科莱恩与天津大学成功续签催化剂研究合作协议,续写合作新篇章

科莱恩与天津大学的续约仪式在天津大学举行。
© Clariant 专注于可持续发展的特种化学品公司科莱恩今日宣布,公司将延长与国内著名高校天津大学的催化剂研究合作伙伴关系。随着“科莱恩-天津大学学会”于2020年成立,双方的合作正式拉开帷幕。此次的四年续约,主要归功于双方在上个合作期内共同取得的重要成果,包括一款新型加氢催化剂的成功商业化以及对现有催化剂的优化。合作双方将继续利用天津大学的尖端研究能力和化工专业知识,推动催化领域的创新和可持续发展。

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.