Milliken’s broad portfolio and expertise help enable a more circular plastics economy

DeltaMax® Performance modifiers for recycled polypropylene.
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Milliken & Company, a globally recognized leader in polymer additives and colorants, has the expertise and technology to help brand owners and converters achieve their sustainability objectives.

Clariant launches ‘The Joyologist’ concept with inspiring formulations to brighten your skin and mood

“The Joyologist” wellness formulations: The Feel-Good Magic Stick and Forget-It-All Relaxing Mask.Today, the search for holistic wellness is flourishing as consumers focus on mental health and solutions that can help inspire them to relax and feel happy. As part of this growing trend, Clariant Actives and Natural Origins has created two formulations to promote inner wellness.

Circular packaging based on Perstorp’s Akestra 100 and Akestra 110 announced as an endorsed solutions in Europe

Circular packaging based on Perstorp’s Akestra™ 100 and Akestra™ 110 announced as an endorsed solutions in Europe.
(Photo: Perstorp)The Technical Committee of the Tray Circularity Evaluation Platform (TCEP) of PETCORE Europe has officially endorsed the use of Akestra 100 and Akestra 110, products manufactured by leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, for the production of heat-resistant PET trays. Furthermore, the committee has recognized that the use of Akestra 100 and Akestra 110 do not have a negative impact on current European PET recycling streams.

B.I.G. acquires Australian B2B flooring wholesaler Signature Floors, strengthening its position in the Australian and New Zealand market

B.I.G. acquires Australian B2B flooring wholesaler Signature Floors, strengthening its position in the Australian and New Zealand market.
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With this statement, B.I.G. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Australian B2B flooring wholesaler to acquire its complete range of activities. Through this acquisition, both companies will strengthen their growth opportunities in both soft, resilient and hard flooring in Australia and New Zealand.

SABIC to showcase SABIC PURECARES & TRUCIRCLE polymer solutions for hygiene products at INDEX23 in Geneva

SABIC to showcase SABIC PURECARES™ & TRUCIRCLE™ polymer solutions for hygiene products at INDEX™23 in Geneva.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will present its portfolio of SABIC PURECARES and TRUCIRCLE materials for the healthcare and hygiene market at INDEX23 from April 18 to 21 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme of ‘Collaborating for sustainability and innovative solutions’.

INEOS Styrolution awarded gold rating for its sustainability performance from EcoVadis

INEOS Styrolution’s sustainability targetsThe business sustainability ratings company, EcoVadis, has awarded INEOS Styrolution a gold rating for its progressive environmental, social, governance (ESG) performance.

Henkel offers comprehensive approach for assembly solutions

Henkel offers its customers a detailed survey of their manufacturing process to help identify potential cost savings and process improvements. (Photo: Henkel, PR101)Successful assembly tasks rely on several key aspects: the equipment, automation expertise the knowledge about adhesives and their application as well as on available professional support. Based on its longstanding expertise and its range of leading high-performance products and services under the well-known Loctite brand Henkel offers total assembly solutions that help customers to increase productivity, improve reliability and simplify design.

That’s a wrap. Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for food bundles and multipacks

That’s a wrap. Mondi and ATS-Tanner launch paper band for food bundles and multipacks. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR246)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Swiss converter ATS-Tanner to create an innovative paper band, which can hold individually labelled products or bundles reducing unnecessary plastic.