Clariant to debut new striking shade for transforming applications
Clariant product designers and engineers visiting Aluminium 2018 to heighten their creativity with the latest high-durability, sustainable color solutions for aluminum finishing.
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BASF boosts capacity for highly chromatic yellow pigments
BASF will extend its production capacities for isoindoline yellow pigments by around 70% by 2020, as the demand for high-performance pigments grows. Bright yellow tones that offer a high degree of weather resistance and temperature stability are sought after, particularly in demanding applications involving industrial coatings.
Clariant reports strong progress in the first half of 2018
Clariant today announced first half 2018 sales of CHF 3.389 billion compared to CHF 3.132 billion in the first half of 2017. This corresponds to 7 % growth in local currency and 8 % in Swiss francs. Sales growth was supported by organic growth contributions from all Business Areas, in particular Catalysis and Care Chemicals.
Borealis to acquire Austrian plastics recycling company Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling GmbH
Borealis announces that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling GmbH ("Ecoplast"), an Austrian plastics recycler.
K 2016: Clariant responds to global megatrends
At K 2016 Clariant focused on Health & Nutrition, Lifestyle, Mobility, and Urbanization.
BASF to replace acetylene plant in Ludwigshafen
BASF is building a world-scale production plant for acetylene at its Ludwigshafen site.
Chemtura at K 2016
At K 2016 Chemtura will showcase its flame retardants and organometallic specialties for the plastics industry.
Imerys at K 2016
At K 2016, Imerys will be showcasing its latest mineral innovations for plastic lightweighting, recycling and VOC reduction.
Global market for titanium dioxide
For the second time market research company Ceresana analyzed the global market for titanium dioxide along the complete value-added chain.
SABIC considers joint venture with Chinese partners
SABIC, SNCG and Ningxia Hui autonomous region of China agree on cooperation principles for possible joint venture.
Basotect in acoustic unit with active and passive sound cancellation
HOWATHERM's new silencer for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment utilizes an active and a passive component.
Henkel's impregnation solutions for modern automotive industry
Henkel's Loctite Impregnation Solutions provides a fast and reliable fix for the automotive industry.
