01-07-2014
Clariant and Ashland complete sale of ASK Chemicals JV to Rhône
Muttenz/Covington, KY, July 1, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) today announced the closing of the previously announced sale of 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 on 30 June 2014.
30-06-2014
SiVance, LLC Introduces Advanced New SiVance® C1008 Curative for Protective Marine and Infrastructure Coating Applications
Ghent, Belgium - SiVance, LLC, a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, today unveiled SiVance® C1008 Curative, a new silicone curative that significantly improves the durable flexibility of epoxy polysiloxane protective topcoats in marine and infrastructure applications, without sacrificing weatherability. The development of this new curative technology solves a major challenge common to epoxy polysiloxanes: brittleness and cracking that can develop over time as the coating cures.
26-06-2014
DSM and Niaga join forces in introducing sustainable carpet technology
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company and Niaga, a Netherlands-based provider of sustainable solutions for the carpet industry today announce a joint venture, DSM-Niaga, to further develop and commercialize sustainable technology for recyclable carpet. Based on proprietary and complementary technologies, DSM-Niaga will enable the industry to close the carpet materials loop.
25-06-2014
Clariant prioritizes sustainability and innovation in up-coming masterbatches for packaging and construction
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unites product improvements with sustainability in the latest masterbatch solutions in its innovation pipeline. New CESA®-absorb for active oxygen barriers in PET packaging and advanced Hydrocerol® nucleating agents for new-generation construction insulation, demonstrate Clariant's commitment to sustainable innovation addressing market trends and customers' needs.
25-06-2014
Clariant responds to growing demand - 50% capacity increase for innovative Licocene® Performance Polymers
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is increasing production capacity for its Licocene® Performance Polymers by 50% at its facility on the Frankfurt-Höchst Industrial Park in Germany. The debottlenecking of Clariant's existing production line represents a low double-digit million Swiss Franc investment, with the additional capacity scheduled to come on stream in Q1 2016.
25-06-2014
Clariant to establish catalyst Research & Development center in China
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Business Unit Catalysts will establish a state-of-the-art research center in Shanghai, China. The R&D center is expected to begin operation by 2015 with the goal of developing catalytic solutions tailored to Chinese market requirements and enhancing technical service support to Chinese customers.
25-06-2014
Clariant specifies innovation- and sustainability-driven growth strategy
Muttenz, June 25, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turned the spotlight on fostering innovation and sustainability at its 2014 Capital Markets & Media Day, held June 25/26 at the new Clariant Innovation Center (CIC) in Frankfurt, Germany. Opened in 2013, the CIC is an important part of Clariant's global R&D network, providing the optimal host location for this year's event themed "Discover Innovation".
24-06-2014
Belden Introduces Entry-Level Industrial Ethernet Switches for Harsh Environments
St. Louis, Missouri - June 24, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has launched two new robust entry-level switches in its Hirschmann product range. The new SPIDER II 16TX EEC and SPIDER II 16TX/2DS-S EEC switches have a high port density, thus offering a cost-effective means for implementing industrial Ethernet technology. Both SPIDER switches can be used to implement flexible networking solutions for a wide range of industries, including automation, discrete manufacturing and transportation.
