Partnering for success: Inside Clariant's Industrial Applications Innovation Center in North America

Clariant’s small-scale twin-screw extruder for precise powder coating formulation and development. 
© Clariant In today's rapidly evolving coatings, inks, and adhesives industries, formulators face increasingly complex challenges. From meeting stringent regulatory requirements to enhancing product performance while reducing environmental impact, the pressure to innovate has never been greater. At Clariant's Industrial Applications Innovation Center, located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, we've created a collaborative ecosystem where expertise, cutting-edge technology, and customer-focused solutions converge to address these challenges head-on.

Syensqo’s Moerdijk plant receives ISCC PLUS mass-balance certification for bio-circular products

Syensqo’s Moerdijk plant receives ISCC PLUS mass-balance certification for bio-circular products. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR107)Syensqo’s manufacturing site in Moerdijk, the Netherlands, has obtained ISCC PLUS mass balance certification for a key Rhodasurf® laundry care surfactant produced at its on-pipe ethoxylation facilities.

SABIC’s new UL746G-certified LNP ELCRES NPCRX resin can help medical device makers comply with upcoming PFAS regulations

SABIC’s new LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCRX9612U resin, the first grade in a family of polycarbonate copolymer resins formulated without fluorine or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is well suited for applications such as insulin pumps, diagnostic imaging devices and monitors.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCRX9612U resin, the first grade in a family of polycarbonate copolymer resins formulated without fluorine or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In addition to being certified under UL746G, an outline of investigation for non-fluorine and non-PFAS containing materials, the new resin delivers excellent chemical resistance to withstand harsh healthcare disinfectants, and provides UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5mm for thin-wall geometries. The growing NP resin portfolio, whose grade prefix indicates a UL746G-certified resin, can help manufacturers across multiple industries anticipate and adapt to increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and performance demands.

SONGWON awarded its 6th EcoVadis Gold

SONGWON awarded its 6th EcoVadis Gold. 
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the world’s largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers and a key global player in specialty chemicals, announced today that it has achieved a Gold rating in the EcoVadis 2025 sustainability assessment. This marks the 6th time the organization has received Gold for its sustainability performance.

SABIC expands PPE oligomers capacity for AI and 5G data-center PCBs

SABIC to further expand Its PPE oligomers capacity for PCB laminates to support the rapid growth of AI data centers. (iStock)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced another incremental expansion phase for the production of its specialty oligomers based on polyphenylene ether (PPE) technology. The commitment builds on previous capacity increases in Asia and meets with the rapidly growing demand for high-performance printed circuit boards (PCBs) in data centers serving the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G applications.

Archroma and Lilienweiss join forces to deliver faster and localized color management services in Europe

Archroma and Lilienweiss join forces to deliver faster and localized color management services in Europe. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, today announced its partnership with Lilienweiss, who will begin offering Archroma Color Management solutions across Europe starting January 2026.

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations

Clariant’s CATOFIN Catalyst Innovation Boosts Performance in Ningxia Runfeng’s PDH Operations. © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the continued excellent performance of its high-efficiency CATOFIN catalyst and heat-generating material (HGM) at Ningxia Runfeng New Material Technology Co., Ltd.’s propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit.