Perstorp steps up its bioplastics competitiveness

Perstorp will be exhibiting at the 9th European Bioplastics Conference in Brussels. Linda Zellner, Project Bioplastics Manager, will be giving a keynote speech at the conference on the use of compostable plastics. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp the world leader in ε-polycaprolactones (PCL) technology, marketed under the Capa™ brand, is stepping up its investment into the fast growing bioplastics market. World demand is expected to continue to grow at over 20% pa for the foreseeable future, and Capa™ Thermoplastics are already playing a vital role in enhancing biopolymer performance and biodegradability across a range of bioplastic applications.

Clariant to feature protection and corrosion-inhibiting solutions for light metals at the 15th China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric 2014)

ClariantShanghai, November 6, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will return to the China International Lubricants and Technology Exhibition (InterLubric) in 2014 with dedicated product offerings for the industrial lubricants industry in China. With a host of feature products, including emulsifiers, lubricants and corrosion inhibitors that provide extra protection for expensive light metals and alloys, Clariant offers specialized components for both steel and aluminum cutting and grinding fluids.

Moog Meets the Challenges of Rules Changes in Formula 1

Moog meets the challenges of rules changes in Formula 1. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR1410)East Aurora, NY, USA, November 5, 2014 - Moog Industrial Group, a part of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A AND MOG.B), has been working with their global Formula 1 (F1) customers to help them meet the challenges of 2014 Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) rules changes. Formula One cars are the highest class of single-seat auto racing that is sanctioned by FIA and are the most technologically advanced racing cars in the world. These new technical regulations encourage F1 auto designers to focus on new technologies, that are more relevant to road cars, and in particular techniques of improving fuel efficiency. Moog is able to help teams meet these challenges through their range of sub-miniature hydraulic F1 products and systems for actuation, supporting completely new systems on this season's cars such as brake pressure limiting and turbocharger waste-gate control.

New Avery Dennison Select Solutions® Small Diameter Portfolio Features Labeling Options for Tight Mandrel Applications

New Avery Dennison Select Solutions® Small Diameter Portfolio Features Labeling Options for Tight Mandrel Applications.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR275)Mentor, Ohio (November 4, 2014) -- Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials North America has launched a Small Diameter portfolio as part of its Select Solutions™ Collection. The portfolio, which offers small-circumference labeling options for tight mandrel applications, features select flexible paper and film facestocks and high-performance adhesives. The facestock and adhesive combination produces outstanding excellent mandrel hold on overlap and closely positioned, leading edge/trailing edge labeling.

Avery Dennison Offers Eye-Catching, Non-Toxic Options as Part of New Select Solutions® Kiddie Sticker Portfolio

Avery Dennison Offers Eye-Catching, Non-Toxic Options as Part of New Select Solutions® Kiddie Sticker Portfolio.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR274)Mentor, Ohio (November 4, 2014) -- Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials has introduced the Select Solutions Kiddie Sticker portfolio. The portfolio contains an attractive array of facestocks, nontoxic adhesives and a lay-flat liner. The portfolio constructions allow for the production of two- and three-dimensional stickers that draw attention and help put smiles on faces.

Clariant Oil Services to Exhibit at 2014 Deepwater Operations Conference & Exhibition

ClariantHouston, November 4, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Oil Services business will exhibit at the 2014 Deepwater Operations Conference, booth 401, November 4-6, 2014, at Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas.

Clariant launches GlucoTain® - innovative surfactants with pleasing sensorial effects

Discover GlucoTain® - a new sensory dimension in skin care. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 4, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, invites the global personal care industry to discover GlucoTain® "a new sensory dimension", as it launches its innovative new range of sugar-based surfactants with pleasing sensorial effects, outstanding mildness and very good cleaning performance for skin and hair.

Clariant organiza aula concerto com o maestro João Carlos Martins em Suzano

ClariantSão Paulo, 3 de novembro de 2014 – A Clariant, uma das líderes mundiais em especialidades químicas, organizará no dia 06 de novembro de 2014, às 11h, uma aula concerto com o maestro João Carlos Martins, na EE Jussara F. Domschke. Esta iniciativa complementa as atividades do projeto “A Música Venceu”, realizado na escola pela Fundação Bachiana, com o patrocínio da Clariant. O evento também contará com a apresentação dos alunos, tanto dos instrumentos de corda, quanto do coral e percussão.