19-04-2023
INEOS Styrolution introduces styrenics based “green compounding” with ceramic-like appearance
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that a range of styrenics based polymers are an effective and sustainable alternative for ceramics, compared to traditional resin-based applications. The styrenics based approach allows for recycling and there is no loss of the distinctive appearance of ceramics. In addition, energy consumption during production is significantly lower using a styrenics based solution than firing ceramics.
19-04-2023
Solvay and GKN Aerospace Renew their Collaboration Agreement
Solvay and GKN Aerospace have signed an extension to their 2017 collaboration agreement. Under the agreement, both businesses are developing a joint thermoplastic composites (TPC) roadmap to explore new materials and manufacturing processes for aerospace structures, while jointly targeting future strategic high-rate programs. In addition Solvay will remain a GKN Aerospace preferred supplier for TPC materials.
19-04-2023
Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals (CISC) showcases renewable-based ethylene oxide derivatives at ChemExpo India
Clariant IGL Specialty Chemicals Private Limited brings its portfolio of renewable-based ethylene oxide derivatives to ChemExpo India 2023 for the first time. Its VITA range of 100% bio-based surfactants and ethoxylated derivatives supporting carbon footprint reduction in multiple market segments, is a key highlight for visitors to Booth B08 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, from April 18-19, 2023.
18-04-2023
Archroma announces CEO transition
Archroma, 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.
18-04-2023
Avery Dennison launches a new direct thermal linerless label solution: AD XeroLinr DT™
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.
17-04-2023
Beaulieu Fibres International showcases its support for sustainability and performance advances in nonwovens at INDEX™23
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.
17-04-2023
OQ Highlights Rigid Packaging Solutions at Chinaplas 2023
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.
17-04-2023
Solvay lance les premiers polymères sulfonés certifiés « mass balance » selon ISCC PLUS
Solvay, un des leaders du marché mondial des matériaux spéciaux, s’est vu décerner la certification de l’International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-PLUS), un programme international de traçage de matières premières biosourcées selon la méthode « Mass Balance » (MB), indépendant et largement reconnu, pour son site de Marietta dans l’Ohio (USA) où sont fabriqués du polysulfone (PSU) et du polyphénylènesulfone (PPSU). Les produits correspondants, à savoir le PSU Udel® ReCycle MB et le Radel® PPSU Recycle MB, sont les premiers matériaux sulfonés certifiés ISCC-PLUS à être disponibles sur le marché mondial.
