08-04-2026
Une solution TPE plus durable, à forte teneur en recyclé, pour les systèmes d’étanchéité automobiles
Sur la base de sa gamme éprouvée THERMOLAST® K, KRAIBURG TPE a développé une solution matériau associant les propriétés reconnues de ses produits à des caractéristiques de durabilité renforcées. Conçu spécifiquement pour les applications de systèmes d’étanchéité automobile, ce nouveau compound contient plus de 50 % de matières recyclées, issues à la fois de flux post industriels et post consommation. Il répond néanmoins aux exigences élevées de l’industrie automobile en matière de qualité, de performance et de process.
08-04-2026
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. collaborate to advance low-carbon ethylene oxide (EO) solutions
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have joined forces to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon EO solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets, enabling reduced product carbon footprint (PCF) without compromising performance.
08-04-2026
Clariant advances sustainable plastics innovation across the value chain at Chinaplas 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions for more sustainable plastics at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.
07-04-2026
Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers
The fundamental problem with montan wax: a finite resource
Montan waxes are extracted from lignite, a fossil fuel with a fundamental constraint: it is finite and non-renewable, meaning it will eventually run out. Unlike natural renewable crops that regrow, such as rice plants which produce non-edible rice bran wax, lignite deposits took millions of years to form and cannot regenerate. These deposits, particularly in Germany where much montan wax originates, are actively being depleted. This geological reality means that even without environmental regulations, lignite – and therefore montan wax – is expected to become harder to get at the right quality and quantity and one day may become simply unavailable. Beyond resource depletion, lignite processing is a strong greenhouse gas emission contributor, accelerating global warming and disrupting ecosystems, while open-cast mining could lead to deforestation and biodiversity disruption.
02-04-2026
Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.
02-04-2026
Syensqo accelerates the shift toward safer, high-performance coatings at the 2026 American Coatings Show
Syensqo will showcase a new generation of solutions at the 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS), highlighting innovations designed to support the evolving needs of the coatings industry. Developed to advance regulatory compliance and high-performance standards, Syensqo’s latest innovations help formulators meet growing demand for safer, more sustainable and durable coatings.
01-04-2026
Archroma expands denim possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will present a portfolio of six sustainable denim innovations at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026. Under the theme “Creating Possibilities in Denim”, the showcase reflects Archroma’s commitment to giving brands and mills solutions that are as commercially compelling as they are environmentally responsible.
31-03-2026
Syensqo strengthens its commitment to responsible, high-performance beauty innovations at in-cosmetics® Global 2026
Syensqo is accelerating the shift toward responsible beauty at in-cosmetics® Global 2026, expanding its skin and hair care portfolio with science-driven solutions designed for both performance and sustainability. These developments reflect the company’s continued investment in advanced formulation expertise, including its first step into scalp care.
