Clariant’s China strategy on track to deliver growth 

Clariant’s footprint in China. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that the company is making good progress with the implementation of its dedicated China strategy. After announcing this strategy in 2016, Clariant continued its commitment to innovation and sustainability in combination with improvements in governance, increased production capacity and more local cooperation. These regional growth initiatives have the potential to double sales from the 2015 baseline until 2021.

SABIC showcases advanced thermoplastic materials and manufacturing processes at Aircraft Interiors Expo

The progression of ‘light weighting’ aircraft components is a vital enabler in allowing airlines globally to minimize costs and reduce maintenance and refurbishment cycles, while maintaining the highest levels of safety excellence, design flexibility and improved passenger experience. Harper Engineering Stow Bin Latch Cover made with SABIC’s ULTEM™ polyetherimide (PEI) resin, a key constituent of TenCate Cetex® TC1000 Premium.The progression of ‘light weighting’ aircraft components is a vital enabler in allowing airlines globally to minimize costs and reduce maintenance and refurbishment cycles, while maintaining the highest levels of safety excellence, design flexibility and improved passenger experience. Advanced thermoplastic composites are an emerging solution for such applications. Widespread adoption of thermoplastic composites depends on new material technologies, upscaling of efficient production processes and expert application know-how. SABIC is focusing heavily in all three areas.

SONGWON demonstrates commitment to the North American coatings industry

SONGWON demonstrates commitment to the North American coatings industry.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)For the first time, SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. is present at the American Coatings Show (ACS), showcasing its latest high performance solutions.

Archroma to highlight eco-advanced solutions for enhanced packaging and paper at TAPPI's PaperCon 2018

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will be at TAPPI's PaperCon 2018 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.

TE Connectivity at Lightfair International 2018: Smart lighting solutions for indoor, outdoor and horticultural applications

TE Connectivity at Lightfair International 2018: Smart lighting solutions for indoor, outdoor and horticultural applications. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR252)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will highlight its latest innovations, products and integrated solutions at Lightfair International 2018. The event will take place from May 8 − 11 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Sustainable Green Printing Partnership participates at FTA Forum & INFOFLEX 2018

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced that it will be participating in the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)'s Forum & INFOFLEX, May 6-9, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. The two events bring together the brightest minds in the flexographic industry to share ideas, spread information and advance package printing.

Idéal Fibres & Fabrics Comines (IFFC) receives Textile Industry Award

Idéal Fibres & Fabrics Comines (IFFC) receives Textile Industry Award. (Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Idéal Fibres & Fabrics Comines (IFFC), a subsidiary of the Belgian Beaulieu International Group of companies, announced today that it was awarded the Textile Industry Award, which is one of the Trophies of the Industries of Hauts-de-France. The award ceremony took place on the 29th of March of this year at the Cité des Échanges of Marcq en Baroeul, France. Michiel Leys, Manufacturing Manager for Europe and General Manager of the production site, and Loïc Derôme, Operations Manager at IFCC, attended the ceremony and received the prize in person.

INEOS Styrolution introduces new carbon look composite StyLight® Aesthetic S C245-1

INEOS StyrolutionAs a new addition to its family of thermoplastic composites, INEOS Styrolution introduces the new carbon look composite StyLight Aesthetic S C245-1. The new material shows significant improvements over the previous StyLight Aesthetic S C200-1 providing application designers in the automotive and other industries with new opportunities.