Clariant intensifies support for Chinese refining & chemical industries with new Catalysts office in Shandong

Picture of the new Clariant Catalysts office in Qingdao, Shandong Province. 
(Photo: Clariant)Munich, December 13, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the opening of a new office for its Catalysts business in Qingdao, Shandong Province, which will focus on providing enhanced services for customers in central and northern China. The expansion follows the establishment of another office in Yinchuan city in July 2017, and reinforces Clariant’s commitment to supporting the Chinese refining and chemical industries and intensifying growth through strong local presence.

Bring sensing capabilities to market faster with TE Connectivity’s new pre-engineered sensor module

AmbiMate sensor module from TE allows customers to bring sensing capabilities to market faster. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR137)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – December 12, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, unveils its AmbiMate MS4 sensor module. This platform of products consists of a building automation-focused set of sensors brought together on a single printed circuit board assembly with an I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) digital output. Trends toward “big data,” the Internet of Things (IoT), and energy and air quality management are driving the need to integrate multiple commonly used sensors into a single, pre-engineered, compact and affordable module that OEMs can easily integrate into their designs. TE’s AmbiMate MS4 sensor module addresses customers’ needs to stay in line with these trends and enables them to go to market faster.

TE Connectivity unveils SlimSeal Connector Miniature wire-to-board connectors for outdoor lighting and high-humidity applications

TE Connectivity unveils SlimSeal Connector Miniature wire-to-board connectors for outdoor lighting and high-humidity applications. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR222)DARMSTADT, Germany – December 11, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has introduced SlimSeal Connector Miniature compact vertical and right-angle IP67 rated wire-to-board connectors. Intended for outdoor lighting and other high-humidity applications, including commercial refrigeration lighting, kitchen appliances, and HVAC equipment, SlimSeal connector Miniatures series meet market calls for smaller connectors with reliable waterproofing.

ARLANXEO launches unique Keltan 5-digit EPDM grade

ARLANXEOMaastricht / Changzhou - ARLANXEO, a global leader in performance elastomers, has launched a semi-crystalline EPDM grade with a very high Mooney viscosity for demanding rubber applications, particularly in the Automotive industry.

Prague CE S.à r.l prices €234,000,000 of senior subordinated notes due 2022

PerstorpPerstorp December 8, 2017 - Perstorp Holding AB (publ) (“Company”) has been notified that, Prague CE S.à. r.l, a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) organized under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and registered with the Luxembourg Register of Trade and Companies (Registre de commerce et des sociétés, Luxembourg), (“Issuer”) today priced an offering of €234,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022 (“Notes”). The Issuer was independently formed and is not an affiliate of the Company.

Perstorp announces the pricing of €250,000,000 senior secured floating rate notes due 2022

PerstorpPerstorp December 8, 2017 - Perstorp Holding AB (publ) (“Company”) today announced the pricing of €250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2022 (the “Notes”). The Notes will bear interest at EURIBOR (with a floor of 0%) plus 4.25% per annum. The Notes will mature on September 15, 2022, subject to a springing maturity of (x) June 30, 2021 if the Company’s existing 11% Second Lien Notes due 2021 are not refinanced in full on or prior to June 30, 2021 or (y) September 30, 2021 if (i) the Company’s Mezzanine Facility Agreement is not (a) refinanced in full on or prior thereto or (b) extended in full on or prior thereto such that the termination date of the Mezzanine Facility Agreement is December 15, 2022.

Clariant selected by Xuzhou HaiDing for new propane dehydrogenation unit in China

Clariant’s CATOFIN® is a proven, highly reliable dehydrogenation catalyst used for the production of olefins. (Photo: Clariant)Munich, December 8, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced an agreement with Xuzhou HaiDing Chemical Technology Co. Ltd. to develop a custom-built CATOFIN catalyst and propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit in cooperation with its technology partner CB&I. The project includes the license and engineering design of the unit, which is to be built in Pizhou, Jiangsu Province, China.

TE Connectivity developing Mini I/O connector system with Cat6A technology

TE Connectivity developing Mini I/O connector system with Cat6A technology. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR223)DARMSTADT, Germany – December 7, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is working to expand their Mini I/O product family with a Mini I/O Cat6A cable connector that combines a small form-factor with connection speed. The new Mini I/O connector will be made available in a field installable version and version for cable harness makers for volume usage. This new product will further complete TE’s family of industrial Mini I/O connectors supporting serial, bus and Ethernet communication up to 10Gbps (Cat6A) performance making all connections work in industrial environments.