Clariant MEVOPUR® line adds color, functional additive options for nonwoven medical products

ClariantMuttenz, October 31, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and its Masterbatches business unit, announce a specific range of MEVOPUR® color and functional additives for use in high-performance, spun bond fibers used in medical applications.

Connectivity Technology by Belden Already Meets Future PROFINET Standard for 24-Volt Power Supply

Connectivity technology by Belden already meets the future PROFINET standard for 24-volt power supply. 
(Photo: Belden, PR430) St. Louis, Missouri - October 27, 2016 - Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has developed Lumberg Automation M12 Power Connectors as an economical solution for power transmission in harsh environments.

Clariant continues to grow in sales and profitability in the first nine months of 2016

Clariant“Clariant continues to grow both, sales and profitability in the first nine month of 2016,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “The good performance reflects our excellent execution of our strategy in all our businesses to foster growth and improve returns despite the continued challenging economic environment. The advancement in the current year results from our focus on innovation by delivering more added value to our customers as well as continued cost discipline. The differentiated business steering in Plastics & Coatings continued to positively impact the profitability improvement. We are therefore on track to achieve our targets for the full year 2016.”  

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation ABS/PC blend for major weight reductions in Automotive applications

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation ABS/PC blend for major weight reductions in Automotive applications. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR015)Tarragona, October 26, 2016 – ELIX Polymers has introduced a new generation ABS/PC blend to meet the needs of the automotive industry. ELIX Ultra HH 4115 HI ABS/PC can help to achieve major weight reductions through lower density, as well as delivering cost savings, processing benefits, very low emissions and odour when compared to PC/ABS.

Per e ssere all'altezza delle sfide di oggi nel settore sanitario, SABIC fornisce una vasta serie di opzioni e soluzioni

Il settore sanitario continua a vedere una rapida crescita nei dispositivi manuali e portatili, favorendo la richiesta di materiali che possono permettere ai dispositivi di essere piccoli, leggeri e fornire funzionalità high-tech. Le resine XENOY™, Che possono essere usate per involucri di pompe per insulina, forniscono resistenza all'urto e migliore resistenza chimica orari normali ingredienti cosmetici, come gli spray contro gli insetti e gli schermi solari. Le resine LEXAN™ HP usate per le lenti possono fornire eccellente trasparenza e legano bene con le resine XENOY™ per assicurare impermeabilità.Sittard, Paesi Bassi, 26 ottobre 2016 - Pochi settori come quello sanitario devono affrontare così tante sfide critiche, essere così dinamici e importanti per la vita dell'umanità. Le previsioni dell'Organizzazione Mondiale per la Sanità (OMS) per il 2050, ci dicono che approssimativamente 2 miliardi della popolazione mondiale saranno anziani (60 e più anni), e che 1 miliardo di persone saranno in attesa di essere integrati nel sistema sanitario. Nelle economie mature la prevenzione delle malattie e l'auto-medicazione della popolazione anziana spingerà la domanda in direzione di di dispositivi a basso costo e facili da usare. Le economie in via di sviluppo presenteranno grandi opportunità per i produttori di dispositivi medicali – ma le apparecchiature dovranno unire alte prestazioni ed economicità.

Clariant praises Paris deal ratifications and offers to help HNO3 plants minimize N2O emissions

Clariant’s EnviCat® N2O-S catalyst.
(Photo: Clariant)Munich, October 26, 2016 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, welcomed the recent ratifications of the Paris Agreement by the US, China, India and the European Union, four of the largest producers of greenhouse gases. The parties’ endorsements of the climate deal is a major step towards reducing emissions, and Clariant, the market leader in N2O (nitrous oxide) abatement technologies, is committed to supporting these efforts. Clariant offers a strong portfolio of secondary and tertiary catalysts for nitric acid producers. Of particular interest will be Clariant’s recently launched EnviCat® N2O -S secondary catalyst, which not only reduces N2O emissions but also helps increase nitric acid yields.

Clariant Masterbatches Continues Global Expansion of Engineering and High-Temp Resin Processing Units

ClariantMuttenz, October 26, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is announcing its approximately CHF 10 million global initiative to expand its ability to produce color and additive masterbatches and compounds using engineering polymers and high-temperature plastics like PEEK (polyether ether ketone) is progressing on schedule.

TE Connectivity Brings Latest Innovations in Connection Technology to SPS IPC Drives

TE Connectivity’s new industrial IP20 RJ45 Cat 6A plug will be presented at SPS IPC Drives.
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR085)DARMSTADT, Germany – October 25, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will introduce numerous new innovations and applications enabling the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 at SPS IPC Drives 2016 in Nuremberg, Germany from November 22 to 24. The company will have its booth 210 again in Hall 10.