EconCore shines light on successes in continuous thermoplastic honeycomb core production technology at NPE2018 

Door insert based on natural fiber composite faced honeycomb sandwich panel. Over 50% weight saver compared to conventional solutions. 
(Photo: © 2018 EconCore, ECNPR007)Thermoplastic honeycomb core production technology provider EconCore will unveil its latest successes at NPE2018, running from May 7 to 11 in Orlando, FL. The Belgian company, which licenses its ThermHex technology around the world for production of polypropylene (PP) honeycombs and sandwich materials, will also provide information on an elaboration of its process capabilities that enables production of honeycombs in high performance thermoplastics. A further development enables the integrated production of what it terms organosandwich — honeycomb cores with continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic skins.

Archroma to showcase innovation and sustainability for enhanced color and performance at China Interdye 2018

Archroma to showcase innovation and sustainability for enhanced color and performance at China Interdye 2018. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, will present at China Interdye 2018 its latest technologies, under the motto: “Enhanced solutions for color and performance, it's our nature”.

INEOS Styrolution to build a world-scale styrene monomer plant in the US Gulf Coast

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, will commission an engineering study to build a world-scale styrene monomer (SM) plant in the US Gulf Coast.

Ascend Performance Materials to exhibit unique, sustainable solutions at ACS

AscendSustainability and performance will be the focus of Ascend Performance Materials’ booth at American Coatings Show. The company will be showcasing a number of unique and sustainable products for paints and coatings.

Integrity Recycling and Waste Solutions, Inc. Joins SGP Community as Silver Patron

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced Integrity Recycling and Waste Solutions is the latest SGP Patron at the silver level. Through patronage, Integrity Recycling and Waste Solutions, along with other industry leaders dedicated to promoting sustainability, support SGP and keep costs low for certification of print facilities.

Clariant introduces additives for sustainable coatings solutions to North American market at ACS 2018

Exolit® AP flame retardant grades based on ammonium polyphosphate have become the industry standard in intumescent coatings formulations. Steel plate protected with intumescent coating after a fire test. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, debuts new sustainable additives to support new challenges, product claims and the increasing demand within North America for more sustainable coatings solutions at American Coatings Show 2018 (Booth #2531).

Avery Dennison recognizes suppliers at fifth annual global awards ceremony

Avery Dennison recognizes suppliers at fifth annual global awards ceremony.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR381)Avery Dennison Label and Graphic Materials recognized eight pressure-sensitive industry suppliers during the company’s fifth annual supplier recognition ceremony, held March 12-13 in Oegstgeest, Netherlands. Winners were selected based on their performance in areas such as sustainability, innovation, service, and quality.

Milliken to showcase innovative polyurethane additives at UTECH 2018

Milliken to showcase innovative polyurethane additives at UTECH 2018. (Photo © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR179)Milliken & Co. plans to showcase its standing as a leading supplier of polyurethane additives, while also rolling out some new offerings at the upcoming UTECH 2018 show. UTECH — to be held May 29-31 in Maastricht, The Netherlands — is the foremost international exhibition and conference for the global polyurethanes industry.