Archroma extends tetrasulfonated optical brightening agents capacity in Europe

Archroma extends tetrasulfonated optical brightening agents capacity in Europe. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 9 February 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced that it will invest in a new production facility for tetrasulfonated optical brightening agents (OBAs) at its existing production site in Prat del Llobregat, Spain.

A new tire tread label that meets global RFID standards from Avery Dennison and Ferm RFID Solutions

A new tire tread label that meets global RFID standards from Avery Dennison and Ferm RFID Solutions. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR349)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — February 9, 2017 — Avery Dennison and Ferm RFID Solutions have together created the first truly universal tire tread label with worldwide RFID functionality, which allows entire pallets of tires to be read in a single pass.

Firma Guardian Glass przedstawia ClimaGuard® 1.0+: lepsza przepuszczalność światła do zastosowań w oknach domów mieszkalnych

Firma Guardian Glass wprowadza ClimaGuard® 1.0+: lepsza przepuszczalność światła do zastosowań mieszkaniowych w zakresie okien.
(Zdjęcie Guardian Industries Corp., GRDPR106)Bertrange, Luksemburg, 9 lutego 2017 r. – Odpowiadając na zapotrzebowanie na szkło o wysokiej przepuszczalności światła i dobrych właściwościach izolacyjnych do zastosowań mieszkaniowych, firma Guardian Glass w Europie wprowadza na rynek szkło ClimaGuard® 1.0+. Idealne do zastosowań jako szyby zespolone w oknach budynków mieszkalnych, szkło ClimaGuard 1.0+ zapewnia doskonałą izolację cieplną i niespotykana przejrzystość.

Clariant/SICPA PLASTIWARD™ Anti-Counterfeiting System Makes U.S. Debut at MD&M West 2017

ClariantMuttenz, February 8, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and SICPA SA, a trusted provider of global security solutions, have joined forces to develop and launch PLASTIWARD™, a robust integrated protection solution for plastic medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging. The new plastic-based anti-counterfeiting system is being featured for the first time in North America in booth #2450 at MD&M West 2017 which is being held in Anaheim, CA, February 7 - 9.

Clariant Liquid Colors, Additives for Silicones Featured at Medical, Pharmaceutical Trade Shows

The devices pictured are possible applications for Clariant’s MEVOPUR® LQ concentrates for liquid silicone elastomers. (Photo: Clariant)Muttenz, February 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is continuing the global rollout of its MEVOPUR®-LQ family of color and additive liquid masterbatches by featuring products for silicone elastomers at two important trade fairs: Pharmapack Europe 2017 in Paris (February 1-3) where Clariant is exhibiting on stand C35/C37, and MD&M West 2017 (booth #2450), which is being held in Anaheim, CA, February 7 - 9.

ARLANXEO opens new Keltan Quality Control Laboratory in Geleen

ARLANXEO opens new Keltan Quality Control Laboratory in Geleen in the presence of (from left to right) Fayez Alsharef (CPO), Christian Widdershoven (Head of Keltan), Sjraar Cox (mayor Sittard-Geleen), Jan Paul de Vries (CEO) and Ali Ba-baidhan (CFO).
(Photos ARLANXEO, ARPR018)Maastricht / Geleen - ARLANXEO, a global leader in synthetic elastomers, has opened a state-of-the-art Manufacturing Quality Control Laboratory at the Chemelot site in Geleen, The Netherlands. The new 250 m2 facility is located beside the ARLANXEO Keltan EPDM plant. It is directly connected to the control room, which makes it possible to implement changes driven by test results immediately in the plant’s operations.

TE Connectivity Thermoplastic Docking Frame Assures Alignment for Heavy Duty Connectors

TE Connectivity thermoplastic docking frame assures alignment for heavy duty connectors. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR080)DARMSTADT, Germany – February 7, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is launching the HDC Thermoplastic Docking Frame for the company’s HMN series of heavy duty connector (HDC) inserts. It enables blind mating of the inserts in drawers, allowing the connectors to guide themselves into the correct mating positions in environments where direct visibility or access is limited. No tools are needed to unlock the modules either. Applications include motor control centers, medium voltage switchgear, and power rack systems in such areas as energy storage.

Clariant to return to PCHi expo with finest care structured around four seasons

Finest care along four seasons from Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Shanghai, February 7, 2017 – Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, is returning to the PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) China expo on February 21-23, 2017 at the Guangzhou Poly World Trade Center, China. The PCHi exhibition is an innovation-driven event that provides a unique sourcing platform for the global personal care industry. In PCHi 2017 Clariant will highlight to the visitors its full portfolio of natural ingredients that provide finest care to the users during all four seasons of the year.