19 Aug 2025
Interview with Mariano Suarez
Global trade conditions are changing rapidly. From seasonal crop risks to new tariffs and supply chain constraints, the reliability of traditional waxes such as carnauba is decreasing. This volatility comes at a cost for coatings and inks manufacturers.
19 Aug 2025
Mondi launches Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible - Smooth. Strong. Coatable. The paper built for performance
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has launched Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible, an innovative kraft paper that combines exceptional strength, extensibility, high puncture resistance and a smooth surface. Designed for industrial and consumer packaging applications, the new paper enables reliable protection and efficient converting - all while ensuring excellent printing and coating performance.
14 Aug 2025
Mondi ramps up FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate to meet growing demand for sustainable high-barrier paper-based packaging
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is expanding its range of high-performance barrier papers with the rollout of FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, a paper-based solution that meets even the most demanding packaging requirements.
13 Aug 2025
SONGWON Industrial Group announces Q2/2025 Financial Results
Today, SONGWON Industrial Group published its Q2 and HY financial results for the 2025 financial year. Over the quarter, the Group achieved consolidated sales of 265,408 million KRW, marking a decrease in revenue of 3.0% over the same quarter of the previous year (Q2/2024: 273,521 million KRW). Year-to-date (YTD), the Group generated consolidated sales of 541,161 million KRW, representing an increase of 2.2% over YTD June 2024 (529,273 million KRW). Impacted by ongoing margin pressure and increased labor costs following a court decision in Korea earlier in the year, SONGWON recorded a loss of 1,481 million KRW in Q2/2025 and a profit of 3,376 million KRW for H1/2025, down from 10,575 million KRW and 17,237 million KRW, respectively, in the corresponding periods of the previous year. The Group achieved a gross profit margin of 14.6% in Q2/2025 and 14.7% in H1/2025.
12 Aug 2025
SABIC’s new LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compound with non-halogenated flame retardance helps boost EVCU safety and protection
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ WFC061I compound featuring non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) that can help enhance the safety and functionality of critical components, such as electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). This new specialty material, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is well suited for the housing of these applications, providing excellent structural performance for the protection of sensitive internal electronic parts from fire/smoke, impact, moisture and other threats.
12 Aug 2025
SONGWON expands partnership with Biesterfeld across Southeastern Europe
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that it has expanded its longstanding partnership with Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH.
7 Aug 2025
Clariant advances plastics stabilizer technology with expanded production and new applications
In a strategic move to address escalating global demand, Clariant has unveiled significant advancements in its stabilizer portfolio, combining expanded production capacity in China with innovative applications that enhance performance in artificial turf applications and medical sectors.
6 Aug 2025
Westfalia Fruit Wins Gold and Silver for Avocado Oils at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards 2025
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural South African Food and Beverage Awards 2025, picking up four major accolades for its avocado oil range.
