Guardian Glass Demonstrates Global Leadership With New UL Product Lens Certification

GuardianGuardian Glass is the first float glass manufacturer to achieve UL Product Lens™ Certification, covering three global product categories: Uncoated Float Glass, Sputter (Vacuum) Coated Float glass (including Commercial SunGuard® and residential ClimaGuard® products) and UltraMirror™ products.

ELIX Polymers presents its 2020 Sustainability Report with a renewed approach

ELIX Polymers presents its 2020 Sustainability Report with a renewed approach.
(Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR062)
ELIX Polymers has published its 2020 Sustainability Report. This document presents a novel approach compared to previous versions, as it introduces ELIX’s 2030 Sustainability Strategy in order to progress to the full integration into its activity of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to ensuring their fulfilment. The 2020 Sustainability Report has been prepared in accordance with the core option of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the main international framework of reference for preparing documents of this type.

The continuous wave of innovation at Tsunami Medical

Tsunami Medical Giannutri direct lateral expandable cage 
(Photo: GE Additive, GEADPR051)When we last caught up with Stefano Caselli, founder and CEO of Tsunami Medical, in November 2020, he outlined his vision to drive spinal technology innovation forward using GE Additive’s laser-based (DMLM) metal additive technology.

Solvay Introduces New KetaSpire® PEEK Grade for Precision ABS/ESC Brake & E-Mobility Components

Solvay Introduces New KetaSpire® PEEK Grade for Precision ABS/ESC Brake & E-Mobility Components. (Photo: Solvay, PR002)
Solvay has announced the launch of a new grade of KetaSpire® PEEK, KT-850 SCF 30, designed for precision brake system and e-mobility electronic pump components. The product was developed to provide better sealing performance over standard 30% carbon fiber filled PEEK grades.

INEOS Styrolution’s Terluran® ECO GP-22 MR50 used in TUPLUS’s new range of travel luggage

INEOS Styrolution’s Terluran® ECO GP-22 MR50 used in TUPLUS’s new range of travel luggage. (image courtesy of TUPLUS, 2021)INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced today that TUPLUS, a high-end manufacturer and designer of stylish, functional luggage, has selected Terluran ECO GP-22 MR50. The new product will help advance the company’s efforts in reducing carbon footprint of its products and promoting a more environmentally conscious mode of travelling.

Sirap selects INEOS Styrolution’s new mechanically recycled polystyrene for sustainable packaging solution

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, and Sirap Group, a leader in sustainable food packaging solutions, announced today to incorporate the new mechanically recycled Styrolution® PS ECO, a 100% recycled polystyrene, for new food packaging solutions.

SABIC presenta lastre e film di policarbonato LEXAN certificati ISCC e prodotti con materie prime rinnovabili

Come primario fornitore del settore di lastre in policarbonato, SABIC Functional Forms offre una gamma di film e lastre LEXAN™ basati su resina di policarbonato parzialmente proveniente da materie prime rinnovabili certificate. I materiali si collegano alla gamma TRUCIRCLE™ dell'azienda ed offrono un potenziale significativo per la riduzione dell'impiego di materie prime fossili e delle emissioni di carbonio.SABIC, un leader globale nel settore chimico, ha annunciato che il suo impianto Functional Forms di Bergen op Zoom, nei Paesi Bassi, è stato accreditato nell'ambito dello schema International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS per la fornitura di una nuova gamma di film e lastre LEXAN™ basati su materie prime rinnovabili certificate. La nuova gamma di prodotti in film e lastre si collega all'iniziativa TRUCIRCLE™ già avviata dall'azienda e risponde alla crescente domanda globale di ulteriori soluzioni di materiali sostenibili in un'economia della plastica sempre più circolare.

Clariant expands its capacity for emission control catalysts to meet growing global demand

Clariant’s state-of-the-art catalyst research and production facility in Heufeld, Germany. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant Catalysts is expanding and enhancing its capacity for emission control catalysts to meet growing global demand, particularly in China. The company just recently commenced operations at an additional, upgraded production facility in Heufeld, Germany, which features state-of-the-art production equipment exclusively dedicated to emission control catalysts. Production capacity for the catalysts has been increased to enable a volume growth of 100% compared to 2019. The site, which now includes two units, covering a combined area of 1500 m². The plant operates under rigorous quality controls, and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.