30-11-2021
BENEO annonce un programme d’investissement de plusieurs millions d’euros pour l’extension de ses capacités de production de fibres de racine de chicorée prébiotiques à travers le monde
BENEO, l’un des principaux fabricants d’ingrédients fonctionnels, a annoncé un programme d’investissements de plusieurs millions d’euros dans les années à venir, afin d’accroître la capacité de ses sites de production de fibres de racine de chicorée prébiotiques à Pemuco, au Chili, et à Oreye, en Belgique. Plus de 30 millions d’euros seront investis dans la première étape. L’ensemble du programme assurera l’augmentation de plus de 40 % de la capacité de production mondiale de Beneo en fibres de chicorée, cela pour répondre à la demande grandissante des clients et stimuler la croissance du marché. Les travaux sur les deux sites de production débuteront dès 2022.
30-11-2021
Koketa begins sampling garments made with Acteev® antimicrobial technology
Koketa, a brand of premium womenswear based in Peru, has begun sampling leggings, undergarments and workout wear featuring Acteev® Protect fabric. Produced by U.S. manufacturer Ascend Performance Materials, Acteev incorporates the odor-fighting and mildew-destroying antimicrobial benefits of zinc ions embedded into the matrix of superior nylon yarns and fabrics.
30-11-2021
SABIC’s presence at the Battery Show Europe 2021 underscores dedicated approach to help power excellence in batteries and energy storage
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.
30-11-2021
Clariant's new AmoMax® 10 Plus ammonia synthesis catalyst: Great start at BASF plant in Antwerp
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.
29-11-2021
La pépinière d’innovations « Make a Mark », lancée conjointement par Avery Dennison, ESTAL et LEONHARD KURZ lors du Luxe Pack Monaco, a remporté un véritable succès.
Make a Mark est une plateforme fruit de trois ans de collaboration créée pour accélérer l’innovation créative et technologique dans le domaine du packaging des vins et spiritueux et proposer aux propriétaires de marques un aperçu des futures tendances en matière de design de packaging. L’objectif est de stimuler la créativité des designers en mettant l’accent sur le luxe et la durabilité.
25-11-2021
INEOS Styrolution confirms its investment decision for Europe’s first polystyrene advanced recycling pilot plant
INEOS 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.
24-11-2021
Clariant launches major climate campaign: Free N2O-removal catalyst for nitric acid producers worldwide
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.
23-11-2021
Mondi honoured with Hungaropack award for sustainable paper-based FlexiBag
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.
