Clariant and Siemens to introduce New Sour Gas Shift Technology for Coal Gasification

ClariantMuttenz, May 28, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Siemens Fuel Gasification Technology to cooperate in the commercialization of a new, jointly developed sour gas shift (SGS) technology for coal gasification. The agreement appoints Clariant as the exclusive catalyst supplier for all Siemens gasification integrated SGS projects. While the collaboration covers all global projects, commercialization will focus on China - the region with the highest growth rate of coal-to-chemical projects.

Perstorp investing in caprolactone technology for PU market

Perstorp’s Capa™ is a truly unique and versatile molecule that enhances the end properties of formulations and products across literally thousands of applications. 
(Photo: Perstorp)The Perstorp Group, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will be focusing on its innovative caprolactone product range for the PU market at UTECH NA 2014. Considerable investments between 2011 and 2014 have doubled the capacity for caprolactone production and substantially enhanced market and customer support making Perstorp the undisputed world leader in this technology.

ARCHROMA ACQUIRES 49 PER CENT IN M. DOHMEN SA

ArchromaReinach, 22 May 2014 - Archroma announced today that they have acquired 49% of the shares of M. Dohmen SA.

Songwon Industrial Group increases prices for Organo-Tin product range

SONGWONUlsan, Korea - May 22, 2014 - Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) one of the leading global polymer stabilizer manufacturers, has announced an up to 20% price increase for its n-octanol based Organo-Tin products. The increase is effective immediately, or as contracts allow.

Clariant receives Frost & Sullivan Award for EcoTain® Crop Protection Products

ClariantMuttenz, May 22, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has received the 2014 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation Leadership. The Award recognizes Clariant's EcoTain® label for products designed to address strict regulatory requirements and customer demand for safer and more eco-friendly products in the agrochemical industry.

Clariant Links Color Masterbatches Database With UL's Prospector® Materials Search Engine ULProspector.com

ClariantMuttenz, May 21, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is making its products available in UL's Materials Search Engine, Prospector® (ULProspector.com), so that it's easier for designers and engineers to find color masterbatches they need to make plastics products that comply with UL standards and those of other organizations.

TE CONNECTIVITY EXTENDS INDUSTRIAL MINI I/O CONNECTOR PORTFOLIO WITH FIELD INSTALLABLE VERSION

TE Connectivity extends industrial mini i/o connector portfolio with field installable version. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR001)Darmstadt, Germany - 21 May 2014 - TE Connectivity (TE) (NYSE:TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the extension of the Industrial Mini I/O connector portfolio with a Field Installable version. The Mini I/O Field Installable version provides innovative and time-saving wire-termination alongside serving as a space saving and reliable I/O solution for industrial environments.

Moog Motion Control Solutions Presented at SPS IPC Drives Italia 2014

MoogMalnate, Italy, May 20, 2014 – Moog Industrial Group, a part of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) will be presenting its motion control solution used in industrial automation at SPS IPC Drives Italia, scheduled from 20 to 22 May, at Fiere Parma Exhibition Centre, Hall 3 - Stand A042.