Clariant's New Cool Black Masterbatches Help Polypropylene Carpet Fibers Beat the Heat

ClariantCharlotte, January 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the introduction of black masterbatches specially formulated to reflect heat-generating near-infrared light rays so that carpeting stays cooler. Light in the visible spectrum is absorbed so that color development is comparable to that of standard pigments.

DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymer price increases for Europe and the Americas

DSM Engineering MaterialsAs a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. These increases will take effect for all orders shipped on or after February 1, 2014 where contracts allow.

Belden to Host 2014 Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Design Seminar

Belden to Host 2014 Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Design Seminar. 
(Photo: Belden, PR324) Venlo, The Netherlands - January 21, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has opened registration for its 2014 Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure (IEI) Design Seminar. The seminar takes place from 14 until 17 April 2014 in Prague and is intended for anyone who designs or maintains mission-critical industrial Ethernet networks. Professionals such as network design engineers, control engineers, machine builders, plant engineers and IT specialists will benefit from learning how to reduce costs and installation time, while implementing highly reliable and resilient networks.

AVERY DENNISON ANNOUNCES 2014 CAR WRAP TRAINING SCHEDULE

Avery Dennison announces 2014 Car Wrap Training schedule. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR246)(Mentor, Ohio) January 21, 2014 - Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions today announced that it will hold ten Avery Dennison / Mutoh Car Wrap Training Classes and twelve Supreme Wrapping Films Workshops in 2014. All installation classes will be taught by Avery Dennison certified installer Justin Pate.

Clariant's Exolit® ensures protection for renewable polymers in oyster shell-reinforced polypropylene

ClariantMuttenz, January 20, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is providing the all-important fire protection element in the development of commercially viable, flame retarded thermoplastic composites based on renewable oyster shell fillers.

BOMBARDIER CHOISIT UN SYSTÈME D’ESSAIS MOOG POUR DES TESTS STRUCTURAUX PLEINE ECHELLE SUR UNE NOUVELLE AILE D’AVION EN FIBRE DE CARBONE

Le C Series FTV1 de Bombardier lors d’un essai en vol. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1401)East Aurora, NY, USA, 20 janvier 2014 - Bombardier Aerospace de Belfast a choisi Moog Industrial Group, une entreprise de Moog Inc. (NYSE : MOG.A et MOG.B), pour la fourniture d’un système d’essais en vue de tester en grandeur nature la structure d’une nouvelle aile d’avion en fibre de carbone destinée aux avions C Series.

Belden Launches New 24x7 Technical Support Plan in EMEA

Belden Launches New 24x7 Technical Support Plan in EMEA. 
(Photo: Belden, PR285) Venlo, The Netherlands - January 20, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, is offering a new service with its EMEA-wide 24x7 technical support plan. It allows an increase in the availability of Ethernet networks that use devices from the Hirschmann and GarrettCom brands—and with it, an increase in the productivity of business processes. Customers in the EMEA region who require immediate assistance can now benefit from phone or e-mail support around the clock, 365 days per year. Since this support is available EMEA-wide, all communication is in English.

Clariant's CATOFIN® Technology drives world's largest propane dehydrogenation unit

ClariantMuttenz, January 16, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that the largest PDH unit has begun production in Tianjin, China, using CATOFIN® technology. This 600 kta unit is also the first PDH unit in China. It uses the CATOFIN process and catalyst, a technology that is licensed through CB&I.