news clariant plans Exolit expansions
clariant is to build a third Exolit op production line at its facility in Hürth-Knapsack in germany to meet growing demand for the non-halogen- ated flame retardants. The new line is scheduled to come on stream in 2013. The company is also
evaluating options in Asia to further increase capacity with the target to be on-stream in 2014 or 2015. The third german line will
result in a tripling of capacity since Exolit op growth plans were first announced during K 2010. The first phase of these plans involved debottlenecking
the existing full-scale plant at Hürth-Knapsack. The second phase is the construction of a second line at the facility, which is due to be completed by mid-2012 and will double effective capacity. The expansion programme
is in response to growing demand for the Exolit op phosphinate-based flame retardants, particularly from the electrical and electronics industry. michael grosskopf, who is head of the additives business unit at clariant international, explained: “in line with the increasing environmental and safety
The future is orange
pantone, a global authority on colour and colour standards, has announced Tangerine Tango as its ‘colour of the year’ for 2012. Designated pantone 17-1463, it is described as a vivacious, enticing and spirited reddish orange hue that will provide “the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward”. The company adds that over
Pantone predicts big things for Tangerine Tango, its 2012 colour of the year
the past several years, orange has grown in
popularity and acceptance among designers and
consumers alike. Tangerine Tango is available in pantone’s plastic Standard chips as pQ- 17-1463TcX. ❙
www.pantone.com
lTl upgrades morrisville facility
lTl color compounders has invested in new equipment for its production plant at morrisville, pennsylvania, uSA. The new machinery is designed to enhance product
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quality and allow the process- ing of new materials. The company has installed
underwater pelletizing systems from Econ, feeders from K-Tron, a portable
desiccant dryer from matsui, a Thermal care chiller and improved bagging equipment supplied by choice Bagging Equipment. ❙
www.ltlcolor.com
Clariant is tripling capacity for Exolit OP flame retardants in Germany
consciousness in the market we are continuing to experi- ence unprecedented demand
for our Exolit op non-halogen- ated flame retardants.” ❙
www.clariant.com
website aims to unravel rEAcH
A new website is aiming to help companies navigate the maze of regulations and guidelines for the European union’s rEAcH regulation. it has been launched by the legal firm Hunton & williams and the regulatory consul- tancy penman consulting. Their reach product
Stewardship Forum website includes: a calendar of milestones; a checklist on preparing for registration; an overview of legal proceedings including cases involving the candidate list, classification and labelling; and, a snapshot of compliance requirements and the bodies involved. ❙
www.reachpsforum.eu
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