Clariant steps up R&D support for agricultural challenges

The new Crop Solutions greenhouse at the Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 22, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces its investment in a state-of-the-art R&D greenhouse to step up its support for tackling current and future agricultural challenges.

Top moulder Maier uses new ABS/PC from ELIX Polymers for exterior pillar cover

Top moulder Maier uses new ABS/PC from ELIX Polymers for exterior pillar cover. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR025)Tarragona, June 21, 2017 – A leading supplier of interior and exterior automotive parts has selected a new ABS/polycarbonate blend from ELIX Polymers for the production of exterior pillar covers to be used in an upcoming premium class car from a well-known German manufacturer. Maier S. Coop., in Vizcaya, Spain, is using ELIX Ultra HH4115HI in a two-component part that combines the ABS/PC with a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA).

Il relé della serie Potter & Brumfield T9G di TE Connectivity, il più piccolo nella sua categoria

Il relé della serie Potter & Brumfield T9G di TE Connectivity, il più piccolo nella sua categoria. (Fonte: TE Connectivity, PR133)
HARRISBURG, PA., USA – 20 giugno 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), un leader mondiale nella connettività e nei sensori, presenta il relé della serie Potter & Brumfield T9G, un relé da 30A su circuito stampato per il settore HVAC (riscaldamento, ventilazione e condizionamento), per il controllo di elettrodomestici e di applicazioni industriali. Il relé della serie Potter & Brumfield T9G di TE è il più piccoli nella sua categoria, con un ingombro esterno del 30% inferiore ed uno spazio per il circuito stampato ridotto del 13%, pur mantenendo le prestazioni standard. Questo permette di aggiungere più componenti sul circuito stampato senza compromettere le prestazioni del relé.

Henkel and PSA tackle production issues with internet-connected ‘smart’ glasses

HenkelDüsseldorf, Germany – Henkel and, automobile giant PSA, have worked together on an innovative form of remote assistance. For the first time Henkel experts are enabled to quickly and accurately diagnose problems anywhere in any PSA production operation, without having to step outside their own office. The implementation of the new remote service system will enable PSA & Henkel to increase efficiency and react much more quickly to production glitches. Both companies will share the podium at Surcar 2017, the international meeting on automotive body finishing taking place in Cannes, France, on June 29-30.

Milliken at Drinktec 2017 to highlight how its ClearShield® UV absorbers protect vitamins, plus the color and aroma of drinks in clear, transparent PET bottles

Milliken ClearShield® UV absorbers protect vitamins, plus the color and aroma of drinks in clear, transparent PET bottles.
(Photos © 2017 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR171)Ghent, Belgium – At this fall’s Drinktec 2017 trade fair in Germany, Milliken Chemical will demonstrate how its ClearShield® Colorless UV Absorbers bring value to PET packaging by effectively protecting UV-sensitive contents from degradation while maintaining the material’s clarity and transparency.

EarthColors by Archroma receives OutDoor Industry Award 2017

EarthColors by Archroma receives OutDoor Industry Award 2017. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 19 June 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that its EarthColors dyestuff range has won the Gold Winner at the the OutDoor Industry Award 2017, Sustainable innovations Category, presented at a ceremony held on June 18, 2017.

Archroma Press Kit OutDoor Europe 2017

Archroma’s new range of Foron® S luminous dyes. (Photo: Archroma)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 Increase Prices for Geko® and Ecosil® in Europe

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photos: Clariant)Munich, June 16, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals has announced today a price increase in Europe for its Geko foundry green sand binders by 3% and for its Ecosil foundry lustrous carbon formers by 5 %, effective July 1st 2017 or as soon as contracts allow. The price increase is due to rising costs of certain raw materials and manufacturing.