Mondi completes acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill

Mondi completes acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill. (Photo: Mondi, PR276)Mondi plc (Mondi), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has completed the acquisition of Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million.

Introduction of an optical measuring device provides shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4

Test plate in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4. 
(Image: © 2024 KRAIBURG TPE)During the industrial processing of plastics, details of their shrinkage values form part of the standard information that is essential as a specification for mold construction. To provide manufacturers with maximally precise data, KRAIBURG TPE has been using a contactless optical measuring device since August 2023, which enables distance measurements required to determine shrinkage values in accordance with DIN EN ISO 294-4.

INEOS Styrolution announces authorized distribution network for North America

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the world's leading supplier of styrenic materials, revealed today a strategic shift in its authorized distribution network for the United States and Canada, effective April 1, 2024.

GRC welcomes TotalEnergies Fluids DC Cooling BioLife to Its ElectroSafe Fluid Partner Program

GRC welcomes TotalEnergies Fluids DC Cooling BioLife to Its ElectroSafe Fluid Partner Program.GRC (Green Revolution Cooling), the global leader in immersion cooling for data centers, announced today that the Special Fluids division of global multi-energy company TotalEnergies has joined GRC’s ElectroSafe Fluid Partner Program, a platform for collaboration to advance the performance and environmental footprint of single-phase immersion cooling fluids.

Westfalia Fruit celebrates 75 years leading global avocado markets and Doing Good

Westfalia avocado carton. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR031)Westfalia Fruit, the leading global avocado supplier celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Founded by the legendary philanthropist and geologist Dr Hans Merensky in 1949, Westfalia continues to stay true to its purpose of Doing Good.

Archroma makes sustainable dyeing more economically viable with the introduction of AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT

Archroma makes sustainable dyeing more economically viable with the introduction of AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has made its revolutionary AVITERA® SE technology accessible to more brands and mills with the launch of AVITERA® SE GENERATION NEXT for more cost-effective sustainable dyeing of cellulosic fibers and blends.

Pevalen Pro 100: Perstorp's innovative leap towards more sustainable non-phthalate plasticizers

Pevalen™ Pro 100: Perstorp's innovative leap towards more sustainable non-phthalate plasticizers. (Photo: Perstorp)Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp has launched Pevalen Pro 100, marking a new era in PVC plasticizing technology. The new grade of Pevalen features 100% renewable carbon content based on mass balance, applying chemical and physical traceability. By factoring in the biogenic CO2 uptake from its renewable raw materials, Pevalen Pro 100 offers a product carbon footprint reduction of approximately 80% relative to its fossil-based equivalent from cradle to Perstorp gate.

SABIC ULTEM HU resins, a highlight at MD&M West 2024, can help ease transition from EtO sterilization

SABIC’s versatile and durable ULTEM™ HU resins are stable across many popular sterilization processes, providing the potential for multiple use options. These resins can also withstand multiple sterilization cycles. Their excellent retention of strength and color can help reduce breakage and discoloration, thereby potentially extending the useful life of applications made with these materials.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight at MD&M West 2024 in Booth #3287 its versatile and durable ULTEM™ HU resins, which can help medical device manufacturers choose alternatives to ethylene oxide (EtO) sterilization. Demand is growing for materials compatible with other sterilization methods in anticipation of a new ruling by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that may reduce EtO emissions from commercial sterilization facilities. ULTEM HU resins are stable across many popular sterilization processes, providing the potential for multiple use options. These resins can also withstand multiple sterilization cycles. Their excellent retention of strength and color can help reduce breakage and discoloration, thereby potentially extending the useful life of applications made with these materials.