http://www.risiinfo.comThe leading information provider for the global forest products industryen-usSat, 7 Nov 2009 21:29:54 -0500Copyright 2008 RISI, Inc.http://www.risiinfo.com/community/images/Risi_logo.jpghttp://www.risiinfo.com14428Visit www.risiinfo.comhttp://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssIt seems that the market for Paques in the Far East is improving rather than in Europe, showing the most recent order Paques received from paper giant Nine Dragon to the Chinese sister company of Paques bv. It concerns a BIOPAQ IC (Internal Circulation) anaerobic waste water treatment for the construction of a new paper mill that will be built in Tianjin, China. It is for this group already reactor number 15 that is ordered with Paques.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Paques-to-supply-wastewater-treatment-plant-for-new-Nine-Dragons-paper-mill-in-Tianjin-China.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-reports-operating-income-before-exceptional-items-of-CHF-107-million-in-3Q-2009.html?source=rss Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced sales of CHF 1.691 billion in the third quarter, compared to CHF 2.094 billion during the same period in the previous year. This represents a 19% decline in Swiss Francs, and 14% in local currency.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-reports-operating-income-before-exceptional-items-of-CHF-107-million-in-3Q-2009.html?source=rssWed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CP-Kelco-completes-CMC-facility-in-Taixing-China.html?source=rssCP Kelco is proud to announce the completion of its newest hydrocolloid facility in Taixing, China. The facility complies with China Food GMP standards, and has the flexibility to produce carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) for the food, paper, oilfield and industrial markets. This new facility has been designed to produce 15,000MT/year with the ability to expand to accommodate future demand. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CP-Kelco-completes-CMC-facility-in-Taixing-China.html?source=rssTue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Akzo-Nobel-reports-30-increase-in-3Q-2009-net-income-to-Euro-197-million.html?source=rssAkzo Nobel N.V. has today announced its results for the third quarter of 2009, which demonstrate that trading remains tough across all businesses, and that markets are stabilizing at lower levels of demand.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Akzo-Nobel-reports-30-increase-in-3Q-2009-net-income-to-Euro-197-million.html?source=rssTue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cargill-and-Topchim-developing-paperboard-moisture-resistance-alternative-application.html?source=rssCargill, one of the world's biggest companies in the food industry, and Topchim, a Belgian company of specialty chemistry research, announce their strategic partnership to produce a sustainable line of products in Brazil to be used for paper and board applications. The first product is called TopScreen DS13, a product made mainly from vegetal sources, which when applied on a paper surface results in a resistant water proof barrier. The product is an alternative for polyethylene, paraffin and acrylic resin, products derived from mineral oil and that are currently used for similar applications.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Cargill-and-Topchim-developing-paperboard-moisture-resistance-alternative-application.html?source=rssFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Minerals-Technologies-to-expand-PCC-plant-at-Suzanos-Mucuri-mill-in-Brazil.html?source=rssMinerals Technologies Inc. announced today that it will expand its satellite precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant at a paper mill owned by Suzano Papel é Celulose, S.A. in Suzano, Brazil. The facility, which was originally constructed in 1996, is operated by Minerals Technologies do Brasil Comercia é Industria de Minerais Ltda. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Minerals-Technologies-to-expand-PCC-plant-at-Suzanos-Mucuri-mill-in-Brazil.html?source=rssThu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssArizona Chemical, the world's leading bio-refiner of Crude Tall Oil, is studying the possibility of producing biodiesel at its manufacturing plants. Crude Tall Oil, a renewable natural material that is a co-product of the wood pulping process, can be used to make green products based on renewable resources. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Arizona-Chemical-investigates-biodiesel-from-crude-tall-oil.html?source=rssTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Imerys-Performance-Minerals-announces-price-increases-in-North-America.html?source=rssImerys Performance Minerals North America announces product line specific price increases generally ranging from 4% to 7% and greater on certain specialty items, subject to any provisions in individual contracts. The increase, across their mineral portfolio including calcium carbonate, mica and kaolin, is effective January 1, 2010, (or as current price agreements expire).http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Imerys-Performance-Minerals-announces-price-increases-in-North-America.html?source=rssThu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kemira-celebrates-grand-opening-of-its-newest-RD-center-in-Atlanta-US.html?source=rssKemira held the grand opening of its Atlanta research and development center which is located at Technology Enterprise Park on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology. The official inauguration of the center took place on September 29, 2009, with more than 100 customer representatives, local dignitaries, Georgia Tech officials and Kemira personnel participating.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Kemira-celebrates-grand-opening-of-its-newest-RD-center-in-Atlanta-US.html?source=rssWed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CalciTech-presents-benefits-of-synthetic-calcium-carbonate-at-coating-symposium-in-Germany.html?source=rssCalciTech Ltd. CalciTech announces today that it has attended, during September, the PTS Coating Symposium in Baden-Baden, Germany where industry leaders meet to review the latest advances in the technology of paper coating. CalciTech presented the benefits of its Synthetic Calcium Carbonate (SCC) to key customers showing how they can lower costs by replacing expensive fillers and reduce running costs.