Clariant decodes concept of beauty through ingredients for skin-mind harmony at PCHi 2025

Clariant decodes concept of beauty through ingredients for skin-mind harmony at PCHi 2025. © Clariant Clariant’s Personal and Home Care Segment, together with the newly acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, is bringing to the PCHi 2025 exhibition a host of exciting beauty care ingredients to help consumers strike the all-important beauty harmony between their skin and mind.

Syensqo and Vartega collaborate to advance circularity of carbon fiber composites

On the left, Gabriel Molina, Sustainable Development Director Composite Materials Business at Syensqo and on the right Andrew Maxey, CEO of Vartega. (Photo: Syensqo, PR057)Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, and Vartega, a pioneer in carbon fiber recycling technologies, announce a technical and commercial collaboration to create an ecosystem to foster the use of post-industrial recycled carbon fiber products in high performance applications.

SONGWON announces FY2024 financial results

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today reported its financial results for FY 2024. The Group achieved revenues of 255,148 Million KRW in the 4th quarter of 2024, 3.8% higher than revenues achieved in the final quarter of 2023. (Q4/2023: 245,709 Million KRW). In Q4/2024, the Group achieved a net profit of 16,359 Million KRW, 465.5% higher than the prior-year quarter (Q4/2023: 2,893 Million KRW). SONGWON recorded a gross profit margin of 16.6% in Q4/2024, representing a 5.0%-point increase compared to the gross profit margin in Q4/2023 (11.6%). SONGWON reported strong consolidated sales of 1,070,200 Million KRW in FY2024, a 3.9% rise when compared to FY2023 (1,029,975 Million KRW) and a gross profit margin of 16.5% (FY 2023: 14.6%). SONGWON ended FY/2024 with a net profit of 45,088 Million KRW, 29.4% higher than the previous year (FY2023: 34,847 Million KRW).

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to launch Melicica, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant to launch Melicica, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin. 
(picture: AI-generated)Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant is excited to announce the global launch of Melicica, a natural skin repair ingredient inspired by the traditional healing properties of honey. Melicica is a natural extract of Jelly Bush honey, also known as Australian Manuka honey, which has long been prized for its unique biochemical composition and healing properties.

Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site: a milestone in low footprint production

Zero greenhouse gas emissions for Perstorp’s Waspik site: a milestone in low footprint production. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1& 2) to report zero over 2024. 

Lo SpoutedPouch re/cycle di Mondi sostituisce i barattoli in plastica per pittura

Lo SpoutedPouch re/cycle di Mondi sostituisce i barattoli in plastica per pittura. 
(Foto: Sherwin Williams, PR319)Mondi, azienda leader globale per imballaggi e carta sostenibili, ha collaborato con Sherwin-Williams, azienda leader mondiale per vernici e rivestimenti, per introdurre lo re/cycle SpoutedPouch che funge da ricarica per le vernici concentrate vendute sul mercato britannico. Sfruttando la competenza del suo stabilimento tedesco di Halle/Steinfeld, Mondi ha introdotto un beccuccio-più largo, pensato per facilitare le operazioni di riempimento e versamento, mentre ha anche fatto sì che il pouch monomateriale fosse progettato per proteggere il suo contenuto.

Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions

Archroma to introduce assurance program for long-lasting color at PERFORMANCE DAYS alongside diverse end-to-end textile solutions. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is introducing its enhanced High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program at the upcoming PERFORMANCE DAYS in Munich. With elevated performance standards, the program meets consumers’ growing demand for longer-lasting garments. Additionally, it will also be showcasing end-to-end solutions that empower brands to satisfy diverse sportswear, sports fashion, athleisure and workwear consumers while delivering both sustainability and performance.

Scientific study shows BENEO’s Palatinose™ as a bedtime drink improves aspects of sleep

Scientific study shows BENEO’s Palatinose™ as a bedtime drink improves aspects of sleep. 
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A new randomised controlled trial, conducted by Gaylor et al, demonstrates that BENEO’s slow and sustained release carbohydrate Palatinose™ improves aspects of sleep when consumed as a bedtime drink. By leading to more balanced blood glucose levels, particularly during the first half of the night, Palatinose™ may support a longer deep sleep phase and thus restful sleep. Based on this research, there is now even more evidence to show that Palatinose™ provides a range of benefits beyond metabolic health.