07.06.2012

Clariant Showcased Pharmaceutical Packaging Solutions at Pharmapack North America Debut

• Featured active and protective packaging for moisture and oxygen control, including full line of desiccant canisters
• Displayed IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, an all-in-one solution
• Presented a technical session on moisture, oxygen and shelf life

Charlotte, (USA), June 7, 2012 –Performance Packaging, a member of Clariant’s BU Functional Materials, highlighted its industry-leading solutions for pharmaceutical packaging at the first-ever Pharmapack North America event in Philadelphia, Pa., on May 22-24. The company spotlighted its broad portfolio of desiccant canisters for moisture control in pharmaceutical packaging and its innovative IDC® Integrated Desiccant Closure, a pharmaceutical cap combining tamper-evident, child-resistant and twist-off functionalities with a built-in desiccant. Also, Genevieve Kuhn, R&D Group Leader, presented a technical session titled, “Moisture, Oxygen & Shelf Life: Keys to Packaging Performance to Enhance Quality of Patient Care.” Performance Packaging is a global leader in the design and manufacture of controlled atmosphere packaging solutions.

07.06.2012

GASTANK Sweden unveils zero permeation lightweight composite CNG cylinders manufactured with Akulon® Fuel Lock from DSM and HiPer-tex™ glass fibre from 3B

High pressure cylinders for motor vehicles that use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for their propulsion can now benefit from zero permeation, cost competitive, lightweight advanced materials.

06.06.2012

Trespa eröffnet ein neues Design Center in Santiago de Chile – Eröffnungsevent für des weltweiten Marktführers für architektonische Materialien

Mit einer VIP-Vorschau und einem Empfang hat Trespa, das weltweit führende Unternehmen für architektonische Materialien, die Eröffnung des Trespa Design Center in Santiago de Chile’s Stadtteil Providencia bekanntgegeben. Laut dem Unternehmen soll das neue Trespa Design Center Santiago als Ort der Inspiration dienen, an dem Architekten, Designer und Bauherren für Design-Weiterbildungen, Projektlösungen, inspirierende Events und einzigartige Ausstellungen zusammenkommen können.

05.06.2012

Clariant Oil Services’ Technology Center in Brazil will increase R&D for the oil and gas industry in Latin America

• Clariant Oil Services' Technology Center will reinforce the research and development of chemical solutions for all stages of oil exploration and production.
• The development of multi-functional products to optimize the logistics of supplying the most distant areas, such as the pre-salt fields, will be one of the main activities undertaken by the Brazilian TC, the company's first in Latin America with a focus on the oil and gas industry.
• Clariant Oil Services' expertise in chemical application and synthesis technology enables the company to design molecules that support the sector's new technological demands.

Houston (USA), June 5, 2012 - The Technology Center set up by Clariant Oil Services, a global leader in the provision of customized specialty chemicals and related services for the oil and gas industry worldwide, will reinforce the company’s activities aimed at generating the research and development of solutions to help the sector overcome the countless challenges of new exploratory frontiers in deep waters.

05.06.2012

GET INSPIRED BY THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS WITH DYNEEMA® AT EUROSATORY 2012

At Eurosatory 2012, which will be held in Paris from June 11 to 15th, DSM Dyneema will be showcasing its recent developments in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) technology as well as the latest innovations of customers' life protection applications made with Dyneema®.

05.06.2012

SABIC reinforces local presence and customer support by appointing Country Leader in Italy

Sittard, the Netherlands – June 5, 2012 – SABIC has appointed Country Leaders across Europe to ensure that customers take full advantage of SABIC’s global assets and local expertise. Recently, Daniele Petrini was appointed as the Country Leader in Italy; this appointment is connected to our aim to establish a closer cooperation between SABIC’s business and sales operations in polyolefins (Polymers business) and engineering thermoplastics. The new structure will ensure a common approach that will be focused on supporting the needs of local markets and customers.