Belden’s 2024 Sustainability Report Details Significant Achievement Toward Goals

Belden’s 2024 Sustainability Report details significant achievement toward goals. 
(Photo: Belden, PR551)Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is proud to release its 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Intersection of Technology and Sustainability. The report highlights the company’s significant strides toward meeting its environmental, social and governance goals.

Mondi and ZARELO fire up a new paper-based packaging solution for barbecue starters

Mondi and ZARELO fire up a new paper-based packaging solution for barbecue starters. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR331)Mondi and ZARELO have partnered to introduce a recyclable paper-based packaging solution for fire starters used in fireplaces and barbecues. Made from Mondi’s re/cycle FunctionalBarrier Paper 95/5, the new packaging provides strength and durability while protecting the fire starters from moisture during storage and transport.

Syensqo's composites demonstrate titanium replacement on Boeing applications

Boeing’s T1 demonstration aircraft (credit: Samantha Jenkins, identified by DVIDS. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement)Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials in partnership with Boeing, a leading producer of military and commercial aircraft successfully demonstrated Syensqo’s CYCOM® 5250-4HT high service temperature prepreg as a viable replacement for titanium on the MQ-25™ Stingray exhaust nozzle.

Archroma reimagines iconic denim for a cleaner future

Archroma reimagines iconic denim for a cleaner future. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, is set to showcase key innovations in denim color and processing to the global denim community at Denim Première Vision Milan on May 21 and 22 and Denimsandjeans Vietnam on June 25 and 26.

Syensqo expands Ryton® PPS compounding capabilities in the United States

Syensqo’s Augusta site, Georgia US. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR064)Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, announces a capital investment to expand Ryton® PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US.

Clariant Beauty to spark, solve and enliven at CITE show in Japan

Clariant Beauty, launch at CITE Japan, booth D7-06. © Clariant Clariant will take part in the CITE Japan exhibition to be held in May 2025 with the brand new “Clariant Beauty” positioning that will see the global leading personal care ingredient supplier feature its unique innovations alongside those from the newly-acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics known for its high-value active ingredients. The combined strengths of offerings promise to spark innovation through collaboration, while helping to solve formulation challenges creatively thus delivering enlivened products with high performance and sustainability incorporated.

Clariant Adsorbents Honored with ADM Supplier Award for Sustainability

ADM presents the 2024 Supplier Award award in sustainability to Clariant at its site in Jacarei, Brazil. © ClariantClariant Adsorbents Brazil has been named the recipient of the Strive 35 – Sustainability Award by ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature. Clariant was one of six suppliers honored across distinct categories, recognized for its alignment with ADM’s Corporate Social Responsibility goals and commitment to sustainable operational practices.

SONGWON Industrial Group releases Q1/2025 financial results

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today released its financial results for the 1st quarter of 2025. The Group reported an increase in revenue of 7.8% in Q1/2025 (275,753 Million KRW) compared to sales generated in Q1/2024 (255,752 Million KRW). In the first 3 months of 2025, SONGWON delivered a gross profit of 40,743 Million KRW, marking an increase of 4.1% when compared to the gross profit achieved in the same period of the previous year (Q1/2024: 39,134 Million KRW). Net profit in Q1/2025 was 4,857 Million KRW, down from 6,662 million KRW in Q1/2024, primarily due to elevated labor costs following a recent court ruling in Korea that impacted companies operating in the country, as well as ongoing margin pressure. 

L'emballage est la nouvelle affirmation de la marque, selon le sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce du groupe Mondi

L'emballage est la nouvelle affirmation de la marque, selon le sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce du groupe Mondi. \(Photo: Mondi, PR330)Mondi, leader mondial de l'emballage et du papier durables, a annoncé aujourd'hui les résultats de son sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce, intitulé «La durabilité et son impact sur l'emballage et les choix d'achat en ligne». Cette étude complète examine les tendances, les attitudes et les attentes concernant le commerce électronique et l'impact de l'emballage sur l'expérience du consommateur.

SABIC features at PCIM Europe 2025 specialty thermoplastics that help address challenges with higher-voltage electrical applications

Nichicon’s high heat capacitor elements before casing and sealing (left) and capacitors (right), are made from SABIC’s ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V).SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing here at PCIM Europe 2025, in Hall 7, Booth 140, high-heat specialty thermoplastics well suited for demanding electrical applications, including components used in electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s exhibit features Nichicon Corporation capacitors made with ultra-thin ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V), which will be discussed in two technical presentations during the event. Also, SABIC is launching a new extrusion grade of ULTEM™ resin with productivity and other advantages over incumbent materials used in magnet wire insulation for EV motors.

Mondi’s successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí reinforces leadership in sustainable packaging

Mondi’s successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí reinforces leadership in sustainable packaging. (Photo: Mondi, PR329)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is pleased to announce that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill (Czech Republic) in December 2024, early production runs have demonstrated excellent results in terms of strength, runnability and consistent quality. The new machine enables Mondi to meet the rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging while strengthening the Group’s vertically integrated Paper Bags business. It also supports the optimisation of production efficiency across the Group’s entire kraft paper portfolio.

Mondi successfully starts up recycled containerboard machine in Duino, Italy

Mondi successfully starts up recycled containerboard machine in Duino, Italy. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR328)Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has successfully started up its Duino mill. This milestone further strengthens Mondi’s position as a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions while driving long-term value creation.

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support. 
© Clariant Lorena Oviol, Head of Applied Catalyst Technology at Clariant Catalysts, unveils how to achieve real impact by maximizing plant performance with catalysts. Her revelations about the fusion of human expertise and cutting-edge technology will prove invaluable for anyone seeking to understand how catalyst optimization offers a competitive advantage.

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