Clariant honors CleanTech R&D achievements at 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day

This year, the two first prizes of CHF 5000 were presented to Annika Büttner (University Basel) and Christoph Gasser (Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz) for their innovative research in the respective areas of solar energy, and biocatalysis. Christian Kohlpaintner, Member of Clariant’s Executive Committee presented the awards. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 11, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, co-hosted the 2nd Clariant Chemistry Day with the Chemistry Department of the University of Basel and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) on Thursday April 10, 2014 in Basel, Switzerland.

Mondi keeps in touch with packaging trends at Interpack 2014

Mondi keeps in touch with packaging trends at Interpack 2014. (Photos: Mondi, PR001)Vienna, 10 April 2014 - Mondi, the international packaging and paper group, will present innovative, high-performance and eco-efficient solutions addressing the trends and demands of the packaging industry and end-users at Interpack 2014.

Clariant Mining Solutions invests in chemicals manufacturing and lab in Casablanca, Morocco

ClariantHouston, Texas (USA), April 10, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today a significant investment to expand its plant in Casablanca, Morocco and increase its global footprint with the production of polymers and chemical blends for the African and Middle East mining industry.

Clariant Rolls Out New Liquid Fragrance Additives for Polyolefins

ClariantCharlotte, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, today announced the development of fragrance additives in liquid masterbatch form for use in polyolefin polymers. Marketed under the HiFormer® brand, the liquid masterbatches have been optimized for blown and cast film applications and are being used commercially.

Clariant and Ashland to sell ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône

ClariantMuttenz/Covington, KY, April 9, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their joint venture, ASK Chemicals headquartered in Hilden, Germany, to investment funds affiliated with Rhône, a London and New York-based private equity investment firm.

EJENDALS INTRODUCES CUT RESISTANT GLOVE WITH DYNEEMA® DIAMOND TECHNOLOGY THAT FEELS LIKE A SECOND SKIN

Ejendals produces cut resistant glove with Dyneema® Diamond Technology. (Photo Ejendals, DYNPR274)The Netherlands, 8 April 2014 - At SAWO 2014 (09-15 April 2014 in Poznań, Poland), Ejendals, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and marketing of quality products that protect hands and feet, will introduce its latest glove, model 909, which incorporates Dyneema® Diamond Technology. The new glove is designed specifically for applications requiring very good dexterity with cool feel and meets level 3 cut resistance standards according to EN388 making it ideal for high precision handling of small components.

Perstorp gearing up for future coatings success

Capa™ for coatings - exceptional weathering & abrasion resistance with high flexibility. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is showcasing a full palette of essential building block raw materials and innovative specialty coating products at the American Coatings Show 2014. The exhibition represents an important forum for Perstorp to meet customers and reinforce its commitment to the ongoing development and success of the Americas coatings market.

AVERY DENNISON INCORPORA 13 NUEVOS COLORES A SU LÍNEA SUPREME WRAPPING FILM

Avery Dennison incorpora 13 nuevos colores a su línea Supreme Wrapping Film.  (Foto: Avery Dennison, PR230)Medellín, Colombia – 8 Abril 2014 - La Línea Supreme Wrapping Film de Avery Dennison, oferece muchas opciones de colores y una gran apariencia y textura. Tienen una excelente capacidad de conformabilidad en las curvas, son películas delgadas y proporcionan gran durabilidad.