Clariant and Ashland complete sale of ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône

ClariantMuttenz/Covington, KY, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced the closing of the previously announced sale of their joint venture ASK Chemicals, headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm on 30 June 2014.

SiVance, LLC presenta su avanzado agente de curado SiVance® C1008 para aplicaciones de recubrimiento de protección marinas y de infraestructuras

Izquierda: Un epoxi-polisiloxano comercial sometido a una prueba de flexión sobre mandril de media pulgada que presenta agrietamiento y deslaminación al cabo de un envejecimiento de tan solo una semana.
Derecha: Un epoxi-polisiloxano comercial con agente de curado SiVance® C1008 sometido a una prueba de flexión sobre mandril de media pulgada sin ningún signo de agrietamiento ni deslaminación al cabo de un envejecimiento de un año.
(Foto: Milliken, MKPR114, Copyright© 2014 Milliken & Company, Todos los derechos reservados)Gante, Bélgica - SiVance, LLC, una filial de Milliken & Company, ha presentado hoy SiVance® C1008, un nuevo agente de curado de silicona que mejora significativamente la flexibilidad duradera de las capas de acabado de protección de epoxi-polisiloxano en aplicaciones marinas y de infraestructuras, sin sacrificar la resistencia a la intemperie. El desarrollo de esta nueva tecnología de agente de curado soluciona un problema frecuente e importante de los epoxi-polisiloxanos: la fragilidad y el agrietamiento que pueden aparecer con el paso del tiempo, conforme el recubrimiento se endurece.

DSM and Niaga join forces in introducing sustainable carpet technology

DSM Resins & Functional MaterialsRoyal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company and Niaga, a Netherlands-based provider of sustainable solutions for the carpet industry today announce a joint venture, DSM-Niaga, to further develop and commercialize sustainable technology for recyclable carpet. Based on proprietary and complementary technologies, DSM-Niaga will enable the industry to close the carpet materials loop.

Clariant prioritizes sustainability and innovation in up-coming masterbatches for packaging and construction

Clariant prioritizes sustainability and innovation in up-coming masterbatches for packaging and construction. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites product improvements with sustainability in the latest masterbatch solutions in its innovation pipeline. New CESA®-absorb for active oxygen barriers in PET packaging and advanced Hydrocerol® nucleating agents for new-generation construction insulation, demonstrate Clariant's commitment to sustainable innovation addressing market trends and customers' needs.

Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers

Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene® Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The debottlenecking of Clariant's existing production line represents a low double-digit million Swiss Franc investment, with the additional capacity scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.

Clariant to establish catalyst Research & Development center in China

ClariantMuttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Business Unit Catalysts will establish a state-of-the-art research center in Shanghai, China. The R&D center is expected to begin operation by 2015 with the goal of developing catalytic solutions tailored to Chinese market requirements and enhancing technical service support to Chinese customers.

Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy

Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy. (Photographs: Clariant)Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turned the spotlight on fostering innovation and sustainability at its 2014 Capital Markets & Media Day, held June 25/26 at the new Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, the CIC is an important part of Clariant's global R&D network, providing the optimal host location for this year's event themed "Discover Innovation".

Belden Introduces Entry-Level Industrial Ethernet Switches for Harsh Environments

Belden introduces entry-level industrial Ethernet switches for harsh environments. 
(Photo: Belden, PR319)St. Louis, Missouri - June 24, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched two new robust entry-level switches in its Hirschmann product range. The new SPIDER II 16TX EEC and SPIDER II 16TX/2DS-S EEC switches have a high port density, thus offering a cost-effective means for implementing industrial Ethernet technology. Both SPIDER switches can be used to implement flexible networking solutions for a wide range of industries, including automation, discrete manufacturing and transportation.