Belden Introduces New Space-Saving, Customizable Wireless Access Points

Belden introduces new space-saving, customizable wireless access points. 
(Photo: Belden, PR401) St. Louis, Missouri - February 29, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has debuted its latest solution for deploying industrial wireless networks – the BAT450-F Industrial Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Access Point family. The devices can be mounted anywhere, such as on masts or on walls, making it ideal for environments where space is a premium.

Thermal insulation is the feature most in demand in residential glass

Thermal insulation is the feature most in demand in residential glass.
(Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR033) Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 29, 2016 – Thermal insulation is the main concern for consumers when choosing glass for their windows. This is the main conclusion from a survey conducted by Guardian Industries’ Glass Group in Europe, a manufacturer of high-quality residential, commercial and interior application glass products, and one of the leading window installation companies in Spain. According to the survey, thermal insulation is the top purchase criterion for the majority of those surveyed, followed by control of solar radiation.

Clariant launches LTS chloride guard catalyst ShiftGuard™ 200 at Nitrogen + Syngas 2016

The chart above shows the chloride removal rate of Clariant’s ShiftGuard™ 200 product in comparison with a leading market competitor as a benchmark. (Image: Clariant)Munich, February 29, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it has launched the Low Temperature Shift (LTS) chloride guard ShiftGuard™ 200 at the Nitrogen + Syngas 2016 conference in Berlin, Germany. ShiftGuard 200 effectively adsorbs and retains chlorides so that the downstream main LTS catalyst, such as Clariant’s ShiftMax® 217, is protected and can show its superior quality.

Guardian UK earns ‘responsible sourcing’ certification

Guardian UK earns ‘responsible sourcing’ certification. (Photo Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR032) Bertrange, Luxembourg, February 26, 2016 – Guardian Industries UK Ltd. (Guardian) has earned the coveted BES 6001 accreditation for its responsible sourcing of materials. After independent assessment by the British Standards Institution, the awarding body, Guardian UK received a “Very Good” score, highlighting the company’s long-term focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

ELIX Polymers presents new ABS plating grades at automotive plastics event

ELIX PolymersTarragona, February 25, 2016 - ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe with a 40-year track record, will introduce its ABS plating grades portfolio at the VDI “Plastics in Automotive Engineering” congress in Mannheim, Germany (March 9th and 10th). ELIX P2MC is considered by customers as the best in class in terms of its ability to adhere to metal; scrap rates of plated parts are reported to be lower than with any competing material after more than 15 years in production. Now the company is unveiling an upgraded version of P2MC as well as new ABS grades to complete the plating portfolio.

Archroma pays tribute to the Pakistan denim industry

Archroma pays tribute to the Pakistan denim industry. (Photos: Archroma)Reinach, 25 February 2016 - Archroma paid homage to the buoyant denim industry in Pakistan by organizing an exclusive denim art exhibition, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Switzerland, at Mohatta Palace in Karachi.

Change in the Board of Directors of Clariant

ClariantMuttenz, February 25, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announced today that its Board of Directors will propose the election of Eveline Saupper, Claudia Suessmuth Dyckerhoff and Peter Steiner to the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Clariant Ltd taking place on April 21, 2016.

Belden Cabling Systems: Getting ready for new Construction Products Regulation

Belden Cabling Systems: Getting ready for new Construction Products Regulation. 
(Photo: Belden, PR414) Venlo, The Netherlands - February 24, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has introduced an online platform to provide education and information about the requirements of the EU’s Construction Products Regulation (CPR), which comes into force on 1 July 2016. From that date, construction products – including cabling for fixed installations – can only be used in European buildings or civil engineering works if they are tested and certified according to the new CPR rules.