TE Connectivity Highlighted Components for Outdoor Lighting Applications at Light + Building Show

The Nector M Sealed Power System is designed to provide a pluggable connectivity solution for outdoor and harsh environments. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR053)HARRISBURG, PA., USA – April 4, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, highlighted the ease of use, performance and reliability of numerous components it offers for outdoor lighting applications at the 2016 Light + Building Expo in Frankfurt, Germany, which took place from March 13 to 18. Principal focus was on its NECTOR M Sealed Power System and the Multi-channel Photocontrol Dimming Receptacle.

Clariant to feature halogen-free flame retardants and Florida institute of technology jet dragster at UTECH 2016

Florida Institute of Technology’s jet dragster. The next generation of dragsters require non-halogenated, non-migrating and highly flame retardant energy-absorbing foams for enhanced driver safety. (Photo: Larsen Motorsports)Charlotte, April 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Florida Institute of Technology, jointly with Larsen Motorsports, will exhibit at UTECH 2016 in Charlotte, N.C., April 6-7. The Florida Institute of Technology dragster, driven by Elaine Larsen of Larsen Motorsports, will be on display in booth #102, along with the next-generation prototype.

Nearly Invisible Netting to Protect Fans at 10 Major League Baseball Stadiums

Nearly Invisible Netting to Protect Fans at 10 Major League Baseball Stadiums.Stanley, N.C. (April 1, 2016) – As the first pitches of the 2016 Major League Baseball regular season approach, more fans seated close to the action will be protected by screens extending further down the foul lines than in past seasons. Fans in 10 MLB ballparks, however, might not readily notice the change thanks to barely visible systems developed and installed by Promats Athletics, using netting manufactured by NET Systems made with Black Dyneema® material.

New advantages emerging for Perstorp’s Pevalen™ plasticizer for close to consumer applications

Graph shows the amount of smoke given off from different flexible PVC formulations in the Cone Calorimeter. Formulations containing 50 phr of Pevalen™ give off much less smoke than formulations containing the same amount of a competing plasticizer, DINP. The difference is even more significant when formulations of the same softness are compared (less Pevalen™ is needed than DINP to produce the same softness). (Graphic: Perstorp)Perstorp - March 31, 2016 - An increasing number of flexible PVC producers and users are taking advantage of the excellent processability and performance characteristics of Pevalen™, the non-phthalate general-purpose plasticizer from Perstorp for close-to-consumer applications. Now, new research indicates that they may have another reason to choose Pevalen™—for its flame retardant properties.

BRB extends its partnership with Azelis for personal care in North America, UK and Ireland

AzelisBRB International BV is pleased to announce a strategic partnership agreement with Azelis, the leading distributor of specialty innovative ingredients to the personal care sector.

Songwon underlines its commitment to China’s polymer industry at Chinaplas 2016

Songwon Industrial Group will be showcasing its high-performance solutions at Chinaplas 2016, together with its Joint Venture (JV) partner Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. – a leading stabilizer supplier with a superb reputation among all the major polyolefin manufacturers in China. (Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Ulsan, Korea – March 31, 2016 – Songwon Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, will be showcasing its high-performance solutions at Chinaplas 2016, together with its Joint Venture (JV) partners, Songwon Baifu – a global leader in thioesters and Qingdao Long Fortune Chemical & Auxiliary Co., Ltd. – a leading stabilizer supplier with a superb reputation among all the major polyolefin manufacturers in China.

Clariant to highlight medical packaging solutions at CPhI South East Asia in Indonesia

Clariant Desiccant Canisters – active healthcare packaging solultions. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, March 31, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will participate in the P-mec and Innopack South East Asia exhibitions to be held on 6 - 8 April 2016 at the Jakarta International Expo in Indonesia. Held concurrently with the ICSE and Hi South East Asia that also address the pharmaceutical market's needs, the events are known collectively under the name of CPhI South East Asia. Clariant will highlight its healthcare packaging capabilities in this pivotal industry event that showcases the latest pharma products and solutions.

Guardian Glass Services boosts its management team with the appointment of Luisa Delclaux and Javier Lorea

Javier Lorea, director of sales of Guardian Glass Services.Bertrange, Luxembourg, March 30, 2016 – Luisa Delclaux has been named managing director of Guardian Glass Services®, the newly rebranded glass repair service division of Guardian Industries, a leading provider of glass high-quality products for commercial, residential, transportation and interior applications. Delclaux takes over from Marco Antonio Moreno, who has assumed new responsibilities in the group’s Automotive Division. The change of leadership is complemented by the appointment of Javier Lorea as director of sales for the division.