Clariant’s shareholders approve all agenda items

Hariolf Kottmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opens the 24th Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG. 
(Photo: Clariant)At today’s Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, approved all agenda items and resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 459 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 232 891 106 shares or around 70.16 % of the share capital of Clariant.

ELIX Polymers renews its EcoVadis GOLD CSR certification with the highest rating

ELIX Polymers CSR Rating 2019, EcoVadis. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR048)The chemical company ELIX Polymers has renewed its EcoVadis GOLD level Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) certification in the ranking published by EcoVadis, an independent rating agency specialising in sustainable development and performance control.

Neue Standards für das Single Pair Ethernet

Standardisierte Schnittstellen für das Single Pair Ethernet. (Foto: Belden, PR483)Anlässlich der Hannover Messe haben die Unternehmen Phoenix Contact, Weidmüller, Reichle & De-Massari, Belden sowie Fluke Networks eine Technologiepartnerschaft für das Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) angekündigt. Die Unternehmen entwickeln und unterstützen die gemeinsam in die Normierung eingebrachten Steckgesichter der IEC 63171-2 (Büroumgebung) und IEC 63171-5 (Industrieumgebung). Die Normen definieren IP20- und IP65/67-Steckgesichter für die ein- und vierpaarige Datenübertragung in Single-Pair-Ethernet-Anwendungen. Um eine aufeinander abgestimmte Infrastruktur für Geräte, Steckverbinder, Kabel und Messtechnik zu gewährleisten, bündeln die Unternehmen ihr Technologie-Know-how. „Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) ist einer der Megatrends der industriellen Datenübertragung“, fasst Torsten Janwlecke, President Business Area Device Connectors bei Phoenix Contact zusammen.

Recycling yields $200,000 profit at Bolger print facility

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certification for print manufacturers, is pleased to announce recent achievements in sustainable printing from innovative certified facility, Bolger. Certified since 2017, Bolger has achieved zero production landfill status, an impressive accomplishment meaning that all waste from its production process is managed sustainably.  

Clariant joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Clariant joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development to enhance cooperation with likeminded partners and accelerate the transition to a sustainable world. 
(Photo: WBCSD)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced that it has become the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD). Connecting with WBCSD’s network, consisting of over 200 leading companies from all business sectors and all major economies, will enable Clariant to continue to enhance and implement its sustainability ambitions in collaboration with likeminded partners and make a real impact on global corporate sustainability.

Avery Dennison and Mactac further expand their product portfolios for FESPA 2019

Avery Dennison and Mactac further expand their product portfolios for FESPA 2019. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR415)Avery Dennison is set to ‘wow’ customers at this year’s FESPA 2019 with a stunning new display booth filled with a range of their latest creations, featuring the Avery Dennison and Mactac brands.

Ascend to showcase latest Vydyne® PA66 innovations for automotive lightweighting, NVH reduction at Plastimagen México

Ascend to showcase latest Vydyne® PA66 innovations for automotive lightweighting, NVH reduction at Plastimagen México. (Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR030)Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 6,6 resin (PA66), will highlight its new Vydyne® R433H and R435H solutions for automotive lightweighting and noise, vibration and harshness reduction at Plastimagen México 2019.

TE Connectivity to present solutions at Automate in Chicago

TE Connectivity to present solutions at Automate in Chicago. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR355)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will demonstrate its full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions for a broad array of industries and a wide variety of connectivity solutions at the Automate 2019 tradeshow stand #8901, April 8-11 in Chicago.