1 Feb 2021
Increasing complexity of automotive LED lighting designs creates demand for novel and easy to mold thermoplastics
The trend toward developing complex, intricate automotive lighting designs using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has created a need for high-performance thermoplastics with exceptional flow and easy mold release. Design elements such as part and function integration, wider, larger and thinner forward and rear lighting components, and critical aesthetics call for materials that can enable thin walls, aggressive styling with sharp draft angles and an impeccable appearance. SABIC’s portfolio of super high-flow LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) resins for automotive lighting bezels enables the industry to create complex geometries and integrate more features never before possible with ease of manufacturing.
1 Feb 2021
Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports growing demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives
Palsgaard A/S is driving the trend towards more natural ingredients and additives as industries strive for enhanced sustainability by increasing the use of renewables in their materials sourcing. The Danish pioneer in food emulsifiers has opened a new 10,000 tonnes pellet line that also expands the manufacturer’s production capacity for Einar® brand plant-based polymer additives.
27 Jan 2021
Belden Announces Acquisition of OTN Systems N.V.
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held OTN Systems N.V., a leading provider of automation networking infrastructure solutions, for approximately $71 million, net of cash acquired. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, and will be financed with cash on hand, which was approximately $500 million at the end of 2020. Separately, the Company increased its revenue and EPS guidance for the fourth quarter 2020.
27 Jan 2021
Carus präsentiert hochwertige Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz bei raumprobe
Carus, eine führende Designmarke für Teppichböden und Mitglied der Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), hat beschlossen, Projektverantwortliche und Kreative in Architektur und Design auf einer physischen und digitalen Materialplattform erstmals direkt anzusprechen. So sind die hochwertigen Carus Tuft-Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz ab Januar 2021 in Europas größter Materialausstellung bei raumprobe in Stuttgart zu erleben. Hinzu kommt die virtuelle Präsentation der Produkte bei raumprobe.com im Internet, einschließlich Materialdatenbank.
26 Jan 2021
Mondi’s sustainable packaging hits the right note for Orkla’s new climate-smart food launch
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created three sustainable packaging products for a brand-new range of vegan products from food manufacturer Orkla.
25 Jan 2021
tesa tape demonstrates sustainability leadership by joining SGP as a platinum patron
SAYVILLE, NY – Jan. 25, 2021:The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that tesa tape inc., North America, has become a platinum SGP Patron. As an SGP Patron, tesa tape joins other sustainability leaders including 3M, Cooley Group, FLEXcon, Laird Plastics, New Leaf Paper, Piedmont Plastics and Sun Chemical supporting SGP certification and promoting sustainable business practices. SGP certification is the only whole-facility certification program developed for the entire printing industry to offer credible sustainability validation by a third party.
21 Jan 2021
Le traitement antimicrobien de chez DEVAN CHEMICALS est efficace contre bactéries, virus et acariens
De nouveaux résultats de test ont confirmé l’efficacité du traitement antimicrobien commercialisé par DEVAN CHEMICALS sous la marque BI-OME®, non seulement sur les bactéries et les virus mais également sur les acariens. Le traitement apporte ainsi une valeur ajoutée aux textiles destinés au secteur de la literie et accessoires de literie, tels que matelas, couettes, oreillers, protection literie… Le traitement BI-OME est également utilisé dans d’autres secteurs d’activité tels que l’habillement, l’ameublement, linge de maison, tapis, tissus techniques…
21 Jan 2021
INEOS Styrolution plans to build a demonstration polymerisation plant for production of ABS plastic from recycled feedstock
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today plans to build a demonstration plant at its Antwerp, Belgium, site to test production of ABS plastic from recycled feedstock.
