Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V.

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. (Photo: Perstorp)Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced Perstorp Holding AB has acquired 100 percent of the shares of OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. from OQ Chemicals GmbH. The deal provides Sweden-based Perstorp with full ownership and control over all of the Dutch company’s production assets, related technology and employees.

SABIC debuts LNP ELCRES CXL PC copolymers to address high chemical exposure in mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure

SABIC’s new LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins feature exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause environmental stress cracking and premature failure.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced today its new LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins featuring exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause environmental stress cracking and premature failure. In addition to providing higher chemical resistance than incumbent materials, LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins can enhance part durability and reliability with excellent low-temperature impact resistance and weatherability.

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant unveils new Beauty ColLABoration House, marking a new era in cosmetic innovation

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant leads the way in sustainable beauty, meeting the demand for natural, high-value cosmetic formulations. 
© Clariant Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant announces the opening of its new Beauty ColLABoration House near Los Angeles, California. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to revolutionize the way cosmetic formulations and concepts are developed, emphasizing direct collaboration with the specific needs from customers in this region.

Redefining paper strength: Mondi and Dobis innovate with lighter, paper shopping bags containing recycled fibres

Redefining paper strength: Mondi and Dobis innovate with lighter, paper shopping bags containing recycled fibres. (Photo: Mondi, PR314)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Dobis to increase efficiency in the production and reduce paper grammages of their paper shopping bags for the fashion, fast food and retail industries.

CHEMVISION: Intelligent Chemical Management System Transforms Offshore Operations

CHEMVISION: Intelligent Chemical Management System Transforms Offshore Operations. © ClariantThe energy industry is witnessing a transformative shift toward data-centric operations, especially in offshore chemical management. At the heart of this shift is Clariant’s innovative CHEMVISION platform, designed to deliver real-time insights, increase operational efficiency, and provide actionable data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Mondi gości liderów branży produkcyjnej w zmodernizowanym zakładzie Mondi Warsaw

Mondi gości liderów branży produkcyjnej w zmodernizowanym zakładzie Mondi Warsaw. 
(Zdjęcie: Mondi, PR313)Mondi, globalny lider w dziedzinie zrównoważonych opakowań i papieru, niedawno zaprosiło czołowe polskie firmy produkcyjne do swojego zmodernizowanego zakładu w Mszczonowie, niedaleko Warszawy, aby wymienić się poglądami na temat innowacji, trendów oraz rozwiązań w obiegu zamkniętym w branży opakowań.

Clariant EnviCat N2O-S catalyst expected to cut 275 KT/Y CO2eq at Sichuan Lutianhua nitric acid plant

Clariant's EnviCat N2O-S secondary N2O abatement catalyst system successfully installed in the ammonia oxidation burner at Sichuan Lutianhua's nitric acid plant. © Sichuan Lutianhua Co. LtdClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its EnviCat N2O-S nitrous abatement catalyst is performing successfully at Sichuan Lutianhua's nitric acid plant and is projected to reduce annual emissions by 275 kilotons of CO2eq. Sichuan Lutianhua is one of the winners of Clariant's 2021-2022 global Climate Campaign, which offered a free load of the catalyst to nitric acid producers lacking N2O abatement technology. Located in Sichuan Province, China, the 135 KTA nitric acid plant started operating in 2009 with no N2O removal system in place.

Archroma Packaging Technologies Joins NC State's SAFI Consortium

Archroma Packaging Technologies Joins NC State's SAFI Consortium. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma Packaging Technologies is proud to announce that they have joined North Carolina State's College of Natural resources research consortium, the Sustainable and Alternative Fibers Initiative (SAFI) which aims to study, develop and promote the utilization of alternative fibers for packaging, hygiene, textiles and other products. Archroma Packaging Technologies is the latest to join the more than 20 global entities who have partnered with SAFI across the fiber, packaging, tissue, and textile markets.

Connect to What’s Possible: Belden Debuts New Corporate Brand Platform

Connect to What’s Possible: Belden debuts new corporate brand platform. 
(Photo: Belden, PR547)Belden (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today revealed a new corporate brand identity that underscores the company’s transformation to a comprehensive network and data infrastructure solutions provider. These solutions play a pivotal role in addressing automation and smart infrastructure challenges across industries and help customers avoid missed connections in their networks and data. Repositioning the brand highlights Belden’s evolution through new messaging, an updated logo and visual identity and a redesigned website.

Archroma to showcase new DENIM HALO process for laser-friendly denim with a reduced environmental footprint

Archroma x Kipas x Jeanologia Hangtag. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, will showcase innovations for the denim industry at Sustainability Talks in Istanbul, Turkey and Denim Première Vision in Milan, Italy next month.

Clariant leads the way in sustainable chemistry with complete PFAS-free additive portfolio

Clariant's PFAS-free solutions - Because our world is worth it. 
(picture: AI-generated)Clariant has completed its transition to a fully per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free additive portfolio as of December 2023, reaffirming its commitment to more sustainable and customer-focused innovation. As the world looks toward stricter regulations on PFAS substances, Clariant’s proactive measures demonstrate both foresight and a deep dedication to fostering safer, more responsible solutions for industries globally.

Clariant’s MegaMax catalysts will power China’s first biomass-to-green methanol project

Clariant's MegaMax catalysts: Driving sustainable methanol production with superior stability and efficiency. © Clariant Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that its MegaMax catalyst was selected for a China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project. The plant will use a combination of farm waste and wind power to produce up to 250,000 tons per annum of green methanol in two phases by 2027. Construction of the first plant phase began in March 2024 and is expected to start producing green methanol in the first half of 2025 as China’s first commercialized biomass gasification-to-green methanol plant.

Exciting Initiative from Westfalia Fruit in The Netherlands: Driving Sustainability and Innovation with Tattooed Mangos

Exciting Initiative from Westfalia Fruit in The Netherlands: Driving Sustainability and Innovation with Tattooed Mangos.
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR042)Westfalia Fruit, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is proud to announce the launch of laser etching on mangoes. Driven by its Netherlands-based operations, this initiative eliminates the need for individual plastic PLU stickers. After extensive testing and trials, the uniquely lasered mangoes have been introduced to customers in Europe.

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