New downgauging film solutions to be revealed at K 2025 by TotalEnergies and SML

On the left, mock-up of a barrier stand-up pouch for the first film. On the right, mock-up of a deep-freeze bag for the second film. TotalEnergies, a global producer of polymers, and SML, a leading Austrian specialist in extrusion technology, have partnered to develop two innovative films that enable substantial material savings in stand-up pouch and deep-freeze bag applications through efficient downgauging.

Syensqo and Horse Powertrain win top honors at 2025 Altair Enlighten Awards

Horse Powertrain’s E-Motor 3DHT160 Dedicated Hybrid Transmission Cooling Guide & Oil Delivery Tube with Syensqo’s Amodel® PPA will be on display at K 2025 on Syensqo booth C61 Hall 6. (Photo: Syensqo, PR080)Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is proud to announce that it has won the prestigious 2025 Altair Enlighten Award in the Module Lightweighting category for its collaborative entry with Horse Powertrain for a thermoplastic PPA e-motor stator cooling guide & oil delivery tube. The Altair Enlighten Award is the automotive industry’s premier award for lightweighting, honoring the greatest achievements in vehicle weight reduction and sustainability. The award was presented during the Management Briefing Seminars (MBS) at the historic Michigan Central Station in Detroit on September 16, 2025.

Guardian Glass launches CLARIA: an AI-powered assistant to support customers with glass expertise

Guardian Glass launches CLARIA™: an AI-powered assistant to support customers with glass expertise.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR208)Guardian Glass announces the launch of CLARIA™, a generative AI-powered assistant that helps customers easily navigate the technical aspects of glass and product selection. Available now on the Guardian Glass website, the CLARIA assistant combines decades of manufacturing expertise and product knowledge in a single AI-powered assistant. Customers can quickly access extensive information, receive tailored recommendations, and find answers on everything from glass performance and production to selecting the right products to help comply with regional norms and building codes.

Mondi erweitert am Standort Ebersdorf Digitaldruck um die Farbe Weiß

Mondi erweitert am Standort Ebersdorf Digitaldruck um die Farbe Weiß. (Foto: Mondi, PR343)Mondi, ein weltweit führender Anbieter nachhaltiger Papier- und Verpackungslösungen, ergänzt am Standort Ebersdorf seinen sechsfarbigen Digitaldruck für Wellpappverpackungen um die Farbe Weiß. Die Innovation am kürzlich akquirierten Standort greift den wachsenden Trend des Weißdrucks auf brauner Verpackung auf. Dies ermöglicht leuchtende, kontrastreiche Designs, die Markenauftritte stärken und nachhaltige, ressourceneffiziente Lösungen fördern, die die Flexibilität dieser innovativen Technologie nutzen.

Mondi introduces white digital printing for corrugated packaging, unlocking new branding possibilities

Mondi introduces white digital printing for corrugated packaging, unlocking new branding possibilities. (Photo: Mondi, PR342)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging, has expanded its six-colour digital printing range for corrugated packaging to include white ink. This innovation reflects the growing trend of white digital printing on brown packaging. It enables vivid, high-contrast designs that enhance brand recognition and support sustainable, resource-efficient solutions, harnessing the flexibility of this innovative technology.

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics avança na sustentabilidade com conquistas de marco duplo

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics avança na sustentabilidade com conquistas de marco duplo. 
© ClariantDa floresta amazônica aos laboratórios, a Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant está transformando a indústria cosmética com dois marcos de sustentabilidade que combinam proteção ambiental com empoderamento comunitário. A empresa está reforçando seu compromisso duradouro com o fornecimento responsável e a gestão ambiental com novas e ambiciosas metas de sustentabilidade para 2030 para sua plataforma de lecitina e a celebração dos 25 anos do pioneiro Programa de Valorização da Sociobiodiversidade Beraca.

Archroma launches the first truly durable silicone softener for cotton that stays silky soft for longer: SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C

Archroma launches the first truly durable silicone softener for cotton that stays silky soft for longer: SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C.
(Photo: Shutterstock)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today launched SILIGEN® D2W LIQ C, the industry’s first truly durable silicone softener for cellulosic as well as cotton-lycra blended knits. Designed to keep the fabric soft and elastic for an extended usage, it is ideal for textile and fashion applications where long-lasting comfort and breathability are important, from undergarments and sleepwear to baby and children’s clothing, dresses and trousers, activewear, T-shirts and towels.

Syensqo introduces medical-grade Amodel® PPA for single-use, high-temperature medical devices

Syensqo introduces medical-grade Amodel® PPA for single-use, high-temperature medical devices. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR089)Syensqo today launched a new medical-grade Amodel® polyphthalamide (PPA). The glass-filled polymer is engineered for advanced single-use medical devices, delivering exceptional heat resistance, robust electrical properties, and key biocompatibility requirements for limited contact duration medical applications.