ARCHROMA GRANTS PATENT LICENSE TO BLANKOPHOR

ArchromaReinach, 4 May 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has entered a license agreement with Blankophor GmbH for Archroma’s patented “improved optical brightening compositions”.

Milliken unveils new reinforcement fabric for longer-lasting commercial roofing membranes at Techtextil 2015

Milliken’s reinforcement fabrics in action on a PVC roof. 
(Photo courtesy of Carlisle Syntec Systems, MKTPR002)Spartanburg, SC, USA - Milliken & Company announces the launch of a new coated weft inserted warp knit product offering a 100% improvement to the tear resistance of polymeric single ply roofing membranes. This durability step-change to increase the longevity of commercial roofing systems is the latest in Milliken’s innovative line of advanced reinforcements for building and infrastructure applications on-show at Techtextil 2015, Hall 3.1, Booth B56.

Songwon enters into a joint venture with Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (QLF) in China

Songwon enters into a joint venture with Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (QLF) in China. Jiachang Huang, Chairman of QLF (left) and Jongho Park, Chairman and CEO of Songwon (right). 
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea - May 4, 2015 - Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (QLF) for the production and sale of its One Pack Systems (OPS) and the sale of polymer stabilizers in China, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing polymer markets.

DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymer price increase for Europe

DSM Engineering MaterialsDSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers and compounds in Europe by 150 euro/ton. The price adjustment is a result of increasing raw material prices and will take effect for all orders shipped on or after May 1, 2015 where contracts allow.

Azelis appointed by Evonik for silica distribution to life science industries in the Nordics

Azelis offers Evonik silicas for life sciences in Nordics. (Photo: Azelis, PR046) Azelis is pleased to announce its appointment by Evonik Industries AG, the leading manufacturer of performance silica, as distributor for the Aerosil® & Sipernat® range of products in the Nordic region from 1st April 2015.

AVERY DENNISON NOMINA GEORGES GRAVANIS PRESIDENTE DI MATERIALS GROUP

Avery Dennison nomina Georges Gravanis presidente di Materials Group.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR294)OEGSTGEEST, Paesi Bassi - 13 agosto 2015 - Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) ha annunciato oggi che il consiglio di amministrazione ha eletto Georges Gravanis come presidente della società, Materials Group, a partire dal 1° maggio 2015. Le sue mansioni erano state svolte ad interim da Mitch Butier, presidente e direttore operativo.

Clariant to sponsor Swiss Pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

ClariantMuttenz, April 30, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is co-sponsoring the Swiss Pavilion at the prestigious Expo Milano 2015, taking place in Italy between May 1 – October 31, 2015. The Expo’s theme ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,’ links well with Clariant’s valuable contribution to improving nutrition through packaging and transportation solutions, and additives for agriculture, food and feed.

Clariant with good start into 2015, delivering on growth and cash flow

Clariant“Clariant had a good start into the year with good volume growth,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “We put the highest priority in 2015 on improving our cash flow generation and we delivered a substantial increase in the first quarter. We are well on track to achieve our growth and profitability targets despite an increased volatility in currencies, volatile raw material prices and a sluggish economic environment particularly in Europe and China.”