Synergy between Circular Economy and Total expertise in polymers: Total creates products that outperform virgin materials

Total Polymers Antwerp (Photo: © Michel Clinckemaille, PR021)Brussels, August 8, 2016 - Total is pleased to introduce a new range of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Circular Compounds with high levels of recycled content to its packaging segment customers. With performance equal to or exceeding that of virgin resins, this new product range valorizes Total’s superior process and catalyst technology and actively contributes to the Circular Economy.

Elektro-Tourenmotorrad „Storm Wave“ geht mit der Technologie von TE Connectivity auf Weltumrundung

Elektro-Tourenmotorrad „Storm Wave“ geht mit der Technologie von TE Connectivity auf Weltumrundung. (Quelle: TE Connectivity, PR074)‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Niederlande – 11. August 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Verbindungstechnologie- und Sensorlösungen, hat das Team Storm der Technischen Universität Eindhoven als Partner bei der Entwicklung des weltweit ersten, rein elektrischen Tourenmotorrads unterstützt, das in Kürze in 80 Tagen die Welt umrunden soll.

Clariant Equips Chemistry Lab at Central High School in Louisville

ClariantCharlotte, August 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, provided scientific equipment and supplies to create a new chemistry laboratory at Central High School in Louisville, KY. This is part of Clariant’s ongoing commitment to support science education in communities throughout the United States where Clariant operates.

Clariant platziert 276,5 Millionen USD und 95 Millionen Euro im deutschen Schuldscheinmarkt

ClariantMuttenz, 5. August 2016 – Clariant, ein weltweit führendes Spezialchemieunternehmen, hat insgesamt 276,5 Millionen USD sowie 95 Millionen EUR auf dem deutschen Schuldscheinmarkt aufgenommen. Die Tranche in USD wurde mit einer Laufzeit von 5 Jahren aufgelegt und die Schuldscheindarlehen in EUR mit Laufzeiten von 5 Jahren und 7 Jahren.

Clariant Masterbatches Builds Prototype Tooling For Stretch-Blown PET Beverage Bottles

ClariantCharlotte, August 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces availability of new blow-molding tools that can help customers evaluate how Clariant color and additive masterbatches perform in real-world applications. The tooling is available for use on full-size production blow-molding machines located in the Company’s West Chicago, IL, technical center.

Avery Dennison schließt Übernahme des europäischen Mactac-Geschäftszweigs von Platinum Equity ab

Avery DennisonGLENDALE, Kalif. — August 2, 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) gab heute bekannt, dass es die Übernahme des europäischen Geschäftszweigs von Mactac abgeschlossen hat, deren bisheriger Eigentümer die in Kalifornien ansässige Kapitalgesellschaft Platinum Equity war. Der Kaufpreis betrug 200 Millionen Euro (einschließlich übernommener Verbindlichkeiten).

New Industrial PC Platform making production sites 'Integrated' and 'Intelligent'

New Industrial PC Platform making production sites 'Integrated' and 'Intelligent'.With our "integrated", "intelligent" and "interactive" concepts, we bring innovation to manufacturing sites through automation. The Industrial PC Platform (IPC) is a new control platform that delivers "integrated" and "intelligent" automation to production sites and equipment around the world. We are working on manufacturing innovation with manufacturers by developing our unique automation using a wide range of FA product lineup, including PLC and IPC, and open industrial networks such as EtherCAT.

Clariant delivers significantly improved operating cash flow and a higher profitability in the first half of 2016

Clariant“Clariant has considerably expanded operating cash flow and also significantly improved its profitability in the first half of the year,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. ”Our good business performance was primarily achieved by means of a continued shift to high margin specialities, the impact of the differentiated steering in Plastics & Coatings as well as good cost management. For 2016, we are on track to achieve our targets despite the continued challenging economic environment.”