10.07.2023
Hinton Pulp mill acquisition supports growth in Mondi’s Americas paper bags business
Mondi plc (Mondi), a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has agreed to acquire the 250,000 tonne per annum Hinton Pulp mill in Alberta, Canada, from West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (West Fraser) for a total consideration of USD 5 million. As part of the transaction, Mondi will enter into a long-term partnership with West Fraser to access local, high-quality fibre from a well-established wood basket.
06.07.2023
Mondi’s TankerBox revolutionises sustainable shipping for Aromsa's flavourful products
Industry-leading Turkish flavour company Aromsa, whose products include sauces, toppings, extracts and seasonings, was faced with a challenge. The company was fully committed to its sustainability strategy, but it had also started to work with a new customer who wanted to use stainless-steel containers for shipping. This would require an investment into approximately 250 stainless-steel containers, which is a costly packaging solution. In addition to high price, there are also the logistical costs of storage and maintenance, washing and sterilising the containers.
06.07.2023
Ascend to exhibit expanded portfolio of polyamide technologies at Automotive Engineering Exposition 2023 in Nagoya
Ascend Performance Materials will be showcasing its expanded portfolio of resin and fiber technologies during the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2023 in Nagoya, Japan, from July 5-7. At Booth #20, Hall E, Ascend will highlight dedicated mobility solutions that ensure safe electrical systems, reliable thermal management, a secure and comfortable ride, an efficient powertrain and safety systems.
06.07.2023
SABIC launches new PCR-based NORYL™ portfolio to help customers reduce carbon footprint
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced its new PCR-based NORYL™ resin technology, formulated using 25 percent or more post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and aimed at providing additional, sustainable material options for customers. The technology was validated through the commercialization of several grades, including NORYL NH5120RC3 resin containing 30 percent PCR content, which helps to lower its global warming potential (GWP) by 10 percent compared to the incumbent, fossil-based grade.
04.07.2023
INEOS Styrolution partners with EGN and Tomra to recycle post-consumer polystyrene waste into food contact polystyrene
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics; Tomra, the world leader in waste transformation; and EGN Entsorgungsgesellschaft Niederrhein, a leading recycling company, have today announced a ground-breaking project to convert post-consumer polystyrene (PS) waste into recycled polystyrene for food packaging applications.
03.07.2023
Smoothing the shift to water-based wood coatings
Architecture trends are signaling a more sustainable approach to preserving wood’s charm and qualities.
29.06.2023
Solvay to Present Comprehensive Portfolio of Advanced Material Solutions at Semicon China 2023 in Shanghai
Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty materials, has announced that it will attend Semicon China 2023 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre from June 29 to July 1. Exhibiting at Booth E7249, the company will present a complete array of advanced polymers and chemicals designed to push the limits of chip performance with outstanding purity, long-lasting chemical stability and optimized resistance to high temperatures and plasma.
29.06.2023
SABIC Website mit umfassender Funktionalität und hochwertigen daten zur materialsuche erschliesst Kunden einen digitalen Vorteil bei der Auswahl von Spezialthermoplasten
SABIC, ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen der chemischen Industrie, hat seine neue SABIC Material Finder Website online gestellt, um bestehenden und künftigen Kunden ein komfortables Instrument zur Verfügung zustellen, welches zum Suchen, Vergleichen, Bewerten und Auswählen von Spezialthermoplasten für diverse Anwendungen geeignet ist. Die neue Website bietet Benutzern mehrere herausragende Funktionen und hochwertige Mehrpunktdaten in einer robusten Online-Umgebung. Sie stellt Informationen zu mehr als 2.000 spezialisierten Polymeren, Copolymeren und Compounds bereit und ist damit eine der branchengrößten Ressourcen in diesem Markt. Registrierte Benutzer können Materialdaten zu Produkten des Spezialitätengeschäfts von SABIC bequem in mehreren gängigen Formaten für computerunterstütztes Engineering (CAE) herunterladen, um den Prozess der Materialwahl zu vereinfachen. Auch Anfragen zur Farbeinstellung oder die Bestellung von Farbplättchen können direkt auf der neuen Website eingegeben werden.
