TE Connectivity Industrial Mini I/O Connectors Make Significant Contribution to eSleek15 Racing Car Student Project

TE Connectivity Industrial Mini I/O Connectors Make Significant Contribution to eSleek15 Racing Car Student Project. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR040)DARMSTADT, Germany – January 6, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity, announced its support of the DHBW students’ 2015 entry for the Formula Student Germany 2015 competition by providing its space-saving and reliable Industrial Mini I/O connectors. With these connectors, the team was able to build a highly reliable electric battery control system for the eSleek15 Formula Racing Car.

Henkel showcasing solutions for every step in the die-casting value chain at Euroguss 2016

In all key areas of the die-casting and metalworking value chain, Henkel is ideally positioned to partner with customers, and help them to reduce costs and streamline their manufacturing processes. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR005)With extensive expertise in all key areas of the die-casting and metalworking value chain – Casting, Machining, Impregnation, Cleaning, Surface Treatment or Bonding – Henkel is ideally positioned to help reduce costs and streamline manufacturing processes. Henkel will be showcasing a broad range of offerings – from its Bonderite cleaning and lubricating products to its Loctite Impregnation Solutions and Electro Ceramic Coatings (ECC) portfolio – at the Euroguss 2016 show in Nuremberg, January 12-14 at booth 7-610, Hall 7.

DSM Engineering Plastics moves its Americas headquarters

DSM Engineering MaterialsRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that its Business Group DSM Engineering Plastics, has moved its Americas headquarters to the nearby Columbia Center property in Troy, Michigan, from its previous location in Birmingham, Michigan.

Univar Expands Agreement with Dow Corning to Distribute Personal Care Silicones in the UK and Ireland

UnivarLONDON – January 5, 2016 – Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today the expansion of its European distribution agreement with Dow Corning to include the UK and Ireland markets. Effective January 2, 2016, Univar will begin distribution of Dow Corning silicone products into these new geographies.

Clariant Oil Services Opens New Karratha, Western Australia Storage and Blending Facility

Clariant Oil Services Opens New Karratha, Western Australia Storage and Blending Facility. (Photo: Clariant)Houston, TX, December 22, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the opening of its new Karratha, Western Australia storage and blending facility. This facility will significantly reduce the chemical transport distance to customers and will provide improved local customer response to orders. This is a true paradigm shift for supporting oil and gas production efforts to the North West Shelf Venture and is complementary to sustainability initiatives for both Clariant and our customers.

Azelis closes deal for KDG acquisition

AzelisEffective December 17th, Azelis Group (Azelis) and KODA Distribution Group (KDG) announce that the deal to acquire US-based KDG, is complete and has now closed following regulatory clearance.

Glass breakage from burglaries during Christmas: the three keys to choosing the best home insurance

Glass breakage from burglaries during Christmas: 
the three keys to choosing the best home insurance.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR027) Bertrange, Luxembourg, December 17, 2016 – At Christmas, along with other holiday periods during the year, there is usually an increase in the number of burglaries in homes. Although according to Interior Ministry’s Crime Index, in the second quarter of 2015 there was a decrease of 12% from 61,806 cases of burglary nationwide in the same period last year to 54,418, it’s best not to drop one’s guard during the holiday season.

Scania y Clariant desarrollan proyecto pionero de sustentabilidad para camiones a etanol

Scania y Clariant desarrollan proyecto pionero de sustentabilidad para camiones a etanol.
(Fotografía: Clariant)San Pablo, 17 de diciembre de 2015 – Clariant, una de las empresas líderes mundiales en especialidades químicas, y Scania, una de las principales fabricantes globales de vehículos pesados y motores industriales y marítimos, desarrollaron en conjunto un proyecto inédito como opción más económica y sustentable para el mercado de transporte de cargas: el uso de tres camiones movidos a etanol en las operaciones industriales de Clariant en Suzano (SP).