13-09-2018
Clariant included in 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it was listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2018. This marks the 6th consecutive year that Clariant was recognized as one of the most sustainable chemical companies worldwide and is a testament to the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability.
12-09-2018
Groundbreaking for Clariant’s sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol plant in Romania
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today officially started construction of the first large-scale commercial sunliquid plant for the production of cellulosic ethanol made from agricultural residues. At the flagship facility, the sunliquid technology developed by the company is being used on an industrial scale for the first time. The occasion was marked with a traditional groundbreaking ceremony in Podari near Craiova in southwestern Romania, which was attended by official representatives of the Romanian government, the Swiss Ambassador Urs Herren, and a Clariant representation headed by Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of the Executive Committee.
12-09-2018
“Bright Young Things Take Hackney” BIG REVEAL in Hackney, London
The BIG REVEAL of the Mactac Europe “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” graphic design competition took place at Hackney Walk, a trendy retail destination in East London, on the 6th of September, with the unveiling of the impressive, colourful design of the winning artist, Linea Matei.
12-09-2018
Tritium receives United States Department of Energy (DOE) funding to develop high-powered charging for electric vehicles
Tritium, the pioneering manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) high-powered charging solutions, is receiving a portion of $3.2 million in federal funding awarded to the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) for developing an extreme fast charging system that can connect to the grid.
12-09-2018
TE Connectivity unveils unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches with M12 connectivity for railways
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is introducing a new range of robust unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches with M12 connectivity for use in railways and other forms of public transport. The new switches are designed to enable faster and more reliable networks.
12-09-2018
Beaulieu International Group showcases geotextile solutions at ICG 2018 in Seoul
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) heads to the South Korean capital to present its strong support for the growing geosynthetics market at the 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics ICG 2018 (Stand 14).
12-09-2018
1e PlasticRoad-fietspad ter wereld geopend
Zwolle, 12 september 2018 - Een wereldprimeur voor de provincie Overijssel en gemeente Zwolle: het eerste PlasticRoad-fietspad ter wereld is vandaag geopend in Zwolle. Gedeputeerde Bert Boerman en wethouder William Dogger fietsen samen met PlasticRoad-bedenkers Anne Koudstaal en Simon Jorritsma als 1e over het fietspad op basis van gerecycled plastic. Het idee werd drie jaar geleden gepresenteerd door wegenbouwer KWS (een Koninklijke VolkerWessels onderneming). Wavin en Total haakten in 2016 aan met hun expertise op het gebied van kunststoffen om het concept door te ontwikkelen tot een daadwerkelijk product. Naast de pilotlocatie in Zwolle volgt in november een tweede pilot in Giethoorn.
11-09-2018
Henkel to feature wide range of adhesive innovations for healthcare applications
At the COMPAMED fair in Düsseldorf (November 12-15, 2018), Henkel will present its comprehensive portfolio of adhesive materials for applications in healthcare. Highlights at the company’s booth G05 in Hall 8b, will include new LED curing adhesives for flexible medical devices, a range of advanced pressure sensitive adhesives for plasters and functional patches as well as conductive inks for smart health devices.
