Clariant wins contract to supply CATOFIN® catalysts for world’s largest propane dehydrogenation unit 

Site of the planned propane dehydrogenation unit in Qingdao, China. 
(Photo: © Jinneng Science & Technology Company, Limited)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced that it was awarded a contract by Jinneng Science & Technology Company, to design the world’s largest single-train propane dehydrogenation unit in collaboration with CB&I. The plant will be located in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China and have the capacity to produce 900,000 metric tons per annum (MTA) of propylene when completed.

Clariant to increase prices for pigments and dye products

ClariantClariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces today a global price increase for many of its pigments and dyes by 5-20%. The increase is effective May 1, 2018 or as soon as contracts allow.

Heeter is the latest printer with sustainability certification from the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today Heeter has achieved SGP certification. Heeter is a service leader among single-source providers of complex print, direct mail, fulfillment and digital marketing to the casino, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail and education industries. The versatile printer focuses on delivering marketing communications reliably and securely. Heeter offers innovative print solutions, advanced technology, and cost-effective distribution methods to a multitude of diverse clients.

SABIC signs up to UK Plastics Pact

SABICSABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has signed up to the UK Plastics Pact, a world-first initiative which aims to transform the plastic packaging system in the UK and keep plastic in the economy and out of the environment.

Agilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution sign MOU to advance the circularity of polystyrene

INEOS StyrolutionAgilyx Corporation and INEOS Styrolution have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for deploying Agilyx’s de-polymerisation technology at or near to an INEOS Styrolution facility in North America. The aim is to convert post-consumer polystyrene waste into styrene monomer that can be used to re-manufacture new polystyrene products.

Mondi erhält Recyclingpreis für BarrierPack Recyclable und erweitert die Funktionalität des Laminats um zusätzliche Gasbarriere

Uwe Obermann, Director R&D and Innovation Consumer Goods Packaging, und Carl Stonley, Technical Account Manager bei Mondi Consumer Goods Packaging, beim Empfang des Preises für die “Best Technology Innovation in Plastics Recycling” auf der Plastics Recycling Show Europe 
(Foto: Mondi, PR089)Wien, 26. April 2018 – Das prämierte „BarrierPack Recyclable“-Laminat von Mondi ist ein äußerst nachhaltiges Material mit Leistungseigenschaften, die denen konventioneller Wettbewerbsprodukte entsprechen – bei voller Kompatibilität mit bestehenden industriellen Recyclingströmen. Dank einer jüngsten Innovation eignet sich das Material jetzt für noch mehr Anwendungen als zuvor.

ARLANXEO erhöht weltweit seine Preise für Buna® und X_Butyl® Produkte

ARLANXEOMaastricht - ARLANXEO erhöht mit Wirkung zum 1. Mai 2018 weltweit seine Preise für Buna® und X_Butyl® Produkte.

DSM and Chromatic 3D Materials partner to develop 3D printing materials for finished manufactured goods

DSMRoyal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announced that it entered a preferred partnership with Chromatic 3D Materials to introduce thermoset materials for 3D-printing of finished manufactured goods. With the collaboration, DSM further expands its portfolio, now offering the broadest selection of 3D printing materials for the broadest range of printing technologies.