SONGWON delivers strong result for FY 2021

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today released its financial results for FY 2021. In Q4/2021, revenues continued to grow and totaled 283,475 Million KRW on December 31, 2021, marking a 39.1% increase when compared to the same quarter of 2020 (Q4/2020: 203,843 Million KRW). The net profit of 26,100 Million KRW for Q4/2021 amounted to a record 765.7% rise over the net profit achieved in the final quarter of 2020 (3,015 Million KRW). SONGWON ended 2021 strongly, achieving overall consolidated sales totaling 998,190 Million KRW, 23.6% higher than the previous year (FY 2020: 807,768 Million KRW).

Airnov develops sustainable upgrade to DRICARD moisture absorbers

Airnov develops sustainable upgrade to DRICARD™ moisture absorbers. 
(Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, is now offering a new and more sustainable version of its DRICARD products to its customers.

The Compound Company acquires Exxelor™ polymers from Esso Deutschland GmbH to expand its global reach into new markets

Frans Haafkens, major shareholder of The Compounding Company. 
(Photo: The Compound Company, PR003)The Compound Company, a leading developer and manufacturer of compounds, announced it has acquired the production site, product portfolio and customer base for Exxelor™ polymer resins from ESSO Deutschland GmbH , ExxonMobil in Cologne, Germany. The acquisition will increase the global production capacity of The Compound Company to about 70 kilotons per year and significantly expand the group’s reach into new markets.

Straumann® SmileAward 2022

Straumann® SmileAward 2022. 
(Photo: Straumann, PR003)Straumann invites dentists everywhere—anyone who gives back smiles—to showcase their most inspiring patient stories by participating in the 2022 SmileAward.

Up to 99% carbon footprint reduction from new INEOS Styrolution bio-attributed styrenics 

Process overview ® INEOS Styrolution.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has introduced today new NAS® ECO and Luran® ECO sustainable drop-in solutions based on a mass balance process certified by ISCC PLUS.

DSM Engineering Materials strengthens market-leading position in EV and E&E high-growth industries with production expansion in China

DSM Engineering Materials strengthens market-leading position in EV and E&E high-growth industries with production expansion in China. (Photo: DSM Engineering Materials: DSMPR533)DSM Engineering Materials today announces the expansion of its high-performance materials production capacity at its Jiangyin plant in Jiangsu Province, China. Work on an additional compounding line began in February 2022, with completion expected in 2023. The new line will help DSM to meet growing demand for high-performance polymers used in a wide range of end-applications – particularly for electric vehicles and in electrics, and electronics – and will help drive the shift to a low-carbon, circular economy.

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Beauty in season

On South Korea’s Jeju Island, January and February are blooming time for a much-revered flower. Clariant harnesses its secret for healthy looking and resilient skin.On South Korea’s Jeju Island, January and February are blooming time for a much-revered flower. Clariant harnesses its secret for healthy looking and resilient skin.

Beaulieu International Group to implement further price increases across its flooring solutions portfolio

Beaulieu International GroupBeaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces further price increases for its flooring product brands to take effect in the second quarter of 2022, or as contract terms allow.