Clariant advances its strategic growth in China announcing new R&D partnership with top ranked Tianjin University

From left to right: Kevin Chan, Clariant’s Head of Catalysts China and Prof. Wenping Hu, Vice President of Tianjin University, signing the partnership agreement at the University’s premises. (Photo/Photographs: Clariant)Clariant Catalysts and Tianjin University (TJU) put the spotlight on the future development and commercialization of new catalytic solutions to better serve the needs of the Chinese market. They announced a long-term, strategic partnership that will focus on the research and development of new catalysts.

Clariant launches next generation phosphate ester for metal working formulations, based on renewable sources

Hostaphat 1738 will be manufactured at the Clariant Mount Holly, NC, USA site, pictured above. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, one of the leading suppliers of sustainable ingredients and solutions for the Industrial Lubricants Segment has launched a new and innovative phosphate ester offering outstanding performance and superior sustainability in metal working fluid formulations.

Devan shows high activity of BI-OME against SARS-COV-2 and other viruses after intense washing

Devan ChemicalsWith autumn coming, virologists warn for combined combinations of flue and COVID-19. Reason more to investigate how versatile and wide-ranging your virus reducing chemistry is.

Circularise raises €1.5 million to trace the plastics supply chains

Circularise raises €1.5 million to trace plastic supply chains.
Photo courtesy: Domo ChemicalsCircularise, a blockchain solution for tracing materials and sharing data, has raised €1.5 million from the EU Commission’s H2020’s SME Instrument Phase 2, to fuel the continued growth of the collaborative project for circularity in the plastics industry.

SONGWON and First Quality Chemicals enter distribution partnership for Mexico

SONGWON and First Quality Chemicals enter distribution partnership for Mexico
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)
SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) today announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with First Quality Chemicals, a leading specialty chemicals distributor in Mexico, for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) markets.

HolyGrail 2.0 gelanceerd: Mondi test digitale watermerken voor het scheiden van afval voor een betere circulaire economie

HolyGrail 2.0 gelanceerd: Mondi test digitale watermerken voor het scheiden van afval voor een betere circulaire economie. (Foto: Mondi, PR159)Mondi, een wereldleider op het gebied van verpakkingen en papier, heeft de handen ineengeslagen met AIM, de European Brands Association, en andere partners in de waardeketen om de haalbaarheid van digitale watermerken voor het op grote schaal sorteren van afval aantoonbaar te maken. Het HolyGrail 2.0-initiatief heeft als ambitieus doel vast te stellen of deze baanbrekende digitale technologie het mogelijk maakt om een betere sortering en hogere recyclingpercentages te genereren en daardoor bij te dragen aan een betere circulaire economie in de EU.

TE Connectivity’s UV-SCE Printable Heat Shrink Sleeves are Ideal for Outdoor Applications

TE Connectivity’s UV-SCE Printable Heat Shrink Sleeves are Ideal for Outdoor Applications. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR438)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, announced today an offering of UV-SCE printable heat shrink sleeves suitable for identification of wires and cables where some exposure to UV light is possible. Industrial applications include rail, mass transit, lighting, solar and HVAC.

Enhanced Sealing Integrity and Puncture Resistance

Enhanced Sealing Integrity and Puncture Resistance.The FAO (2015) estimates a 30% of food loss in the midst of supply chain process, where amongst other things, the food has to undergo the rigors of transportation and handling from farm to table. Further, deeper and earlier saltwater intrusion as well as more frequent droughts two highly damaging effects of climate change on life and economy in coastal regions throughout Southeast Asia. As a result, many farmers and people in remote areas are in need of solutions to help them secure their freshwater access and crop supplies (IFRC, 2020).