SABIC, Napco and FONTE have joined forces to launch first bread packaging made with fully recycled post-consumer plastic in KSA

SABIC, Napco and FONTE have joined forces to launch the first bread packaging in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using fully mass balance certified circular food-contact polyethylene resins based on locally recycled post-consumer plastic as part of SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced the successful roll-out of the first circular packaging project in Saudi Arabia as part of its TRUCIRCLE™ program to accelerate the implementation of a circular plastic economy. FONTE, a major player of the bakery industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has introduced bread bags made with SABIC’s certified circular polyethylene (PE) in their Oat Arabic Bread. The bags are made by Napco National, a vertically integrated Saudi manufacturer of flexible film and packaging products, using two food-contact certified circular polyethylene resin grades (LLDPE) from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE portfolio. Following the kick-off of the joint project in March 2023 and successful completion of the trial phase at Napco, FONTE has started to introduce the flexible bags to stores throughout Saudi Arabia.

SONGWON showcases its advanced coatings stabilizers at ACS 2024

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, is presenting its sustainable, high-performance coating stabilizers at the American Coatings Show (ACS) 2024 in Indianapolis, USA.

Clariant introduces new solutions to reduce the environmental impact of plastics at Chinaplas 2024

Clariant introduces AddWorks PPA, a PFAS-free processing aid compositions for polyolefin film extrusion. Clariant is excited to present the company’s latest solutions to support the plastics industry to improve safety and efficiency, increase circularity, and reduce waste at Chinaplas 2024, happening now in Shanghai, China.

Archroma introduces highly sustainable durable water repellent for outerwear and apparel fabrics that is softer and more durable

Archroma introduces highly sustainable durable water repellent for outerwear and apparel fabrics that is softer and more durable. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has introduced a new bio-based durable water repellent (DWR) finish that helps mills and brands produce apparel that is soft to the touch and yet offers robust rain and stain protection and an improved sustainability profile.

Belden at Hannover Messe 2024: Seamless Data Delivery and Secure Networks for Industrial Digitalization

Belden at Hannover Messe 2024: seamless data delivery and secure networks for industrial digitalization. (Photo: Belden, PR534) Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in network infrastructure and digitalization solutions, is highlighting its latest portfolio of products and partnerships at this year’s Hannover Trade Fair in Germany, 22-26 April.

SONGWON presents its high-performance additives at NPE 2024

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player is demonstrating its leading role as an innovative, reliable supplier of high-performance additives for the plastics industry at the National Plastics Exhibition (NPE) 2024 from May 6th -10th. At Booth S11203, visitors can explore SONGWON's comprehensive range of high-performance additives that protect a wide range of polymers and end-products, particularly against the degrading effects of high temperatures and solar radiation.

Beaulieu Fibres International launches its Sustainable Fibres Program at Techtextil 2024 to drive ‘fibres that build futures’

Caption: Beaulieu Fibres International launches its Sustainable Fibres Program at Techtextil 2024 to drive ‘fibres that build futures’. 
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)As the 2024 edition of Techtextil, the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, gets underway in Frankfurt, Beaulieu Fibres International is introducing its Sustainable Fibres Program to help reshape fibres for sustainable solutions.

Archroma and Cotton Incorporated reaffirm commitment to innovation for cotton circularity

Archroma and Cotton Incorporated reaffirm commitment to innovation for cotton circularity. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, and Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for cotton, have renewed their eight-year collaboration to help accelerate the shift to more sustainable circular economy.