Clariant and SK Capital report on progress of the Textile, Paper and Emulsions activities divestment

ClariantMuttenz/New York, 30 April 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, and SK Capital, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, provided an update on the separation process of Textile Chemicals, Paper Specialties and Emulsions. Clariant announced that it agreed to sell the three businesses to SK Capital on 27 December 2012.

Clariant posts growth in the first quarter

ClariantCEO Hariolf Kottmann: "Clariant had an encouraging start to the year as sales continued to grow and margins remained robust under stabilizing economic conditions. While the Group concentrated on disciplined cost management and the execution of the announced portfolio measures, the businesses turned their attention to intensifying growth and fostering innovation. Regardless of the persistent economic softness, Clariant is in shape to deliver step-by-step on its promises in order to create one of the leading specialty chemicals companies."

Clariant's new EasyGuard System makes the dirt bounce off

Clariant's new EasyGuard System makes the dirt bounce off. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 29, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, introduces its new anti-soiling EasyGuard aqueous system for leathers. This latest addition to Clariant's wide range of anti-soiling products is both simple in application and economical in use. It will be especially welcomed by tanners supplying the demanding automotive and upholstery sectors, as well as those working with footwear and fashion accessory manufacturers.

Songwon presenta importanti novità nella sua vasta gamma prodotti a Chinaplas 2013

Il produttore di antiossidanti tioesteri, Songwon Baifu Chemical Co., Ltd., Cina, con una capacità produttiva di 8.000 tonnellate di antiossidanti tioesteri, basata su un processo produttivo pienamente integrato a monte, che lo rende leader globale per capacità nei tioesteri. (Fotografie: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)
Ulsan, Corea – 25 aprile 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), sarà nuovamente presente al Chinaplas 2013 (Padiglione 10.2, Stand A51) come secondo maggiore produttore mondiale di stabilizzanti per polimeri e primario produttore e fornitore globale di additivi e altri prodotti chimici per il settore delle materie plastiche.

GE to help develop the shipping industry in China by cooperating with the Shanghai Maritime University

From left to right: Yuan Wen, Vice director of Shanghai Education Commission, Zheng Huiqiang, Vice director of Shanghai People's Congress Standing Committee, Joe Mastrangelo, Chief Executive Officer and leader of GE’s Power Conversion business and Xu lirong, Director & President of China Shipping (Group) Company, jointly inaugurated for the laboratory. 
(Photo: GE Power Conversion: GEPCPR163)PARIS - April 24, 2013 - GE (NYSE: GE) has signed an agreement with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU). GE helps improve the capabilities of the shipping engineering community in China by providing laboratory facilities and cooperating on research and innovation projects.

Clariant reveals new Secret Code of Beauty concept

True beauty is revealed through 5 unique codes: SENSORY Code, INNOVATION Code, XPERT Code, TREND Code and ECOTAIN® Code. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 24, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has uncovered the Secret Code of Beauty to support the success of its customers in the Personal Care market.

HELPMESEE SCEGLIE MOOG PER SVILUPPARE UN SIMULATORE DI CHIRURGIA OCULISTICA ALL’AVANGUARDIA, BASATO SULLA REALTÀ VIRTUALE

M. Glenn Strauss, chirurgo e oftalmologo valuta il prototipo del simulatore di chirurgia oculistica di HelpMeSee sviluppato da Moog. 
(Per gentile concessione di HelpMeSee, MGPR1302)East Aurora, NY, Stati Uniti d'America, 23 aprile 2013 - HelpMeSee ha raggiunto un traguardo importante nella simulazione medica testando, con ottimi risultati, sistemi basati su realtà virtuale per la formazione chirurgica.

Songwon appoints Jungdu Kim as Technical Service Manager for North East Asia

Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has appointed Jungdu Kim as their new Technical Service Manager for the North East Asia region (NEA). (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – April 23, 2013 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has appointed Jungdu Kim as their new Technical Service Manager for the North East Asia region (NEA). Effective since April 1, 2013 Jungdu will be responsible for driving technical sales and identifying growth opportunities through providing technical direction and service to customers across Songwon’s extensive product portfolio. Jungdu will also provide support to the commercial organization in implementing value propositions and new product introductions. In this role he will report to Thomas Schmutz, Songwon’s Director of Global Technical Service as well as KY Lee, the NEA Director of Sales.