New TPE compounds for premium lifestyle products

KRAIBURG TPE has extended its portfolio of THERMOLAST® K Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) with a range of compounds designed to deliver velvety satin surfaces, superior adhesion in two-component applications with polar thermoplastics, and outstanding mechanical performance properties. The new materials offer high scratch and abrasion resistance, good chemical compatibility and UV-stability as well as easy processing at high injection rates. Amongst others, they address particular needs of premium lifestyle products.
(Photo © 2017 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE has extended its portfolio of THERMOLAST® K Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) with a range of compounds designed to deliver velvety, satin-smooth surfaces, superior adhesion in two-component applications with polar thermoplastics and outstanding mechanical performance properties. The new materials offer high scratch and abrasion resistance, good chemical compatibility and UV-stability as well as easy processing at high injection rates. Addressing the particular needs of premium lifestyle products, they made their debut at CHINAPLAS 2017.

SABIC wins the Best Polymer Producers Award 2017 for polypropylene

Sjoerd Zuidema, Director of Polypropylene Business Europe and Jose Chas, Sales Manager of PP from SABIC receiving the award from Ron Marsh, Chairman of the Polymers for Europe Alliance.Sittard, the Netherlands, June 8, 2017 - SABIC has been named a winner of the prestigious Best Polymer Producer Award in the category of Polypropylene at an award ceremony held in conjunction with the European Plastics Converters (EuPC) Annual Event on 1 June 2017 in Madrid, Spain.

Clariant receives Sustainable Product & Service Award at 2016 GoldenBee CSR China Honor Roll

Clariant receives Sustainable Product & Service Award at 2016 GoldenBee CSR China Honor Roll. 
(Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, June 8, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, received recently the Sustainable Product & Service Award at the 2016 GoldenBee CSR China Honor Roll, an annual listing of enterprises with outstanding CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) achievements in China. The award ceremony was held during the 12th International CSR Forum in Beijing, an annual event that brings together business leaders from China and abroad to present the latest CSR achievements. Clariant’s efforts to drive sustainable development leveraged from Clariant global to China continue to be recognized by industry peers, and as one of only four enterprises receiving the Sustainable Development Award this year, the company’s comprehensive commitment to sustainability was further underlined.

From the Race Track to the Road – TE Connectivity and Andretti Technologies Highlight Partnership at FIA Formula E Berlin ePrix

Judith Henzel, TE Connectivity’s resident engineer with Andretti Technologies. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR189)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced its participation at the FIA Formula E Berlin ePrix on June 10 and 11, 2017 as the lead partner of Andretti Technologies, the technology incubation and advanced engineering business of Andretti Autosport.

Archroma heads to OutDoor for the first time with nature-focused ways to enhance gear

Easy-to-use Outdoor Solution Navigators will be available on touchscreens at the booth, side-by-side with experts and samples, to encourage visitors to explore their ideas and uncover new ways to enhance their gear sustainably. 
(Photographs: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 7 June 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, is keeping nature top-of-mind for its OutDoor debut with a showcase of advanced innovations and solutions to enhance outdoor, urban and active wear at Booth A4-306.

Clariant to highlight safe and effective materials for innovative packaging of healthcare and pharmaceutical industry at CPhI China expo

Handy Active Tubes® have built-in desiccant inside the closure and are ideal for packaging effervescent tablets or diagnostic test strips, providing physical stability as well as protection from moisture and light. 
(Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, June 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will exhibit in the CPhI China exhibition to be held on June 20-22, 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Clariant will showcase at CPhI China, one of the most comprehensive pharmaceutical ingredient shows in the region, safe and effective materials dedicated to innovative packaging solutions for the healthcare and pharmaceutical market.

Avery Dennison appoints Noel Kasmi senior director sales for Label and Packaging Materials Europe

Noel Kasmi, senior director, sales for Label and Packaging Materials Europe.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR358)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — June 6, 2017 — Avery Dennison announced today the appointment of Noel Kasmi as senior director, sales for Label and Packaging Materials Europe. In this role he will be part of the leadership team of Label and Graphic Materials Europe.

TE Connectivity risponde alla forte evoluzione della domanda nei motori industriali con un portafoglio di soluzioni per la connettività innovativa

TE Connectivity risponde all’evoluzione della domanda dei costruttori di motori con una gamma di innovative soluzioni di connettività. (Fonte: TE Connectivity, PR157)DARMSTADT, Germania – 1 giugno 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), un leader mondiale nella connettività e nei sensori, dopo l'acquisizione nel settembre 2016 del gruppo Intercontec (leader globale di mercato nei connettori metrici), ha costituito un centro di eccellenza globale per la connettività nei motori. In questo centro, la società proseguirà nello sviluppo di nuovi prodotti innovativi e nel miglioramento dei suoi collaudati prodotti esistenti.