22 Aug 2023
SABIC’S STAMAX™ 30YH570 resin is first polymer to earn a UL verified mark for thermal runaway protection of EV battery systems
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced that its STAMAX™ 30YH570 resin has earned the UL Verified Mark from Underwriters Laboratories. This 30 percent glass fiber-reinforced copolymer resin, a featured product offered under the company’s BLUEHERO™ electrification initiative, is the first polymer used in electric vehicle (EV) battery systems to receive UL Verification for marketing claims of thermal and mechanical performance. UL Verification, based on an objective, scientific assessment by a respected third party, can give customers high confidence in the flame delay performance of this product.
22 Aug 2023
Mondi and Fressnapf introduce recyclable packaging for dry pet food range
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Fressnapf, Europe’s market leader for pet supplies, to switch their packaging to a new range of premium mono-material recyclable solutions using process colour printing technology.
21 Aug 2023
Westfalia launches their first dedicated avocado ripening facility in India
Westfalia Fruit India is delighted to announce the launch of its first Avocado ripening facility in Mumbai, India. This will allow the company to supply avocados that are ready to eat to consumers in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.
21 Aug 2023
Calterah’s next-gen Andes mmWave System on a Chip for 4D Imaging Radar to go on show at IAA Mobility 2023
As the world's largest and most important mobility event, IAA Mobility 2023 is to be held from September 5 to 10 in Munich, under the motto of “Experience Connected Mobility”. Calterah Semiconductor, a leading provider of millimeter-wave radar SoCs from China, will be showcasing its most comprehensive automotive SoC product portfolio, including the most sought-after next-gen Andes SoC for 4D imaging radar, at Booth F31, Hall A2 of Messe München.
17 Aug 2023
SABIC offers bio-based versions of all NORYL™ resin grades to further advance the bioeconomy of plastics
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is now offering bio-based versions of all NORYL™, Flexible NORYL, NORYL GTX™ and NORYL PPX™ resin grades to help customers meet increasingly rigorous sustainability goals. The bio-based versions, formulated with polyphenylene ether (PPE) resin feedstocks certified under International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS, provide properties similar to those of fossil-based grades. Customers may select from multiple levels of bio-based content for their chosen NORYL product.
15 Aug 2023
INEOS Styrolution introduces new ASA grade to address the growing market of small medical devices for home and hospital
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announced the introduction of a new ASA “MED” material dedicated to applications in the healthcare industry. It was designed specifically having small medical device housings and casings in mind.
14 Aug 2023
Mondi’s Protector Bag ExpandForm wins the German Packaging Award 2023
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has won the German Packaging Award 2023 in the category “material substitution" for Protector Bag ExpandForm, which is awarded by the German Packaging Institute.
11 Aug 2023
SONGWON Industrial Group announces Q2/2023 Financial Results
Today, SONGWON Industrial Group published its Q2 and half-year financial results for the 2023 financial year. Over the quarter, the Group achieved consolidated sales of 269,232 Million KRW marking a decrease in revenues over the same quarter of the previous year of 21.4% (342,735 Million KRW). Year-to-date (YTD), the Group realized consolidated sales of 536,399 Million KRW, representing a 21.3% decline over YTD June 2022 (681,168 Million KRW) and recorded a drop in net profit to 22,582 Million KRW (Q2/2022: 82,097 Million KRW). The Group’s gross profit margin achieved in Q2/2023 was 16.4% and YTD 15.9 % reflecting a decrease of 8.3%-points and 9.6%-points over the prior year comparable period.
