ISDC 2011: Clariant to highlight commitment to the detergents industry in India

ClariantMuttenz, December 8, 2011 - At the International Conference on Soaps, Detergents and Cosmetics (ISDC) in Mumbai, Clariant, a leading supplier of key raw materials for laundry detergents and household cleaning products, will highlight its commitment to both the industry in general and customers in India in particular.

Il nuovo copolimero Lexan* EXL di SABIC aumenta la libertà di progettazione degli impianti fotovoltaici miniaturizzati di prossima generazione

Una nuova resina Lexan* EXL di SABIC è usato in connettori fotovoltaici e scatole di giunzione>BERGEN OP ZOOM, Paesi Bassi – 7 dicembre 2011 – L'unità Innovative Plastics di SABIC oggi ha annunciato una nuova resina copolimerica Lexan* EXL ad alte prestazioni che affronta la tendenza in rapida evoluzione verso la miniaturizzazione delle scatole di giunzione e dei connettori fotovoltaici. Le migliori prestazioni elettriche e di autoestinguenza della nuova resina Lexan EXL consentono ai progettisti di miniaturizzare l'intero impianto creando componenti a parete sottile, ravvicinando i conduttori tra loro e integrando dei sistemi costituiti da scatole di giunzione. In questo modo si possono abbassare i costi dell'energia solare, aumentando l'efficienza. La nuova resina Lexan EXL consente ai clienti di rafforzare la loro posizione competitiva contribuendo notevolmente ad aumentare i vantaggi degli impianti fotovoltaici e accelerando ulteriormente la tendenza verso l'energia solare.

Clariant goes extra mile for the cosmetics sector with GMP (ISO 22716) accreditation

Clariant Personal Care. (Photo: Clariant) Muttenz, December 7, 2011 - Clariant has gone the extra mile for its cosmetics’ industry customers with the achievement of global ISO 22716 Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for its global management system. The accomplishment reinforces Clariant’s commitment to be a leading partner for the personal care industry, guaranteeing globally-consistent products and processes to support more efficient product development by customers.

Clariant steps up innovation and expansion strategy in flame retardants

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  • Additional production facility for non-halogenated flame retardants in Germany
  • Introduction of pioneering high-efficiency halogen-free flame retardants for printed circuit boards
  • Aligned with Clariant strategic pillars of innovation and expansion to support growth market in Asia

Clariant announces Phase Three of Exolit® OP expansion program

ClariantMuttenz, December 6, 2011 - Clariant announces the next stage in its on-going capacity expansion program for Exolit® OP non-halogenated flame retardants, with the addition of a third production unit at its site in Hürth-Knapsack, near Cologne, Germany.

Virtual Global Trade Show Profiles

EurocomEurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, has launched an online virtual trade show, presenting credentials and profiles for each of its member agencies. This free access service enables clients and potential clients around the world to visit the virtual trade show and enter stands of each of the member agencies in Eurocom Worldwide.

Clariant LTD: Squeeze-out of Süd-Chemie Minority Shareholders now effective

ClariantMuttenz, 01 December 2011 –Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft today informed Clariant LTD that the resolution agreed by the Shareholders General Meeting of Süd-Chemie Aktiengesellschaft (22 November 2011) with regard to squeezing out the Minority Shareholders (§ 327a AktG), yesterday became effective by registration with the Commercial Register.

AVERY DENNISON MOURNS DEATH OF CHARLES D. MILLER, VISIONARY BUSINESS EXECUTIVE AND CIVIC LEADER

Former Avery Dennison chairman and chief executive officer Charles D. “Chuck” Miller (shown here in 1985) died at 83 on November 23. Miller, who led the transformation of the company into a global Fortune 500 market leader, was a prominent civic leader, supporting the Los Angeles business community and numerous non-profit organizations. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR092)PASADENA, California — 1 December 2011 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced the death of Charles D. Miller, who as chairman and chief executive officer from 1977 to 1998 was instrumental in transforming the company from a U.S.-based manufacturer into a global Fortune 500 market leader in pressure-sensitive labeling materials and office products.