Malvern Panalytical launches Smart Manager, a cloud based ‘control room’ for Zetium and Axios-mAX XRF systems

Malvern Panalytical launches Smart Manager™, a cloud based ‘control room’ for Zetium and Axios-mAX XRF systems. (Photo: Malvern Panalytical)Today, Malvern Panalytical introduces Smart Manager, one of the new Smart Solutions in the Connected World, a cloud based ‘control room’ that connects and monitors all Zetium and Axios-mAX XRF systems. It will give customers a clear picture of both the real-time utilization and health of their instruments, wherever they are in the world.

SABIC is a frontrunner in industry to launch recycled ocean bound plastics portfolio

SABIC has announced the launch of a new recycled material made from ocean bound plastic.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced the launch of a new recycled material made from ocean bound plastic which has been recovered from ocean-feeding waterways and inland areas within a 50 kilometer radius of the ocean. The ocean bound material is mechanically recycled and converted into components for new consumer goods and electronics applications, such as TV remote controls and electronic razors. It has the potential to also be used in other industries in the future, such as automotive.

KRAIBURG TPE ofrece nuevas soluciones, que impulsan la economía circular de los plásticos

Con un índice de reciclado postindustrial de al menos el 20%, la serie RC/UV satisface las altas exigencias de los fabricantes de equipos originales. (Foto: © 2021 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE presenta una nueva serie de compuestos, a fin de que los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM, por sus siglas en inglés) cuenten en el futuro en Europa con el material óptimo para aplicaciones destinadas al exterior de los automóviles. La clave radica en un índice de reciclado postindustrial de al menos el 20%, que satisface las altas exigencias de los fabricantes mencionados y contribuye a desarrollar a largo plazo una economía circular de los plásticos.

Clariant joins the EU Circular Plastics Alliance

ClariantClariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced it has officially joined the EU Circular Plastics Alliance. The alliance aims to enhance plastics recycling in line with the objectives of the EU Circular Economy Action Plan and the Green Deal program. Clariant's engagement is part of the company's active support for the transition towards a more circular plastics economy.

El nuevo embalaje de Mondi para la gama de jamones «Abraham» de Bell Alemania requiere un 37% menos de material y ahorra 35 toneladas de plástico

El nuevo embalaje de Mondi para la gama de jamones «Abraham» de Bell Alemania requiere un 37% menos de material y ahorra 35 toneladas de plástico. (Foto: Mondi, PR179)Mondi, líder mundial en embalajes y papel, ha producido un embalaje reciclable para la gama de jamón gourmet «Abraham» de Bell Germany que garantiza el total cumplimiento de las directrices de reciclaje existentes.

BENEO investit dans les péniches et réduit ainsi ses émissions de CO2 de 20 %

BENEO investit dans les péniches et réduit de 20 % ses émissions de CO2. (Photo: BENEO, PR005)Le groupe BENEO, leader mondial dans le domaine des ingrédients fonctionnels, a investi un million d’euros dans le transport fluvial pour réduire sa dépendance vis-à-vis du transport routier. Le projet porte notamment sur l’augmentation de la capacité de déchargement de l’usine d’amidon de riz située à Wijgmaal, près de Louvain. Il permettra à BENEO de transporter les deux tiers de sa marchandise en péniches, ce qui réduira de 20 % par an les émissions de carbone liées à l’acheminement de riz depuis le port vers l’usine.

Clariant highlights innovative sustainable additive solutions for China

The new Additives R&D Center will foster agile collaboration with customers at every step of the value chain. 
(Photo: Clariant)Closer to Chinese customers from the start. Clariant’s Additives business continues to step up support for the needs of China’s growth industries, with new top-class facilities to foster R&D and joint application technology developments at One Clariant Campus (OCC). Ahead of Chinaplas 2021, Clariant shares a taster of bio-based additives available to advance resource-efficient innovation in local market segments, highlights from its new sustainable solutions set for their regional debut.

Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation Fund

Positive feedback for Project AIR for sustainable methanol production from EU Innovation Fund. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp is planning large-scale production of sustainable methanol from captured carbon dioxide and other residue streams. This could contribute substantially towards a climate-neutral industry. Project AIR, which Perstorp has created with partners, has been approved for the next level of evaluation from the EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies.