Clariant launches two new R&D laboratories in China, strengthening local innovation capability

The Daya Bay R&D Lab in Huizhou is focused on developing next-generation flame retardant products. © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemicals company, today announced the official launch of two new research and development laboratories for its Additives business in China: one at the Daya Bay production site in Huizhou and one at the One Clariant Campus (OCC) in Shanghai. The milestone marks a significant advancement in Clariant's local innovation capability and its commitment to the “In China, For China” strategy.

Clariant's CLARITY earns global recognition for “Best Digital Innovation”

Clariant catalyst experts review plant performance data on the award-winning digital catalyst monitoring platform, CLARITY. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its digital catalyst monitoring platform, CLARITY, and its AI-powered evolution, CLARITY Prime, have won “Best Digital Innovation” at the ICIS Innovation Awards 2026. The technologies were recognized for transforming catalyst lifecycle management from scattered data and reactive workflows into connected, confident decision-making for a more efficient and sustainable chemical industry.

SABIC’s new PVD-capable ULTEM DU762 resin elevates smartphone middle frame performance, appearance and manufacturability

SABIC’s new ULTEM™ DU762 resin offers design, manufacturing and system cost advantages over metal making it well suited for smartphone middle frame applications. 
(SABIC)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced ULTEM DU762 resin, a specialty thermoplastic whose design, manufacturing and system cost advantages over metal make it well suited for smartphone middle frame applications. This new, innovative ULTEM resin, compatible with non-conductive physical vapor deposition (PVD) sputtering processes, provides a high-gloss, metallic surface to enhance the appearance of smartphones. This polyetherimide (PEI) material also features excellent chemical resistance for durability, light weight for usability, and a balance of ductility and strength for structural parts.

Belden Named a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business

Belden named a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business. 
(Photo: Belden, PR573)Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business.

SONGWON reports strong growth and improved profitability in Q2/2026

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today released its financial results for the 2nd quarter and first half of 2026. In Q2/2026, consolidated sales rose by 23.8% year on year to 328,509 million KRW, while net profit reached 29,619 million KRW, compared with a net loss in Q2/2025. For H1/2026, revenues increased by 10.5% to 597,713 million KRW, and the gross profit margin improved by 7.6 percentage points to 22.3%. Net profit rose to 47,710 million KRW.

Mondi partners with Fixit Gruppe to deliver standardised paper bag portfolio reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes a year

Mondi partners with Fixit Gruppe to deliver standardised paper bag portfolio reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes a year. (Photo: Mondi, PR374)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Fixit Gruppe to create a unified European-wide paper bag portfolio for more than 100 building material products. The project marks a further step in the long-standing partnership between the two companies, supporting a more harmonised packaging approach across Europe while maintaining consistent packaging quality and reliable performance across a broad product range. The streamlined portfolio optimises material usage, improves design to support recycling and aligns with Fixit Gruppe’s sustainability strategy by helping to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 135 tonnes of CO2 compared to the previous year.

HYTREAT ECO: Proven hydrate management solutions, evolved for today's environmental standards

HYTREAT ECO: Proven hydrate management solutions, evolved for today's environmental standards. 
© ClariantQ&A with José Delgado, Global Innovation Manager of Flow Assurance, and Claudia Mazzeo, Strategic Business Development Manager. Listen to the video podcast, which explores the innovation behind HYTREAT ECO, the industry drivers shaping its development, and its role in advancing offshore flow assurance. The following Q&A builds on this conversation with further insights into the technology, field experience, and key considerations shaping the future of hydrate management.