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/CalciTech-presents-benefits-of-synthetic-calcium-carbonate-at-coating-symposium-in-Germany.html?source=rssTue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-North-America.html?source=rssDuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in North America.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-North-America.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-a-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-Latin-America.html?source=rss DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Latin America. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-a-price-increase-for-titanium-dioxide-products-in-Latin-America.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-titanium-dioxide-price-increase-in-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa.html?source=rssDuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) announced a price increase for all DuPont(TM) Ti-Pure(R) titanium dioxide (TiO2) grades sold in Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/DuPont-announces-titanium-dioxide-price-increase-in-Europe-Middle-East-and-Africa.html?source=rssWed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/ACTEGA-Rhenania-launches-solvent-free-adhesives-based-on-renewable-raw-materials.html?source=rssFollowing growing customer demand, a novel series of solvent-free polyurethane adhesives for laminates to be used in packaging has been developed by ACTEGA Rhenania. During the past couple of years solvent-free polyurethane adhesives have gained a steadily increasing importance for laminate production in the packaging industry. Compared to classical solvent-borne polyurethane adhesives there is no need for solvents to be employed during processing and they are applied at lower coating weights. Consequently these materials involve economic and ecological advantages. It thus became a primary task to develop adhesives with a dominant amount of biomass-based raw materials. This initiative is part of a number of sustainability programs to optimize products and processes by reducing the employed amount of petrochemical raw materials as well as the emission of carbon dioxide. Today ACTEGA Rhenania offers a respective range of adhesives which are characterized by the following core properties: High content of polyols based on renewable raw materials which can be cured preferably by aliphatic polyisocyanates. Formed polyurethanes are based on an approx. 65 - 80% content of biomass. Involved raw materials, such as castor oil derivatives, have already been broadly used on a global scale for a variety of other applications. Formulations have been optimized towards a major amount of these renewable raw materials and product performance. All raw materials are listed in relevant food law regulations. Processability in common laminating machines and the overall performance comply with classical solvent-free polyurethane adhesives. Working temperatures are 40 - 70 °C depending on the specific formulation. Moreover it is possible to laminate inorganic surfaces, such as SiOx layers or aluminum foil. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/ACTEGA-Rhenania-launches-solvent-free-adhesives-based-on-renewable-raw-materials.html?source=rssTue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dow-global-VP-describes-PSA-business-as-a-powerhouse-at-Labelexpo-Europe-2009.html?source=rssWith the recent acquisition of Rohm and Haas, The Dow Chemical Company's Adhesives and Functional Polymers business is a powerful resource for pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) customers confronting challenges like specialization, consolidation, fierce competition and a slow economy, says Patrice Barthelmes, Dow's global vice president. "Two world-class forces have come together to provide unbeatable innovation and service for companies producing paper and filmic labels, graphics, specialty tapes and protective films," Barthelmes says. Barthelmes spoke about Dow's PSA business on the eve of the Labelexpo Europe 2009 event in Brussels, September 23-26, emphasizing that the Company's commitment, investment and global presence are critical to Labelexpo attendees. According to Barthelmes, Dow's PSA research and development is robust, matching superb research tools with applications know-how and a deep understanding of a customer's business. "Our high throughput research model employs robotics to precisely test multiple variables simultaneously," he explains, "For instance, we can test water-resistance on an aqueous PSA formulation and evaluate 10 tackifiers simultaneously. It also removes variability from testing parameters such as peel that have traditionally been more subjective." Innovation is absolutely essential to PSA customers participating in arenas like flexible packaging, which has options such as direct printing instead of labels, Barthelmes points out. "The flexpack industry has been among the first to try newer label technologies and Dow is in a position to help label makers seize these new opportunities as they arise." Dow is also collaborating with its label and tape customers to help navigate increasingly dynamic business conditions. "Competition, consolidation and smaller order sizes continue to squeeze margins in these industries, while pressure for faster delivery, tighter deadlines, smaller runs and specialized products ramps up," Barthelmes observes. In response, Dow has introduced several new cost-efficient products that help manage costs in general purpose paper applications, and several that suit specialty applications like film labels. Additionally, the company continues to innovate with curtain-coated PSAs - a technique Dow pioneered that improves production efficiency. "We're also customizing products for customers with specific needs such as battery, drum and beverage applications," says Barthelmes. "This flexibility allows them to offer more targeted solutions for niche markets