Clariant unites cleansing with sustainability at SEPAWA 2013

ClariantMuttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites sustainability with innovation and trends in its solutions for the surfactants and cosmetics markets at SEPAWA 2013 - the 60th SEPAWA Congress and European Detergents Conference in Fulda, Germany from October 9 - 11, 2013 (Booth 658 - 660).

NEW AVERY DENNISON ADHESIVE IMPROVES SILICONE LABELLING

Avery DennisonLEIDEN, the Netherlands - October 9, 2013 - S8092 - a new adhesive from Avery Dennison - is giving automotive and other manufacturers dramatically improved performance when labelling silicone-coated materials or materials with contaminated surfaces. The new S8092 adhesive addresses two longstanding challenges encountered in the labelling industrial parts - how to convert reliably and how to make the finished label stay on a surface throughout a product's lifecycle.

Clariant brings new Houdry® dehydrogenation catalyst capacity on-stream

ClariantMuttenz, October 9, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully expanded production capacity for Houdry® dehydrogenation catalysts at its Louisville/Kentucky, USA plant. The double-digit million Swiss francs debottlenecking investment will support increasing demand for Houdry catalysts driven mainly by shale gas development. The facility will come on-stream in mid-October 2013 as planned.

Energy-Efficient Dynamic Positioning Mode for Ships from GE Power Conversion Chosen for IET Innovation Awards Finals

GE Power Conversion's Energy Efficient Dynamic Positioning Mode is selected as a finalist for the IET Innovation Award 2013.PARIS - October 8, 2013 - New software from GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) that enables its Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems to save significant amounts of fuel and put less wear and tear on vessel propulsion equipment is on the shortlist to win a prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award this year.

DSM approves BDO made using Genomatica's process for use in Arnitel products

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM has tested and approved bio-based BDO (1,4-butanediol) made with Genomatica's process, for use in DSM's Arnitel® TPC (ThermoPlastic Copolyester). This is a next step in the development of a bio-based high performance portfolio and fully in line with DSM's front running position in a bio-based economy.

Clariant presents de-icing products to airlines, airports and service providers in Munich

Clariant presents de-icing products to airlines, airports and service providers in Munich. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, October 8, 2013 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today presented its aviation de-icers to the many thousands of visitors attending the opening day of the 19th inter airport Europe trade show in Munich, Germany. The company is showcasing its full range of Safeway® runway and Safewing® aircraft de-icers at the Trade Fair in Munich, Germany from 8-11 October, 2013.

Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films

Corbion Purac and Innovia to develop temperature stable, transparent PLA films.
(Photo: Corbion, PR006)Innovia Films, a leading global manufacturer of Biofilms, and Corbion Purac, a global leader in lactic acid and lactides, are joining forces to develop PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) film that is both transparent and resistant to higher temperatures. High heat PLA was brought to market following dedicated research efforts by Corbion Purac. As a result, Innovia recognized an opportunity to work together to further develop a transparent, heat resistant PLA film.

ARCHROMA HITS THE ROAD THIS OCTOBER TO SHARE ITS STUNNING INNOVATIONS FOR THE PAPER INDUSTRY

ArchromaReinach, 4 October 2013 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, is reintroducing itself with a new name and a continued commitment to serve its customers with proven innovation, strong core technologies and a global footprint to meet customer needs in their local markets. Through its three businesses: Textile Specialties, Paper Solutions and Emulsion Products, Archroma delivers specialized performance and color solutions to the textile, yarn, paper, packaging, tissue, pulp, coatings, paints, adhesives, and construction industries.