17-10-2022
GCR accélère ses investissements avec une nouvelle usine de recyclage pour soutenir l'économie circulaire
Le groupe GCR a annoncé son intention d'ouvrir une nouvelle usine de recyclage à Castellet i La Gornal, Barcelone, Espagne, afin de renforcer la capacité du groupe à répondre à la demande mondiale croissante pour sa gamme de polyoléfines recyclées CICLIC (R-polyoléfines). L'usine de 200 000 tonnes, dont la mise en service est prévue pour 2023 et qui sera pleinement opérationnelle en 2025, sera l'une des plus grandes de son secteur et constituera une étape importante pour le groupe. La capacité de production de CICLIC combinée à celle de la gamme GRANIC® qui contient des mélanges maîtres et des compounds durables chargés en minéraux atteindra 500 000 tonnes. GCR a une présence internationale et exporte 85% de ses ventes dans plus de 100 pays.
17-10-2022
SABIC, Drylock and Plastik group partner for absorbent hygiene applications with circular certified polymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that Plastik Group, a major international manufacturer of films and bags for the hygiene market, is using certified circular polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio in the production of specialty films designed for absorbent disposables offered by Drylock Technologies. Drylock has approved the use of these films for various absorbent hygiene applications, such as sanitary pads, panty liners, towels and diapers in feminine, baby and incontinence care.
17-10-2022
Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability
Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne™, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications.
14-10-2022
Clariant & Technip Energies' EARTH® tech for energy-efficient H2 production wins first place - twice
Clariant and its engineering and technology partner, Technip Energies, were presented with two industry awards for their ground-breaking EARTH technology. ICIS, which is the world’s largest petrochemical market information provider, selected the partners’ technology as the “Best Process Innovation” in the ICIS Innovation Awards 2022. EARTH also won the “Best Refining Technology” category of the Hydrocarbon Processing Awards 2022 – a program that honors the downstream energy segment’s leading innovations. Based on recuperative steam methane reforming, EARTH is a pioneering drop-in solution that enables a capacity increase in the production of hydrogen while contributing to energy savings and an improved CO2 footprint.
13-10-2022
New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Ascend Performance Materials has developed two materials for electric vehicles that improve safety and passenger comfort. The company’s Starflam® X-Protect and Vydyne® AVS tackle two unique challenges automakers face when developing their EV platforms.
13-10-2022
Huhtamaki, Milliken partner to design for circularity
Milliken & Company, a trusted expert in plastics additive and colorant technology, is partnering with Finnish flexible packaging giant Huhtamaki Group to develop a more sustainable, mono-material laminate for use in tubes targeting cosmetics, toothpaste and other personal-care applications.
13-10-2022
K2022: Partnership excellence that drives DOMO's sustainable polyamide solutions
DOMO Chemicals, a leader in polyamide-based engineered material solutions and services, is set to present its entire range of high-performing TECHNYL® solutions to a global audience for the first time at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
13-10-2022
DSM Engineering Materials partners with Renault to create industry’s most lightweight and decomplexed Plug-in hybrid vehicle fuel tank
Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces its successful partnership with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. By using Akulon® Fuel Lock, DSM's high-performance low-carbon-footprint PA6 material, the fuel tanks can be produced with a blow molding monolayer construction that significantly reduces weight and cost without compromising safety or risking additional emissions. The fuel tank is designed and manufactured by DSM Engineering Material project partners RM Technologies and MTS France. This innovative step forward underlines DSM Engineering Materials’ commitment to enabling e-mobility that is safer, lighter, and more sustainable.
