Archroma expected to close acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects on 28 February 2023

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, today announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).

Heubach Group announces exclusive distribution partnership with Lintech International LLC for the United States

Chuck Churn, Director of Principal Relations, Lintech International LLC (right) and Tyler Kilgannon, Head of Sales & Marketing, North America, Heubach Group (left). 
(Photo: Heubach)The Heubach Group, a leading provider of comprehensive color solutions has partnered with Lintech International LLC to distribute its portfolio of organic, inorganic, and anti-corrosive pigments, including their ranges of pigment dispersions in the United States. This new announcement expands the partnership to now include both portfolios from Heubach Colorants USA LLC (formerly Clariant Pigments) and Heubach Ltd. for the coatings, plastics, and printing segments in the US. Effective February 5, 2023, coatings, plastics, and printing customers can procure the full range of Heubach products from Lintech International LLC.

Mondi Štětí publishes report on local stakeholder engagement process and findings

MondiMondi Štětí (Czech Republic) has published a report on the findings of its Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) process, which was conducted in June 2022. The report summarises the findings generated from key issues raised by local stakeholders, as well as responses from the Mondi Štětí’s mill management. The report is available in English and Czech here.

Solvay Launches ISCC PLUS Certified Mass Balance Hydroquinone and Hydroquinone Monomethylether

Solvay has obtained ISCC PLUS mass balance certification for the production of Hydroquinone MB and Methyl Hydroquinone MB at Saint-Fons, France. (Photo: Solvay, PR068)Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty materials, has announced that the production of its hydroquinone (HQ) and hydroquinone monomethylether (MeHQ) in Saint-Fons, France has been accredited to comply with the mass balance accounting regime of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS system.

At PCHi, Clariant brings natural and sustainable solutions that boost the efficacy of personal and home care formulations

Clariant highlights natural and sustainable solutions that boost the efficacy of personal and home care formulations at PCHi. Clariant will exhibit at the upcoming PCHi (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) show to be held in Guangzhou, China on 15-17 February 2023. It will feature a host of sustainable resources well supported by its latest technologies, and backed by global natural ingredients partners that stretch from Asia to the Mediterranean and South America. The personal care market in China will be offered these exciting natural treasures for versatile formulations that promise to bring consumer satisfaction to new heights.

Westfalia showcased its cutting-edge agricultural R&D at Fruit Logistica in Berlin

Westfalia’s inhouse researchers at research programme in South Africa. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR017)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is a world leader in applied research, hosting the largest privately-funded subtropical fruit research organisation in the world.

Guardian Glass float, coated and laminated glass products attain Bronze level Cradle to Cradle re-certification in Europe

Guardian Glass float, coated and laminated glass products attain Bronze level Cradle to Cradle re-certification in Europe. 
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR200)Guardian Glass is pleased to announce that it has attained Bronze level Cradle to Cradle re-certification for its float, coated and laminated glass product ranges – manufactured at its European plants.

TotalEnergies and Ecolab partner to launch heavy use packaging incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled plastic within RE:clic portfolio

TotalEnergies and Ecolab partner to launch heavy use packaging incorporating Post-Consumer Recycled plastic within RE:clic portfolio. 
(Photo: Ecolab)TotalEnergies and Ecolab have partnered to launch plastic packaging incorporating recycled material that will contribute to promoting circularity in heavy-use packaging markets.