Textiles and Fibers
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8 Oct 2013
DSM approves BDO made using Genomatica's process for use in Arnitel products
DSM has tested and approved bio-based BDO (1,4-butanediol) made with Genomatica's process, for use in DSM's Arnitel® TPC (ThermoPlastic Copolyester). This is a next step in the development of a bio-based high performance portfolio and fully in line with DSM's front running position in a bio-based economy.
1 Oct 2013
Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses
Muttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.
Reinach, 1 October 2013 - Archroma is delighted to announce its official launch today as a newly formed global color and specialty chemicals company that comprises the former Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products businesses of Clariant. To be combined into a single entity at close, Archroma will continue to deliver specialized performance and color solutions to the textile, paper, adhesives, coatings and construction industries. The three businesses were acquired today by SK Capital Partners, a U.S. based private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors.
The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.
Stanley, N.C. – July 29, 2013 – DSM Dyneema LLC (DSM Dyneema), the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and world leader in life protection materials and high performance fibers, commends their partner Banom for winning the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2013 North American Product Leadership Award in Cut Resistant Gloves. Banom’s gloves for workers in the sheet metal and glass industries surpass the competition through the use of proprietary high tenacity filament (HTF) yarns incorporating high-performance materials such as MaxPly® with Dyneema® and TriMax® with Dyneema®.