SABIC to highlight at Photonics West 2023 specialized thermoplastics enabling higher-bandwidth, lower-energy data center

Optical interconnect lens designed and produced by Nalux Co., LTD, is made with SABIC’s new ultrahigh-heat, near-infrared (IR)-transparent EXTEM™ RH1016UCL resin. SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will showcase at Photonics West 2023, at booth #5512, its newest thermoplastic materials well-suited for advanced optical components that support top industry trends, such as the migration to co-packaged optics and single-mode fiber optic systems. The company’s specialty EXTEM™ and ULTEM™ thermo-optical resins, featuring exceptional near-infrared (IR) transparency and ultra-high-heat performance, can contribute to the improved speed, bandwidth capacity and energy efficiency of data centers.

GDO Mexico uses ELIX Ultra HH4115PG for chrome-plated dashboard trim

GDO Mexico uses ELIX Ultra HH4115PG for chrome-plated dashboard trim. 
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR072)GDO (Galvanizadora de Occidente) Mexico, an Automotive supplier of interior parts in Mexico, selected ELIX Ultra HH4115PG for the chrome-plated dashboard trim of a premium electric vehicle manufacturer thanks to the good chrome-plating performance of this grade.

Mondi élargit sa gamme de FunctionalBarrier Paper avec une solution d'emballage à haute barrière

Mondi élargit sa gamme de FunctionalBarrier Paper avec une solution d'emballage à haute barrière. (Photo: Mondi, PR242)Mondi, un leader mondial de l'emballage et du papier, élargit sa gamme unique d'emballages à base de papier à barrière moyenne, haute et très haute pour accompagner les clients dans leur cheminement vers des solutions d'emballage plus durables.

Solvay lance la première vanilline certifiée Mass Balance ISCC PLUS

La démarche mass balance appliquée aux marchés des arômes et parfums. 
(Photo: Solvay, PR067)Solvay, qui compte parmi les principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de vanilline, a annoncé que la fabrication de la vanilline Rhovanil® au sein de son usine de Saint-Fons en France était désormais certifiée conforme selon la méthode de calcul de l’International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS*.

Project Air to receive EUR 97 million under agreement with Innovation Fund

Project Air to receive EUR 97 million under agreement with Innovation Fund. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Representatives from Perstorp, Uniper and CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) met today to officially sign the agreement granting the project support from the Innovation Fund. The agreement states that Project Air will receive EUR 97 million in support to enable its ground-breaking technology, which is a critical enabler for the European chemicals industry to become carbon-neutral.

Hansgrohe selected INEOS Styrolution’s sustainable Novodur® eco for their chrome plated sanitary fittings

“Thanks to the unchanged properties of INEOS Styrolution’s bio-attributed ABS Novodur ECO P2MC B50 compared to the previously used material, we are now switching quickly, which makes our internal processes easier”, said Matthias Stunder, Plastic Technology International Lead at Hansgrohe.
Image: Copyright HansgroheINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that Hansgrohe, a leading global manufacturer of sanitary fittings and fixtures has selected the company’s sustainable Novodur ECO solutions for their next generation products.

New IDC® at Pharmapack: Airnov’s latest innovation to be on display to the world at upcoming event

Airnov’s newly launched IDC® (Integrated Desiccant Closure). (Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, has launched a brand-new advanced solution which promises to provide substantial benefits to the pharmaceutical industry.

Avery Dennison hotmelt adhesives now TÜV-certified for bio-based content

Avery Dennison hotmelt adhesives now TÜV-certified for bio-based content. 
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR475)Avery Dennison Labels and Packaging Materials Europe is pleased to announce that the vast majority of its rubber-based hotmelt adhesives have been certified for bio-based content by renowned European certifying body TÜV Austria. The certification guarantees that these adhesives contain a minimum of 20% renewable raw materials, and reflects the company’s commitment to continue using renewable content in its products.