Ahead of K 2019, Clariant reveals the theme ‘Symphony of Collaboration’ to tackle plastics waste challenge

To be unveiled at K 2019: collaborative sustainability projects and the products behind them. 
(Photo: Clariant)As action to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution gains momentum, including a new international framework signed by G20 ministers to address marine plastic waste, specialty chemical company Clariant announces proactive steps to foster partnerships and create a more sustainable plastics industry through a “Symphony of Collaboration”.

Beaulieu International Group remporte son quatrième label « Risque Hautement Protégé » de FM Global, cette fois pour une usine française de parquet

Usine de parquet B.I.G. à Meaulne.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Meaulne, France – le 25 juin 2019 – Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) possède 29 usines à travers le monde. Une de ses usines, située à Meaulne, en France, produit des parquets contrecollés et fait partie de la division Beaulieu Flooring Solutions. Le 20 juin 2019, le site de Meaulne s’est vu accorder le label « Risque Hautement Protégé » (RHP) par la compagnie d’assurance FM Global. Ce label signifie que l’usine satisfait aux exigences les plus strictes en matière de protection et de prévention incendie.

Global specialty chemicals innovator, Perstorp, drives forward project to produce recycled methanol

Perstorp will investigate the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its Swedish facility in Stenungsund. 
(Photo: Perstorp)
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, will investigate the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its Swedish facility in Stenungsund. The Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) will partly finance this ambitious feasibility study.

DSM introduces new resin to drive shift to waterborne coatings in construction and heavy machinery segments

DSM introduces new resin to drive shift to waterborne coatings in construction and heavy machinery segments.
(Photo: DSM Coating Resins: DSMREPR015)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has today launched a new direct-to-metal (DTM), waterborne coating resin, NeoCryl® XK-117, that will enable a more sustainable future for the coatings industry. The new resin underlines DSM’s commitment to developing coating resins that outperform conventional coating technologies in terms of both sustainability and functional performance.

Answering foundry priorities & casting trends: LE+ Technology success at GIFA 2019

LE+ Technology visit the team at GIFA 2019 Booth 12C13. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant’s support for a more sustainable future for foundries is proving to meet or even overachieve BTEX emission limits. At GIFA 2019, Clariant shares real-world success for Low Emission+ Technology (LE+ Technology) in lowering total cost of ownership (TCO), delivering high surface quality castings, and elevating eco-credentials to match casting consumers’ demands.

SABO & 3V Sigma USA sign an Exclusive Representation Partnership for SABO Personal Care Products

SABO & 3V Sigma USA sign an Exclusive Representation Partnership for SABO Personal Care Products. (Photo: SABO S.p.A.)3V Sigma USA, a leading producer of advanced specialty chemicals for Personal Care formulations in North America, has finalized a partnership with SABO SpA for the exclusive representation of their Personal Care product line in USA, Canada and Mexico.

Archroma Press Kit ITMA 2019

Stay tuned with Archroma highlights and activities at ITMA 2019 by visiting on the dedicated event webpage. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will be at ITMA to launch its latest innovations and system solutions aimed to help textile manufacturers with optimized productivity and/or value creation in their markets.

Clariant Masterbatches Establishes Regional Packaging Center in Thailand

Clariant Masterbatches Establishes Regional Packaging Center in Thailand. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant Masterbatches is ramping up its support for packaging industry customers in Asia Pacific by creating a Regional Packaging Center (RPC) in it’s Phanthong manufacturing facility in Thailand. The RPC will be introduced during InterPlas Thailand 2019, which is part of Manufacturing Expo being held in Bangkok, June 19 – 22. Clariant is exhibiting on Stand 4B27.