Stay connected with Melio® 03-R-163 for high adhesion on difficult surfaces

Stay under control: with perfect adhesion from Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – To achieve proper adhesion is one of the most important parameters in leather finishing. To meet the current specifications for different leathers, automotive as well as shoe upper, the finishing film has to be perfectly connected to the crust surface.

Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white

Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, 4 July 2011 – Clariant gives papermakers the unique opportunity to use up to 30% less optical brightening agent (OBA), reduce tinting colorant levels, and reach a truer, more neutral white, with the launch of its breakthrough whitening system Leucophor® XL.

Clariant’s Masterbatches Business increases prices

ClariantMuttenz, 1 July 2011 – The Masterbatches Business Unit of Clariant, a leading Masterbatches player globally, announces global price increases for most of its products.

La fibre Ultem* PEI de SABIC Innovative Plastics fait ses débuts, grâce à la société Japan Wool Textile, dans une nouvelle gamme de vêtements professionnels, unissant confort et protection

La nouvelle gamme de vêtements professionnels de la société Japan Wool Textile est conçue à base de fibre polyéthérimide Ultem* de SABIC Innovative Plastics>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas – 30 juin 2011 – SABIC Innovative Plastics a annoncé aujourd'hui que sa fibre polyéthérimide Ultem* (PEI) souple et à haute performance Ultem* a trouvé une importante nouvelle application dans le domaine des vêtements professionnels et des vêtements de protection hauts de gamme. La société Japan Wool Textile, une division du groupe NIKKE, combine désormais la fibre Ultem avec de la laine ainsi que d'autres matériaux afin de produire du fil, des étoffes et des vêtements qui offrent une combinaison inédite de confort et de protection, dont une résistance aux flammes (FR) permanente et non halogénée, et une parfaite résistance aux ultraviolets (UV). Contrairement aux matériaux traditionnels aramides, la fibre Ultem peut être aisément colorée et de manière économique, dans un large éventail de tons, grâce à des processus conventionnels de teinture de polyester, ce qui permet à la société Japan Wool Textile d'accroître l'attractivité esthétique de sa nouvelle gamme. SABIC Innovative Plastics poursuit sa percée et sa croissance sur de nouveaux segments de marché, et continue de développer les applications de sa technologie de résine Ultem qui a déjà fait ses preuves au niveau mondial, afin d'offrir à ses clients de nouvelles possibilités innovantes ouvrant la voie à la différenciation de ses produits et à de remarquables performances.

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).