Trade show visitors embrace and endorse ELIX Polymers’ solutions at K 2016

Trade show visitors embrace and endorse ELIX Polymers’ solutions at K 2016. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR018)Tarragona, November 3, 2016 – ELIX Polymers, a main player in the manufacture and sale of ABS resins and by-products, has pronounced as a complete success its participation in the K-show (K 2016) in Düsseldorf, Germany, considered to be the plastics industry’s key trade fair.

SABIC expands its portfolio of foamable polymers

Polymer foams are widely used in numerous industries. SABIC has identified “foaming and lightweighting” as an important focus area, where its numerous polymer-based solutions can help the entire value chain become more efficient, more sustainable and more profitable.Sittard, The Netherlands, November 3, 2016 - SABIC regards polymer foam technologies as essential to meet growing needs for improvements in sustainability and efficiencies along global production and supply chains. They offer material and energy savings while retaining or even improving product performance; and they offer benefits in thermal and acoustic insulation, cushioning and protection. SABIC is helping to improve these benefits by enhancements in physical properties and foamability of the polymers themselves.

Clariant Mining Solutions increases footprint with acquisitions and expanded facilities

ClariantHouston, TX, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announces a number of investments which increase the footprint of its Mining Solutions business and further improve its product portfolio, customer base and technical expertise.

TE Connectivity to Co-Develop Mini I/O Plug with Amphenol FCI

TE Connectivity to co-develop mini I/O plug with amphenol FCI. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR103)DARMSTADT, Germany – November 2, 2016 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will partner with Amphenol FCI in the development of a new mini I/O plug that will provide EMI shielding and CAT6A signal integrity performance that meet future industrial communication standards.

Polymer Technology & Services expands Tristar® range of flame retardant polycarbonates

Polymer Technology and ServicesMurfreesboro, TN - November 2, 2016 - Polymer Technology & Services, LLC (PTS), a global manufacturer of flame retardant engineering thermoplastic compounds, is extending its TRISTAR® family of polycarbonate-based materials with four halogen-compliant types certified 746R and 746H by Underwriters Laboratories, UL. The new grades are intended for electrical and telecommunication devices, business machines, and small and large appliances. They will be available in Europe, North America and Asia.

Clariant emphasizes support for China’s sustainable development needs

Clariant emphasizes support for China’s sustainable development needs. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, November 2, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, gave center-stage to China’s sustainable development at its second Sustainability Dialog Summit. Held in Shanghai, this year’s event underlined Clariant’s commitment to helping customers respond to the Megatrend-driven sustainability and innovation needs reflected in China’s New Normal and 13th Five-Year-Plan.

Avery Dennison® helps label converters target heavy industrial segments

Avery Dennison® helps label converters target heavy industrial segments. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR335)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 1, 2016 — A Heavy Industrial Labelling™ range from Avery Dennison's Select Solutions™ portfolio is giving label converters easy access to new specialized markets. Materials in the range are capable of labelling metal plates, bars and coils early in production, thanks to exceptional high-temperature performance all the way from room temperature up to +500°C.

Clariant to Showcase “Cool” Sun Care Products Inspired by BeautyForward® inspirational trend platform at Leading Cosmetics Fair in Asia

Be Cool. (Photo: Clariant)Singapore, November 1, 2016 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to exhibit at the 2016 In-Cosmetics Asia exhibition at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand on 8-10 November 2016. Along with global inspirational trend guide BeautyForward®, Clariant will showcase its leading range of natural and holistic concepts for sun care solutions under the theme "Be Cool", capturing the increasing market demand for effective and sustainable sun care products.