SABIC launches superior non-ionic surfactant along with showcase of market leading fluids at SEPAWA 2018

SABIC launches superior non-ionic surfactant along with showcase of market leading fluids at SEPAWA 2018.As a global leader in the chemical industry, SABIC will unveil its innovative non-ionic surfactant along with a complete showcase of its leading Fluids product portfolio at the 2018 SEPAWA Congress and European Detergents Conference from 10-12 October in Berlin, Germany.

Clariant’s China strategy achieves new milestone with appointment of Fu Cai Wang as new China President 

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the achievement of a new milestone in its dedicated China strategy with the appointment of Fu Cai Wang as its new China President, effective December 1, 2018. In this role, he acts as the Business Unit Head for the China Business of Clariant. Fu Cai Wang joins Clariant from Arkema as Asia Pacific Regional Group President Fluorochemicals Business Unit and President of Arkema Hebei Casda Biomaterials Co. Ltd.

Australia Hits the 50th Public Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging Site Milestone

Australia Hits the 50th Public Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charging Site Milestone. 
(Image courtesy Tritium, PR012)Australia has hit an important milestone in the drive towards an electric vehicle future with the installation and operation of the nation’s 50th publicly-available 50kW DC Fast Charging location in the Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin.

Milliken to highlight its clear packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2018 in Dubai

Milliken to highlight its clear packaging solutions at Gulfood Manufacturing 2018 in Dubai.
(Photo © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR193)Leading polyolefins additives supplier Milliken Chemical has innovative solutions to showcase at the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing 2018 exhibition for clear packaging applications in polypropylene and PET. At that Nov. 6-8 show in Dubai, Milliken will demonstrate why NX™ UltraClear PP is the optimal, cost-effective option to help brand owners address the growing packaging trends for both resource efficiency and attention-grabbing appeal.

KRAIBURG TPE to introduce trendsetting TEH compounds

Thermoplastic elastomer hybrids (TEH) – the powerful synergy of two worlds. 
(Photo: © 2018 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE’s trade fair appearance at Fakuma 2018 will focus, among other things, on a new, innovative technology for thermoplastic elastomer hybrids featuring an application-specific combination and a modifiability that are superior to the options provided by classic thermoplastic vulcanizates.

Clariant welcomes Hans Bohnen as new member of the Executive Committee 

Clariant welcomes Hans Bohnen as new member of the Executive Committee. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the appointment of Hans Bohnen as the newest member of its Executive Committee. Hans Bohnen has been with the company for almost 10 years and is currently Clariant’s Head of Global Business Services.

SABIC Vice Chairman and CEO delivers keynote address at 52nd European petrochemical association annual meeting

Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, SABIC Vice Chairman and CEO.As a global leader in the chemical industry, SABIC plays a prominent role in the European Petrochemical Association’s (EPCA) annual meeting in Vienna from 7-10 October. The company’s Vice Chairman and CEO, Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan, launched proceedings with a keynote address to an international audience of senior petrochemical industry executives, government officials and other dignitaries and stakeholders. In his address, Mr Al-Benyan focused on global sustainability challenges, the rise of ”Smart Cities” and SABIC’s strategy to advance sustainability solutions.

Perstorp annuncia un importante aumento della capacità produttiva del plastificante non-ftalato Pevalen

Pevalen™ è il perfetto plastificante per applicazioni a stretto contatto con la pelle, come giochi, rivestimento di tessuti e pavimentazioni. 
(Foto: Shutterstock)Perstorp annuncia che accrescerà notevolmente la capacità produttiva del plastificante non-ftalato poliestere Pevalen a partire dal 2019. Per realizzare ciò, Perstorp ha sottoscritto un accordo strategico con l’italiana Alcoplast Srl. L’attuale capacità produttiva verrà più che raddoppiata con la nuova partnership, raggiungendo un totale di 50.000 ton/anno e aumentando i volumi grazie alle economie di scala.