Archroma announces CEO transition

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for the textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings industries, announced its transition plan for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Heike van de Kerkhof, CEO of Archroma since January 2020, will step down effective April 30, 2023, to focus on other career opportunities. Mark Garrett, a seasoned industry executive, will assume the role of interim CEO. Archroma’s Board of Directors has initiated a comprehensive search process for installing a permanent CEO and has retained a leading executive search firm to evaluate both internal and external candidates.

Avery Dennison launches a new direct thermal linerless label solution: AD XeroLinr DT

Avery Dennison launches a new direct thermal linerless label solution: AD XeroLinr DT™.
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Avery Dennison Labels Packaging Materials EMENA is pleased to introduce AD XeroLinr DT, a new FSC-certified and phenol-free direct thermal (DT) linerless solution that drives productivity, reduces waste and advances sustainability.

Beaulieu Fibres International showcases its support for sustainability and performance advances in nonwovens at INDEX23

Beaulieu Fibres International showcases its support for sustainability and performance advances in nonwovens at INDEX™23.
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Beaulieu Fibres International puts forward its sustainability ambitions at INDEX™23, offering nonwoven producers the support of its full range of resource-saving and carbon footprint-reducing bicomponent fibres for industrial and hygiene applications.

OQ Highlights Rigid Packaging Solutions at Chinaplas 2023

OQ Highlights Rigid Packaging Solutions at Chinaplas 2023. (Photo: OQ, PR027)At Chinaplas, one of the world's largest and most significant trade fairs for plastics and rubbers, in Shenzhen, China, OQ, an integrated energy company from Oman, is proudly showcasing its solid insights and advanced solutions for rigid packaging to help customers across Northeast Asia (NEA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) better capture market demand.

Solvay Launches the First ISCC PLUS Certified Mass Balance Sulfone Polymers

SolvaySolvay, a global market leader in specialty materials, has successfully earned independent third-party mass balance (MB) chain of custody accreditation under the widely recognized International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-PLUS) scheme for its Marietta, Ohio (USA) site, producing polysulfone (PSU) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). The products – Udel® PSU ReCycle MB and Radel® PPSU ReCycle MB – are the first ISCC-PLUS mass balance compliant sulfone materials in the market and commercially available, world-wide.

Solvay Expands Industrial FFKM Portfolio with New Tecnoflon® SHP Product Line

Solvay has launched Tecnoflon® SHP, a new line of fully fluorinated synthetic rubbers (FFKM) that extend the company’s offering for unconditional performance in harsh industrial environments, including best-in-class chemical resistance and thermal stability. (Photo: Solvay, PR073)Solvay, a global market leader in fluorochemistry, has launched Tecnoflon® SHP, a new product line of fully fluorinated synthetic rubbers (FFKM) that extend the company’s offering for unsurpassed performance in harsh industrial environments.

SONGWON demonstrates industry commitment at Chinaplas 2023 with its newest high-performance solutions

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd., the 2nd largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, is showcasing the newest additions to its broad portfolio of high-performance solutions at Chinaplas 2023 in Shenzhen, China from April 17th – April 20th.

Mondi increases FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity to meet growing customer demand

Mondi increases FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity to meet growing customer demand. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR247)Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, is investing in innovative technologies to increase FunctionalBarrier Paper capacity in order to meet the growing demand for sustainable paper-based packaging solutions.