SiVance, LLC Opens State-of-the-Art R&D Lab to Drive Rapid Innovations in Specialty Silane and Silicone Technologies

Large Walk-in Fume Hoods in SiVance’s New Research and Development Laboratory.
(Photo © 2015 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR128)
Ghent, Belgium - SiVance, LLC, a subsidiary of Milliken & Company, today announced the opening of a new, 11,000 sq.ft. research and development (R&D) laboratory, on the company's R&D and manufacturing campus in Gainesville, Fla., that will enhance its ability to quickly develop and scale new silane and silicone technologies. The new facility is part of a planned series of investments enabling SiVance to better address current and future customer needs in target markets such as electronic semiconductors, contact lenses, coatings and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The lab will also speed process development for custom manufacturing of speciality silanes, silicones and other chemistries.

Perstorp launches Capa™ Lactide 8000 Series polyols for high-performance sustainable polyurethanes at the European Coatings Show

Perstorp launches Capa™ Lactide 8000 Series polyols for high-performance sustainable polyurethanes at the European Coatings Show. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp - April 21, 2015 - Perstorp, the world’s largest producer of caprolactones, is unveiling a range of Capa™ Lactide copolymer polyols at the 2015 European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany, on April 21-23. The three new diols and one triol provide polyurethane formulators with increased opportunities to create high performance products with reduced carbon footprints. Capa™ 8000 series grades can be used in a broad range of polyurethane coating formulations.

Vencorex Press Kit - European Coatings Show 2015

VencorexVencorex, the owner of key technologies and a major manufacturer of aromatic and aliphatic isocyanates for the polyurethane markets, will present at European Coatings Show 2015 21.-23. April (Nuremberg, Germany) a wide range of isocyanates and solutions to develop more environmentally-friendly technologies.

Clariant partners with matchmycolor and Konica Minolta to provide integrated point-of-sale tinting systems for paints

Clariant partners with matchmycolor and Konica Minolta to provide integrated point-of-sale tinting systems for paints. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 21, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has chosen matchmycolor Colibri® color management software and Konica Minolta color measurement instruments for its point-of-sale tinting solutions for paint stores. The new integrated system, which is scheduled for worldwide roll-out, is currently being introduced in Italy, Germany, Hungary, China, USA, Mexico, South Africa, India, Malaysia and Brazil. It will be demonstrated at the Clariant and Konica Minolta booths at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg from 21 to 23 April.

Clariant launches new 24-canister dispenser machine CD2406

Clariant unveils a breakthrough in small dispensing machines for professional paint stores and typical Point-of-Sale (POS) retail environments at the European Coatings Show 2015 (Booth 7-123 Hall 7). (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, April 20, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, unveils a breakthrough in small dispensing machines for professional paint stores and typical Point-of-Sale (POS) retail environments at the European Coatings Show 2015 (Booth 7-123 Hall 7).

Clariant presents pioneering technologies for air pollution control

R. Kumaresan (Head – Industrial and Consumer Specialties, Clariant in India) and Dr Dev Mohan Mohunta (CEO, Commercial Chemical Development Company) inaugurating the stall at ChemProTech India 2015. (Photo: Clariant)Mumbai, April 16, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, showcased Genosorb™, its state-of-the-art technology for gas treatment at ChemProTech India, 2015. This technology adds value to customers by providing sustainable solvent recovery and effective counter air pollution.

Clariant debates sustainable flame retardants for building and construction applications at North American industry workshop

Clariant debates sustainable flame retardants for building and construction applications at North American industry workshop. (Photos: Clariant / Photographer Ralf Baumgarten)Muttenz, April 15, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is joining major building materials suppliers, architects, regulatory experts and solutions providers this month to discuss latest trends in the building and construction industry affecting flame retardant and building material solutions choices in North America.

INCOPLAS, ICEFOR and TOTAL launch at UNES stores first commercialization of bi-oriented HDPE bottles made with ISBM technology

1L bi-oriented bottles, manufactured by Incoplas Italia in HDPE produced by Total and filled/packed by I.C.E. FOR. 
(Photos: Total, PR013)The first product packed with 1L bi-oriented bottles, manufactured by Incoplas Italia in HDPE produced by Total and filled/packed by I.C.E. FOR, are now available on mass market shelves at Italian UNES stores.