20-08-2014

Clariant Promotes Sustainability in Personal Care

Muttenz, August 20, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, underlines its commitment to sustainability with the launch of its EcoTain® concept for the personal care sector. The company responds to the growing demand for sustainable personal care products that use natural ingredients, as consumers place increasing emphasis on health, wellness and environmental aspects.

18-08-2014

AVERY DENNISON ANUNCIA NOVA GERENTE DE DESENVOLVIMENTO DE NOVOS NEGÓCIOS

Vinhedo, Brasil – 18 agosto 2014 – Com uma experiência de mais de 25 anos no mercado de embalagens, Cristina Sartoretto é a nova Gerente de Desenvolvimento de Negócios da Avery Dennison, líder mundial em materiais para rótulos e embalagens. Sua principal responsabilidade será o desenvolvimento do mercado de rótulos autoadesivos na América do Sul a partir do suporte aos clientes das áreas de Alimentos, Cervejas e Bebidas em projetos de embalagens. “A ideia é ir além do rótulo autoadesivo e ajudar o cliente no desenvolvimento da embalagens como um todo. Sabemos que, cada vez, a visão sistêmica ajuda a criar uma embalagem vencedora, que se destaque no ponto de venda e atenda às necessidades do consumidor final”, explica Cristina.

14-08-2014

Clariant to Double its Ether Amines Production Capacity in Brazil to Supply Global Mining Industry

Muttenz, August 14, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals and one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty ether amines to the mining industry, announced the increase of the ether amines production at its Suzano, Brazil facility. Targeted specifically to meet the needs of the mining industry, the planned expansion will allow Clariant to meet the growing demands of customers in Brazil as well as support global customers who are also expanding mineral processing capacity.

14-08-2014

Songwon Industrial Group reports stable sales in Q2/2014

• Sales for Q2 with 172,909 Mil. KRW stable compared to 2013
• Gross profit of 23,927 Mil. KRW for Q2, a 25.6% shortfall compared to Q2/2013 due to increased production costs
• Strong recovery reported in U.S., Europe and Japan
• Expansion strategy continues with successful acquisition of SeQuent's specialty chemicals business in India

Ulsan, Korea – August 14, 2014 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today reported its audited results for Q2 achieving sales of 335,808 Million KRW for the first half of the year. Revenue has increased by 6.14% quarter over quarter when compared to sales of the previous quarter (Q1/2014: 162,899 Mil. KRW).

13-08-2014

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products Appoints New Global Business Line Manager

Reading, PA - August 13, 2014

Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (Quadrant EPP), the global leader of high-performance engineering plastic and polymer innovations, has announced that Mr. Terry Folk has accepted a promotion as Global Business Line Manager - Cast & Custom Cast Products and will be based out of the company's US headquarters.

12-08-2014

Clariant to grow in Australia with new masterbatches plant

Muttenz, August 12, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces plans to build its newest masterbatches plant in greater Sydney Area, Australia. The new plant will mainly serve the Australian market with a full range of color and additive masterbatches, technically innovative solutions and services to meet the growing local needs. Construction on the plant is currently underway, with plans of commissioning in the fourth quarter 2014.