SONGWON appoints Bodo Möller Chemie Russia LLC as distributor for fuel and lubricant additives

SONGWON appoints Bodo Möller Chemie Russia LLC as distributor for fuel and lubricant additives.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)SONGWON Industrial Group has signed an exclusive agreement with Bodo Möller Chemie Russia LLC for the distribution of SONGNOX® fuel & lubricant antioxidant additives in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

Clariant starts monthly production of 2 million liters of disinfectant in Gendorf to support vital institutions during COVID-19 outbreak

Clariant’s team at its facilities in Gendorf, represented here by Franz Aigner, Alex Fink and Alexander Ellmann, produces approx. 2 million liters of disinfectant on a monthly basis, which is made available to regional hospitals and other vital institutions in Bavaria during the COVID-19 outbreak. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it has started monthly production of 2 million liters of disinfectant at its facilities in Gendorf, Germany. This disinfectant is then directly or via repacking partners provided to regional hospitals and other vital institutions in Bavaria, who are currently facing limited availability of this critical product during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Archroma to introduce a new thickener for sanitizing gels to address global shortage due to COVID-19 crisis

Archroma introduces Mowiplus® HPC 9600, a new thickener for sanitizing gels to address global shortage due to COVID-19 crisis. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the introduction of Mowiplus® HPC 9600, a new thickener for sanitizing gels to address global shortage due to COVID‑19 crisis.

Clariant’s new ReforMax® 330 LDP Plus catalyst increases significantly energy and production efficiency at OCI’s ammonia plant

ReforMax 330 LDP Plus, Clariant’s next-generation catalyst for steam reforming and autothermal reforming. 
(Photo: Clariant)The first commercial reference for Clariant’s ReforMax 330 LDP Plus catalyst is a major success. Installed at OCI Nitrogen’s ammonia production plant in Geleen, Netherlands, the new steam reforming catalyst has significantly reduced pressure drop, allowing the customer to benefit from a considerable increase in energy and production efficiency leading to savings of more than 300,000€ over the catalyst lifetime.

Mondi adapts production line in Germany to make much-needed face mask components

Mondi adapts production line in Germany to make much-needed face mask component. (Photo: Mondi, PR146)Mondi is committed to playing its part to produce important supplies and components during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a global leader in packaging and paper, Mondi's Personal Care Components team has found a way to convert a production line at its Gronau plant in Germany to manufacture soft, elastic straps which are now being used for face masks and used by medical professionals and consumers globally.

SONGWON implements new, leaner leadership structure

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world, and key global player in the specialty chemicals business announced today that it has made changes to its leadership structure to streamline the company moving forward.

SABIC doneert 3.200 beschermingsmiddelen aan het UMC+ Maastricht in strijd tegen COVID-19

SABIC doneert 3.200 beschermingsmiddelen aan het UMC+ Maastricht in strijd tegen COVID-19. Van links naar rechts:
John Bruijnooge General Manager SABIC Site Geleen
Ronald Verrips sr manager EHSS SABIC Site Geleen
SABIC, leider in de chemische industrie, doneert ruim 3.200 persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen vanuit de productielocatie in Geleen in strijd tegen COVID-19.

DSM expands textured coating resin range with highly functional sandy-feel resin

DSM expands textured coating resin range with highly functional sandy-feel resin.
(Photo: DSM Coating Resins: DSMREPR017)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced the release of Skins® Sandy, the newest addition to its Skins® range of haptic coating resins. Like the other Skins® resins, Sandy will enable brand owners and convertors to differentiate their products by adding an extra layer of sensory experience. Specifically, the new resin will enable print and packaging manufacturers to add sand-like textures to a wide range of materials, including food packaging.