14 Oct 2024
Archroma introduces breakthrough in bio-based textile printing
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today introduced the NTR Printing System to make bio-based pigment printing commercially possible for the first time. Based on renewable raw materials* and designed for safer chemistry, it helps apparel and textile brands reduce their environmental footprint while producing brilliant black shades on garments that deliver both comfort and durability.
14 Oct 2024
Mondi completes €95 million investment to boost efficiency and sustainability at Świecie containerboard mill
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has recently completed a €95 million investment at its Świecie containerboard mill, which will increase kraftliner capacity by 55,000 tonnes. The upgrade comprises an extensive rebuild of paper machines PM2 and PM5, a new anaerobic treatment plant including an integrated cooling system, and upgrades to the pulp mill, the recycled fibre line and the energy recovery system.
10 Oct 2024
Clariant signs MOU with DS Dansuk on Tonsil™ RNF production for HVO/SAF
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today hosted a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) signing ceremony with its customer DS Dansuk at its Pohang production site in Korea to mark the commissioning of its Tonsil RNF series of high performing adsorbent that plays a pivotal role in the effective production and the needed ramp up of HVO(Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil)/SAF(Sustainable Aviation Fuel) from used cooking oil (UCO). The move further demonstrates Clariant's commitment to the Korea and Asia Pacific market, where sustainable solutions are under huge demand.
10 Oct 2024
Westfalia Fruit and Neolithics set new standards for reducing food loss & enhancing freshness
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados known for its innovative approach, is proud to announce a new partnership with Neolithics.
10 Oct 2024
INEOS Styrolution styrenics solutions at Fakuma 2024
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, presents styrenics solutions and customer applications at the Fakuma show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (October 15-19, 2024).
10 Oct 2024
Westfalia Fruit Celebrates Historic First Shipment of Avocados from South Africa to China
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and fresh fruit, is proud to announce its inaugural shipment of avocados from South Africa to China. This milestone marks a significant expansion of the company’s global footprint and underscores its commitment to quality and sustainability in the avocado industry. This achievement not only strengthens Westfalia Fruit’s presence in one of the world’s largest economies but also underscores their broader strategy of entering high-potential markets across the globe, such as the successful entrance into India a few years ago. It represents a major step forward in Westfalia’s global expansion and is a landmark achievement for the South African avocado sector.
10 Oct 2024
Food vacuum system containers use SABIC’s circular PP with ocean bound plastic content
SABIC, a global leader in the chemicals industry, reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers. In close collaboration, the partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular resins. The container material has an OBP feedstock content in the range of 50%.
10 Oct 2024
High-throughput testing – ensuring safe cosmetics with cutting-edge robotics
When seasoning our meals with salt or putting on perfume, we keep a fine balance between too much and too little. The same balance is also important for preservatives in cosmetics, which should only be added at the lowest possible limits.
