PPG INNOVEL non-BPA packaging coatings selected for China’s iconic JDB herbal tea

Following two years of rigorous testing, PPG INNOVEL® non-bisphenol A (non-BPA) coatings were selected for the beverage cans containing China’s iconic Jia Duo Bao (JDB) herbal tea. The use of the coatings will enable the brand to expand to more international markets.PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that China’s JDB Group selected PPG INNOVEL® non-bisphenol A (non-BPA) coatings for beverage cans for its iconic Jia Duo Bao (JDB) herbal tea.

Perstorp Group has appointed Ulf Berghult as new CFO

Perstorp Group has appointed Ulf Berghult as new CFO. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Ulf Berghult has been appointed new CFO at Perstorp Holding AB as of mid-February. Ulf is a senior executive with a very solid background, most recently he comes from the position as CFO at Trelleborg, a position he has held since 2012. Previous experience includes similar positions at companies like Thule Group, Dometic and Oriflame.

Conversource, Inc. Joins SGP Community as Silver Patron

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, is pleased to announce that Conversource, Inc. has joined the SGP community as the latest Silver Patron. Conversource’s support of SGP is a natural progression for the company and reflects a long-standing focus on delivering sustainable solutions for flexographic printers.

DOMO Chemicals and RPD partner on Sinterline® initiative to accelerate the advance of 3D printing

DOMO's Sinterline PA6 powders combined with RPD’s SLS printer, modified and upgraded by LSS, enable OEMs to step up their 3D printed parts performance. (Photo courtesy of RPD)DOMO, a global polyamides solutions provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Rapid Product Development GmbH, an Austrian leader in advanced 3D printing product development, rapid prototyping, and mechanical processing.

Douceur au toucher et innocuité cutanée avec un TPE biocompatible

Le boîtier électronique bien toléré par la peau avec une surface soft-touch du nouveau neuromodulateur non invasif Nerivio® de Theranica qui soulage les migraines sans médicaments est produit à partir d’un élastomère thermoplastique conforme aux exigences des techniques médicales et coloré selon les souhaits des clients de la gamme THERMOLAST® M de KRAIBURG TPE.
(Photo © 2020 Theranica)Le nouveau wearable sans fil Nerivio® de la société Theranica pour le traitement aigu des migraines au moyen de la neuromodulation sans utiliser de médicaments possède un boîtier électronique en THERMOLAST® M, un élastomère thermoplastique conforme aux exigences des techniques médicales et coloré selon les souhaits des clients de KRAIBURG TPE. L’appareil a été testé cliniquement, homologué par la FDA (Agence américaine des produits alimentaires et médicamenteux), et il remplit tous les critères de la CEI/EN 60601 applicables aux dispositifs médicaux et aux neurostimulateurs. La biocompatibilité du TPE est certifiée selon ISO 10993. Le compound est livré en conformité avec les nouvelles directives VDI 2017 et remplit leurs exigences.

Clariant awarded a second CATOFIN catalyst contract with Dongguan Grand Resource

Clariant awarded a second CATOFIN catalyst contract with Dongguan Grand Resource. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant announced today a second contract win for its CATOFIN catalysts with Dongguan Grand Resource Technology (DGR) in Dongguan, China. The company based its decision on the successful startup of its 600 KTA CATOFIN propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit in October 2019. Together, both PDH units will represent 1.2 million metric tons annually of additional annual propylene capacity. Since 2017, CATOFIN Technology has now been selected for a majority of new PDH awards globally, representing 22 new PDH plants, or more than 15 million metric tons of propylene annually.

Mondi partners with meat producer Hütthaler to create new fully recyclable plastic packaging

Mondi partners with meat producer Hütthaler to create new fully recyclable plastic packaging. (Photo: Mondi, PR155)Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi, has partnered with Austrian meat producer Hütthaler to produce a fully recyclable thermoforming film made from a mono-material for their meat and sausage products.

DOMO Chemicals to minimise participation at Fakuma 2020

DOMO Chemicals to minimise participation at Fakuma 2020.Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, and consistent with its focus on protecting the health and safety of employees and customers, DOMO Chemicals will not actively participate at Fakuma 2020, scheduled to take place in Friedrichshafen, Germany from 13-17 October 2020. DOMO will be present through an onsite contact desk at the event. Furthermore, the company will organise a digital event focusing on its expanded solutions portfolio and updated business strategy.