Avery Dennison® launches new Digital Wall Film portfolio with three new textures

Avery Dennison® launches new Digital Wall Film portfolio with three new textures. 
(Photos: Avery Dennison, PR322)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — March 8, 2016 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today the launch of a new Digital Wall Film portfolio, including three new textured permanent wall vinyls: Canvas, Stone and Stucco. The new MPI™ 8000 Wall Film series enables quick, customizable and creative wall vinyl printing applications. Non-textured films include a permanent adhesive, an Easy Apply™ option and a removable adhesive. All the new wall vinyl films will be displayed at the Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions stand at the FESPA Digital 2016 tradeshow in Amsterdam (Hall 1, stand E30, March 8-11, 2016).

Clariant Presents ColorForward® Automotive

Clariant releases ColorForward® Automotive 2017: new materials and colors gives a 360° insight into the automotive industry. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, March 8, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has released the Automotive Edition of ColorForward® 2017. This is the second year Clariant has formatted its color/trend analysis tool to meet the needs and interests of automotive designers and marketers.

Clariant to highlight leading desiccant products at Asia's Cocoa market conference

Container Dri® II desiccant products for protection of cocoa bean shipments in containers. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, March 7, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is going to take part in the 2nd Cocoa Revolution Conference due to take place in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on March 9th-11th, 2016. With well established presence in the cargo desiccant business, Clariant will introduce to the Cocoa market in Asia its leading line of Container Dri®II container dessicants,which have already enjoyed remarkable success in the seafreight transportation of coffee beans, and various other food and agricultural products.

Guardian welcomes UK expansion by Cornwall Glass

The new processing equipment will be capable of polishing glass in all thicknesses to the capabilities of the toughening plant.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR019) Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 3, 2016 - Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a leading manufacturer of high-quality commercial, residential, interior and automotive glass products, is pleased to see one of its UK customers in strong growth mode.

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.