Chemicals
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20 Oct 2010
Clariant focuses on further Growth in China
Muttenz, October 20, 2010 - Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant continues to strengthen its presence in Greater China with the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai today, October 20, 2010. The new facility also includes a new technical application center for pigments. Clariant further announced the start-up of its new Quinacridon pigment joint venture in Hangzhou.
19 Oct 2010
RHODIA INCREASES ITS RHODIANTAL™ PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN CHINA
Lyon, France, October 19, 2010 ---- Rhodia has announced an increase in its IBCH* production capacity in China in conjunction with the transfer of its Wuxi plant to the group’s new industrial platform located in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu province). IBCH is used by the perfumery industry.
Muttenz, October 15, 2010 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the final conclusions of its Global Asset Network Optimization (GANO) project which impact eight sites globally. The measures are part of the company’s overall 2009/2010 restructuring program and will lead to a reduction of up to 100 positions worldwide. Implementation will be finalized by 2013.
Sittard, the Netherlands – October 14, 2010 – SABIC will present two new product groups from its Performance Chemicals Strategic Business Unit - Ethanolamines and Ethoxylates - at the 57th SEPAWA Congress & European Detergents Conference (EDC) to be held in Fulda, Germany, from October 13-15, 2010.
Ghent, Belgium – 13 October 2010 – Home Products International (HPI), a major home organizer manufacturer, has taken the lead in meeting consumer demand for containers with an attractive, high-quality appearance. By upgrading to polypropylene (PP) clarified with Millad® NX8000 technology from Milliken, HPI created a successful new line of “Clears” storage totes featuring a bright, clean look. By utilizing clarified PP, an easily recycled, environmentally friendly plastic, HPI also addressed strong consumer interest in sustainable materials. Further, the company, which moulds the storage totes at its facility in Chicago, Ill., benefits from lower energy consumption and shorter cycle times made possible by Millad NX8000’s wider processing window. 