10 Nov 2025
Syensqo’s Eviva® Polysulfone selected by BIOTRONIK for pacemaker header components
Syensqo today announced that its Eviva® Polysulfone (PSU) has been selected by BIOTRONIK, a global leader in medical technology, for use in the header of its latest Amvia Sky pacemaker models. Eviva® PSU was chosen thanks to its outstanding biocompatibility, enabling indefinite implantation inside the human body, and its exceptional transparency, which supports precise electrode placement during surgical implantation.
10 Nov 2025
Clariant catalysts will power the Ecoplanta: Europe’s first waste-to-methanol plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced its collaboration in Repsol’s pioneering methanol plant in El Morell near Tarragona, Spain. The Ecoplanta project will be the first of its kind in Europe to convert municipal waste into renewable methanol. The facility will operate using Enerkem’s advanced waste gasification process, supported by a range of Clariant’s syngas purification catalysts and its highly active MegaMax methanol synthesis catalysts. Scheduled for completion in 2029, the plant will use 400,000 tons of non-recyclable solid municipal waste annually to produce 240,000 tons of methanol.
6 Nov 2025
New Congol LLC, a subsidiary of Beaulieu International Group acquires the assets of Congoleum Acquisition LLC, expanding capabilities and strengthening US market presence
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), a leading provider of innovative flooring and material solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of assets of Congoleum Acquisition LLC, trading as Congoleum Flooring, a respected manufacturer in resilient flooring.
6 Nov 2025
Clariant announces joint venture for novel flame retardants with FUHUA
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced its strategic joint venture with FUHUA, focused on developing innovative non-halogenated flame retardants. The new initiative, which is subject to customary approval from relevant authorities, aims to create next-generation phosphorus-based flame retardants to serve several industries like building and construction, automotive, electric and electronic, directly addressing the tightening technical and regulatory environment in these sectors.
5 Nov 2025
SABIC launches new NORYL™ resin for water management applications in anticipation of upcoming butadiene-free regulations
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ WM300G resin, a specialty material for water management applications that delivers high impact resistance and high strength without the use of traditional impact modifiers that can potentially release butadiene during processing or operational use. Adopting this new resin can help customers proactively address future regulatory restrictions on butadiene in drinking water, while gaining improved properties compared to the incumbent NORYL™ 713S resin.
5 Nov 2025
Mondi strengthens its innovative drive for sustainable eCommerce packaging
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is further reinforcing its commitment to innovation in eCommerce packaging by combining extensive expertise in materials, design, and packaging processes with a state-of-the-art testing environment, where solutions are subjected to rigorous stress tests under real-world logistics conditions. Mondi’s specialists work closely with partners to develop packaging solutions that support their sustainability goals while optimising performance across the entire supply chain.
5 Nov 2025
Clariant celebrates Care Chemicals expansion at Daya Bay, strengthening its position in China
Marking a significant milestone in its Asian growth strategy, Clariant has unveiled its newly expanded state-of-the-art facilities at Daya Bay, China, following the completion of its strategic CHF 80-million investment, substantially boosts Clariant's manufacturing capabilities in one of its key growth markets.
4 Nov 2025
From Supply to Strategy: Westfalia Fruit Strengthens Marketing and Development Capabilities
Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, has established a new Customer Development Team, led by newly appointed Dani Busseni as Global Head of Customer Marketing and Development. The new appointments combine market insights, commercial strategy and category management expertise to identify growth opportunities for both customers and growers.
