Clariant closes sale of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses

ClariantMuttenz, October 1, 2013 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the closing of the sale of its Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions businesses to SK Capital. Starting 1 October 2013, the three former Clariant businesses are now operating under the name Archroma. After some adjustments for working capital and for the lower operational performance of some parts of the businesses, the total purchase price consideration of the transaction will amount to approximately CHF 425 million, mainly consisting of a cash inflow of CHF 355 million and the transfer of pensions and other liabilities. Worldwide, 2’900 employees will transfer to Archroma.

ARCHROMA COMIENZA UNA NUEVA ERA EN LA ENTREGA DE PRODUCTOS QUÍMICOS DE COLOR Y ESPECIALES A LA INDUSTRIA TEXTIL, DEL PAPEL, ADHESIVOS, RECUBRIMIENTOS Y DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN

ArchromaReinach, 1 de octubre de 2013 - Archroma tiene el placer de anunciar hoy su presentación oficial como empresa global de productos químicos de color y especiales que abarca lo que anteriormente eran los negocios de Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions y Emulsion Products de Clariant. Para que se pueda combinar en una única entidad, Archroma continuará proporcionando soluciones de color y rendimiento para las industrias textil, del papel, de adhesivos, de recubrimientos y de la construcción. Los tres negocios fueron adquiridos hoy por SK Capital Partners, una empresa de inversión con sede en EE.UU., centrada en los sectores de los materiales especializados, de los productos químicos y de la salud.

AVERY DENNISON CLEANFLAKE™ PORTFOLIO RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY AWARD AT LABEL INDUSTRY GLOBAL AWARDS

Avery Dennison CleanFlake™ (Bottle-to-Bottle) Film portfolio improves the efficiency of PET recycling process thanks to an innovative adhesive and film combination. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR193)LEIDEN, the Netherlands - September 30, 2013 - Avery Dennison was named the winner of the Sustainability Award at the Label Industry Global Awards Tuesday, September 24 for its CleanFlake™ Film Portfolio - which features a switchable adhesive that debonds at the recycling center to make PET recycling more effective.

DYNEEMA® SK99 FOR RUNNING RIGGING - THE WINNING INNOVATION FOR PERFORMANCE YACHTS

Dyneema® SK99 for running rigging – the winning innovation for performance yachts. (Photo DSM Dyneema, DYNPR254)The Netherlands, 30 September 2013 - At METS 2013 (Marine Equipment Trade Show, 19-21 November in Amsterdam RAI), DSM the producer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE), branded as Dyneema®, will show how the world of yacht racing will be reaching levels of extreme performance with the introduction of Dyneema® SK99, the strongest fiber ever made by DSM.

Clariant Acquires the Organic Pigment Business of Jiangsu Multicolor and Announces Investment in New Plant in China

ClariantMuttenz, September 30, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has acquired the Organic Pigment business of Jiangsu Multicolor Fine Chemical Co., Ltd (JMC) based in Jiangsu Province, PRC. JMC is a leading supplier of several types of high performance pigments and pigment preparations in China. The business recorded sales of RMB 210 million (approximately CHF 30 million). It manufactures and markets pigments and pigment preparations mainly for customers in coatings, plastics and printing inks in the domestic and export markets.

Ascend Shares Customer-Driven Innovations at K 2013

At K 2013, Ascend Reveals PA66 Future Innovations at its booth B35 in Hall 07.1.
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials Operations LLC, APMPR001)HOUSTON, TEXAS - September 27, 2013 - At K 2013, Ascend Performance Materials Inc., a leading producer of PA66 resin and chemical intermediates, will present its portfolio of Vydyne® PA66 products poised for launch into the automotive, cable tie, electrical and electronics, consumer and industrial, and compounding markets.

Clariant Oil and Mining Services Opens Global Headquarters in Houston, Texas

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), September 26, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the opening of the new global headquarters for its Oil and Mining Services business unit in The Woodlands, Texas. A center of technology innovation just north of Houston, it expands on the company's investment strategy in North America.

LA NUEVA TECNOLOGÍA ADHESIVA CLEARCUT™ DE AVERY DENNISON AÑADE UNA NUEVA DIMENSIÓN AL CONCEPTO 'FINO' Y OFRECE NUEVOS BENEFICIOS

La tecnología ClearCut™ de Avery Dennison es una nueva plataforma de adhesivos que permite aplicaciones más finas, aumenta la productividad y disminuye el sangrado del adhesivo. 
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR186)LEIDEN, Países Bajos - 26 de septiembre de 2013 - Avery Dennison ha lanzado una nueva tecnología adhesiva que, en combinación con películas BOPP y MDO, añade una nueva dimensión a los materiales 'finos' para aplicaciones de etiquetado. Ahora, los convertidores de etiquetas que utilicen materiales con adhesivo ClearCut™ podrán mejorar tanto sus objetivos de sostenibilidad como de productividad, a la vez que mantienen un alto impacto visual en el estante.