SABIC’s arbeidsvoorwaarden in Nederland beloond met tiende top Employer Award op rij

SABIC’s arbeidsvoorwaarden in Nederland beloond met tiende top Employer Award op rij.Sittard - Geleen - Bergen op Zoom - Amsterdam, Nederland, 12 februari, 2016 - Op 11 februari 2016 kende het Top Employers Institute de Top Employer 2016 Award toe aan petrochemiebedrijf SABIC voor diens goede arbeidsvoorwaarden in Nederland. De prijs, die 10 keer op rij werd uitgereikt aan SABIC in Nederland, is een erkenning van structurele aandacht voor HR-processen en het belang hiervan voor marktleiderschap in de chemische industrie. De certificering werd overhandigd tijdens een feestelijke avond in De Hallen in Amsterdam.

New Clariant Liquid Additive Masterbatch Reduces Yellowing in Recycled-PET Bottles

The uncolored PET bottle on the left was made using 25% PCR while the one on the right has the same PCR content but with 0.05% of the PET Enhancer added. The results are dramatic considering the low addition rates. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 11, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced the introduction of a new liquid additive masterbatch that minimizes yellowing and greying of PET (polyester terephthalate) polymers caused by the introduction of post-consumer-recycled resin (PCR).

Clariant Masterbatches Saudi Arabia Commences Construction of New Plant in Yanbu

ClariantMuttenz, February 11, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that construction work has begun on a new, state-of–the art masterbatch production unit in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The new manufacturing site belongs to Clariant Masterbatches Saudi Arabia, a joint venture of Clariant and Rowad National Plastic Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Tasnee, one of the largest industrial conglomerates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Met Guardian SunGuard®-beklede Markthal sleept Rotterdam Architectuurprijs in de wacht

Met Guardian SunGuard®-beklede Markthal sleept Rotterdam Architectuurprijs in de wacht. 
(Foto: Daria Scagliola & Stijn Brakkee, GRDPR031)Bertrange, Luxemburg, 11 februari 2016 – De spectaculaire gewelfde Markthal van Rotterdam maakt duidelijk indruk op meer mensen dan alleen zijn bezoekers. Het 100 000 vierkante meter grote, voor gemengd gebruik bestemde gebouw – dat onder andere 228 appartementen, een honderdtal marktkraampjes, een supermarkt, restaurants en 1200 parkeerplaatsen herbergt – sleepte onlangs de prestigieuze Rotterdam Architectuurprijs in de wacht.

ELIX Polymers announces new compounding line

ELIX Polymers announces new compounding line. (Photos: ELIX Polymers, PR008)Tarragona, February 11, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has announced that it is to invest in a new compounding line at its Tarragona site. The company’s planned investment is part of its strategic objective to become a leading manufacturer of high quality pre-colored ABS resins and derivatives as well as tailor-made specialties used in Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer, Appliances and Electronics applications.

UK Top Employer Award 2016 recognises SABIC’s good employee conditions

UK Top Employer Award 2016 recognises SABIC’s good employee conditions.London, United Kingdom, February 11, 2016 - On 10 February 2016 the Top Employers Institute awarded the Top Employer 2016 Award to petrochemical company SABIC for its good employment practices in the United Kingdom. The certification awarded to SABIC for the 3rd consecutive year, recognises SABIC's continuous focus on HR processes as a key driver for achieving their vision to be a market leader in the chemical industry. SABIC was honoured with the certification during an evening of celebration at Guildhall in London.

Clariant expands MEVOPUR® capability for pre-colored compounds

MEVOPUR available as pre-color compounds - fitting to your preferred production process. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 10, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has expanded its capacity to produce pre-colored compounds for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. Facilities to process high-temperature polymers are also being expanded. The products are being featured at MD&M West 2016, Anaheim, CA (booth #2248), and at Pharmapack Europe 2016 in Paris (stand #430/431). The shows are being held between February 9 and 11.

VARAN Bus User Organization Recommends TE Connectivity’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I Connector for Its Real-Time Ethernet Bus System

VARAN Bus User Organization Recommends TE Connectivity’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I Connector for Its Real-Time Ethernet Bus System. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR042)DARMSTADT, Germany – February 10, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announced that the VARAN Bus User Organization (VNO) recommends using TE’s Industrial Mini I/O Type I connector for VARAN’s real-time Ethernet bus system.