SABIC’s Specialties business on track to establish stand-alone operations

SABICSABIC today confirms that the establishment of its Specialties strategic business unit (SBU), as a separate, stand-alone business, which will remain owned by SABIC, is on track. While SABIC continues to monitor the business impacts of COVID-19, at this time, it anticipates that the timing of the “go-live” for the stand-alone operations of the group of companies embedding its Specialties strategic business unit (SBU) will be November 1, 2020.

SGP Partnership webinar “Making a Difference with Sustainable Plastics” scheduled on October 29, 2020

Theresa Vanna.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP) announced today “Making a Difference with Sustainable Plastics” webinar presented by Theresa Vanna of Primex Plastics Corporation. SGP is the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers.

Belden joins ITxPT Association

Belden joins ITxPT association.
(Photo: Belden, PR499) Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, has become a member of the Information Technology for Public Transport Association (ITxPT).

Guardian Glass and Eastman Partner on the Ultimate Color Neutral Laminated Glass

Saflex® Crystal Clear and Guardian UltraClear® LamiGlass™ Neutral - The perfect combination of aesthetic and safety. 
(Photos Eastman, GRDPR188) Continuing demand for superior low-iron glass products in both the premium commercial and residential markets is being met with an innovative collaboration between Eastman and Guardian Glass. Eastman and Guardian are jointly announcing Eastman’s new Saflex® Crystal Clear PVB interlayer, which is designed to produce one of the most color neutral, brilliant laminated low-iron glass products available today: Guardian UltraClear® LamiGlass Neutral.

Lecta to purchase Avery Dennison offset sheets business in Europe - Middle East - North Africa

Avery DennisonAvery Dennison Corporation, the U.S.-based leading producer of self-adhesive label and graphic materials, today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its Offset Sheets business in the Europe - Middle East - North Africa (EMENA) region to Torraspapel. Torraspapel is part of Lecta, a European manufacturer of coated woodfree and specialty paper products headquartered in London. The transaction is subject to competition approval from the German Federal Cartel Office

Anker, Devan & Shark Solutions develop world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB based binder

© courtesy of Anker Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. Inspired by the knowledge and the needs of the aviation market, Anker motivated to achieve this new goal together. The PVB binder reuses laminated glass, from windshields and architectural/building glass, that otherwise would go to landfill.

HAT® IN vial with integrated ADP® insert adds new capabilities to Airnov’s desiccant vials

HAT® IN vial with integrated ADP® insert adds new capabilities to Airnov’s desiccant vials. 
(Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, is introducing a new vial for the protection of diagnostic and nutraceutical products. The HAT IN vial utilizes Airnov’s advanced desiccant polymer (ADP) technology integrated into the vial itself to provide a high moisture barrier as well as excellent moisture adsorption. The vial is designed to be easily integrated into automated filling lines for fast, reliable production.

GE Additive welcomes Sandvik into Binder Jet Beta Partner Program

GE Additive welcomes Sandvik into Binder Jet Beta Partner Program.
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR043)
GE Additive has announced that Sandvik Additive Manufacturing has become a strategic partner in its Binder Jet beta partner program. Sandvik has one of the widest alloys program for additive manufacturing on the market, marketed under the Osprey® brand.