Next-Generation Catalyst and Additive Technologies from W. R. Grace and Milliken Combine to Deliver Exceptional Results to PP Producers

Polypropylene Food Contact Application Produced with Grace’s CONSISTA® C601 PP Catalyst and Milliken’s Millad® NX™8000 Clarifier.
(Photo Milliken, MKPR121, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved)Ghent, Belgium - W. R. Grace & Co. and Milliken & Company today announced that their advanced technologies, used synergistically, are enabling polypropylene (PP) manufacturers to develop new and differentiated resin portfolios featuring enhanced clarity, cleanliness, processability and mechanical performance.

Clariant BU Additives increases prices for Polymer Additives products

ClariantMuttenz, December 3, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a price increase for its Polymer Additives products. Effective January 1, 2015, prices for Plastics and Coatings products will be increased up to 10% as a result of higher costs. The increase will affect selected products within the Light Stabilizer, Antioxidant, Process Stabilizer and Antistatic portfolios.

TE Connectivity Completes the Acquisition of the Business of China Xiamen Delixing/Sibas

TE ConnectivitySCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - December 1, 2014 - TE Connectivity Ltd. (TE) (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of the business of Xiamen Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. ("Delixing") and Xiamen SIBAS Connectors Co., Ltd. ("Sibas").

DSM DYNEEMA RECEIVES THREE ITMA FUTURE MATERIALS 2014 AWARDS FOR ITS RADICAL INNOVATION: DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY

ITMA Future Materials Awards organizers present one of the awards won to Yvonne Engelen (left middle) and Shitij Chabba (right middle) from DSM Dyneema.
(Photo ITMA, DYNPR297)Dresden, Germany - 27 November 2014 - DSM Dyneema announced today that it has won three ITMA Future Materials awards based on its breakthrough Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology platform. Future Materials honored DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, with awards for Best Innovation – Industrial Textiles; Most Innovative Large Company; and Launch of the Year. The awards were presented to DSM Dyneema’s Yvonne Engelen, vice president marketing and sales, and Shitij Chabba, global segment director life protection, at an awards ceremony in Dresden, Germany, on Nov. 26.

Sogitec choisit Moog pour la plateforme vibrante et le système de commandes à retour d’effort du simulateur de vol FFS du NH90

Simulateur Full Flight du FH90. (Photo Sogitec, MGPR1412)East Aurora, NY, USA, 27 novembre 2014 – Moog Industrial Group, une division de Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A et MOG.B), a livré à Sogitec Industries une plateforme vibrante et un système de commandes à retour d’effort destinés à l’entraînement des pilotes de NH90 sur FFS (simulateur de vol Full Flight). Filiale de DASSAULT AVIATION, la société Sogitec Industries a été choisie par NAHEMA (l’agence de gestion de l’OTAN pour la conception, le développement, la production et la logistique de l'hélicoptère OTAN) pour concevoir et fabriquer six simulateurs de vol FFS NH90 destinés à l’Armée et la Marine française, dont un doit être livré à l’aviation de l’Armée de terre en 2015.

Clariant features leading Bentonite products at IndoMetal 2014 in Indonesia

ClariantJakarta, November 27, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will feature its dedicated line of Bentonite products at the IndoMetal exhibition to be held on December 11-13, 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia. IndoMetal is considered the biggest foundry exhibition in Indonesia today.

Clariant achieves Cosmetics GMP certification for all dedicated sites

ClariantMuttenz, November 26, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers. The achievement supports its commitment to offer globally-consistent products and processes to customers in the Personal Care industry.

Clariant addresses needs for safe, sustainable and stylish solutions for plastics and packaging industry

ClariantShanghai, November 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals today holds a media roundtable for plastic and packaging industry in Shanghai, China. Media are invited to join the discussion with Clariant experts on the future of plastic and packaging industry. Clariant’s products and solutions are showcased with focus on safety, sustainability and stylishness.