ARCHROMA TO SHOWCASE HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY AT PTS PAPER & BOARD SYMPOSIUM

ArchromaReinach, 28 July 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, will put sustainability and high-performance on display with its latest papermaking innovations at the PTS Paper & Board Symposium from September 17 to 18, 2014, in Munich, Germany.

EMG to co-host free Value Based Marketing & Communication Seminar at Fakuma 2014

EMGBergen op Zoom, July 28, 2014 - EMG, the leading international B2B communications consultancy specialised in industrial media relations and marketing communication programmes, is joining together with Phil Allen, CEO & Value Creator of Customer Value Management GmbH, to host the free seminar "Value Based Marketing & Communication" during Fakuma 2014.

NEW REC COOPERATION WITH ROOFING SPECIALISTS SIKA AND CENTROPLAN

RECMunich - July 24, 2014: REC, the largest European supplier of solar panels worldwide, starts a new cooperation with roofing system specialists Sika AG and Centroplan GmbH, both of which offer in-depth experience with special requirements for roofing and solar panel installations. With professional-quality installation and REC high performing solar panels, customers can expect twenty years peace of mind for their flat-roof solar panel systems. The cooperation, which will begin in Europe with plans to expand globally, focuses on commercial and industrial installations. It reinforces REC’s commitment to quality at every stage of solar energy projects.

Belden Opens Plant in China to Strengthen Service for Global Market

Belden opens plant in China to strengthen service for global market. (Photos: Belden, PR347) Venlo, The Netherlands - July 23, 2014 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has begun producing industrial connectors in China. A new plant in Suzhou, in the eastern Jiangsu Province, was officially opened on June 23, putting the company in a strong position to capitalize on growth opportunities in key markets across the whole of the Asia-Pacific. Belden says it will also increase its leadership in high quality end-to-end signal transmission solutions.

Merck enters into Distribution Agreement with Azelis to Market Candurin® Pearl Effect Colours in Benelux

Merck enters into Distribution Agreement with Azelis to Market Candurin® Pearl Effect Colours in Benelux. (Photo: Azelis, PR039) On July 1, 2014, Merck and Azelis entered into another distribution agreement for Candurin® pearl effect pigments. According to this agreement, Merck will grant the distribution rights for its pigments for the food industry in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg to Azelis, the leading distributor of specialty chemicals and food additives. Apart from logistics, Azelis will be responsible for local customer support and applications technology. In turn, Merck will support Azelis with research and development, training and regulatory matters.

ARCHROMA ENTICES WITH INSPIRING COLORS AND ECOLOGY AND ECONOMY FOCUS AT MAJOR BRAZILIAN TEXTILE INDUSTRY TRADESHOW

ArchromaReinach, 22 July 2014 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and the former textile, paper and emulsions businesses of Clariant, will share its passion for sustainability with Brazil's vibrant textile industry at Febratex 2014 from August 12-15, 2014 in Santa Catarina.

CB&I and Clariant’s Polypropylene Catalyst Partnership off to a Successful Start

The state-of-the-art polypropylene catalyst plant (3D model) is scheduled to be on-stream in 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, July 22, 2014 - CB&I (NYSE:CBI) and Clariant announced today its new Ziegler-Natta (ZN) polypropylene catalyst production plant in Louisville, Kentucky, is on schedule to begin production in 2015. The plant is part of a long-term strategic partnership between Clariant’s Catalysts business unit and CB&I's Lummus Novolen Technology business. Based at Clariant's largest US production hub, the state-of-the-art facility will combine innovative catalysts - jointly developed by both companies with high-capacity output to serve the fast growing polypropylene industry.

DSM to invest in a new plant for high viscosity Akulon® polyamide 6 grades for film and other extrusion applications in North America

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announces that the company is to invest in a new polymerization plant in North America to manufacture Akulon® polyamide 6 polymer for film grades used in flexible food packaging and other segments. Financial details of the investment will not be disclosed.