TE Connectivity Hosts Open House for Students on Global Day of the Engineer

Marno Panis, product development engineer, showing the capabilities of 3D printing to the students. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR055)‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands – March 2, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, entertained over 300 students from several local schools on February 24, the Global Day of the Engineer. The half-day open house was aimed at inspiring a greater awareness of engineering among young people. The young students got an insight into the world of engineering with a tour through TE’s various laboratories in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, they gained hands-on experience with some interesting technology gadgets, and they learnt what it means to work for a global technology company.

SABIC certified as ‘Top Employer Europe 2016’ for third consecutive year

From left to right: David Plink CEO Top Employers Institute, Eduardo Perez-Cejuela, Sr Director HR Europe and Mark Williams, Vice President Europe.Sittard, The Netherlands, March 2, 2016 - Chemical company SABIC has been awarded the ‘Top Employer Europe Award 2016’ for the third consecutive year, for its excellent employment practices throughout the Europe region. The certification is based on research by the international Top Employers Institute and auditing firm Grant Thornton, recognising SABIC’s continuous focus on excellent HR practices. The award was presented on 25 February 2016 at an official dinner ceremony in Amsterdam.

Henkel driving automotive innovations at JEC 2016

The rear axle of the new Volvo XC90 features a new transverse leaf spring, made of lightweight composite material. BENTELER-SGL mass-produces the composite leaf springs for the rear suspension using Loctite Matrix resin from Henkel. (Photo: Henkel, PR008A)Driven by legislation to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions, automotive manufacturers are on a mission to cut every unnecessary gram of weight out of vehicles. The push for lighter vehicles is driving the adoption of advanced composites, which offer weight savings versus traditional metal components.

Avery Dennison Materials Group nomme Hassan Rmaile au poste de vice-président mondial, R&D

Avery Dennison Materials Group nomme Hassan Rmaile au poste de vice-président mondial, R&D.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR321)Mentor, Ohio — le 1 mars 2016 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) a annoncé aujourd’hui la nomination d’Hassan Rmaile au poste de vice-président mondial du secteur R&D pour son Materials Group, avec effet immédiat. Il remplace Sjaak Elmendorp, qui prend sa retraite et quitte l’entreprise après 22 ans de bons et loyaux services.

Clariant to offer Beraca’s natural cosmetic ingredients in the D-A-CH region

ClariantMuttenz, March 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is extending its portfolio of cosmetics ingredients for customers in Austria, Germany and Switzerland with Beraca’s natural ingredients from the Amazon Rainforest. As of April 1, 2016, CRM International – a Clariant Group company – will distribute Beraca’s cosmetic portfolio in the D-A-CH region.

SABIC élargit son portefeuille de produits composites avec l’ajout de bandes thermoplastiques renforcées par des fibres

SABIC élargit son portefeuille de produits composites avec l’ajout de bandes thermoplastiques renforcées par des fibresLelystad, Pays-Bas, le 29 février 2016 - SABIC, l’un des leaders mondiaux de l’industrie pétrochimique, a élargi son portefeuille croissant de solutions de matériaux innovants avec la récente investissement d’une participation majoritaire dans la société Fibre Reinforced Thermoplastics, B.V., basée à Lelystad, aux Pays-Bas.

Belden présente de nouveaux points d'accès sans fil, personnalisables et compacts

Belden présente de nouveaux points d'accès sans fil, personnalisables et compacts. 
(Photo: Belden, PR401) St. Louis, Missouri - 29 février 2016 - Belden Inc., leader mondial dans les solutions de transmission du signal, dans le cadre d'applications essentielles, lance sa dernière solution pour le déploiement de réseau sans fil industriel - la gamme des points d'accès de réseau local sans fil industriel (WLAN) BAT450-F. Ces dispositifs peuvent être installés n'importe où, sur des poteaux ou des murs, le rendant idéal dans les environnements où l'espace est limité.

Thermal insulation is the feature most in demand in residential glass

Thermal insulation is the feature most in demand in residential glass.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR033) Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 29, 2016 – Thermal insulation is the main concern for consumers when choosing glass for their windows. This is the main conclusion from a survey conducted by Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and interior application glass products, and one of the leading window installation companies in Spain. According to the survey, thermal insulation is the top purchase criterion for the majority of those surveyed, followed by control of solar radiation.