25 Jun 2018
Devan launches natural technology to make textiles free from pet allergens
Textile-finishing innovator Devan Chemicals recently launched a technology to make textiles free from allergens shed by cats and dogs. Purissimo™ is a probiotic-based solution and therefore completely natural. The technology was inspired by their experience with Purotex®, a successful allergen reduction solution that has been used in bedding for more than ten years.
21 Jun 2018
Beaulieu International Group reduces CO2 emissions by 300 tonnes thanks to its sustainable container transport programme
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) today announced the results of its global multimodal logistics platform which uses waterway transport to reduce its dependency on truck transport. This successful programme reduced the company’s container transport-related CO2 emissions by 36% in 2017 and is scheduled to achieve a further 55% reduction in the coming years.
21 Jun 2018
Clariant breaks ground on joint venture production site in Cangzhou, China
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (Tiangang), today conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in Cangzhou (China), just over 200 km south of Beijing. The ceremony marked the start of the construction of a world-class production facility for stabilizers for plastics and textiles that will form the heart of the joint venture between both parties. The event was marked by a special event with representatives from both companies, as well as local officials.
20 Jun 2018
ARLANXEO at DKT 2018: Synthetic rubber for top performances in sports
ARLANXEO, a leading global manufacturer of synthetic elastomers, will present its high-performance rubbers for exciting applications in sports and leisure at DKT 2018 (German Rubber Conference).
20 Jun 2018
SGP participates in the Green Sports Alliance Summit “Playing Greener” in Atlanta
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced its participation in the Green Sports Alliance Summit, June 26-27, 2018 in Atlanta, GA. The Green Sports Alliance Summit is a key meeting for the sports industry focused on sustainability through sharing best practices, workshops and seminars.
20 Jun 2018
RENOLIT leading the way in next generation digital printing films
American RENOLIT Corp (ARC), a leading manufacturer of high-quality plastic films in the USA, is reaffirming its position as a pioneer in the development of digital film products and film production technologies. The more environmentally friendly non-phthalate versions represent the latest addition to the company’s already innovative and high-quality range of digital printing films, suitable for every usual indoor and outdoor printing application.
20 Jun 2018
Get ahead of the flow and go pro-environmental today
Switching from mineral oils to polyol ester base oils using a new generation of Pro-Environment Polyols can significantly reduce the cradle-to-grave environmental impact of synthetic lubricants. Perstorp’s renewable Penta, marketed as Voxtar™, for example, reduce the carbon footprint by up to 80%.
20 Jun 2018
Want to sharpen your sustainability?
You can with the new Pro-Environment Polyols
Perstorp was the first to introduce Pro-Environment Polyols (Voxtar™) and has a strong portfolio of acids for synthetic lubricants. The company is now extending its market lead with the introduction of several new pro-environment grades for POE and lubricant producers. With no loss in efficiency, safety or other performance criteria these pro-environment polyols give POE formulators an instant opportunity to sharpen their sustainability profile. This major environmental advantage can then be passed onto customers and through the lubricant value chain helping to differentiate lubricants towards consumers.
