CLARIANT MAINTAINS TOP SUSTAINABILITY RANKING
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CLARIANT MAINTAINS TOP SUSTAINABILITY RANKING
clariant has been listed in the dow Jones sustainability index ( dJsi ) 2016 , recognising it as one of the most sustainable chemical companies for the fourth consecutive year and ranking it among the top 3 % of companies in its sector in both the dJsi europe and the dJsi world . analysts at robecosaM confirmed clariant as best in class in the following categories : innovation Management , Materiality , environmental reporting and operational eco-efficiency , where clariant achieved 100 points and is the top ranked company in its industry . hariolf Kottmann , ceo clariant , commented : “ clariant ’ s continued presence in the dJsi is a great achievement that recognises our ongoing efforts regarding the economic , environmental and social dimensions of sustainability . sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy and strongly embedded in our processes and product development . it is fundamental to our business success and to creating added value for our immediate customers and across the value chains of the extensive industries we support .”
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Indestructible Paint coatings are off to Australasia indestructible paint ’ s performance coating range is being taken into china , australia and new Zealand via distributor singapore-based hypercoat , which already supplies extensively for the company into the aerospace manufacturing sector in the asian market .
“ we have a wellestablished relationship with hypercoat based on the capability of our coatings to meet diverse application needs in the aircraft building industry – reflecting the company ’ s own skills and reputation ,” said John Indestructible Paint technical sales managers John Bourke and Graham Bourke , indestructible Armstrong with Steven Kiu ( centre ) paint ’ s technical sales manager .“ By adding our materials to its sales and service capability in these new territories , we believe the success and growth of both organisations will be significantly enhanced .”
“ we have built our excellent reputation on a commitment to combining quality service with leading products , and we are delighted that our established relationship with indestructible paint is now to be developed further into these key international territories ,” said steven Kiu , business development manager at hypercoat enterprises .
EU ANTIFOULING COPPER APPROVAL WELCOMED
the european union ’ s decision to approve the use of copper in marine antifoulings will ensure continued delivery of powerful benefits for both the shipping industry and environment , according to Jotun .
By preventing the settling , growth and spread of a wide range of fouling species , copper plays a key role in ensuring clean vessel hulls . this minimises frictional resistance , reducing speed loss , fuel consumption , emissions , and the spread of potentially invasive marine species .
“ copper ’ s efficacy is second to none when it comes to delivering clean hulls ,” commented alfie ong , Vp Jotun Marine coatings . “ and clean hulls are integral to enhancing the sustainability of the shipping industry , both
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commercially and environmentally . “ Measuring hull performance in line with the soon to be published iso 19030 , we see that copper – a key ingredient of Jotun ’ s seaQuantum X200 – performs well above competing alternatives . this means it provides not only the best roi for ship owners , but also the best results for the environment .”