16 Oct 2019
INEOS Styrolution advances closer to offering recycled polystyrene at commercial scale
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has taken a step closer to offering recycled polystyrene at commercial scale.
16 Oct 2019
Welcome black! Clariant launches NIR-detectable black colorants for a wide range of recyclable polymers at K 2019
Clariant gives the recycling potential of black plastics a much-needed boost. At K 2019, it will launch the first range of near infrared (NIR)-detectable black pigments and dyes applicable to a wide variety of recyclable plastics. The extension adds another step in the right direction addressing the sorting challenge of high-appeal black packaging for recovery and recycling facilities.
15 Oct 2019
Clariant sponsors “Young Scientist Award” at 19th National Congress on Catalysis of China
Before the eyes of over 3000 leading experts in catalysis, Prof. Weixin Huang and Dr. Yong Yang were presented the Catalysis Society of China’s “Young Scientist Award” by Shizhong Zhao, Clariant’s Head of Catalyst R&D in China and Jens Perregaard, Head of Global Hydrogenation & Custom Catalysts. The prize recognizes researchers below the age of 45 years for their outstanding contributions to catalyst technology.
15 Oct 2019
Ascend to showcase sustainability efforts at K 2019
Ascend Performance Materials, the largest fully integrated producer of polyamide 66 resin, will showcase sustainability efforts at K 2019. The company’s three-part strategy focuses its people, products and plants toward creating solutions that reduce emissions, waste and water use; providing careers that grow and support families; and fostering vibrant, prosperous communities.
15 Oct 2019
First Austrians to join All-Female eXXpedition to research impact of plastic in the oceans
Marita Schmid is a sustainability expert from Mondi, a global leader in innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. To develop a more holistic view about the impact of plastics, she is participating as one of two Austrians on the transatlantic leg of the international all-female sailing eXXpedition Round the World voyage.
15 Oct 2019
Clariant partners with ExxonMobil and Plastivaloire to expand palette of colors for auto interiors
Collaboration between Clariant Masterbatches, polymer producer ExxonMobil, and Plastivaloire Group, a specialist in automobile interior design, has produced a huge new family of colors that can be expected to change the look of car interiors dramatically in the next few years. The colors are being introduced during a special technical presentation on the ExxonMobil stand (Hall 10 / 10.1 ) at K 2019, the international plastics trade fair being held October 16 – 23 at Messe Dusseldorf in Germany. Presentations are scheduled for October 16, 17 and 22, at noon, 15:00 and noon, respectively.
14 Oct 2019
Kaneka presents broad range of material solutions at K 2019
Kaneka, a leading technology-driven company, will use K 2019 (Düsseldorf, October 16-23) to highlight its wide portfolio of material solutions for the functional and foamed plastics industry.
11 Oct 2019
HUUB’s Moov&Cool makes the first move in Kona
HUUB have collaborated with textile innovator Devan Chemicals to bring even more performance-enhancing technology to their triathlon and cycling racewear. The two companies have been working on a long-term project around 'Moov&Cool' which has resulted in improvements to athlete performance. The cool comfort coating has a positive impact on core body temperature as well as on heart rate, which could lead to a significant improvement in race-day performance and faster finish times.
