Imen Ouerdiane appointed as Sales Director EMEA at BENEO

Imen Ouerdiane appointed as Sales Director EMEA at BENEO. (Photo: BENEO, PR027)BENEO, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, is pleased to announce the appointment of Imen Ouerdiane as Sales Director EMEA. In her role, which came into effect on 2nd September 2024, Imen will lead the company’s sales in Europe, the Middle East and Africa from BENEO’s site in Tienen, Belgium, effective from 2nd September 2024.

Belden Introduces New Safety I/O Modules for Functional Safety in Highly Automated Operations

Belden introduces new safety I/O modules for functional safety in highly automated operations. 
(Photo: Belden, PR540) Belden, a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, today announced the expansion of the Lumberg Automation LioN family with its new LioN-Safety I/O Modules. Designed to support functional safety efforts in industrial operations, the modules streamline the transmission of safety and non-safety-related data over existing networks.

Syensqo launches AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus to raise the bar in biological formulations

Syensqo launches AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus to raise the bar in biological formulations.
(Photo: Syensqo, PR039)Syensqo is launching AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus, a technology disruptor for microbial-based formulations, that offers unmatched shelf life to accelerate the adoption of more sustainable agriculture methods.

Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets, expanding corrugated footprint and customer offering

Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets, expanding corrugated footprint and customer offering. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR304)Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the German, Benelux and UK corrugated converting and solid board operations of Schumacher Packaging for an enterprise value of €634 million.

Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax

Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax. 
(AI-generated)In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the materials we choose for our products have never been more important. For decades, montan wax has been a staple in the coatings and plastics industries, valued for its performance and cost-effectiveness. However, it's time to rethink our reliance on fossil-based materials like montan wax. Enter rice bran wax - a biobased, renewable option that offers performance comparable to montan wax while minimizing environmental impact.

SABIC, Lamb Weston and OPACKGROUP team up to create sustainable packaging made with bio-renewable polyethylene from used cooking oil for frozen potato products

SABIC, Lamb Weston and OPACKGROUP team up in a value chain project to create sustainable packaging made with SABIC’s bio-renewable PE from used cooking oil for frozen potato products.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Lamb Weston, a major global brand owner and producer of frozen potato products, in a closed-loop process designed to create low-weight sustainable packaging bags made with a thin coextrusion film structure.  At least 60% of the packaging is made with polymer using bio-feedstock from used cooking oil (UCO).

Perstorp receives EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability work

PerstorpLeading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), receives a platinum medal for being among the top 1 percent of companies assessed for sustainability by EcoVadis.

Syensqo unveils Mirapol® Hygiene Boost for long-lasting freshness in fabric care

Syensqo unveils Mirapol® Hygiene Boost for long-lasting freshness in fabric care.
(Photo: Syensqo, PR040)Syensqo introduces Mirapol® Hygiene Boost, an innovative ingredient designed to meet the rising demand for freshness in fabric care. This polymer interacts optimally with fabric surfaces to prevent the development of persistent odors wash after wash, a phenomenon commonly known as “permastink”.