28-04-2016
Quadrant CMS employs plastics/metal hybrid technology to save weight and money in production of automotive airbag assemblies with integrated lead frames
Tielt, Belgium - April 28, 2016 - A hybrid plastics/metal airbag housing with integrated lead frame, co-developed and produced by Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems for an automotive steering wheel airbag assembly, is proving an important saver of weight, packing space and costs. Production is carried out fully automatically to provide high levels of quality and safety in the zero-defect environment of automotive passive safety. The assembly is being fitted on vehicles produced around the world.
28-04-2016
Henkel launches integration program for refugees
Henkel is starting an extensive refugee’s integration program in its vocational training center. In collaboration with external partners and public authorities, the company is offering career guidance and job shadowing as well as internships, language courses and coachings for the refugees. The aim is to promote the integration of people with prospects of staying in Germany permanently.
28-04-2016
Clariant with a good start into 2016 – improved sales and increased profitability
“Clariant had a good start into the year with solid sales growth and profitability improvement,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “All our business areas performed well in the current mixed global economic environment and significantly expanded their EBITDA margins. This positive development in all business areas was achieved by a positive mix effect in our higher margin Business Areas as well as the first impact of the differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings. For 2016, we are on track to achieve our targets despite the continued challenging economic environment.”
27-04-2016
Avery Dennison adquiere Mactac Europa
GLENDALE (California) — 27 de abril de 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) ha anunciado hoy un acuerdo definitivo para la adquisición del negocio europeo de Mactac, que hasta ahora pertenecía a Platinum Equity, empresa de capital privado con sede en California, por un precio de 200 millones de euros, incluidas las deudas asumidas. Con ingresos de 147 millones de euros en 2015 (unos 170 millones de dólares) y 470 empleados, se trata de una empresa líder en fabricación de materiales de alta calidad sensibles a la presión con presencia en varios segmentos de alto valor, como gráficos, etiquetas especiales y cintas adhesivas industriales. Las principales líneas de productos de Mactac complementan la cartera actual de gráficos de Avery Dennison.
27-04-2016
El vidrio como aislamiento acústico en el Día Mundial contra el Ruido
Bertrange, Luxemburgo, 27 de abril de 2016 – Hoy se celebra el Día Mundial contra el Ruido, que nos sirve como recordatorio de que el excesivo ruido puede ser perjudicial tanto para nuestra salud como para el resto de ecosistemas que nos rodean. De hecho España es el segundo país del ranking, detrás solo de Japón, con más índice de población expuesta a altos niveles de ruido.(1)
27-04-2016
Clariant emphasizes major steps to become China Insider at Chinaplas 2016
Muttenz/Shanghai, April 27, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has emphasized the new strategy for Greater China during the Chinaplas press conference. The strategic frame work focuses on five local components – Local Insight, Competitiveness, Empowerment, Innovation and Partnerships – to progress Clariant’s commitment to becoming a true China Insider.
27-04-2016
Clariant unveils AddWorks® solutions tailored to China’s flexible packaging industry needs
Shanghai, April 27, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has launched two AddWorks solutions at Chinaplas 2016 specifically to give the flexible packaging industry in Greater China and South East Asia new options for improving productivity, functionality and sustainability. In addition to their individual advantages, new AddWorks® PKG 902 and AddWorks LXR 408 both can help processors to reduce costs when producing high-quality flexible film for consumer packaging.
26-04-2016
TE Connectivity, Pepperl+Fuchs and Software AG Present Solution for Cost-Effective Connection of Legacy Systems to the Cloud for Industry 4.0 Applications
DARMSTADT, Germany – April 26, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is working with Pepperl+Fuchs and Software AG on solutions to optimize interlinked manufacturing processes. The three companies are also working on smart status monitoring and maintenance. Results of their collaboration can be seen at the Hanover Fair (April 25-29) in Booth D76 in Hall 9.
