 100% renewable energy for nylon film production
DOMO Film Solutions has announced that it will start sourcing 100% renewable energy for the production of its nylon film from January 2020. The move reflects DOMO’s continuous commitment to providing low-carbon nylon film.
17-12-2019
Devan promotes body positivity with upgraded health & wellness range, including new additions to their Hemp CBD range
Devan Chemicals, the Belgium-based developer of finishing technologies for textiles, plans to showcase some of its latest health and wellness solutions at the upcoming Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt, Germany. The new solutions are an expansion of Devan’s R-Vital® range of microencapsulated, organic active ingredients.
17-12-2019
SONGWON continues to strengthen its in-house sustainability efforts
SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) today reported some of its successful in-house sustainability efforts relating to both energy conservation and efficiency, and emphasized its commitment to the environment across the organization.
17-12-2019
Clariant Masterbatches plant in Mexico joins growing list of global sites to comply with ISO 22000
Clariant’s Business Unit Masterbatches, a leader in the field of color and functional additive masterbatch concentrates and compounds, today announced it has completed ISO 22000 certification for its site in Santa Clara Coatitla, near by Mexico city. The Mexican site is the first in the Americas, to have completed the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification, and joins the global footprint of certified sites in Asia Pacific and Europe.
12-12-2019
La paleta de la guía ColorForward® 2021 de Clariant muestra el deseo de contacto humano y la búsqueda de autenticidad
Los expertos en color de ColorWorks® de Clariant identificaron cuatro tendencias sociales que influenciarán a los consumidores en los próximos años. ColorForward 2021, la decimoquinta edición de la guía anual de previsión de colores de Clariant para la industria de plásticos reconoce que el contacto humano se está convirtiendo en un lujo en la era digital y que las personas sienten la falta de autenticidad en un mundo repleto de “fakes”. Lo positivo es que la tecnología está siendo usada para crear productos con los cuales las personas se relacionan emocionalmente, mientras que la colaboración es considerada esencial para hacer cambios positivos.
10-12-2019
Archroma anuncia una transición de CEO
Archroma, líder mundial en colorantes y productos químicos especializados dirigidos a soluciones sostenibles, ha anunciado hoy su plan de transición para el cargo de CEO. El Consejo de Administración de Archroma ha nombrado a Heike van de Kerkhof para suceder al actual consejero delegado Alexander Wessels a partir del 6 de enero de 2020. Wessels, que ha ocupado el cargo de CEO en Archroma desde que se fundó la empresa en octubre de 2013, pasará a ser Vicepresidente del Consejo de Administración de la compañía. También asumirá el cargo de Asesor Senior en SK Capital en la gestión de su cartera de inversiones, en la que se incluye Archroma.
