Clariant and Shinkong collaborate further to promote non-halogenated flame retardants for broader applications

ClariantMuttenz, October 19, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, will broaden its collaboration with Engineering Plastics division of Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corp. to promote Clariant's non-halogenated flame retardants to a host of applications in China. Shinkong Engineering Plastics belongs to Taiwan’s top 3 enterprise, Shinkong Group. As a leading supplier of plastics, it serves various industries including electronics, home appliances and automotive etc. Its halogen-free compounds based on Clariant's flame retardants are experiencing rising demand as more and more OEM manufacturers in the electronics and electrical appliances industry eliminate components with bromine and PVC from their products because of tightening environmental regulations.

First time K-show exhibitor ARLANXEO shows exceptional solutions that enhance our lives

ARLANXEO, a global leader in synthetic elastomers.
(Photo ARLANXEO, ARPR010)Düsseldorf - ARLANXEO, a global leader in performance elastomers, will highlight how its wide range of High Performance Elastomers can be found everywhere during K 2016. As a recently established joint venture between LANXESS and Saudi Aramco, this will be ARLANXEO's first time exhibiting at the K-show, reaching out to a truly international audience.

Advanced Antimicrobial Additives Designed for Flexible Polymer Applications

Treated tarpaulin, © SANITIZED AG. 
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR018)Burgdorf/CH, 18 October 2016: The global antimicrobial market is growing due to a public demand for hygiene and a rising awareness for contamination and infections. SANITIZED AG latest innovation is a highly effective product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications. The Sanitized® antimicrobial solutions will be presented at Plastics & Rubber in Indonesia (November 16-19) at Booth B-507, Hall B1.

Clariant inaugurates new Polypropylene Catalyst Plant in Louisville, USA

New Clariant polypropylene (PP) catalyst production facility in Louisville, KY, USA, developed and implemented in cooperation with CB&I. (Photo credit: Clariant and CB&I)Muttenz, October 18, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the official opening of its new polypropylene (PP) catalyst production facility in Louisville, KY, USA. The new plant, developed and implemented in cooperation with CB&I, makes the Louisville site Clariant’s largest US production hub for catalysts and marks a further investment by Clariant to accelerate growth in North America.

New Senior Appointment in Industrial Business Unit for TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Lars Brickenkamp to the post of Senior Vice President and General Manager of TE’s Industrial business unit. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR088)SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – October 17, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Lars Brickenkamp to the post of Senior Vice President and General Manager of TE’s Industrial business unit. He will start his new role immediately, succeeding Thomas Schmidt, who is leaving TE, and will be based in Darmstadt.

TE Connectivity-Tochterunternehmen Intercontec feiert 20-jähriges Firmenjubiläum

TE Connectivity-Tochterunternehmen Intercontec feiert 20-jähriges Firmenjubiläum. (Quelle: TE Connectivity, PR099)SCHAFFHAUSEN, Schweiz – 7. Oktober 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Verbindungstechnologie- und Sensorlösungen, hat im vergangenen Monat die Übernahme der Intercontec Group abgeschlossen und feiert nun mit den neuen Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern das 20-jährige Jubiläum des Steckverbinder-Spezialisten, der mittlerweile zum TE-Geschäftsbereich Automation and Control gehört. Gemeinsamer Nenner der beiden Unternehmen sind Innovationskraft, Qualität sowie der direkte Draht zum Kunden. Die Kombination des technologischen Know-how und der Vertriebskanäle eröffnet vielfältige Möglichkeiten, um auch weiterhin schell zu wachsen.

Clariant features Low Emission Technology at Indometal 2016 Exhibition

Discover Value. Discover LE Technology. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, October 17, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is helping the metal working and foundry industry in Southeast Asia to improve sustainability through its Low Emission (LE) Technology. The GEKO® LE products that leverage Clariant’s innovative Low Emission (LE) Technology will be showcased at the Indometal 2016 Exhibition to take place in Jakarta, Indonesia from 25 - 27 October 2016. During the Exhibition, Clariant will highlight the LE Technology that reduces emissions from the outset, supporting a more sustainable casting process and improving total cost of ownership for users.

Resin (Products & Technology) B.V., Yparex B.V. expand operations, capabilities

RESIN B.V. and Yparex B.V. are both headquartered in Enschede. (Photo Yparex, YPAPR003)ENSCHEDE, THE NETHERLANDS — RESIN (Products & Technology) B.V., a privately held Dutch specialty-resin compounder, and its sister company, Yparex B.V., a leading supplier of extrudable tie-layer resins, both headquartered here, today announced that they have jointly made significant investments to expand their operations and service capabilities in order to serve their respective global customer base more effectively.