9 Oct 2024
Imen Ouerdiane appointed as Sales Director EMEA at BENEO
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.
9 Oct 2024
Belden Introduces New Safety I/O Modules for Functional Safety in Highly Automated Operations
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.
9 Oct 2024
Syensqo launches AgRHEA® LifeXtend Plus to raise the bar in biological formulations
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.
9 Oct 2024
Mondi to acquire Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe assets, expanding corrugated footprint and customer offering
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.
8 Oct 2024
Rice bran wax: a sustainable and superior alternative to montan wax
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.
8 Oct 2024
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, 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).
8 Oct 2024
Perstorp receives EcoVadis platinum rating for sustainability work
Leading 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.
8 Oct 2024
Syensqo unveils Mirapol® Hygiene Boost for long-lasting freshness in fabric care
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”.
