BRITA selects sustainable styrenics solution from INEOS Styrolution based on biomass balanced styrene from BASF

© BRITABRITA, INEOS Styrolution and BASF have announced today that BRITA has selected a range of INEOS Styrolution’s sustainable Terluran® ECO, Styrolution® PS ECO and NAS® ECO materials as materials of choice for its portfolio of water filter jugs. The materials include the recently introduced NAS ECO, a styrene methyl methacrylate (SMMA) material, which is the result of a cooperation between INEOS Styrolution and BASF. It is built on BASF’s production of styrene monomer derived from renewable feedstock based on the mass balance approach. INEOS Styrolution uses the material as feedstock in its production of new sustainable styrenics solutions.

Mondi expands capacity in sustainable pet food packaging solutions

Mondi expands capacity in sustainable pet food packaging solutions. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR220)Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing nearly €65 million in three Consumer Flexibles packaging plants in Europe in order to meet growing customer demand for sustainable pet food packaging solutions. The European pet food market has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a consistent rise in pet ownership. This trend increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to continue for many years to come.

Archroma releases its Color Atlas online library for open access in design software for fashion, apparel, and textiles

Screen capture of the Color Atlas library in ASE file format available for open access in most design software. 
(Photo: Pexels x Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the 5’760 color references of its Color Atlas library will be available in ASE file format for open access to the users of most design software for fashion, apparel, and textiles. With this, designers and stylists are given open access to the largest library of colors for cotton and polyester.

Bringing a varied selection of TPE sustainability solutions to K 2022

KRAIBURG TPE brings a varied selection of TPE sustainability solutions to Düsseldorf on the occasion of K 2022. 
(Image: © 2022 KRAIBURG TPE )The competence leader KRAIBURG TPE will present itself with a broad portfolio covering every aspect of sustainability at the upcoming K 2022 trade fair held from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf. Traditionally located at “Rubber Street”, the manufacturer provides issues and solutions involving thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) as well as an extended service portfolio.

SABIC launches blockchain pilot for digital traceability of certified circular TRUCIRCLE feedstock

SABIC launches blockchain pilot for digital traceability of certified circular TRUCIRCLE™ feedstock, a consortium project with technology company Finboot, advanced recycling pioneer Plastic Energy and packaging specialist Intraplás.SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has launched a pilot project with technology company Finboot, advanced recycling pioneer Plastic Energy, and packaging specialist Intraplás to investigate the possibilities of blockchain technology in supporting end-to-end digital traceability of circular feedstock in customer products.

Solvay’s Defense Materials Business Receives Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 2021 Elite Supplier Award

SolvaySolvay has announced that its CEM Defense Materials LLC (CDM) subsidiary is among the 12 businesses that have been honored with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ prestigious Elite Supplier Award for 100% on-time deliveries and zero quality defects throughout 2021. This distinguished group of recipients represents the top one percent of suppliers supporting the company’s mission and aligning with its business values to promote a healthy defense industrial base.

Solvay at the Farnborough Airshow 2022

Solvay wins Boeing Supplier of the Year Award. 
(Photo: Solvay, PR040)This year, the Farnborough International Airshow 2022, will be structured around 6 primary themes, each delivering its own key messages: Space, Defense, Sustainability, Innovation, Future Flight and Workforce. At the show, Solvay will highlight its latest innovations and sustainable initiatives for the aerospace industry, covering these key themes.

France Relance program strengthens stability of B.I.G. Yarns Comines (FR) in a challenging market environment

France Relance program strengthens stability of B.I.G. Yarns Comines (FR) in a challenging market environment. 
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)On Wednesday, July 13, B.I.G. Yarns Comines (FR) received a delegation of institutional representatives as part of its France Relance program.