BENEO announces multi-million investment program in capacity extension for prebiotic chicory root fibre worldwide

Chicory root fields. (Photos: BENEO, PR008BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a multi-million investment program for the coming years to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibre production sites in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. The first step will see more than €30 million invested. The entire program will ensure a significant capacity increase of more than 40 percent of BENEO’s global chicory root fibre production to meet rising customer demand and drive further growth within the market. The work on both production sites is beginning in 2022.

Koketa comienza a confeccionar muestras de prendas fabricadas con tecnología antimicrobiana Acteev®

Koketa comienza a confeccionar muestras de prendas fabricadas con tecnología antimicrobiana Acteev®. 
(Foto: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR065)Koketa, una marca de ropa de primera calidad para damas con sede en Perú, ha comenzado a confeccionar modelos de ropa interior y ropa deportiva con tela fabricada con Acteev®. Producido por el fabricante estadounidense Ascend Performance Materials, Acteev incorpora los beneficios antimicrobianos de iones de zinc combatiendo los malos olores producido por bacterias y el moho.

SABIC’s presence at the Battery Show Europe 2021 underscores dedicated approach to help power excellence in batteries and energy storage

Fig. 1a and 1b: Optimizing electric vehicle (EV) battery packs with high-performing thermoplastics from SABIC’s petrochemicals portfolio for multiple benefits. (Graphic: SABIC)At this year’s Battery Show Europe 2021 from November 30 to December 2 in Stuttgart, Germany, SABIC is calling attention to its dedicated and all-encompassing approach to ‘Powering Excellence in Batteries and Energy Storage’ – across industries from automotive and e-mobility to others who rely on stationary energy storage applications. At Booth 6-651, the company is demonstrating its commitment, expertise and broad portfolio of polymer and specialty technologies to help customers implement safer, more sustainable and economically scalable concepts for more efficient energy storage.

Clariant's new AmoMax® 10 Plus ammonia synthesis catalyst: Great start at BASF plant in Antwerp

Clariant’s AmoMax 10 Plus ammonia synthesis catalyst.Clariant's new AmoMax 10 Plus ammonia synthesis catalyst was successfully started up at the BASF ammonia plant in Antwerp, Belgium. The reduction of the catalyst was accomplished quickly and safely, thanks to Clariant's proprietary ActiSafE™ technology.

La presentación de "Make a Mark", plataforma lanzada conjuntamente por Avery Dennison, ESTAL y LEONHARD KURZ en Luxe Pack Mónaco, fue un éxito.

La presentación de "Make a Mark", plataforma lanzada conjuntamente por AVERY DENNISON, ESTAL y LEONHARD KURZ en Luxe Pack Mónaco, fue un éxito.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR461)
Make a Mark es una plataforma de colaboración de tres años, creada para acelerar la innovación creativa y tecnológica en el mundo del packaging de vinos y destilados; ofreciendo a las marcas un avance en las futuras tendencias de diseño de envases. El objetivo es estimular la creatividad de los diseñadores con un enfoque especial en el lujo y la sostenibilidad.

INEOS Styrolution confirms its investment decision for Europe’s first polystyrene advanced recycling pilot plant

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today confirmed its decision to invest into a pilot plant for advanced recycling of polystyrene. The site will be set up in collaboration with Recycling Technologies in Swindon, UK. It is expected to be operational in the second half of 2022.

Clariant launches major climate campaign: Free N2O-removal catalyst for nitric acid producers worldwide

Clariant’s EnviCat N2O-S catalyst (left) removes N2O from the tail gas of nitric acid plants and converts it into harmless nitrogen and oxygen.Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today launched a major global campaign to reduce the climate change impact of nitrous oxide (N2O). Drawing on decades of catalyst research expertise, the company has developed the EnviCat N2O-S catalyst, which is proven to remove up to 95% of N2O generated as a by-product of nitric acid production*[1]. Clariant is now offering a free fill of EnviCat N2O-S to 10 nitric acid producers who do not have N2O off-gas treatment in place. Through the campaign, the company intends to help avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to several million tons of CO2 every year.

Mondi honoured with Hungaropack award for sustainable paper-based FlexiBag

Mondi honoured with Hungaropack award for sustainable paper-based FlexiBag. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR199)

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has taken home a Hungaropack award for its sustainable paper-based FlexiBag at this year’s contest organised by the Hungarian Association of Packaging and Materials Handling.