Plastic Colors Will Reflect Changing Times, Clariant ColorForward™ 2012 Predicts

This three-dimensional ColorForward™ presentation folder includes eye-catching graphics and illuminating text, as well as molded samples of the colors and effects. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 28 June 2011 – In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility. If these two trends seem at odds with each other, that may be because confusion and contradiction are also important elements in some of the major societal trends identified in the latest edition of ColorForward™. This trend analysis and color design tool from Clariant Masterbatches is released annually to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.

“THEY ARE WORTH THE INVESTMENT”

(Pictures courtesy of Andromeda, DYNPR202)The Netherlands, June 27, 2011 - Fish farming plays a key role in providing a sustainable source of protein to the earth’s ever-growing population. Increasing international demand for all types of sea food is driving the aquaculture industry to develop more economic and extensive operations. (Aquaculture encompasses not only fish farming but also farming for shrimps, oyster, seaweed and other species.) This places huge demands on equipment, manpower and materials as well as the environment.

Azelis Appointed as Exclusive Distributor in Greece for National Starch Food Innovation

AzelisAzelis is pleased to announce that from July 1st, it will be the exclusive distributor for leading global functional ingredient supplier National Starch Food Innovation in Greece.

Clariant initiates squeeze-out process for Süd-Chemie

ClariantMuttenz, 24 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has initiated the squeeze-out procedure to acquire all of the remaining shares of Süd-Chemie AG from minority shareholders according to the German Public Company Act (“Aktiengesetz” § 327a).

MOOG LIVRE UN SYSTÈME POUR LES ESSAIS D’AVIONS EN GRANDEUR NATURE À L’AIRCRAFT STRENGTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ASRI) OF CHINA

Système d’essais Moog livrés à l’ASRI. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1123)East Aurora, NY, USA, 22 June 2011 – Moog Industrial Group, la division de Moog Inc. (NYSE : MOG.A et MOG.B) spécialisée dans les produits et les solutions de pointe dans le secteur des bancs d’essais, a annoncé ce jour la livraison d’un système d’essais à l’institut de recherche chinois ASRI (Aircraft Strength Research Institute) destiné à tester les avions en grandeur nature. Le marché portait sur un système de commande de 192 voies asservies et un système d’acquisition de données de 4096 voies de mesure. Cette commande représente la plus importante extension des capacités de testing de l’ASRI depuis cinq ans et la plus importante à ce jour remportée par Moog sur le marché chinois des essais de structure aéronautique.

Clariant Appoints Hans-Joachim Müller Member of the Executive Committee

ClariantMuttenz, 21 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has appointed Dr. Hans-Joachim Müller member of the Executive Committee. He will join the company on July 1, 2011.

Rhodia, leader sur le marché de l’Hydroquinone (HQ) et des stabilisateurs de monomères, augmente sa capacité de production mondiale d’HQ afin de suivre la croissance des besoins du marche

Rhodia Aroma PerformanceLyon, France, 21 juin 2011 ---- Rhodia, leader mondial sur le marché de l’Hydroquinone et des stabilisateurs de monomères, a décidé d’augmenter de 20% sa capacité de production mondiale à l’horizon 2012 notamment sur son site de Zhenjiang (Chine), afin de continuer à suivre de manière pérenne les besoins croissants de ses clients et des marchés sur les prochaines années.

FISHING LINES WITH DYNEEMA® – DON’T BE REELED IN BY ANYTHING LESS

DyneemaThe Netherlands, June 20, 2011 - DSM Dyneema is launching a new brand licensing program to offer fishing line quality assurance to anglers and fishermen.