DSM named Overall Winner at 2015 Singapore Sustainable Business Awards

Roelof Westerbeek, (right) Executive Vice President DSM, receives the Overall Winner award from Tony Gourlay, CEO of Global Initiatives, at the SBA ceremony, Singapore, November 3rd. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR469)Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has been recognized as Overall Winner of the prestigious Singapore Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). DSM received the award for its commitment to sustainability and for creating value along the three dimensions of people, planet and profit throughout its supply chain. Next to being named the Overall Winner, DSM also won two further category awards in Supply Chain Management and Climate Change.

Avery Dennison® adds shine and glimmer to Supreme Wrapping™ Film portfolio

Avery Dennison® adds shine and glimmer to Supreme Wrapping™ Film portfolio.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR315)OEGSTGEEST, the Netherlands — November 5, 2015 — Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today the launch of the all new Supreme Wrapping™ Film Diamond line. Brilliant shine and glimmer have been incorporated into 5 new ultra metallic car wrap colours that include Diamond Blue, Diamond Red, Diamond Amber, Diamond White and a Diamond Purple limited edition.

Azelis announces new brand positioning – Creating value, growing together

Azelis announces new brand positioning – Creating value, growing together. (Photo: Azelis, PR052) Azelis today, announced the re-positioning of its branding. This evolution, which includes a new tagline and brand identity promise, reflects Azelis’ transformation into a global speciality distributor who focuses on technical service, solution provision and partnership.

World’s first renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics

PerstorpPerstorp - November 05, 2015 - Perstorp is today introducing renewable Capa™ for Bioplastics, the world’s first of its kind. This is a concept which builds on the Capa™ Lactide technology, which enables a high renewable content in combination with vast opportunities to develop products with optimized performance for different bioplastic applications.

Clariant expands in Asia with new site to be set up in Surabaya, Indonesia

ClariantSingapore, November 5, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces today that it has acquired the land in the JIIPE (Java Integrated Industrial & Port Estate Gresik) located in Surabaya, Indonesia to build a new strategic site that will serve the growing production needs of different Business Units from Clariant's Southeast Asia and Pacific region. Conveniently located in Gresik, 24km from the capital city of East Java - Surabaya, JIIPE is the first fully integrated industrial estate established in Indonesia with its deep sea port and proximity to Juanda International Airport, in addition to direct access to toll roads connecting to Surabaya and major cities in East Java.

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation of ABS polymer composite material

ELIX Polymers introduces new generation of ABS polymer composite material. 
(Photos: ELIX Polymers, PR006)Tarragona, November 4, 2015 – ELIX Polymers, a leading specialist in ABS high performance materials, has introduced a new generation of natural fibre reinforced ABS. New ELIX ECO ABS-NF thermoplastic is highly suited for injection moulding applications and specific extrusion processes, delivering a high aesthetical value to the final ABS-NF moulded parts. Market applications include automotive and furniture markets.

Nutress and Azelis Announce Partnership

Reinier Smit, CEO of Nutress (left) and Steven Swinnen, Managing Director, Azelis Benelux (right). (Photo: Azelis, PR051) Nutress BV announces an exciting new partnership with Azelis, the knowledgeable and renowned specialty ingredients distributor, bringing the highest quality algae to markets across the Benelux region. Azelis will distribute the complete range of Nutress new and highly innovative product portfolio; Chlorella sorokiniana and Chlorella vulgaris in various forms such as fresh IQF, dried flakes, dried sheets and powders.

Archroma to host daily Innovation Sessions at ITMA 2015

Archroma to host daily Innovation Sessions at ITMA 2015. 
(Photo: Archroma)Reinach, 2 November 2015 – Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, today announced daily “Innovation Sessions” will be hosted at ITMA 2015.