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.

La motocicleta de turismo Storm Wave eléctrica dará la vuelta al mundo con tecnología de TE Connectivity

Motocicleta de turismo Storm Wave eléctrica dará la vuelta al mundo con tecnología de TE Connectivity. (Fuente: TE Connectivity, PR074)‘S-HERTOGENBOSCH, Países Bajos – 11 de agosto de 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), líder mundial en conexión y sensores, se ha asociado con Team Storm, de la Universidad Técnica de Eindhoven para desarrollar una de las primeras motocicletas de turismo del mundo completamente eléctricas, que pronto darán la vuelta al mundo en un viaje que durará 80 días.

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 places USD 276.5 million and EUR 95 million of certificates of indebtedness

ClariantMuttenz, August 5, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the issuance of USD 276.5 million and EUR 95 million of debt in the German market for certificates of indebtedness (“Schuldschein”). The USD-denominated tranche has a term of 5 years. The certificates in EUR have terms of 5 years and 7 years.

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 concluye la adquisición del negocio europeo de Mactac, que hasta ahora pertenecía a Platinum Equity

Avery DennisonGLENDALE (California) — 02 de agosto de 2016 — Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) ha anunciado hoy que ha concluido el proceso de adquisición del negocio europeo de Mactac, que hasta ahora pertenecía a Platinum Equity, empresa de acciones privada con sede en California, por un precio de 200 millones de euros, incluidas las deudas asumidas.

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.”