Building and Construction


Beauflor Energizes Metro Atlanta’s Largest Generating Rooftop Solar System

Caption: Cherry Street Energy’s system sits atop Beauflor’s manufacturing facility near Cartersville, GA. (Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Beauflor USA, an industry leader in flooring manufacturing, is now supporting its operations in Georgia with solar power. Beauflor recently energized Metro Atlanta’s largest solar power system by capacity, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts.

The role of modern flame retardants in construction

The role of modern flame retardants in construction. 
(picture: AI-generated) © ClariantFire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect.

SABIC previews K2025 experience: innovative solutions Connecting Everyday Life

Get a First Look: SABIC’s Immersive K 2025 Experience UnveiledAt K 2025, SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will unveil innovative solutions to help customers develop products that have an impact in everyday life, in line with SABIC’s theme for this edition: “Connecting Everyday Life”.

Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced - a sustainable, high-barrier paper bag for humidity-sensitive products

Mondi launches re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced – a sustainable, high-barrier paper bag for humidity-sensitive products. (Photo: Mondi, PR334)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is launching its re/cycle PaperPlus Bag Advanced, a high-performance paper bag designed to protect humidity-sensitive goods, while significantly reducing plastic content. The innovative solution is designed to protect powdery products, offering excellent barrier performance against moisture and supporting recyclability.

B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art Yarn production

B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art Yarn production.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site. This investment reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and European manufacturing. It includes the installation of cutting-edge BCF lines, enhancing B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in one-step 3-ply yarns and further solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.

Celebrating 50 years of flame retardants: Exolit AP leads the way to a more sustainable future

Clariant’s Intumescent coatings foam and expand when exposed to high heat, forming an insulating char that protects the underlying material. © Clariant In 2025, Clariant is proud to celebrate a significant milestone: 50 years of Exolit AP flame retardants protecting lives and property around the world. Based on advanced ammonium polyphosphate (APP) technology, these pioneering flame retardants have become the industry benchmark in a wide range of applications, including intumescent coatings, fire barrier sealing systems, thermoset composites for e-mobility battery housings and coatings, rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation foams and more. As Clariant marks this golden anniversary, it is not just celebrating past achievements but actively shaping the future of fire protection.

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