Clariant BU Additives increases prices for Polymer Additives products

ClariantMuttenz, December 3, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces a price increase for its Polymer Additives products. Effective January 1, 2015, prices for Plastics and Coatings products will be increased up to 10% as a result of higher costs. The increase will affect selected products within the Light Stabilizer, Antioxidant, Process Stabilizer and Antistatic portfolios.

TE Connectivity Completes the Acquisition of the Business of China Xiamen Delixing/Sibas

TE ConnectivitySCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - December 1, 2014 - TE Connectivity Ltd. (TE) (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of the business of Xiamen Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. ("Delixing") and Xiamen SIBAS Connectors Co., Ltd. ("Sibas").

DSM DYNEEMA RECEIVES THREE ITMA FUTURE MATERIALS 2014 AWARDS FOR ITS RADICAL INNOVATION: DYNEEMA® FORCE MULTIPLIER TECHNOLOGY

ITMA Future Materials Awards organizers present one of the awards won to Yvonne Engelen (left middle) and Shitij Chabba (right middle) from DSM Dyneema.
(Photo ITMA, DYNPR297)Dresden, Germany - 27 November 2014 - DSM Dyneema announced today that it has won three ITMA Future Materials awards based on its breakthrough Dyneema® Force Multiplier Technology platform. Future Materials honored DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMwPE) fiber, branded as Dyneema®, and a world leader in life protection materials and high-performance fibers, with awards for Best Innovation – Industrial Textiles; Most Innovative Large Company; and Launch of the Year. The awards were presented to DSM Dyneema’s Yvonne Engelen, vice president marketing and sales, and Shitij Chabba, global segment director life protection, at an awards ceremony in Dresden, Germany, on Nov. 26.

Sogitec Selects Moog Vibration Platform and Control Loading System for NH90 Full Flight Simulator

NH90 Full Flight Simulator. (Photo Sogitec, MGPR1412)East Aurora, NY, USA, November 27, 2014 – Moog Industrial Group, a part of Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A AND MOG.B), has successfully delivered to Sogitec Industries the vibration platform and control loading system to support the training of NH90 pilots on a FFS (full flight simulator). Sogitec Industries, a subsidiary of DASSAULT AVIATION, was awarded a contract from NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter D&D Production and Logistics Management Agency) for the design and production of six NH90 Full Flight Simulators. The training systems are to be delivered to the French Army and Navy in 2015, including an FFS for the Army Aviation.

Clariant features leading Bentonite products at IndoMetal 2014 in Indonesia

ClariantJakarta, November 27, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will feature its dedicated line of Bentonite products at the IndoMetal exhibition to be held on December 11-13, 2014 at the Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia. IndoMetal is considered the biggest foundry exhibition in Indonesia today.

Clariant achieves Cosmetics GMP certification for all dedicated sites

ClariantMuttenz, November 26, 2014 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully completed global ISO22716 and EFfci Cosmetics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification for all 22 of its dedicated cosmetics ingredients sites, including core-toll manufacturers. The achievement supports its commitment to offer globally-consistent products and processes to customers in the Personal Care industry.

Clariant addresses needs for safe, sustainable and stylish solutions for plastics and packaging industry

ClariantShanghai, November 26, 2014 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals today holds a media roundtable for plastic and packaging industry in Shanghai, China. Media are invited to join the discussion with Clariant experts on the future of plastic and packaging industry. Clariant’s products and solutions are showcased with focus on safety, sustainability and stylishness.

TE Connectivity Introduces Economical Micro-MaTch Value-line connectors for Less Demanding Applications

TE Connectivity introduces economical Micro-MaTch Value-line connectors for less demanding applications. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR011)SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland - November 25, 2014 - TE Connectivity Ltd. (TE) (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, has expanded its well-established Micro-MaTch connector family. The new Micro-MaTch Value-line connectors feature a more economical design to help meet customers' need for less demanding applications in industrial, consumer and datacom industries.