Archroma to introduce new formaldehyde-free* low temperature curing binder for soft vibrant and durable pigment prints

Screen capture of Archroma’s video on Archroma's Cool Print system based on the new Helizarin® LTC New, a formaldehyde-free* low temperature curing liquid binder for pigment printing on all kinds of fibers. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has recently launched at the ITMA exhibition its new Helizarin® LTC New liq, a formaldehyde-free* low temperature curing binder for pigment printing on all kinds of fibers.

Clariant signs an agreement regarding the sale of its Healthcare Packaging Business

ClariantClariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, has signed an agreement with respect to the sale of its Healthcare Packaging business to a newly-formed affiliate of Arsenal Capital Partners. The total consideration of the sale amounts to approximately CHF 308 million payable at closing, which is expected in Q4 2019. The total consideration is equivalent to 13.2 times adjusted FY2018 EBITDA. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions and approvals.

INEOS Styrolution receives Global Supplier Award 2019 from Bosch

INEOS Styrolution receives Global Supplier Award 2019 from Bosch.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that the company received the Bosch Global Supplier Award at this year’s award ceremony “Transforming Together. Staying Ahead”, that was held in Blaichach, Germany.

OBoSky® ‒ easy to process, durable and low in emissions

Thanks to their homogenous and fine-pore cell structure, OBoSky® foams from FoamPartner deliver extremely uniform surfaces, ideal in particular for high-quality automotive headliners. (Photo: Getty Images/algre)FoamPartner, specializing in advanced foam solutions, has developed a foam product family characterized by extremely low emission levels for use in automotive headliners with high demands on processability and design.

DSM to showcase purpose-led innovations at K2019

Arnitel® in non-pneumatic wheel: no more flat tires.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR515)
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, will showcase some of its latest purpose-led innovations at K2019, the world’s premier fair for the plastics and rubber industry, in Düsseldorf, Germany, between 16 and 23 October 2019. Exhibiting under the theme of ‘Bright Science. Brighter Living’ – at hall 6, booth 11 – DSM will show how it is using its science-based competences to develop innovations to both address the needs of its customers and tackle the world’s major challenges. Some of these innovations are detailed below.

Innovación con compuesto adhesivo de KRAIBURG TPE

El sistema de barras del techo ha sido desarrollado por Gutsche Engineering y forma parte del equipamiento estándar de nuevos SUV alemanes de alta gama. Se apoya sobre patas, cuyas tapas bicomponentes aprovechan las excelentes propiedades de THERMOLAST® A en materia de aptitud para el procesado, resistencia térmica y resistencia a los agentes atmosféricos. 
(Foto: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE ofrece una amplia gama de elastómeros termoplásticos (TPE) para el uso en el interior y el exterior del automóvil, así como en el compartimento del motor y en el tren de potencia. En la producción de su innovadora tapa para las barras del techo, la empresa Gutsche Engineering —especializada en componentes de alta exigencia para el vehículo— también confía en este fabricante de TPE de la ciudad alemana de Waldkraiburg. Para llevar a cabo la mencionada aplicación, Gutsche Engineering ha aprovechado la eficiente capacidad de procesado y, sobre todo, la excelente resistencia a los agentes atmosféricos, que se combina con la adhesión cohesiva a ASA del compuesto THERMOLAST® A de KRAIBURG TPE.

At K 2019, Milliken to focus on enhancing plastics with ‘Color, Care, Clarity and Performance’

Companies that injection mold their packaging from NX® UltraClear™ PP resin produced exclusively with Milliken’s Millad® NX®
Milliken Chemical, a leading global supplier of additives and colorants for plastics and division of global manufacturer Milliken & Company, will use its presence at the K 2019 trade fair on Oct. 16-23 to demonstrate the many ways in which it is “Enhancing plastics with Color, Care, Clarity and Performance. Together.”

Archroma to introduce new water-based ultra-low VOC coating technology

Screen capture of Archroma’s video on Archroma's Safe Seats system based on the new Lurapret® N5396 & N5392 liq, a water-based ultra-low VOC polyurethane (PU) polymer coating technology. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has launched at the recent ITMA exhibition its new Lurapret® N5396 & N5392 liq, a water-based ultra-low VOC polyurethane (PU) polymer coating technology.