13 Jan 2025
POLYVANTIS demonstrates its expertise in the building & construction market at BAU 2025 with solutions for aesthetic designs and enhanced sustainability
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.
9 Jan 2025
Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business
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.
9 Jan 2025
Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review with meta-analyses
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.
7 Jan 2025
OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security
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.
6 Jan 2025
Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros
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.
6 Jan 2025
SONGWON partners with Altek International to distribute PVC in the Middle East
Songwon 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.
19 Dec 2024
INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality
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.
16 Dec 2024
Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line in Cangzhou, China
Clariant 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.
