7 Oct 2021
SABIC opens new PP compounding line in Genk, Belgium to meet growing demand in automotive, appliances and consumer industries
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced today the start-up of its new polypropylene (PP) compounding line in Genk, Belgium with a virtual inauguration event. The new line is an addition to the company’s existing production capacity for SABIC® polypropylene compounds at the Genk site and will use raw materials from SABIC’s PP plants at Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and Geleen, The Netherlands. It has been equipped with cutting-edge large-scale extrusion technology to meet the market’s growing demand for high-quality, high-performance PP compounds with reliable and consistent supply.
7 Oct 2021
Milliken helps create more sustainable box for Ferrero Rocher
Today’s sustainability journey is demanding and one that no company can succeed alone. It’s vital to work in partnership with others to reach the goal together. That’s why Ferrero has chosen to collaborate with Milliken & Company in its mission to find the right material for the iconic Ferrero Rocher boxes.
7 Oct 2021
Guardian Glass invests in expanded capacity and energy-saving technology for Goole plant
Guardian Glass is investing significantly in its Goole, East Yorkshire float glass production plant to increase the company’s ability to supply float glass, primarily to the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, while also improving the plant’s energy efficiency.
7 Oct 2021
Clariant unveils groundbreaking catalysts developed jointly with Linde Engineering for novel ethylene production technology
Clariant Catalyts has teamed up with Linde Engineering to develop new catalysts for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E), an innovative, low-emissions catalytic technology for the production of ethylene. The novel catalyst is a step change in selectivity and productivity, now making ethylene production via ODH-E commercially feasible.
6 Oct 2021
Clariant generates a buzz in Charlotte, NC with the opening of new innovation center
After being included in LinkedIn’s 2021 roundup of top companies in Charlotte, North Carolina, Clariant continues to make its mark with the opening of our new Industrial Applications Innovation Center to support North America’s Paints and Coatings industry »Beyond Color« as an expansion of the current facility in Mt Holly just outside the city.
5 Oct 2021
Clariant will increase prices for Pigments & Pigment Preparations for Quinacridones
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced global price increases across its Quinacridone product portfolio.
5 Oct 2021
EU LIFE Project “Absolutely Circular” recognised by the European Commission’s “Innovation Radar”
The EU LIFE Project “ABSolutely Circular”, addressing ABS production from chemically recycled PS waste, has been featured by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar and will be showcased on the organisation’s website[1] as one of “the great EU-funded innovations”. Project partner INEOS Styrolution has been identified as “Key Innovator” by the organization.
5 Oct 2021
SONGWON announces global price increases for its phosphorous based polymer stabilizers
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced global price increases for its phosphorous based polymer stabilizer products to reflect the sudden rise in raw materials costs. The price increases are effective immediately for SONGWON’s phosphites antioxidants: SONGNOX® 1680, SONGNOX® 6260 and SONGNOX® PQ (including subsequent blends) as well as SONGSORB® 7120.
