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SABIC’s new LNP THERMOCOMP compound with non-halogenated flame retardance helps boost EVCU safety and protection

LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ WFC061I compound can replace metal in electric vehicle control units (EVCUs) covers to reduce weight significantly and expand design freedom.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced LNP THERMOCOMP WFC061I compound featuring non-brominated/non-chlorinated flame retardance (FR) that can help enhance the safety and functionality of critical components, such as electric vehicle control units (EVCUs). This new specialty material, a 2025 Edison Award winner, is well suited for the housing of these applications, providing excellent structural performance for the protection of sensitive internal electronic parts from fire/smoke, impact, moisture and other threats.

Clariant Catalysts and Shanghai Electric launch alliance to advance China’s energy transition

Green methanol plant Taonan, China. 
© Shanghai ElectricClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The agreement is the result of close and successful cooperation in Shanghai Electric’s new biomass-to-green methanol plant in Taonan, Jilin Province, China. In addition to supplying its MegaMax catalysts, Clariant provided technical on-site support during the successful startup of the 50,000 tons/y plant. The second phase of the project, with a capacity of 200,000 tons/y green methanol and 10,000 tons/y SAF, is expected to start production in 2027. The ceremony for the official signing of the partnership contract took place last week at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt, Germany.

Envalior at K 2025: Making applications smarter, safer, smaller, lighter, longer lasting, and more sustainable

Envalior at K 2025: Making applications smarter, safer, smaller, lighter, longer lasting, and more sustainable. Photo: EnvaliorEnvalior will make its debut at K 2025, The World’s No.1 Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber, at Messe Düsseldorf from October 8 to 15. The global materials company will present its Sustainable & High-Performance Engineering Materials portfolio across three industries: Mobility, Electrical & Electronics, and Consumer Goods. Reducing environmental impact will be a central theme, with applications made from bio- or recycled-based sources on display. Visitors can find Envalior in Hall 6, Booth B11. Experts will be available to explain how the company helps to speed up innovation through co-development at every stage of the design and manufacturing process.

Mondi wins ten prestigious WorldStar Awards for innovative packaging solution

Paper bag without free film. (Photo: Mondi, PR315)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is proud that ten of its innovative products have received WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2025. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation, celebrate outstanding achievements in packaging design and technology across the globe.

Mondi to showcase sustainable product portfolio at Scanpack 2024

Mondi’s mono-material vacuum packaging for ground coffee, that is designed for recycling. Created in partnership with Finnish coffee producer Paulig. (Photo: Mondi, PR305)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, will be exhibiting its portfolio of innovative sustainable packaging solutions at this year’s Scanpack for a wide range of end-markets.

SABIC introduces new LNP™ ELCRES™ FST resins that comply with the most stringent fire safety standards for railway interiors

SABIC is presenting at booth 255, Hall 5.1, the latest railway applications made with the new LNP™ ELCRES™ FST copolymer resins, meeting the highest flame, smoke and toxicity specifications for railway interior applications according to EN 45545-2 R1 and R6 and highest hazard levels HL2 and HL3.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will showcase its growing range of LNP™ ELCRES™ FST copolymer resins which can be used for large train interior applications at InnoTrans 2024, Booth 255 in Hall 5.1. This portfolio covers a range of compounds for potential use in extrusion, thermoforming, and injection molding. LNP THERMOCOMP compounds well suited for use in 3D printing of large interior and exterior rail parts will also be featured. These specialty thermoplastic offerings address the demanding fire safety specifications for Flame, Smoke and Toxicity (FST) according to the European Norm (EN) 45545-2 with R1 requirements and the highest hazard levels HL2 and HL3 for railway applications.

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