Clariant successfully issues EUR 500 million Eurobond

ClariantMuttenz, January 17, 2012 – Today, Clariant successfully priced an Eurobond transaction of EUR 500 million with a tenor of 5 years, issued by Clariant Finance (Luxembourg) S.A. and guaranteed by Clariant Ltd.

Belden introduces two new multiple-port firewalls from its Hirschmann™ product range

Belden has introduced Hirschmann™ EAGLE20-0400 and EAGLE30-0402 firewalls which deliver significant cost savings whilst achieving greater link speeds. 
(Photo: Belden, PR209) Belden has introduced Hirschmann™ EAGLE20-0400 and EAGLE30-0402 firewalls which deliver significant cost savings whilst achieving greater link speeds.

New DSM Akulon grade delivers halogen free solution for Nova Elektrik

DSM offers a new Eco+ halogen free solution for white goods. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR308)To meet the needs of Nova Elektrik, a leading Turkish producer of electromechanical components for the white goods industry, DSM Engineering Plastics offered a halogen free grade of Akulon® PA6, K225 KV, which is able to pass glow wire test on end product and to meet challenging design. Akulon K225 KV is the first halogen free material of its kind.

Les usines de SABIC au Brésil et en Argentine obtiennent la certification pour produire des résines biocompatibles et conformes aux normes de la FDA pour le marché de la santé sud-américain florissant

Site de fabrication de SABIC de Campinas au Brésil>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Pays-Bas – 12 janvier 2012 – La division commerciale Innovative Plastics de SABIC a annoncé aujourd'hui que ses sites de fabrication de Campinas au Brésil et de Tortuguitas en Argentine sont désormais certifiés pour produire des résines biocompatibles et conformes aux normes de la Food and Drug Administration des États-Unis (FDA) pour le marché de la santé sud-américain en rapide expansion dans le but de réduire les délais, de diminuer les coûts de stocks et d'augmenter la flexibilité dans les achats de matériaux. Les marchés médicaux de huit pays d'Amérique latine (Brésil, Mexique, Argentine, Chili, Venezuela, Pérou, Colombie et Cuba) devraient afficher un taux de croissance annuel composé (TCAM) de 4,6 % entre 2008 et 2013, atteignant 9,2 milliards de dollars américains, selon Espicom Health Intelligence. Pour répondre à cette demande de plus en plus forte, SABIC s'engage à fournir aux clients locaux un accès rapide et simple aux matériaux à haute performance, tels que les résines biocompatibles en polycarbonate (PC) HP Lexan*, et aux ressources techniques dont ils ont besoin pour introduire la nouvelle génération d'applications médicales sur le marché.

EasyWhite Tan – ICIS Innovation Award Honors Clariant's Revolutionary Tanning Process

EasyWhite Tan – ICIS Innovation Award Honors Clariant's Revolutionary Tanning Process. (Photo: Clariant )Muttenz, January 12, 2012 - Clariant's new EasyWhite Tan tanning process has been honored at this year's Innovation Awards organized by ICIS. The leading international information provider for the chemical industry recognises EasyWhite Tan for being especially environmentally friendlier. The new EasyWhite Tan method is considered the first fundamental advance in tanning for 125 years.

Clariant introduces performance and productivity advantages to the leather sector at IILF 2012

Sense the Difference. With upgrading solutions from Clariant, maintaining and enhancing Leather’s elegance. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz/Mumbai, January 12, 2012 - Clariant invites visitors to IILF, the Indian International Leather Fair, to “Sense the Difference” in performance and productivity possibilities created by its revolutionary new products and systems for the leather and footwear sectors. During the last six months, Clariant has launched an unprecedented number of innovations, which it will showcase alongside eye-catching leathers and other exciting advances at Booth 3-17-B, hall 2/3 from February 1-3, 2012 at the Chennai Trade Centre.

Clariant is named Pigment Supplier of the Year by Sitivesp

ClariantMuttenz/ São Paulo, December 23, 2011 - Sitivesp, the Union of Paints & Coatings producers of the State of São Paulo, has named Clariant “Supplier of the Year” in the Pigment category of its annual award scheme. This is the 17th time, in the 20 year history of the award, that Clariant has been chosen as the best Pigment supplier.

CLOSURE OF FLAACH TAPE DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING FACILITY

DyneemaThe Netherlands, December 21, 2011 - DSM Dyneema has announced its decision to close its facility in Flaach, Switzerland. The site was acquired in 2007 as part of the acquisition of Pamako A.G., and currently develops and produces Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMwPE) tape. Approx. 25 people are affected by this decision.