01-10-2013
Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF
Bergamo, Italy - October 1, 2013 - Sabo SpA announces today that it has entered into an agreement with BASF for a license of the Chimassorb® 2020 technology.
01-10-2013
Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses
Muttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.
01-10-2013
A ARCHROMA COMEÇA UMA NOVA ERA FORNECENDO COR E ESPECIALIDADES QUÍMICAS PARA AS INDÚSTRIAS TÊXTIL, DE PAPEL, ADESIVOS, REVESTIMENTOS E CONSTRUÇÃO
Reinach, 1 de outubro de 2013 - É com prazer que a Archroma anuncia hoje seu lançamento oficial como uma nova empresa global de cor e especialidades químicas que abrange os antigos negócios de Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions e Emulsion Products da Clariant. Como uma única empresa, a Archroma continuará oferecendo soluções especializadas de cor e desempenho para as indústrias têxtil, de papel, adesivos, revestimentos e construção. Os três negócios foram adquiridos hoje pela SK Capital Partners, uma empresa privada de investimentos sediada nos EUA, com um foco disciplinado nos setores de saúde, produtos químicos e materiais especializados.
30-09-2013
AVERY DENNISON CLEANFLAKE™ PORTFOLIO RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY AWARD AT LABEL INDUSTRY GLOBAL AWARDS
LEIDEN, the Netherlands - September 30, 2013 - Avery Dennison was named the winner of the Sustainability Award at the Label Industry Global Awards Tuesday, September 24 for its CleanFlake™ Film Portfolio - which features a switchable adhesive that debonds at the recycling center to make PET recycling more effective.
30-09-2013
DYNEEMA® SK99 FOR RUNNING RIGGING - THE WINNING INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE YACHTS
The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.
30-09-2013
Clariant Acquires the Organic Pigment Business of Jiangsu Multicolor and Announces Investment in New Plant in China
Muttenz, September 30, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has acquired the Organic Pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (JMC) based in Jiangsu Province, PRC. JMC is a leading supplier of several types of high performance pigments and pigment preparations in China. The business recorded sales of RMB 210 million (approximately CHF 30 million). It manufactures and markets pigments and pigment preparations mainly for customers in coatings, plastics and printing inks in the domestic and export markets.
27-09-2013
Ascend Shares Customer-Driven Innovations at K 2013
HOUSTON, TEXAS - September 27, 2013 - At K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, will present its portfolio of Vydyne® PA66 products poised for launch into the automotive, cable tie, electrical and electronics, consumer and industrial, and compounding markets.
26-09-2013
Clariant Oil and Mining Services Opens Global Headquarters in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas (USA), September 26, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the opening of the new global headquarters for its Oil and Mining Services business unit in The Woodlands, Texas. A center of technology innovation just north of Houston, it expands on the company's investment strategy in North America.
