14 Apr 2025
Archroma presents low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions at China Interdye 2025
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will highlight its groundbreaking solutions for textile and fashion brands at this year's China Interdye. Archroma’s showcase will emphasize its High IQ® Lasting Color assurance program and the PHOBOTEX® range of durable water-repellent finishes, underscoring the company’s dedication to providing low impact, durable, and long-lasting garment solutions.
14 Apr 2025
BENEO inaugure une nouvelle usine de transformation de légumineuses
BENEO, l’un des principaux fabricants d’ingrédients fonctionnels pour l’alimentation humaine et animale ainsi que pour les produits pharmaceutiques, a officiellement inauguré sa première usine de transformation de légumineuses, après seulement un an et demi de travaux de construction. Cette nouvelle usine est le fruit d’un investissement d’environ 50 millions d’euros réalisé par le groupe Südzucker, auquel appartient BENEO, sur son site allemand d’Obrigheim, en Rhénanie-Palatinat. Des légumineuses, telles que la féverole locale, y sont transformées en ingrédients pour la production de denrées alimentaires et d’aliments pour animaux. Pour marquer l’occasion, une cérémonie d’inauguration spéciale s’est tenue le 11 avril en présence de Daniela Schmitt (ministre des affaires économiques de Rhénanie-Palatinat), Nicole Eicher (maire d’Obrigheim), Dr Niels Pörksen (CEO du Groupe Südzucker), Olivier Roques (CEO de BENEO GmbH), Niels E. Hower (Member of the Executive Board de BENEO GmbH) et Dirk Dinger (président du conseil d’entreprise de l’usine d’Obrigheim).
10 Apr 2025
Syensqo’s Heanor site in the UK achieves ISCC-PLUS accreditation
Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, proudly announces that its Heanor site[1] in the United Kingdom has achieved third-party accreditation for the production of its ReGen portfolio of composite materials.
9 Apr 2025
Sustainability par excellence: EcoVadis awards KRAIBURG TPE with gold medal
Following several awards for the individual sites in Germany, Malaysia and the USA in previous years, KRAIBURG TPE has been awarded a gold medal as an overall company for the first time by the renowned assessment company EcoVadis 2025. KRAIBURG TPE is therefore not only one of the highest rated companies within the plastics industry, but also occupies a top position in the overall sustainability ranking of EcoVadis.
9 Apr 2025
Clariant teams with Technip Energies to introduce new catalyst for unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios in styrene production
Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of StyroMax UL-100, its most advanced ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst to date. This innovative catalyst achieves exceptional performance at unprecedented low steam-to-oil ratios (S/O) of 0.76 by weight, setting a new industry benchmark in SM production efficiency.
8 Apr 2025
Syensqo in-cosmetics 2025 press kit
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group, will attend in-cosmetics Global 2025 where they will be highlighting their innovative solutions that merge science, sustainability, and purpose to shape the future of hair care, cleansing, and skin care, addressing the latest market trends, such as silicone replacement, sulfate-free formulations, ethical and reliable sourcing and dermocosmetics.
7 Apr 2025
“Clariant Beauty” launches new solutions for personal care
Clariant today announced the launch of its comprehensive personal care portfolio under a new name “Clariant Beauty”, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and high-performance cosmetic solutions. The announcement is supported by multiple innovations addressing key market trends and consumer demands across hair care, skin care, and sun protection categories and reflect Clariant Beauty's commitment to delivering beyond raw materials, creating holistic beauty experiences that combine high performance with sustainability.
3 Apr 2025
B.I.G. announces the sale of Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP
Beaulieu International Group announces the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known under the company name Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT).
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.
