19 Jan 2026
Devan Unveils Innovative Textile Solutions to Enhance Comfort during Sleep at Heimtextil 2026
From 13 to 16 January 2026, Devan was exhibiting at Heimtextil in Frankfurt, the world’s leading international trade fair for home and contract textiles. The event brought together key players from across the global textile value chain, providing the ideal platform for Devan to present its latest innovations.
14 Jan 2026
Mondi recognised with nine WorldStar Awards for packaging innovation
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, announces that nine of its innovative packaging solutions have received WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026. Organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), the awards celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design, technology and sustainability across the globe.
14 Jan 2026
Archroma and HeiQ partner to bring revolutionary antimicrobial and odor-control solutions to textile industry
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and HeiQ, a Swiss deeptech materials innovator active in functional textiles and sustainable fibers, have entered into a co-marketing agreement that combines their complementary strengths to deliver advanced, planet-conscious anti-odor and antimicrobial technologies to brands, retailers, and textile mills worldwide.
13 Jan 2026
B.I.G. Yarns achieves EcoVadis Platinum Rating, ranking among top 1% of companies worldwide
B.I.G. Yarns, the carpet yarn brand of B.I.G. and a leading manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP) and polyester (PET) yarns for contract, automotive, and high-end residential applications, has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing the company among the top 1% of more than 130.000 companies assessed globally.
17 Dec 2025
Clariant Catalysts drives innovation in China through continued sponsorship of National Catalysis Achievement Award
Clariant, a sustainability focused specialty chemical company, today announced the laureate of the National Catalysis Achievement Award at the 22nd National Congress on Catalysis of China (NCC 2025). Presented by the Catalysis Society of China, and sponsored by Clariant, the prestigious award recognizes Prof. Dr. Zhang Tao from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics for his exceptional contributions to catalysis research. The ceremony took place during the congress opening at Xiamen International Conference Center, marking Clariant's fourth consecutive collaboration with the Catalysis Society of Chinese Chemical Society to honor breakthrough innovations in the field.
16 Dec 2025
Partnering for success: Inside Clariant's Industrial Applications Innovation Center in North America
In today's rapidly evolving coatings, inks, and adhesives industries, formulators face increasingly complex challenges. From meeting stringent regulatory requirements to enhancing product performance while reducing environmental impact, the pressure to innovate has never been greater. At Clariant's Industrial Applications Innovation Center, located in Mount Holly, North Carolina, we've created a collaborative ecosystem where expertise, cutting-edge technology, and customer-focused solutions converge to address these challenges head-on.
16 Dec 2025
Syensqo’s Moerdijk plant receives ISCC PLUS mass-balance certification for bio-circular products
Syensqo’s manufacturing site in Moerdijk, the Netherlands, has obtained ISCC PLUS mass balance certification for a key Rhodasurf® laundry care surfactant produced at its on-pipe ethoxylation facilities.
15 Dec 2025
SABIC’s new UL746G-certified LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCRX resin can help medical device makers comply with upcoming PFAS regulations
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has introduced LNP™ ELCRES™ NPCRX9612U resin, the first grade in a family of polycarbonate copolymer resins formulated without fluorine or other per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In addition to being certified under UL746G, an outline of investigation for non-fluorine and non-PFAS containing materials, the new resin delivers excellent chemical resistance to withstand harsh healthcare disinfectants, and provides UL94 V0 flame retardance at 1.5mm for thin-wall geometries. The growing NP resin portfolio, whose grade prefix indicates a UL746G-certified resin, can help manufacturers across multiple industries anticipate and adapt to increasingly stringent regulatory requirements and performance demands.
