Mapal Plastics Joins SGP Community as Silver Patron

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced Mapal Plastics is the latest SGP Patron at the silver level. Through patronage, Mapal Plastics along with other industry leaders dedicated to promoting sustainability, support SGP and keep costs low for certification of print facilities.

Key patent behind game-changing Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology upheld at highest European Patent Instance

DyneemaRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that a key patent of DSM Dyneema, protecting its Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology will be maintained after a second challenge before the Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office. This radical innovation platform delivers game-changing materials for soft body armor and hard materials for helmets, vest inserts and vehicle armor. Armor made with Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology is 30 percent lighter than traditional armor whilst providing the same level of ballistic protectio

Archroma Press Kit ISPO 2018

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, is keeping nature top-of-mind for its ISPO debut with a showcase of advanced innovations and solutions to enhance active and sportswear at Hall B4, Booth 430-BN05. 

New ‘universal’ option in Archroma’s Smartrepel® Hydro range of non-PFC based durable water repellent protection

Archroma’s micro-encapsulated technology uses a repelling agent and anchoring agent that together create a perfect symbiosis of water protection, breathability and durability. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, introduces the latest addition to its range of highly biodegradable, non-PFC based durable water repellent protection, the Smartrepel® Hydro series.

Omron introduce quattro serie di dispositivi per il monitoraggio

Dispositivi di monitoraggio dello stato dei motori. 
(Foto: Omron, PR036)Tra il 29 novembre 2017 e la primavera del 2018, Omron Corporation (sede centrale: Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto. Presidente e CEO: Yoshihito Yamada) introdurrà quattro serie di dispositivi per il monitoraggio delle condizioni e verifica dello stato operativo degli impianti produttivi: dispositivi per il monitoraggio delle condizioni dei motori, che consentono di prevedere i guasti ai motori a induzione trifase; alimentatori con collegamento in rete, in grado di prevedere la vita utile e i guasti degli alimentatori installati nei quadri di controllo; sensori di flusso e sensori di pressione, in grado di monitorare il fluido idraulico e l'acqua di raffreddamento utilizzati nelle pressatrici e nelle macchine di stampaggio; e un amplificatore intelligente per il monitoraggio delle condizioni, in grado di accelerare l'applicazione di Internet of Things (IoT) nei sensori analogici già installati negli impianti o nelle macchine.

SABIC acquires 24.99% stake in Clariant

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today acknowledges the investment by chemical industry peer and partner SABIC, which has acquired a 24.99% stake in Clariant. The acquisition of these stakes, which were previously held by White Tale and 40 North, makes SABIC the largest Clariant shareholder.

SABIC demonstrates commitment to sustainable development at WEF with iconic structure, ICEhouse™

SABICFor the third consecutive year, SABIC is displaying a concept of an energy-efficient, quick to construct, and reusable building at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 23 to 26, demonstrating the company’s commitment to invest heavily in innovative sustainability projects.

New extrusion line increases production capacity in Waldkraiburg

A new flexible extrusion line at KRAIBURG TPE’s headquarters in Waldkraiburg expands the production capacities of the manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers in Germany. (Photo: © 2018 KRAIBURG TPE)The start-up of a new extrusion line for the production of thermoplastic elastomers at the company’s headquarters in Waldkraiburg emphasizes KRAIBURG TPE’s affirmation to rely on being based in Germany. The line expands the company’s total capacity to 56,000mt worldwide.