Aramco, TotalEnergies and SABIC complete MENA region’s first processing of oil from plastic waste at scale to make certified circular polymers

SABICAramco, TotalEnergies, and SABIC have for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa successfully converted oil derived from plastic waste into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil, also called plastic waste derived oil (PDO), was processed at the SATORP refinery jointly owned by Aramco and TotalEnergies, in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. It was then used as a feedstock by PETROKEMYA, a SABIC affiliate, to produce certified circular polymers.

Mondi investit dans FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, une solution d'emballage à ultra-haute barrière à base de papier

Mondi investit dans FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate, une solution d'emballage à ultra-haute barrière à base de papier. (Photo: Mondi, PR259)Mondi, leader mondial de l'emballage et du papier, investit 16 millions d'euros dans de nouvelles technologies pour produire une nouvelle gamme d'emballages appelée FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate. Cette solution à base de papier à ultra-haute barrière pour les produits alimentaires répond à la demande croissante des clients pour des emballages durables qui contribuent à l'économie circulaire.

New feature in the Performance Calculator provides users with embodied carbon values of glazing configurations

New feature in the Performance Calculator provides users with embodied carbon values of glazing configurations.
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR201)Guardian Glass has introduced a new feature to its Performance Calculator tool. The feature allows users to calculate the embodied carbon for the glazing configurations they select. This means architects, specifiers and glass processors can better understand the environmental impact profile of the facades they design through the glass products they specify, allowing them to make more informed choices at a very early design stage.

SABIC expands specialty materials portfolio with new LNP STAT-KON compounds to help advance ADAS radar and improve safety

SABIC’s new LNP™ STAT-KON™ WDF40RID and WDF40RI compounds are well suited for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) radar absorbers as they help to address a key challenge of mmWave radar – its increased noise-to-signal ratio. These new grades can help propel adoption of millimeter wave (mmWave) radar, which significantly improves sensor accuracy and range.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the expansion of its specialty materials portfolio for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to further strengthen occupant and pedestrian safety. The company’s two new LNP™ STAT-KON™ compounds are well suited for ADAS radar absorbers and can help propel adoption of millimeter wave (mmWave) radar, which significantly improves sensor accuracy and range. By providing robust and high-resolution information about remote objects, mmWave radar could enhance driving safety and support the trend toward the use of autonomous vehicles.

SABIC lance deux matériaux à base de PP, ignifugés et intumescents, pour l’extrusion et le thermoformage de composants complexes et de grandes dimensions pour packs de batteries pour véhicules électriques

SABIC, l’une des principales entreprises mondiales du secteur de la chimie, lance aujourd’hui ses résines SABIC® PP compound H1090 et STAMAX™ 30YH611. Présentés comme constituant un progrès majeur dans le domaine de l’extrusion de plaque et du thermoformage, ces deux matériaux offrent aux clients une solution de formage inédite en remplacement des procédés classiques d’emboutissage, de compression et de coulée sous pression des métaux pour la fabrication de grandes pièces structurelles.SABIC, l’une des principales entreprises mondiales du secteur de la chimie, lance aujourd’hui ses résines SABIC® PP compound H1090 et STAMAX™ 30YH611. Présentés comme constituant un progrès majeur dans le domaine de l’extrusion de plaque et du thermoformage, ces deux matériaux offrent aux clients une solution de formage inédite en remplacement des procédés classiques d’emboutissage, de compression et de coulée sous pression des métaux pour la fabrication de grandes pièces structurelles.

Mondi et easy2cool rafraichissent la place de marché de l'eCommerce

Mondi et easy2cool rafraichissent la place de marché de l'eCommerce. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR257)Mondi, leader mondial du papier et de l'emballage durables, a aidé easy2cool, spécialiste des solutions de réfrigération passives et durables, à créer une nouvelle solution d'emballage en papier pour l'eCommerce de produits frais et surgelés.

Archroma wins four top accolades for digital and dye solutions at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards 

The Color Atlas by Archroma®. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has won several major accolades at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards.

Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new chair of the Board

Westfalia Fruit Group welcome new chair of the Board, Dr Khotso Mokhele. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR018)Westfalia Fruit Group, the global avocado expert, is proud to announce that Dr Khotso Mokhele has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Westfalia Fruit International and its parent company, HMH Group.