Archroma wins ICIS Innovation Award for sulfur dye breakthrough

Archroma wins ICIS Innovation Award for sulfur dye breakthrough. 
(Photo: ICIS)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won a coveted 2026 ICIS Innovation Award for Best Product Innovation from a Large Company for FiberColors®. These high-performance sulfur dyes are synthesized from pre-consumer wool waste, reducing industry reliance on petroleum-based inputs while contributing to the circular economy by upcycling unwanted wool that farmers would otherwise pay to dispose of.

Syensqo advanced materials selected by NOEMI Aerospace for pioneering electric amphibious aircraft

Syensqo advanced materials selected by NOEMI Aerospace for pioneering electric amphibious aircraft. 
(Photo: NOEMI, PR131)Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, has been selected as a materials partner by NOEMI Aerospace for its all-electric amphibious aircraft, with the ambition of becoming the world’s first certified fully electric amphibious seaplane.

Beyond volume: Westfalia Fruit sets out its vision for the next phase of avocado growth in Asia

Beyond volume: Westfalia Fruit sets out its vision for the next phase of avocado growth in Asia. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR062)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, believes the next phase of avocado growth in Asia will be driven by more than increasing volumes. As markets across the region develop, understanding how consumers choose, use and experience avocados will become increasingly important, requiring a more integrated approach from research and growing through to ripening, product development and category support.

Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Smarter and sustainable material solutions for evolving industry needs

Envalior at Fakuma 2026: Smarter and sustainable material solutions for evolving industry needs. 
Photo: EnvaliorEnvalior, a global leader in Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials, will showcase its growing range of advanced material solutions for Automotive, E&E, Consumer and Industrial Goods at the Fakuma 2026 trade show, taking place from October 12 to 16, 2026 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Visitors can find Envalior's experts in Hall B4, stand 4302.

AddWorks PPA 101 FG enables PFAS-free polymer processing in polyolefin extrusion applications

PFAS-free AddWorks PPA 101 FG solves melt fracture (sharkskin) and prevents die build-up in PE blown and cast film. 
© ClariantAddWorks PPA 101 FG is a PFAS-free polymer processing aid (PPA) for polyolefin extrusion applications, based on Clariant's proprietary organic material technology. In PE blown and cast films, it solves melt fracture – commonly called sharkskin – and it prevents die build-up. For decades, fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids have been the standard solution to these challenging production issues but tightening global PFAS regulations and even selective bans in certain regions and applications are the driving forces behind the emerging conventional fluoropolymer technology phase-out. Clariant’s AddWorks PPA 101 FG is suitable for LLDPE based packaging, agricultural, and building & construction film applications amongst others. Unlike fluoropolymer-based PPAs, it contains no PFAS, no silicone, nor inorganic substances, it is non-hazardous and label-free, and holds broad food contact approvals under FDA, EFSA, Mercosur, China GB, and Japanese regulations.

Syensqo brings aromatic compounding capability to India

Syensqo's Panoli site, India. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR130)Syensqo, a global leader in high-performance materials, is investing in a new compounding line for high-performance aromatic polymers at its Panoli site in India, strengthening its ability to serve customers in one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets.

Polyblend confirms €4 million investment to accelerate the production of compounds based on recycled plastics

Photo of plastic silos belonging to Polyblend GmbH at the Bad Sobernheim site.Polyblend has announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the conversion of an existing production line at its site in Bad Sobernheim, Germany. This €4 million investment will expand the production of compounds incorporating mechanically recycled materials, in line with the Company’s ambition to strengthen polymer circularity through three key pillars: Rethink plastic use, Reduce its impact, Recycle and develop circularity.