05-07-2011
Stay connected with Melio® 03-R-163 for high adhesion on difficult surfaces
Muttenz, 5 July 2011 – To achieve proper adhesion is one of the most important parameters in leather finishing. To meet the current specifications for different leathers, automotive as well as shoe upper, the finishing film has to be perfectly connected to the crust surface.
04-07-2011
Out of the blue, Clariant launches the ultimate white
Muttenz, 4 July 2011 – Clariant gives papermakers the unique opportunity to use up to 30% less optical brightening agent (OBA), reduce tinting colorant levels, and reach a truer, more neutral white, with the launch of its breakthrough whitening system Leucophor® XL.
01-07-2011
Clariant’s Masterbatches Business increases prices
Muttenz, 1 July 2011 – The Masterbatches Business Unit of Clariant, a leading Masterbatches player globally, announces global price increases for most of its products.
30-06-2011
La fibra PEI Ultem* di SABIC Innovative Plastics debutta nella nuova linea di abbigliamento da lavoro di Japan Wool Textile Company, che unisce comodità e protezione
BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 30 giugno 2011 – SABIC Innovative Plastics ha annunciato oggi che la sua fibra in polieterimmide (PEI) Ultem*, versatile e dalle elevate prestazioni, ha trovato una nuova importante applicazione nell'ambito dell'abbigliamento da lavoro e protettivo di alto livello. Japan Wool Textile Company, una divisione del gruppo NIKKE, utilizza la fibra Ultem con la lana e altri materiali per produrre filo, tessuti e indumenti in grado di offrire una combinazione unica di comodità e protezione, nonché una ritardanza di fiamma (FR) permanente ottenuta con materiali non alogenati e un'eccellente resistenza ai raggi ultravioletti (UV). A differenza dei tradizionali materiali a base di aramide, la fibra Ultem può essere colorata in maniera facile ed economica in un'ampia gamma di tonalità attraverso i convenzionali processi di tintura del poliestere, consentendo così a Japan Wool Textile Company di migliorare l'aspetto estetico della sua nuova linea.
28-06-2011
Plastic Colors Will Reflect Changing Times, Clariant ColorForward™ 2012 Predicts
Muttenz, 28 June 2011 – In 2012, colors that mirror a sense of movement, evolution and surprise – bright, lively, even quirky hues and special effects – can be expected to find a receptive public. So will soft, muted, earthy and organic tones that convey introspection, stability and personal responsibility. If these two trends seem at odds with each other, that may be because confusion and contradiction are also important elements in some of the major societal trends identified in the latest edition of ColorForward™. This trend analysis and color design tool from Clariant Masterbatches is released annually to help plastic product designers and marketing professionals make more informed color choices.
27-06-2011
“THEY ARE WORTH THE INVESTMENT”
The Netherlands, June 27, 2011 - Fish farming plays a key role in providing a sustainable source of protein to the earth’s ever-growing population. Increasing international demand for all types of sea food is driving the aquaculture industry to develop more economic and extensive operations. (Aquaculture encompasses not only fish farming but also farming for shrimps, oyster, seaweed and other species.) This places huge demands on equipment, manpower and materials as well as the environment.
27-06-2011
Azelis Appointed as Exclusive Distributor in Greece for National Starch Food Innovation
Azelis is pleased to announce that from July 1st, it will be the exclusive distributor for leading global functional ingredient supplier National Starch Food Innovation in Greece.
24-06-2011
Clariant initiates squeeze-out process for Süd-Chemie
Muttenz, 24 June 2011 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has initiated the squeeze-out procedure to acquire all of the remaining shares of Süd-Chemie AG from minority shareholders according to the German Public Company Act (“Aktiengesetz” § 327a).
