B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide

Caption: B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide. (Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a leading manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive, and high-end residential applications, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130.000 companies assessed globally.

Clariant Catalysts drives innovation in China through continued sponsorship of National Catalysis Achievement Award

From right to left: Dr. Weixing Gu (Head of Catalysts R&D China, Clariant), Prof. He Mingyuan (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), 
Prof. Zhang Tao (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. Li Can (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences), Prof. He Hong (Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. 
© Clariant Clariant, a sustainability focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of the National Catalysis Achievement Award at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC 2025). Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the prestigious award recognizes Prof. Dr. Zhang Tao from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics for his exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The ceremony took place during the congress opening at Xiamen International Conference Center, marking Clariant's fourth consecutive collaboration with the Catalysis Society of Chinese Chemical Society to honor breakthrough innovations in the field.

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.