28 Mar 2023
SONGWON showcases its coatings strength with new product releases at the European Coatings Show
SONGWON Industrial Group (www.songwon.com), the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and global specialty chemicals player, continues to demonstrate its firm commitment to the coatings industry with the expansion of its comprehensive portfolio of high-performance coatings products and blends.
27 Mar 2023
Agilyx and INEOS Styrolution advance development of large scale TruStyrenyx™ plant
INEOS Styrolution America LLC (“INEOS Styrolution”), a global leader in styrenics, and Agilyx ASA (OSE: AGLX; OTCQX: AGXXF) (“Agilyx”), a technology company that enables customers to recycle post-use plastics to high value, virgin-equivalent products, today announce that they are advancing the development of a previously announced 100 tons per day TruStyrenyx™ chemical recycling facility in Channahon, Illinois.
27 Mar 2023
Avery Dennison implements Carbon Trust footprinting tool
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) is transitioning to a bespoke carbon footprinting tool created in collaboration with the Carbon Trust to continue its drive towards transparency and continuous improvement in environmental impact measurement and reporting on its label products.
27 Mar 2023
Ascend to showcase line of low-VOC, recyclable and biodegradable additives at European Coatings Show
Ascend Performance Materials will showcase its line of specialty chemicals and sustainable solutions at the European Coatings Show. Experts will be on hand to discuss the company’s high-performance, high-purity amines as well as biodegradable and recyclable solvents for the industry.
23 Mar 2023
Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with world’s first 100% renewable-based polyols with negative carbon footprint
Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp has launched new grades for two base polyols that are now available with 100% renewable, mass-balanced carbon content. When including the biogenic CO2 uptake from the renewable raw materials, the products will have a negative carbon footprint at the Perstorp gate. Based on a traceable mass-balance concept, Neeture™ N100 (neopentyl glycol) and Evyron™ T100 (trimethylolpropane) are designed to reduce the carbon footprint throughout the value chain and to support the sustainable sourcing of renewable and recycled raw materials.
23 Mar 2023
Solvay Introduces New Polymer for High-heat EV Battery Module Insulation
Solvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has announced the introduction of a new high-heat and flame retardant grade in the company’s Xydar® liquid crystal polymers (LCP) portfolio, which is designed to meet critical safety demands in EV battery components. The new Xydar® LCP G-330 HH material addresses challenging thermal and insulation requirements and is targeted particularly at battery module plates of EV models operating with higher voltage systems.
22 Mar 2023
UniteChem Group Listed at Shanghai Stock Exchange
UniteChem Group, the world’s leading supplier of light stabilizers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, has been officially listed at the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), one of China’s three major independently operating stock markets. The Group’s public offering will be traded under the 603065.SS ticker number.
22 Mar 2023
DSM Engineering Materials helps noho launch the next stage of its sustainable furniture portfolio with EcoPaXX®
DSM Engineering Materials today announces the launch of its first collaboration with New Zealand-based direct-to-consumer furniture brand noho: Lightly™ stackable chairs. The new plant- and recycled-based product is the first chair to be manufactured from DSM Engineering Materials’ EcoPaXX® biobased polyamide, which is derived from the castor bean plant. This renewable resource is highly CO2 absorbent while it is growing, giving EcoPaXX® a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil-based alternatives. Combining superior functional performance, optimal durability, and excellent aesthetics with a significantly reduced environmental impact, EcoPaXX® is facilitating noho’s goal of creating furniture that is better for people and the planet.