and higher-margin customers." Dow continues to build on its strong position as the world's leader in environmentally advanced acrylic water-based PSA chemistry. "Our customers tell us that sustainable solutions help them attract new business and retain current business," Barthelmes says, pointing out that Dow also offers a broad range of urethane, epoxy and polyolefin adhesives. "We're honing our aqueous offerings through routes such as increasing solids to reduce drying needs and exploring PSAs that facilitate container composting and recycling. Further, we're closing that ever narrowing gap between solvent-based and water-based performance." Dow representatives also look forward to greeting customers, converters and co-suppliers at the upcoming Labelexpo. "PSAs remain a preferred technology with lots of room for growth," Barthelmes concludes. "We can achieve communal goals by working together, producing labels and tapes that are innovative, functional, timely and affordable." http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Dow-global-VP-describes-PSA-business-as-a-powerhouse-at-Labelexpo-Europe-2009.html?source=rssFri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-to-open-new-production-facility-in-Dayabay-China.html?source=rssLeading specialty chemical company Clariant today announced it will build an ethoxylation plant in Dayabay, situated south of Guangzhou. The plant will be operational in early 2011 and will enable Clariant to meet increasing demand from the Chinese and wider Asian markets. The new plant will primarily serve domestic customers for a broad range of applications which are including crop protection, construction, industrial & home care, metal working, textile and paper. The plant will also supply important export markets across Asia. The 80'000 square meter plant will have a capacity close to 50,000 tones per annum. It will be staffed by locally hired highly skilled teams, which will include senior technical roles. The state-of-the-art plant will use the very latest automation and environmental management technology. Clariant is among the largest producers of ethoxylates globally and has a leadership position in specialty applications. Ethoxylation is a key technology for Clariant, which the company has developed over the past 50 years. With production sites in Europe, North America and Latin America, Dayabay will be Clariant's first ethoxylation plant in Asia. The construction of this new facility is part of a USD 100 million investment program in China, which Clariant has been committed to over the last 18 months. This program includes a plant in Hangzhou for Quinacridone specialty organic pigments, a state-of-the-art phosphorus pentoxide plant in Kunming, as well as a new Masterbatches plant and Archroma Center for textiles in Guangzhou. Clariants new surfactants production facility which will be inaugurated in Zhenjiang, Eastern China this week, is another milestone in the program. "Dayabay is a key element of our China growth strategy. It will enable us to further expand our footprint in China and consolidate our position as a leading exthoxylates producer. It will be built to the highest environmental and production standards and is another sign of our commitment to the Chinese market. We are also very pleased to announce that we have signed a long term supply contract for ethylene oxide with CSPC (CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Ltd)," said Siegfried Fischer, Executive Committee Member of Clariant, speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony. Clariant has a long history in China and has more than 1,300 people working in laboratories and facilities in over 13 cities. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/Clariant-to-open-new-production-facility-in-Dayabay-China.html?source=rssTue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/LANXESS-to-showcase-inorganic-pigments-at-Pulp-and-Paper-Show-in-China-9581.html?source=rssGerman specialty chemicals company LANXESS AG will be exhibiting its products and technologies for producers of laminated paper and tipping paper at the 17th International Exhibition and Con¬ference for the Pulp/Paper and Forestry Industries from September 16 to 18 in Beijing, PR China.http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/LANXESS-to-showcase-inorganic-pigments-at-Pulp-and-Paper-Show-in-China-9581.html?source=rssMon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/European-Commission-welcomes-Court-judgment-in-Akzo-Nobel-case.html?source=rss The European Commission welcomes the judgment by the European Court of Justice (Case C- 97/08) dismissing in its entirety Akzo Nobel's appeal of a 2007 judgment of the Court of First Instance (Case T-112/05). The 2007 judgment had confirmed a Commission decision of 2004 (see IP/04/1454 ) imposing a fine for cartel activities regarding choline chloride, a feed additive, not only on certain Akzo Nobel subsidiaries that directly participated in the cartel but also, jointly and severally, on the group's parent company Akzo Nobel NV. Today's judgment is important because it confirms the Commission finding that a parent company may be held liable for anti-competitive behaviour of its subsidiaries even if did not itself participate in those activities. The Court confirmed that what matters is whether a parent company forms a single economic unit together with its subsidiaries. The Court ruled that a 100% shareholding of a parent company in a subsidiary creates a rebuttable presumption that the parent company exercised decisive influence over the commercial policy of the subsidiary, no other elements being necessary to establish the presumption. The parent company cannot rebut the presumption merely because the subsidiary was capable of independent day-to-day market conduct. The Court confirmed that account must also be taken of other relevant factors such as economic, organisational and legal links between the parent company and the subsidiary, as the Commission did in its Decision. The appeal was consequently dismissed. http://www.risiinfo.com/technology/European-Commission-welcomes-Court-judgment-in-Akzo-Nobel-case.html?source=rssThu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400