BetaVia Complete from Kemin receives a positive novel food opinion from EFSA

BetaVia™ Complete from Kemin receives a positive novel food opinion from EFSA. 
(Photo: Kemin Industries, PR001)Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has announced that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has positively assessed the safety of BetaVia Complete as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. This positive opinion will allow Kemin to be granted a five-year exclusivity on sales of BetaVia Complete in Europe.

US Air Force and GE’s collaboration on metal additive reaches first technology milestone with 3D printed sump cover for F110 engine

Additively manufactured, cobalt-chrome sump cover for F110 engine. Produced on a GE Additive Concept Laser M2 machine at the GE Additive Technology Center in Cincinnati, as part of collaboration with the US Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO). 
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR035)In mid-2019, GE Additive and GE Aviation approached the US Air Force to propose a metal additive collaboration program to address its specific sustainment, readiness and affordability needs.

Mondi produces and donates protective medical gowns for key health care workers in Germany

Alfons Kruse (second from right), plant manager Mondi Steinfeld, and Detlef Stöppelmann (right), production leader Mondi Steinfeld, hand over the first 100 garments to Wolfram Van Lessen (left) and Cord Bockhop (second from left) representing the regional district’s Civil Protection Authority in Diepholz, Germany. (Photo: Mondi, PR149)Mondi, leading global packaging and paper group, has contributed material and processing expertise to produce plastic protective gowns for staff at local nursing homes and retirement facilities in order to help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany. The first 100 of these disposable, single-use garments have been delivered to the regional district’s Civil Protection Authority in Diepholz, who will oversee the distribution to facilities that need it most. Mondi plans to produce at least 10,000 further gowns in the coming months.

SONGWON Industrial Group announces solid Q1/2020 financial results

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com) today released its audited financial results for the first quarter of 2020, ended March 31, 2020. After a challenging finish to 2019, SONGWON experienced a solid start to the new year with sound growth and increased revenue: In Q1/2020, the Group achieved consolidated sales of 210,543 Mil. KRW and reported a 27.4% increase in net profit (11,182 Mil. KRW) in the first quarter 2020 over Q1/2019. Compared to the first quarter of 2019, the gross profit margin in Q1/2020 decreased slightly from 20.9% to 19.7%. However, both the EBITDA and EBIT margins increased respectively in the first quarter to 12.8% and to 8.8%. 

DOMO Chemicals and ZARE boost Sinterline® 3D-printed parts manufacturing

Sinterline PA6 powders for SLS additive manufacturing: Easy processability, repeatability and superior mechanical and thermal performance to accelerate the markets transformation.
Photo courtesy of DOMO Chemicals.DOMO Chemicals, a leader in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials innovation, is strengthening its position as a key player in the additive manufacturing sector by partnering with ZARE, a leading 3D-printed parts service bureau.

Contec, Inc., Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin® brand disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus

Contec, Inc., Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin® brand disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus.
(Photo © 2020 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR224)The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions. To fill this need, Contec, Inc., the industry leader in critical cleaning products and cleanroom supplies, is scaling up production of its Sporicidin® brand disinfectant, most often used for mold and water damage remediation, and turned to diversified global manufacturer and materials science expert Milliken & Company to help produce mass quantities.

DSM and Lightyear join forces to scale the commercialization of integrated solar roofs for the electric vehicle market

Left : Martijn Lammers - Chief Strategy Officer Lightyear.
Right: Pascal de Sain - Vice President DSM Advanced Solar.
(Photo: Lightyear: DSMMTPR015)High-tech mobility innovator Lightyear and Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, have signed an agreement to jointly scale the commercialization of Lightyear’s unique solar-powered roof for the electric vehicle market. With this solution, both companies aim to accelerate the global adoption of a broad range of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

Clariant raises the bar for sustainable coatings solutions with new additives, dispersants and pigments available now to the North American Market

Bring out the wonder in wood, naturally: Clariant is launching new solutions for the paints and coatings industry. 
(Photo: Clariant)As we enter a new decade, where the environment will be an increased focus for businesses and consumers around the world, Clariant is stepping up to the challenge and supporting the industry with a full suite of more sustainable additives and coatings solutions.