Syensqo’s AvaSpire® PAEK selected by Uniwell for corrugated flexible plumbing tubes

Syensqo’s AvaSpire® polyarylether ketone (PAEK) compounds for corrugated flexible tubes in plumbing applications with or without external hose reinforcement. (Photo: Syensqo, PR088)Syensqo, a leading global provider of high-performance materials and chemical solutions, has engineered a range of AvaSpire® Polyarylether ketone (PAEK) compounds for corrugated flexible tubes in plumbing and sanitary applications with or without external hose reinforcement. In a first commercial implementation for the domestic plumbing pipes and lining market, Uniwell Rohrsysteme is using the polymer to produce armature connection hoses for use in Grohe bathroom and kitchen faucet systems.

Archroma demonstrates sustainable performance without compromise at Performance Days 2025

Performance Days. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations that deliver sustainable performance for functional fabrics without compromise at PERFORMANCE DAYS 2025 in Munich this month.

Archroma wins 2025 ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award for distressed denim breakthrough

Archroma wins ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Award 2025. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has won the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) 2025 Sustainability & Innovation Award for DENIM HALO, a revolutionary denim pretreatment and dyeing process. It gives brands and mills a simple way to produce highly sought-after distressed denim looks with a significantly reduced environmental footprint and cleaner chemistries.

CYCOM® EP2190 now included in NCAMP database, enabling faster aerospace qualifications

CYCOM® EP2190 now included in NCAMP database, enabling faster aerospace qualifications. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR099)Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, announces that its CYCOM® EP2190 epoxy prepreg has been added to the NCAMP (National Center for Advanced Materials Performance) database. This milestone provides customers with standardized, publicly available qualification data packages, lowering barriers for adoption and enabling faster timelines for aerospace programs.

New European military mobility platform will be presented

The Secure Digital Military Mobility System (SDMMS) is a ground-breaking digital platform designed to transform military mobility across Europe and NATO. 
(Photo: Cybernetica, PR001)The Secure Digital Military Mobility System (SDMMS) consortium will conduct a comprehensive demonstration of its military mobility platform on October 22-24, 2025, in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Capabilities of the platform will be presented to consortium members, Ministry of Defence representatives from participating nations, an expanded audience of NATO member states as well as other parties who have expressed strong interest in the platform's transformative potential for European military mobility.

Mondi and Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG: A trusted partnership delivering salt safely to shelves

Mondi and Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG: A trusted partnership delivering salt safely to shelves. (Photo: Mondi, PR349)Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, one of Europe’s top salt producers. Known for the iconic Bad Reichenhaller Alpensalz brand, the company produces everything from table and pharmaceutical salt to de-icing and animal feed salt – a natural product that demands the highest standards of protection at every stage.

Westfalia Fruit and AgroSustain Advance Sustainable Innovation in Avocado Supply Chain

Untreated Agrosustain fruit at 6 days room temperature. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR055)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry with a legacy spanning over 75 years, is proud to announce its collaboration with AgroSustain, a pioneering agri-tech company focused on sustainable crop protection. The partnership marks a significant step forward in maintaining quality, reducing food loss and chemical residues across the fresh produce supply chain.

New TPE with adhesion to polar thermoplastics for applications involving contact with fatty foods

Behind the new TPE there is intensive development work and a deep understanding of the interplay between formulations and the design of end products. (Image: © 2025 KRAIBURG TPE)With its new FC/CM3/AD1 compound series, KRAIBURG TPE meets the requirements of the two most important regulations for food contact applications: European Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21CFR §177.2600) of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new series was developed specifically for contact with fatty foods and is also characterized by a pleasant feel and improved organoleptic properties. Target applications include reusable food packaging, cosmetic applications, and hoses and conveyor belts in food processing.