R&D project reports 67% energy savings with styrenics polymer tailored for 3D printing

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today first results of the PolySLS project, which is focused on developing a new energy saving styrenics based material for additive manufacturing, otherwise known as “3D printing”.

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products.
(Photo: DSM Protective Materials: DSMPMPR005)Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and Clariter, an international clean-tech company, today announced a strategic partnership to pursue a next-generation chemical recycling solution for products based on DSM’s Dyneema®, an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber. As a first step, sample products – including ropes, nets, and ballistic materials made with Dyneema® – were successfully converted at Clariter’s pilot plant in Poland, demonstrating the recyclability potential of Dyneema® and underlining the active commitment of DSM Protective Materials to shape a more sustainable world.

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics

Ascend purchases Eurostar Engineering Plastics. 
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR050)Ascend Performance Materials has purchased Eurostar Engineering Plastics, a France-based compounder with a broad portfolio of flame-retardant engineered plastics and expertise in halogen-free formulations.

JPF Netherlands B.V. (“JPFN”), the holding company of Jindal Films Europe, has signed an agreement with DOMO Chemicals to acquire 100% of the shares in DOMO Films Solutions Spa (DFS)

DOMOJindal Films, an international provider of innovative and sustainable films for flexible packaging industry, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares in Italy-based nylon film specialist DOMO Films Solutions Spa from private owned group DOMO Chemicals.

Formulating new beauty
And the formulations that capture them

Clariant Blog Interview Charlotte Stricane. (Photos: Clariant)Charlotte Stricane fills an intriguing double role at Clariant: As Senior Applications Development Manager in the Active Ingredients unit for Personal Care, she defines new trend-based beauty concepts as well as the formulations and ingredients that best capture their spirit. In our interview, she tells us about her work, her favorite new ingredients – and why she sometimes hesitates to talk about them at parties.

Perstorp Group granted unique RCF backed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN)

Jan Secher, President & CEO at Perstorp Group. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market with a focus on polyols & solutions, advanced chemicals and animal nutrition, has been granted a liquidity enhancing Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600 m.

“Leading Change with Key Partnerships” Kicks Off 2021 Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Webinars

Jenny Dela Cruz of Snowball Print Marketing.The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today announced today its January webinar, “Leading Change with Key Partnerships in 2021” featuring Jenny Dela Cruz of Snowball Print Marketing. The webinar focuses on building key supplier relationships.

科莱恩 CATOFIN催化剂再次中标宁波金发
丙烷脱氢(PDH)项目

科莱恩 CATOFIN催化剂再次中标宁波金发丙烷脱氢(PDH)项目。
(图片来源:科莱恩)科莱恩今天宣布获得宁波金发新材料有限公司的一份合同,为其两套新建PDH装置,以及一套于2014年开车的现有PDH装置换剂提供CATOFIN催化剂和发热材料(HGM)。该项目是科莱恩与其长期工艺技术合作伙伴鲁姆斯技术(Lummus Technology)的合作成果。