Clariant Limits Risk of Hydrolytic Degradation of Radiopaque Polymers Used in Catheters 

Combining formulation skills allow laser absorbing / transmitting in a range of polymers/colors. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, is introducing new polymer compounds specially formulated to limit or even eliminate hydrolytic degradation, which is known to affect certain materials commonly used in catheters. Offered under the MEVOPUR brand name, the new resins are being presented for the first time at the MD&M West tradeshow taking place February 5-7, 2019, in Anaheim, CA. Clariant is exhibiting in Booth 2049.

SABIC pioneers first production of certified circular polymers

Jeroen Castelijn, General Manager Geleen site and Frank Kuijpers, General Manager Corporate Sustainability celebrate the certified circular polymers produced in the Netherlands.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced another major milestone in its ground-breaking project to pioneer the production of certified circular polymers using a feedstock from mixed plastic waste.

TE Connectivity wins 10th Top Employer Award

TE Connectivity wins 10th Top Employer Award. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR347)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced that the company has been recognized - for the tenth time - as one of the best employers in Germany for 2019 by the Top Employer Institute (TPI), an independent HR certification company. TE Connectivity has received the award for being a “Top Employer” in the Engineering sector.

Clariant MEVOPUR® Medical Compounding Plants Certified Compliant with New ISO 13485 Standard 

Lewiston medical compounding site with “all polymer” capability. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces that its recently expanded facility in Lewiston Maine, and two other sites in Malmo, Sweden, and Singapore, have been certified to the stringent new quality standard for makers of plastic medical devices. The plants produce specialized polymer compounds and masterbatches offered for medical applications under the MEVOPUR brand.

Carlin x Archroma collaboration at Premiere Vision Paris with shared booth and sneak preview at FW 2021 color trends

Page 18 of IMPULSE FW2021 trend book to be presented by Carlin at Premiere Vision Paris, February 12-14, 2019. 
(Photo: Carlin)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Carlin, the trend office who pioneered trend forecasting back in 1947, are heading together to Premiere Vision Paris, where they share a booth fully dedicated to color creativity, inspiration and performance.

TE Connectivity introduces M8M12 cable assemblies for sensors and actuators used in harsh environments

TE Connectivity introduces M8M12 cable assemblies for sensors and actuators used in harsh environments. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR323)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, now offers M8M12 cable assemblies for applications such as sensors, robotics and production equipment, where extreme temperatures and harsh environments are likely to be encountered. They are also ideal for non-industrial applications where compact and reliable connections are required. They can be installed quickly, helping to reduce unnecessary downtime and help maintain continuous operation in critical areas.

INEOS Styrolution, Neue Materlialien Bayreuth, University of Bayreuth – Five years of successful R&D collaboration

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, celebrates the 5th anniversary of a unique and successful R&D collaboration model with Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH (NMB), in cooperation with the University of Bayreuth. This partnership is focused on exploring and bringing to market new styrenics based solutions for INEOS Styrolution’s focus industries like automotive, electronics, household, construction, and healthcare. Strategic projects include development of sustainability concepts and recycling solutions for styrenic materials, new lightweight composites, foam injection molding with aesthetic surface and improved anti-scratch performance for styrenic polymers.

Il nuovo controller digitale multicanale Bonderite E-CO DMC di Henkel aiuta i clienti a ottimizzare le prestazioni e i costi dei processi di pre-trattamento dei metalli

Il sistema di controllo del processo di pre-trattamento Bonderite E-CO DMC di Henkel fornisce l'accesso da dispositivi remoti, come tablet e smartphone. (Foto: Henkel, PR060)Spinta dalla crescente richiesta dei clienti di attuare soluzioni per l’Industria 4.0, Henkel ha introdotto un nuovo sistema di controllo dei processi che risolve sfide importanti nel settore del pre-trattamento dei metalli. Unito alla nuova generazione di rivestimenti di conversione (NCG) per linee di produzione multi-metallo, il controller digitale multicanale Bonderite E-CO DMC garantisce il massimo livello di sostenibilità e protezione contro la corrosione, con costi di processo ridotti al minimo.