3 Apr 2025
Syensqo champions responsible beauty at in-cosmetics Global 2025
Syensqo is showcasing its commitment to responsible beauty at in-cosmetics Global 2025, blending science, high performance and sustainability. At the heart of this promise is the launch of Naternal™ Care XTRA, a bio-based conditioning polymer inspired by the ancient healing secrets of fenugreek.
3 Apr 2025
Clariant’s MegaMax™ 900 catalyst: Powerful start at European Energy’s e-methanol plant
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful startup of its MegaMax 900 methanol synthesis catalyst at European Energy’s e-methanol plant. Located in Kasso, Denmark, the facility is one of the world’s first and, up to now, largest commercial e-methanol plant, using biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen to produce up to 42,000 tons of green methanol annually. Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) technical service team provided on-site support throughout the startup procedure, overseeing the catalyst loading, reduction, and startup. MegaMax 900 is operating with excellent activity and stability despite the challenging conditions of CO2-to-methanol conversion.
2 Apr 2025
Syensqo unveils Ryton® PPS M2000 FP for high-performance coatings in industrial and energy markets
Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, has introduced a new Ryton® polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) coating grade, custom-engineered to resolve unmet needs in ease of application and achieving strong coat performance at lower builds. This coating grade offers an efficient coating process that allows for better deposition per pass. As a result, it reduces the time and resources required for coating, while maintaining high throughput of coated articles.
1 Apr 2025
Clariant launches Ceridust™ 1310 to address carnauba wax supply chain volatility in printing inks
Clariant announces the launch of Ceridust 1310, an innovative wax solution designed to address the increasing supply chain complexities facing formulators who rely on carnauba wax for printing ink applications. This development demonstrates Clariant's understanding of market challenges and commitment to providing reliable solutions for its customers.
1 Apr 2025
Mondi expands packaging portfolio and capacity by completing acquisition of Schumacher Packaging’s Western Europe operations
Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has completed the acquisition of the Western Europe assets of Schumacher Packaging, expanding the product range, capacity and innovation available to customers demanding high-performance, sustainable packaging at scale.
25 Mar 2025
Belden Showcases Integrated Network and Data Solutions at Hannover Messe
Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, is set to take the stage at Hannover Messe 2025, underlining its commitment to industrial innovation through strategic collaborations. Partnering with industry leaders such as AWS, Google, PWC, 5G-ACIA, and OPC UA, Belden will showcase integrated solutions to simplify industrial networking and automation.
25 Mar 2025
Perstorp Press Kit European Coatings Show 2025
Perstorp will be exhibiting at the European Coatings Show in Nuremberg, Germany. The show is the leading international exhibition for the paint and coatings industry. International experts and key players from the coatings industry are set to network with one another in Nuremberg from 25–27 March 2025.
25 Mar 2025
Syensqo celebrates a decade of leadership in sustainable guar sourcing
Syensqo proudly celebrates the 10th anniversary of its pioneering Sustainable Guar Initiative (SGI), a program designed to build a self-reliant, inclusive and sustainable guar supply chain in India while meeting the beauty industry’s growing demand for ethical products. Launched in 2015, this collaborative effort—run on the ground by the NGO TechnoServe and local guar processor Hindustan Gum & Chemicals (Hichem), in partnership with leading beauty brands such as Henkel and Procter & Gamble—has significantly improved guar farming in northwest Rajasthan’s Bikaner region, setting new benchmarks for sustainable agriculture and community development.
