TE Connectivity named a 'Top 100 Global Innovator' for eighth consecutive year 

TE Connectivity named a 'Top 100 Global Innovator' for eighth consecutive year. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR345)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has again been named a Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator 2018-19 by Clarivate Analytics.

Archroma launches Leucophor® AFCN, a new FDA-approved OBA aimed for food contact, high-whiteness packaging and paper

Archroma launches Leucophor® AFCN, a new FDA-approved OBA aimed for food contact, high-whiteness packaging and paper. 
(Photo: Leah Kelly)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the introduction of a new optical brightening agent (OBA) specially designed for food packaging and paper, Leucophor® AFCN liq. The newly launched OBA has been approved for food contact by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Accent renforcé sur les applications médicales

Lors du Pharmapack 2019, KRAIBURG TPE (stand F66) et Eastman (stand C18) dévoilent des matériaux présentant une adhérence parfaitement ajustée pour les applications rigide/souple en technique médicale. 
(Illustration: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)En collaboration étroite avec Eastman, KRAIBURG TPE a mis au point une série d’élastomères thermoplastiques (TPE) de la marque THERMOLAST® M avec adhérence sur des types de polymères spéciaux destinés aux applications médicales. Outre cette possibilité d’adhérence sur les copolyesters Eastman Tritan™, le spécialiste des TPE propose toute une gamme de compounds avec adhérence sur PP, ABS, ABS/PC et PET.

TE Connectivity extends M12 portfolio with the L-code PCB/panel-mount power connectors

TE Connectivity extends M12 portfolio with the L-code PCB/panel-mount power connectors. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR275)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has extended its portfolio of M12 connectors to include L-code PCB/panel types that offer a compact high-power solution for automation devices.

SABIC and customers launch certified circular polymers from mixed plastic waste 

SABIC Chairman, Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Jarbou, and Vice Chairman & CEO Yousef Al-Benyan, with representatives from customers Unilever and Vinventions, and supplier PLASTIC ENERGY at last night’s event to announce the launch of SABIC’s certified circular polymers.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced together with its customers Unilever, Vinventions and Walki Group, the launch of certified circular polymers to be manufactured by SABIC and planned to be used by its customers for packaging solutions for a variety of consumer products that will be introduced into the market in 2019.

SABIC names Chase Plastics as a distribution partner in North America

Chase Plastics’ employees at the company’s Clarkston, Michigan, headquarters.As part of its strategy to foster the additional growth of its Specialties business, and to provide outstanding service to its customers in North America, SABIC has named Chase Plastic Services, Inc. as a key distribution partner, serving SABIC customers for specialty engineering thermoplastics in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

TE Connectivity to supply high-voltage roofline equipment on Greater Anglia’s Stadler FLIRT trains

TE Connectivity to supplyhigh-voltage roofline equipment on Greater Anglia’s Stadler FLIRT trains. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR343)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has won a contract to supply high-voltage roofline components to Stadler for a total of 58 electric and bi-mode FLIRT trains ordered for East Anglia’s network.

Clariant partners with ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group to advance Cellulosic Biofuel Research

Clariant’s precommercial plant in Straubing, Germany, where further trials with different types of cellulosic feedstock will be conducted as part of the joint research agreement. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has signed a joint research agreement with ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) to evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel, which has the potential to play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.