POLYVANTIS demonstrates its expertise in the building & construction market at BAU 2025 with solutions for aesthetic designs and enhanced sustainability

An example of a long lasting, lightweight, and durable LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ Multiwall Sheet used for the roofing of the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, installed in 1995.POLYVANTIS, a leading multi-material sheet and film solutions supplier, will present its comprehensive product portfolio of building materials at Germany’s leading architecture, materials, and systems trade fair. POLYVANTIS offers a wide range of films, sheets, and semi-finished products made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) that meet the high demands placed on materials for the building and construction industry. The Company serves its global customer base with the world-renowned brands EUROPLEX®, LEXAN PC film and sheet, and PLEXIGLAS® PMMA semi-finished products under one roof. POLYVANTIS is known for its robust product warranties including its new extended 20-year warranty for LEXAN THERMOCLEAR multiwall sheet.

Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business

Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), will serve growing specialty fluids markets from new site in Amsterdam.

Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review with meta-analyses

Chicory root and powder. (Photo: BENEO, PR029)A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Reimer et al, demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake promotes a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, waist circumference and, to a certain extent, body fat percentage. Based on this review, there is now even stronger evidence to show that supplementation with chicory root fibre can lead to clinically meaningful reductions in body weight and other weight management parameters.

OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security

OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security. (Photo: OQ, PR032)OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has unveiled Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to tackle critical water scarcity challenges. Launched at Arabplast 2025, this solution is tailored to meet the water and food storage needs of communities worldwide, particularly in regions facing severe resource shortages.

Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros

Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR040)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors.

SONGWON partners with Altek International to distribute PVC in the Middle East

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that its Sub Business Unit PVC has entered into a new distribution partnership with Altek International FZE in the Middle East to respond to the region’s growing demand for innovative and sustainable PVC solutions. Effective January 1st, 2025, the collaboration will significantly enhance SONGWON's presence in the region.

INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality

Image courtesy of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the successful completion of a first project with mechanically recycled polystyrene in a yoghurt cup. This milestone achievement was possible by the collaboration of multiple partners along the value chain.

Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line in Cangzhou, China

Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line in Cangzhou, China. 
© ClariantClariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED. The new, second production line in the Hebei Province of China, will jointly be owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. A commencement ceremony for the site was today hosted by the leadership teams of the two companies.