Celanese
Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials
company, today announced a range of detectable polymer technologies that
can help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers ensure
products contain components and parts that meet their material
specifications.
“Celanese is working with customers to help them meet their security and
safety needs as they relate to protecting against counterfeiting,” said
Stefan Kutta, global director, Celanese Transportation industry. “These
technologies are especially important today in light of several recalls
due to inferior and counterfeit materials.”
Engineered materials from Celanese are available with
anti-counterfeiting technologies to help assist OEM and Tier suppliers
in reducing the potential risk and loss of revenue from counterfeits in
automotive parts, consumer products, medical devices, packaging and
consumer electronics.
“Celanese material scientists have developed various traceability
technologies to help customers avoid significant losses due to missed
business opportunities, image-loss of brand, unwarranted claims for
damages and patent infringements,” added Jos Bastiaens, European
technology and innovation manager for Celanese. “Celanese can provide
different solutions for customized product protection through
anti-counterfeiting features in plastics.”
Available anti-counterfeiting technologies include:
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Unambiguous part analysis based on unique engineered material
additives;
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Ultraviolet-detectable technologies for enhanced quality control that
are primarily used in the production of complex medical devices;
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Printing and laser marking technologies that allow Celanese engineered
materials to be marked with a visible barcode, such as manufacturer,
batch number and raw material/batch.
Other anti-counterfeiting technologies include X-ray detection,
micro-tagging – invisible color coded small particles that can be
identified via microscopy (10x magnification) – and optical verifiable
pigments/nanoparticles that are an invisible marker or “optical
fingerprint.”
“Celanese is committed to helping our customers protect and enhance
their brand,” said Kutta. “This portfolio of anti-counterfeiting
technologies can help them protect and grow their business.”
About Celanese
Celanese Corporation is a global technology leader in the production
of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in
most major industries and consumer applications. With sales almost
equally divided between North America, Europe and Asia, the company uses
the full breadth of its global chemistry, technology and business
expertise to create value for customers and the corporation. Celanese
partners with customers to solve their most critical needs while making
a positive impact on its communities and the world. Based in Dallas,
Texas, Celanese employs approximately 7,400 employees worldwide and had
2013 net sales of $6.5 billion. For more information about Celanese
Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com
or our blog at www.celaneseblog.com.
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