Unpicking the Future of Flexible Packaging at virtual.drupa

Unpicking the Future of Flexible Packaging at virtual.drupa. (Photo: OQ, PR012)As the printing and packaging industries face new technological opportunities and age-old challenges of sustainability and supply, OQ has brought together more than 100 professionals at its webinar and breakout session at Drupa 21. Led by industry experts and world-leading chemical scientists, the sessions explored the changing dynamics of flexible packaging - and the far-reaching consequences of a new generation of propyls-based inks and solvents.

EMG continues engagement with the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Certification as a patron

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading certification authority in sustainable printing, announced today the European Marketing Group (EMG) of Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands as a gold SGP Patron.

99.84 % protection against SARS CoV-2 on textiles thanks to Sanitized® T 99-19

SANITIZED AG: 99.84 % protection against SARS CoV-2 on textiles thanks to Sanitized® T 99-19. 
(Photo: SANITIZED AG, PR036) The antimicrobial protection of Sanitized® T 99-19 is valued by textile manufacturers worldwide. Now the product’s nearly 100 % efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus has been confirmed by independent labs in France (basis: ISO 18184:2019).

Clariant & World Foundry Organization confirm on-going partnership to support sustainable future for global cast metal industry

Clariant & World Foundry Organization confirm on-going partnership to support sustainable future for global cast metal industry. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant has cemented its on-going collaboration with the World Foundry Organization to support the environmental efforts of metal foundries. As a Lifetime Legacy Sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, Clariant works with the WFO to drive knowledge to help reduce carbon emissions and meet the productivity challenges and sustainability expectations of customer industries.

Promoting more sustainable mining practices with Malvern Panalytical’s water monitoring solution

Promoting more sustainable mining practices with Malvern Panalytical’s water monitoring solution.
(Photo: Malvern Panalytical)A new mine water monitoring solution, Malvern Panalytical’s Epsilon Xflow, for GTK’s innovation projects provides real-time information about the quality of process- and wastewater from mining operations.

Clariant & Polygal AG to extend natural rheology modifier options to Personal Care formulators

Plantasens Biogum Tara achieves lusciously smooth, spreadable natural leave-on creams with less stringiness, a pleasant feel and reliable stability compared to other natural rheology modifiers. (Photographs: Clariant)Stepping up for natural skin care formulations. Clariant and Polygal AG have joined forces to expand Personal Care formulators’ access to high-performing natural and readily biodegradable solutions for sensory and rheology modification.

Du plaisir sans mauvaise conscience: des couvercles réutilisables en TPE pour les cafés à emporter

La solution durable et peu encombrante pour les cafés à emporter: le couvercle en TPE s’adapte à de nombreuses tasses du commerce. 
(Illustration: © 2021 Felix Hackland)La durabilité, le confort et le plaisir ne sont pas incompatibles. Et les fabricants réagissent: comme par exemple la start-up allemande Cadios GmbH, qui a conçu le premier couvercle réutilisable pour les tasses et les gobelets de café. Avec sa forme conique, le couvercle en TPE couvre la plupart des tasses usuelles et fournit une contribution durable par sa longévité. Appelé «Udo», il est disponible dans de nombreuses couleurs et peut être personnalisé sur demande.

UniteChem opens new sales office in Germany to strengthen its market presence for light stabilizer customers across Europe

UniteChem’s new Düsseldorf sales office is staffed by an experienced team committed to enhance the support of the Group’s European customers and grow its stabilizer business through greater collaboration across the value chain.
(Photo: UniteChem)UniteChem Group, the world’s leading supplier of light stabilizers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, has announced that it is expanding its European footprint with a new sales office in Düsseldorf, Germany. The Group has already been serving its customers throughout Europe over many years and will now make a major investment into Europe as part of its global expansion strategy.