IUFRO und Mondi verlängern TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS, die Science-Business-Plattform für die Zukunft der Holzversorgung

Teilnehmerinnen des Think Tank Treffens 2023. (Foto: Jose Bolaños ©IUFRO, PR322)Am Internationalen Tag des Waldes 2025 geben die International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) und Mondi, ein globales Papier- und Verpackungsunternehmen, die Verlängerung der Science-Business Plattform "TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS" bekannt. Seit dem Start in 2021 hat TEAMING UP 4 FORESTS ein Netzwerk von über 100 Wissenschaftlerinnen, Unternehmensvertreterinnen, Waldbesitzerinnen und politischen Entscheidungsträgerinnen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette Wald und Holz aufgebaut. In einem gemeinsamen Dialog werden Lösungen für die wichtigsten Herausforderungen einer nachhaltigen Holzbeschaffung erarbeitet, um auch zukünftig die Nachfrage der Gesellschaft decken zu können.

SABIC will exhibit at OFC 2025 specialty materials that empower robust data infrastructures

External fiber optic closures and splice trays molded from NORYL™ resin or LNP™ ELCRES™ copolymer resin can withstand harsh outdoor conditions.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will exhibit at the 2025 Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference and Exhibition, in Booth #6244. At the event, the company will highlight high-performance materials, including ULTEM™ and SILTEM™ resins and LNP™ ELCRES™ polycarbonate copolymers, which can help customers build robust and reliable data infrastructures. SABIC will also introduce a new EXTEM™ RH resin grade that withstands 260°C reflow soldering and whose enhanced properties support high-volume production of multi-lens arrays (MLAs) for optical interconnect assemblies and sub-assemblies. Two EXTEM resin demonstrators will be featured: a single-mode expanded beam connector assembly; and a novel process using metallization to auto-align MLAs.

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant introduces GlowCytocin to capture the science of “Love Glow”

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant introduces GlowCytocin, to capture the science of “Love Glow” Caption. (picture: AI-generated) © ClariantLucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is excited to announce the global launch of GlowCytocin, the first skin care ingredient that harnesses the benefits associated with the feeling of being in love. This breakthrough ingredient activates oxytocin receptors to deliver multiple scientifically proven skin benefits.

Archroma and Gradiant partner to advance water circularity with innovative ZLD technology in Thailand

Archroma and Gradiant partner to advance water circularity with innovative ZLD technology in Thailand. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has successfully implemented a state-of-the-art Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology at its Mahachai plant in Thailand. The ZLD solution was designed and built by Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. This milestone project marks a major leap forward in water circularity, enabling the recovery of 90-95% of wastewater for reuse and the extraction of valuable minerals for industrial applications.

Syensqo launches market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer

Syensqo launches the market’s first non-fluorosurfactant FFKM to meet the evolving needs of the industry with greater sustainability. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR048)Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, announced the introduction of a brand new range of high-performance perfluoroelastomers using the company’s proprietary non-fluorosurfactant (NFS) technology. The Tecnoflon® FFKM NFS products have been specially engineered to expand Syensqo’s successful FFKM offerings for semiconductor manufacturing and other highly demanding markets.

Archroma launches AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE to extend the GENERATION NEXT platform for economical sustainability in dark shades

Archroma launches AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE to extend the GENERATION NEXT platform for economical sustainability in dark shades.
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has taken sustainable and cost-effective cellulosic dyeing to the next level with the introduction of AVITERA® RASPBERRY SE.

Mondi’s Ad/Vantage Boost ensures reliable supply for Hans Schmid’s top-quality impregnated paper

Mondi’s Ad/Vantage Boost ensures reliable supply for Hans Schmid’s top-quality impregnated paper. (Photo: Mondi, PR320)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is collaborating with Hans Schmid KG, one of Europe’s most important independent impregnators, supplying the partner with its saturated kraft paper Ad/Vantage Boost for the furniture and flooring industry.

Syensqo announces strategic partnership with Politubes to advance electric motor efficiency

Ajedium™ PEEK spiral-wound slot liner EVTubes. (Photo: Syensqo, PR058)Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, and Politubes, a renowned manufacturer of flexible multi-layered spiral-wound tubes and insulator caps components, have announced a strategic partnership to develop slot liner spiral-wound tubes using Ajedium™ polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) film.

Clariant’s novel solutions for enhancing crop health and biological formulations at CAC 2025: Synergen Soil and Synergen Guard 100

Clariant’s novel solutions for enhancing crop health and biological formulations at CAC 2025: Synergen™ Soil and Synergen™ Guard 100. (picture: AI-generated) © ClariantAs leaders in agrochemicals and AgriTech meet in Shanghai at the 2025 China International Agrochemical and Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC), Clariant has unveiled its next-generation solutions for biologicals and innovative approaches to sustaining plant health by optimizing soil water management.

Clariant and Omya to present stabilizer success at European Coatings Show 2025

AddWorks IBC 760 sealant. © Clariant Two years after its successful market introduction, Clariant and Omya will present the proven performance of AddWorks IBC 760, their innovative stabilizer solution that is transforming the SMP sealants market, at the European Coatings Show 2025. The partners will share new data demonstrating how this innovation sets new benchmarks in weathering performance and heat stability while meeting stringent regulatory requirements.

Perstorp launches Neptem range of emulsifiers – an invaluable solution in waterborne alkyd technology

Perstorp launches Neptem™ range of emulsifiers – an invaluable solution in waterborne alkyd technology. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a leading global innovator in specialty chemicals and a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), proudly launches the Neptem range for alkyds, a portfolio of emulsifier solutions enabling the next generation of high-performance, low-VOC waterborne alkyds.

ELIX Polymers, in partnership with Repsol and AnQore, has produced 100% recycled products

ELIX PolymersELIX’s E-LOOP CR products are manufactured using sustainable and certified raw materials that incorporate circular and bio-circular feedstocks. These products hold ISCC-plus certification, ensuring traceability and transparency across the supply chain using the mass balance model. Various feedstock combinations are possible, as there are three alternative sources for the three main monomers (acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene): fossil-based feedstocks, chemically recycled post-consumer waste and bio-circular feedstocks.

Beaulieu Fibres International at IDEA25: showcasing fibres that build futures - high in performance and sustainability

Beaulieu Fibres International at IDEA25: showcasing fibres that build futures - high in performance and sustainability.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)As thousands of industry leaders look towards IDEA25 in Miami Beach in April, Beaulieu Fibres International is exhibiting its next-generation sustainable fibre solutions for high performance nonwovens in various industries.

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