TE Connectivity (TE) Acquires Jaquet Technology Group

TE ConnectivitySCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – May 20, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has acquired Jaquet Technology Group, a global leader that designs and manufactures innovative speed sensors for the auto, rail and power markets based in Switzerland. With JACQUET, TE extends its global platform of engineering and manufacturing expertise for sensor technology.

SABIC invests in innovative chemistry and inaugurates state-of-the-art research centre in Geleen, The Netherlands

From left to right: Peter Borman - Director Regional Technology Affairs Europe, Bert Groothuis - Director Corporate Sustainability Europe, Governor Theo Bovens representing the Dutch Province of Limburg, Bert Kip - CEO Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Mark Williams - VP Europe, Henny Jacobs - Ministerie EZ, Marc Jamin - Director Public Affairs SABIC.Sittard, Geleen, May 20, 2016 - On 19 May 2016 SABIC inaugurated a new research facility at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen. The official opening was done by the Governor of the Limburg Province Theo Bovens and Peter Borman, Director Regional Technology Affairs Europe at SABIC. The inspiring state-of-the-art research centre supports an extension of SABIC’s research capabilities in the area of innovative chemistry and materials, supporting the company’s vision to become the world leader in the chemical industry.

Clariant to take part in World Foundry Congress 2016 in Japan

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photo: Clariant)Tokyo, May 20, 2016 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part in the 72nd World Foundry Congress (WFC 2016) due to take place at the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall, Japan on May 21 - 25, 2016. During the conference and exhibition, Clariant will present its leading Low Emission (LE) Technology for eco-friendly green sand molding.

Clariant launches MegaGuard™ 700: a powerful iron guard for methanol synthesis catalysts

ClariantShanghai, May 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its MegaGuard™ 700 catalyst guard at the Clariant Syngas Conference 2016 in Xi’an, China. MegaGuard 700 is designed to protect methanol synthesis catalysts, such as those of Clariant’s MegaMax® series, from iron poisoning. The new catalyst guard effectively traps and decomposes iron compounds, thus ensuring that the MegaMax series catalyst maintains its exceptional activity and selectivity throughout its long lifetime.

Caminhões Scania utilizam etanol de segunda geração fabricado com a tecnologia sunliquid® da Clariant

Scania trucks use second generation ethanol manufactured with Clariant's sunliquid® technology. (Fotografía: Clariant)São Paulo, 17 de maio de 2016 – A Clariant, uma das líderes mundiais em especialidades químicas, e a Scania, um dos principais fabricantes globais de veículos pesados, comemoram os resultados e as oportunidades geradas pela parceria estabelecida no ano passado, que consiste no investimento em tecnologias sustentáveis para o transporte de cargas.

Archroma to present the “science of sustainability, color and denim” at Denim Première Vision

Archroma to present the “science of sustainability, color and denim” at Denim Première Vision. 
(Photos: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland - 17 May 2016 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will present its innovation and solutions for denim and casualwear under the motto: “The science of sustainability, the science of color, the science of denim” at Booth A1 at the upcoming DPV in Barcelona, Spain.

SABIC highlights innovation with details of world’s largest CO2 purification plant in Sustainability Report

SABIC highlights innovation with details of world’s largest CO2 purification plant in Sustainability Report. Sittard, The Netherlands, May 17, 2016 - The SABIC Sustainability Report 2015, entitled Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions, released today, features the company’s sustainability achievements throughout the world and highlights how SABIC is setting the standards for innovation and sustainable development in the chemical industry.

Belden Offers Two New Lines of Switches for Cost-Effective Data Transfer

Belden offers two new lines of switches for cost-effective data transfer. 
(Photo: Belden, PR420) St. Louis, Missouri - May 13, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched a new line of unmanaged switches – the SPIDER III family. The SPIDER III switches utilize Hirschmann’s latest technology, and depending on the specific needs of industrial networks, customers can select from the Standard or Premium Lines. Both lines deliver reliable communication in harsh environments.