27-07-2017
HuntsmanClariant merger on track
Muttenz, July 27, 2017 – Clariant (SIX: CLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today presented a first update on the planned merger of equals to keep their shareholders informed. The preparations to create HuntsmanClariant, a leading global specialty chemicals company, are showing continued strong progress and are proceeding as planned with an unchanged closing targeted for December 2017 / January 2018.
27-07-2017
Clariant continues to increase sales, improves profitability and remains on track to meet 2017 outlook
“Clariant delivered excellent top-line growth and further expansion in profitability in the first half of the year,” said CEO Hariolf Kottmann. “Our good business performance was primarily achieved by the recovery in Catalysis and the ongoing impact of the differentiated steering in Plastics & Coatings. For 2017, we are confident that we will achieve our targets, i.e. growth in local currency, progression in operating cash flow, absolute EBITDA and EBITDA margin before exceptional items in spite of a temporarily weaker cash flow in the first half.”
26-07-2017
European Commission investigation into the ethylene purchasing market
Muttenz, July 26, 2017 – Clariant is part of an ongoing competition law investigation by the European Commission into the ethylene purchasing market. The company is assisting the relevant authorities and cannot comment further on the details of an ongoing investigation.
26-07-2017
KRAIBURG TPE at Fakuma 2017: Hall B5, Booth 5303
KRAIBURG TPE will use the upcoming 25th Fakuma to exhibit its customer-oriented core competences. At Booth 5303 in Hall B5 the company will also present innovative material developments, including a new TPE series with outstanding adhesion to EPDM.
26-07-2017
Steffen Lindner Joins TE Connectivity as Sales Director Europe for Automation & Control
DARMSTADT, Germany – July 26, 2017 – TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced the appointment of Steffen Lindner as Sales Director Europe for TE’s Automation & Control business.
25-07-2017
Avery Dennison names Pascale Wautelet vice president of R&D – Europe, Middle East and Africa
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 25, 2017 — Avery Dennison has further strengthened its research and development capabilities with the hiring of Pascale Wautelet as vice president of R&D – Europe, Middle East and Africa within the company’s Label & Graphic Materials group.
25-07-2017
Clariant participates in German Kopernikus initiative for advancing renewable energy
Munich, July 25, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that its Catalysts business is participating in the Kopernikus technology initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The aim of the major cross-industry program is to promote the switch to renewable energy. Of the four main Kopernikus projects, Clariant is contributing to the “Power-to-X” project by designing catalysts tailored for the LOHC (Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers) technology.
20-07-2017
Avery Dennison® Advanced Adhesives portfolio improves performance, productivity and sustainability
OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — July 20, 2017 — Under the theme 'a grip on any challenge', Avery Dennison is launching an Advanced Adhesives portfolio that expands converters’ options with four new adhesive choices - including a clear non-yellowing hotmelt adhesive for chilled food applications; a reclosure adhesive with high solvent resistance for household wipes; a compostable adhesive for fruit and vegetable packaging; and a heat-activated adhesive for automotive textile labelling.
