SABIC demonstrates commitment to sustainable development at WEF with iconic structure, ICEhouse™

SABICFor the third consecutive year, SABIC is displaying a concept of an energy-efficient, quick to construct, and reusable building at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from January 23 to 26, demonstrating the company’s commitment to invest heavily in innovative sustainability projects.

New extrusion line increases production capacity in Waldkraiburg

A new flexible extrusion line at KRAIBURG TPE’s headquarters in Waldkraiburg expands the production capacities of the manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomers in Germany. (Photo: © 2018 KRAIBURG TPE)The start-up of a new extrusion line for the production of thermoplastic elastomers at the company’s headquarters in Waldkraiburg emphasizes KRAIBURG TPE’s affirmation to rely on being based in Germany. The line expands the company’s total capacity to 56,000mt worldwide.

Belden informiert Ministerpräsident Kretschmann über die Geschäftsaktivitäten am Standort Neckartenzlingen

Von links: Wolfgang Schenk, GF, Winfried Kretschmann, Ministerpräsident BW, Andreas Schwarz, Fraktionsvorsitzender. 
(Foto: Belden, PR465)Belden Inc., ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Signalübertragungslösungen für unternehmenskritische Anwendungen, hatte am 18. Januar dieses Jahres am Standort Neckartenzlingen den baden-württembergischen Ministerpräsidenten Winfried Kretschmann zu Gast. Der Spitzenpolitiker, der von dem Grünen-Landtagsfraktionschef Andreas Schwarz, dessen Referentin Cornelia Bethge und der persönlichen Mitarbeiterin Astrid Linnemann begleitet wurde, wollte sich aus erster Hand über die Geschäftsaktivitäten des Unternehmens informieren.

SABIC helps boost process performance and cost efficiency for customers in packaging industry

SABIC is introducing four Polypropylene (PP) random copolymer products to provide advanced material solutions for the unique needs of rigid and flexible packaging industry customers.Today, there is an increasing pressure from consumers, retailers, brand owners, regulators, governments, and non-government organizations for packaging, particularly in helping to reduce waste in the global food supply and in protecting goods for consumers while complying with ever more stringent regulations for food and consumer safety. Brand owners look for new packaging solutions that speak to consumer expectations with distinctive designs, transparency, hygiene, and easy opening. Packaging manufacturers today are not only faced to answer these challenges but also to help reduce weight and cost by lowering cycle times, down gauging and minimizing waste.

Clariant Masterbatches Products and Solutions On Display at Saudi Plastics Trade Show

ClariantClariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, with its Masterbatches business unit, is participating at the Saudi Plastics & Petrochemicals 2018 trade fair (Saudi PP 2018) taking place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, 21 - 24 January. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 716-1.

Belden’s Enhanced Network Management Software Adds Support for PoE, TSN Management

Belden’s enhanced network management software adds support for PoE, TSN management. (Photo: Belden, PR458) Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has released the latest version of its Hirschmann network management software. Industrial HiVision 7.1 improves functionality with the addition of new features for PoE detection and management, as well as added support for configuring emerging technologies like TSN. Strengthening the already robust monitoring and management capabilities of previous versions, the result is improved availability and security for industrial networks.

ARLANXEO to expand production capacities for chloroprene rubber

ARLANXEO to expand production capacities for chloroprene rubber. 
(Photo ARLANXEO, ARPR030)ARLANXEO, one of the world’s leading suppliers of synthetic elastomers, is expanding its global chloroprene rubber (CR) production at the site in Dormagen, Germany. The production capacity there will be increased to as much as 70,000 tons per year overall that will be available to the market already during the first quarter of 2019. ARLANXEO is investing an upper single-digit million in the expansion project overall.

Clariant's Tangerang site wins Responsible Care Platinum Award in Indonesia

Gede Suyasa, Director, and Sukadi, Safety & Ecology Manager, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Clariant Indonesia received the award on behalf of Clariant. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, has received the Responsible Care Platinum Award in Indonesia by beating some 50 other competing companies, to win the prestigious Award since it was last presented six years ago. The award presented to Clariant during the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Responsible Care Indonesia has added to the already rich collection of sustainability performance recognition that the site has achieved, further demonstrating its full commitment to sustainability.