Guardian receives Álava Chamber of Commerce International Business Award

Javier García, plant manager of Guardian Llodio was present to receive the award.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR029) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 3, 2016 – The Álava Chamber of Commerce and Industry has honoured a company from Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe -- its float glass plant in Llodio, Spain -- with its International Business Award. Each year, the Chamber recognizes three companies that stand out for both their focus on exports and their contribution to the local community. This is the 30th year that the Chamber of Commerce has presented these awards.

Henkel highlighting aerospace solutions at JEC 2016

HenkelAt the upcoming JEC World 2016, Henkel (Hall 6, Booth J31) will exhibit a portfolio of products and applications for its aerospace customers, including lightweight surfacing films for composite materials that offer a smooth, aerodynamic surface and advanced protection against lightning strikes. Henkel will also display a full range of innovations for the automotive industry.

Clariant confirms sustainability & best-performance can go hand-in-hand for water-based wood coatings

Clariant confirms sustainability & best-performance can go hand-in-hand for water-based wood coatings. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 3, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents the next step forward in achieving highly-durable waterbased coatings with best-in-class weathering protection, scratch resistance and surface-touch effects for flooring and outdoor applications.

Sanitized® AM 23-24 effective against Zika virus-transmitting mosquito

Sanitized® AM 23-24 effective against Zika virus-transmitting mosquito. (Photos: SANITIZED AG, PR015)2 March 2016, Burgdorf, Switzerland: According to the WHO’s urgent recommendation, protective measures against the Zika virus should be taken to safeguard the population. Vector-repellent textiles can make an active contribution towards such protection. SANITIZED AG, the specialist in antimicrobial treatments for textiles and plastics, has developed Sanitized® AM 23-24, a tested and wash-resistant textile finishing technology, working closely with Archroma, a global leader in dyes and specialty chemicals and expert in textile applications. Military personnel has successfully applied this technology as protection against vectors such as Aedes aegypti, the mosquito which transmits diseases such as malaria, dengue fever or the yellow fever.

TE Connectivity houdt open dag voor leerlingen van middelbare scholen op Werelddag voor Technici

Marno Panis, product development engineer, toont de studententen de verschillende mogelijkheden van 3D printing.  (Bron: TE Connectivity, PR055)’S-HERTOGENBOSCH – 2 maart 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), een wereldleider in connectiviteit ontving tijdens de Werelddag voor Technici op 24 februari meer dan 300 leerlingen van verschillende lokale middelbare scholen. Het open huis duurde een halve dag en was gericht op het stimuleren van een groter technisch bewustzijn bij jongeren. De leerlingen kregen inzicht in de wereld van de techniek door middel van een rondleiding door de verschillende laboratoria van TE in 's-Hertogenbosch. Ze deden ook praktische ervaring op in boeiende en toonaangevende technologie en kwamen bovendien meer te weten over het werken voor een internationaal technologiebedrijf.

SABIC ontvangt ‘Top Employer Europe 2016’ certificering voor derde jaar op rij

Van links naar rechts: David Plink CEO Top Employers Institute, Eduardo Perez-Cejuela, Sr. Director HR Europe en Mark Williams, Vice President Europe.Sittard, 2 maart 2016 - Chemiebedrijf SABIC heeft de ‘Top Employer Europe Award 2016’ voor het derde opeenvolgende jaar ontvangen voor diens uitstekende werkgeverspraktijken in de Europese regio. De certificering is gebaseerd op onderzoek door het internationale Top Employers Institute and auditers van Grant Thornton. Het certificaat erkent de structurele focus van SABIC op het gebied van HR-management. De prijs werd op 25 februari j.l. overhandigd tijdens een officiële ceremonie in Amsterdam.

Henkel driving automotive innovations at JEC 2016

The rear axle of the new Volvo XC90 features a new transverse leaf spring, made of lightweight composite material. BENTELER-SGL mass-produces the composite leaf springs for the rear suspension using Loctite Matrix resin from Henkel. (Photo: Henkel, PR008A)Driven by legislation to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions, automotive manufacturers are on a mission to cut every unnecessary gram of weight out of vehicles. The push for lighter vehicles is driving the adoption of advanced composites, which offer weight savings versus traditional metal components.

Avery Dennison Materials Group names Hassan Rmaile global vice president, R&D

Avery Dennison Materials Group names Hassan Rmaile global vice president, R&D.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR321)Mentor, Ohio — March 01, 2016 — Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) today announced the appointment of Hassan Rmaile as the global vice president of R&D for its Materials Group effective immediately. He replaces Sjaak Elmendorp, who will be retiring from the company after 22 years of valued service.