Clariant and White Tale engaged in talks

ClariantMuttenz, October 30, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has noted White Tale’s press release and the demands published therein. Clariant notes that after the announcement of the termination of the merger agreement between Clariant and Huntsman on October 27th 2017, Clariant and its shareholder White Tale have engaged in an initial discussion regarding the new situation for the company and ways to work together in the future.

Ascend to increase capacity of nylon 6,6 building blocks, polymers by 10 to 15 percent

Scott Rook, Commercial VP, Nylon. (Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR013)HOUSTON – October 30, 2017 – Ascend Performance Materials, the world’s largest fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, today announced its plans to increase production capacity across its intermediate chemicals and polymers portfolio by 10 to 15 percent to support the continued growth of its customers.

White Tale Holdings increased stake to above 20%

ClariantMuttenz, October 27, 2017 - Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, confirms that White Tale Holdings has increased its stake in Clariant in excess of 20%. This follows earlier mandatory notifications by White Tale Holdings to the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) regarding its holdings.

Clariant and Huntsman jointly decided to abandon planned Merger of Equals

ClariantMuttenz, October 27, 2017 – Clariant (SIX: CLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today jointly announced that they have mutually terminated their proposed merger of equals. The decision was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of Clariant and Huntsman.

Clariant announces mining solutions support for Mexico

ClariantHouston, TX, October 26, 2017 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals to the mining industry, announced at the Expo Mineria 2017 that for the first time the company is expanding its comprehensive suite of mining-specific product innovations and technical expertise to customers in Mexico. Clariant has been supporting Latin America’s mining industry for five decades and now growing its footprint into Mexico. This broadening is a response to the increase in exploration activity within the country.

First Mondi Speed Data Hackathon explores big data solutions for paper and packaging industry

Mondi’s Rene Stadler, Head of Energy Procurement (left), and Leo Arpa, Head of R&D Paper, were among the Mondi experts who laid the groundwork for the Speed Data Hackathon with presentations on how the packaging and paper group uses data in, for example, sustainability, production, energy and HR.Vienna, 26 October 2017 - Mondi, the global packaging and paper group, welcomed 50 PhD students from all over Europe to participate in the first Mondi Speed Data Hackathon.

Archroma to highlight Eco-advanced solutions for enhanced packaging and paper at Paperex 2017

Visit Archroma at Paperex 2017, November 1 – 4, 2017, Hall 7B, Stand 7B11, New Delhi, India. (Photo: Archroma)Reinach, Switzerland, 26 October 2017 - Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be at the Paperex 2017 to highlight Archroma’s solutions and expertise to enhance both the optical and functional properties of board and paper – with a special focus on sustainability.

SABIC to Launch New High-Impact Strength Filament for Additive Manufacturing at Formnext 2017

SABIC to Launch New High-Impact Strength Filament for Additive Manufacturing at Formnext 2017.Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, October 26, 2017 - SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will introduce at Formnext 2017, in stand 3.1-G78, a unique new fused deposition modeling filament that delivers markedly improved impact resistance compared to currently available filaments. The new product, suitable for potential aerospace, consumer and automotive applications, meets growing global demand for higher performing additive manufacturing consumables and is the first in a series of differentiated materials SABIC plans to launch in the coming year. With the addition of this new high-impact filament, SABIC is demonstrating its ability to deliver on the promise of bringing differentiated materials to the market to help position additive manufacturing as a viable full-scale production process.