Vencorex will be present at ECS 2015 21-23 April (Nuremberg, Germany)

VencorexVencorex, the owner of key technologies and a major manufacturer of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanates for the polyurethane markets, will present at European Coatings Show 2015 21.-23. April (Nuremberg, Germany) a wide range of isocyanates and solutions to develop more environmentally-friendly technologies such as:

  • Tolonate™ aliphatic polyisocyanates crosslinkers for high-performance polyurethane coatings & adhesives, which offer exceptional durability and non-yellowing properties upon ageing, with high solids, low VOC options,
  • Based on a unique patented technology, the Easaqua™ grades are self-emulsifiable polyisocyanates, used as crosslinkers of efficient environmentally-friendly waterborne polyurethane alternatives to conventional solvent-based coatings,
  • HDI and IPDI isocyanate monomers, essential building blocks for polyurethane dispersions (PUD)
  • Scuranate™ TDI aromatic isocyanate for CASE applications
Vencorex will be present at ECS 2015 from 21st to 23rd April Hall 4 stand 660.

Clariant delivers strong growth and improves its operating margins in an adverse environment in 2014

Clariant Corporate Center in Switzerland. (Photo: Clariant)“In 2014 Clariant grew above average once more, even though the economic environment was challenging and characterized by a continued lack of growth in Europe. Clariant increased its sales particularly in attractive high-margin markets, and was again able to improve its profitability, though some parts of the progress were masked by a negative currency effect,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann.

Change in the Board of Directors of Clariant

ClariantMuttenz, February 17, 2015 - At the 20th Annual General Meeting of Clariant Ltd on March 31, 2015, Dr. Dolf Stockhausen will step down from Clariant's Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will propose the election of Mrs. Susanne Wamsler as his successor and thus continuing the representation of the former family shareholders of Süd-Chemie AG in Clariant.

Perstorp to highlight strength and success of Capa™ caprolactone polyols at UTECH 2015 polyurethanes show

Perstorp will present its broad range of Capa™ caprolactone polyester polyols at UTECH Europe 2015 (stand 2100), the international polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on April 14-16. (Photos: Perstorp)Perstorp will present its broad range of Capa™ caprolactone polyester polyols at UTECH Europe 2015 (stand 2100), the international polyurethanes exhibition and conference taking place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, on April 14-16.

Clariant's GlucoTain®: how should clean feel?

Discover GlucoTain® - a new sensory dimension in skin and hair care. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 11, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will open up the new sensory dimensions of its GlucoTain® sugar-based and sulfate-free surfactants range to the Personal Care industry at in-cosmetics 2015 (Hall A7 Booth 7C50).

TRESPA® METEON® ASSORTIMENT UITGEBREID MET TIJDLOOS GRIJS

Trespa heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat Trespa® Meteon®, het populaire assortiment duurzame exterieurplaten, wordt uitgebreid met zes opvallende grijze houttinten. (Foto’s Trespa, TRPR127)Weert, Nederland, februari 2015 - Trespa heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat Trespa® Meteon®, het populaire assortiment duurzame exterieurplaten, wordt uitgebreid met zes opvallende grijze houttinten. Lucas Stevens, Design Expert bij Trespa, zegt hierover: “Wij hebben met meer dan 100 architecten in 10 landen overlegd en dit is het directe gevolg daarvan. Onze nieuwe grijze houttinten combineren een duurzaam ontwerp met de tijdloze uitstraling die architecten graag in hun werk voor hun cliënten willen overbrengen.”

Clariant announces expanded ISO/USP color palette with MEVOPUR® polycarbonate masterbatches and compounds at MD&M West and Pharmapack Europe

A selection from the new MEVOPUR® ISO/USP range of polycarbonate colors. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 10, 2015 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of an expanded range of MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds in the popular polycarbonate (PC) resin. The move offers medical devices manufacturers a consistent and traceable supply of products that support the acceleration of medical device regulatory approval processes. The new products are being featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015 as well as featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 in Paris, France.

Clariant announces global availability of new ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® masterbatches and compounds at Pharmapack and MD&M West

ClariantMuttenz, February 10, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the global availability of a new line of ‘animal-free’ MEVOPUR® standard masterbatches and compounds. The development offers the makers of pharmaceutical packaging and medical devices a consistent and traceable supply of products that are compliant with global standards and support a wide range of product design, marketing, and manufacturing needs. The new products are being featured on Stand 430/431 at the Pharmapack Europe 2015 trade show being held in Paris, France, February 11 – 12, 2015 as well as featured at Booth 2242 at the MD&M West trade show being held in Anaheim, Calif., USA, February 10 – 12, 2015.