INEOS Styrolution introduces new ABS extrusion grade – Lustran® 532 – for furniture edge band applications

© istock.comINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the launch of its latest ABS grade, Lustran® 532, developed for easy processing, medium gloss, and a stable colour base for self-colouring. This new grade is specifically designed for furniture edge band applications and complements the company’s existing range of medium gloss extrusion ABS grades.

Belden Launches Products that Support Maximum Data Security and Reliable Connectivity

Belden bringt Produkte auf den Markt, die ein Maximum an Datensicherheit und zuverlässige Verbindungen ermöglichen. 
(Foto: Belden, PR544) Belden, a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, announces new network and data infrastructure products designed for secure, high-quality performance in critical applications.

Clariant EnviCat N2O-S catalyst to cut CO2eq by 690,000 tons/year at Hengli’s nitric acid plant in China

Clariant EnviCat N2O-S catalyst removes nitrous oxide (N2O) from the off-gas of nitric acid (HNO3) plants. © Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful installation of its EnviCat N2O-S catalyst at the nitric acid plant of Hengli Petrochemical. EnviCat N2O-S was installed as part of Clariant’s global Climate Campaign, which offered a free load of the N2O removal catalyst to nitric acid producers with no abatement technology. One of the winners of the campaign is Hengli which operates a 300,000 metric ton per annum nitric acid plant in Dalian, China. With the successful installation of the catalyst in June 2024, the plant is projected to reduce its N2O emissions by 690,000 tons of CO2eq annually.

Mondi and Amazon team up to bag three prestigious sustainable packaging awards

Mondi and Amazon team up to bag three prestigious sustainable packaging awards. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR309)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, and Amazon have won a total of three packaging awards from the industry forums 4evergreen and Sustainable Packaging Summit and during this year's ALL4PACK fair. These awards highlight the companies’ long-term partnership to design and bring to market innovative, paper-based packaging that is easier to pack and for customers to open and recycle.

Mondi Warsaw marks completion of €90 million plant upgrade with leading manufacturers in Poland

Mondi Warsaw marks completion of €90 million plant upgrade with leading manufacturers in Poland. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR312)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has recently completed a €90 million investment upgrade in its Mszczonów plant near Warsaw which doubled its capacity, making it the largest corrugated solutions plant in Poland, and one of the biggest in Europe. The plant is now ideally set up to meet the needs of manufacturers requiring innovative and sustainable packaging solutions with enhanced levels of quality and service. Mondi Warsaw is set to host an event inviting customers to explore the upgraded plant and engage with Mondi experts on packaging innovation, trends and circular solutions.

A symphony of innovation and nature

A symphony of innovation and nature. (picture: AI-generated)The combined strengths of Clariant and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics introduce a blend of natural innovation and scientific prowess into the skincare industry.

Mondi opens FlexStudios - a brand-new innovation hub for co-creating sustainable flexible packaging solutions

FlexStudios Inspire. 
(Photo: diefirma – Isabel Schaefer, PR309)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has opened a ground-breaking hub in Germany for co-creating flexible packaging solutions that will shape the future.

SONGWON Industrial Group announces Q3/2024 Financial Results

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today published its Q3 financial results for 2024. During the quarter, SONGWON achieved consolidated sales of 285,779 Million KRW and reported a net profit of 11,492 Million KRW. When compared to the sales (Q3/2023: 247,867 Million KRW) and net profit (Q3/2023: 9,372 Million KRW) recorded in the previous year, this marked an increase of 15.3% and 22.6% respectively. For Q3/2024, SONGWON reported a gross profit margin of 17.6%, an increase of 2.9%-points from Q3/2023 (14.7%).

Fulfillment by FHB Group improves packaging operation with Mondi’s eComPack automation machine

Damian Poplawski, Mondi Group eCommerce Business Development Manager. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR311)FHB Group, a leading fulfilment provider in Central and Eastern Europe, and Mondi, a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, are pleased to announce the successful installation of Mondi’s state-of-the-art eComPack machine at FHB Group’s fulfilment centre in Bratislava. This partnership represents a significant step in further automating their fulfilment processes just before the eCommerce peak season hits, starting with Black Friday until the end-of-the-year holidays.

Clariant upgrades its syngas catalyst portfolio to improve customers´ sustainability and profitability

ReforMax LDP Plus Catalysts. © Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its new Plus series syngas catalysts have been successfully introduced to the market. Over the past five years, the company upgraded its portfolio of syngas catalysts, launching ReforMax LDP Plus, ShiftMax 217 Plus, and AmoMax 10 Plus catalysts. Based on their renowned forerunners, the new catalysts were designed as drop-in solutions to improve plant economics and reduce carbon emissions. These benefits have now been demonstrated in commercial use with highly favorable results.

Belden SPS 2024 Press Kit

Belden to showcase complete connection solutions at SPS 2024. (Photo: Belden, PR542) This year at SPS 2024, Belden Inc. will present its Complete Connection Solutions through a live "Real-Life Factory Floor," showcasing how smart integration of cutting-edge technology can enhance  digital capabilities and drive innovation.

Syensqo COMPAMED 2024 press kit

Syensqo’s Zeniva® PEEK has enabled GLW’s unique ApolloAnkle™ Fracture Plating System, combining significant anatomical, ortholucent and stress shielding benefits with a proprietary zero-waste titanium/PEEK hybrid manufacturing process. (Photo: GLW, Syensqo, PR037)Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will attend COMPAMED 2024 where they will be highlighting their broad selection of medical-grade thermoplastics, specifically designed for implantables, medical devices, and equipment.

Westfalia Fruit's digital storytelling recognised with two Lovie Awards

Westfalia Fruit's digital storytelling recognised with two Lovie Awards. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR041)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and other fruits, has been awarded two Lovie Awards for its innovative "Our Story" webpage.

Orac selects Styrolution® PS ECO grades for its 3D Duropolymer® wall panels

Image courtesy of Orac.Belgian company Orac, a leading innovator in decorative interior design, has selected INEOS Styrolution's sustainable bio-attributed materials for its new line of 3D Duropolymer® wall panels, marking a significant step towards a more sustainable future. The new panels will be produced using Styrolution® PS ECO 485N BC90, which contains 90% bio-attributed feedstock, and Styrolution® PS ECO 158N BC100, made from 100% bio-attributed feedstock. Both polystyrene grades are made using renewable feedstock, based on a mass balance process certified under ISCC PLUS by a third party.

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