02-02-2021
Clariant launches natural VOC-trapping DESVOCANT adsorbents for packaging & cargo shipments
Welcome relief from VOCs: Clariant unveils an innovative line of new clay mineral-based DESVOCANT adsorbents to efficiently reduce the potential exposure of shipment handlers, merchants, and consumers to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from enclosed manufactured products.
01-02-2021
Increasing complexity of automotive LED lighting designs creates demand for novel and easy to mold thermoplastics
The trend toward developing complex, intricate automotive lighting designs using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has created a need for high-performance thermoplastics with exceptional flow and easy mold release. Design elements such as part and function integration, wider, larger and thinner forward and rear lighting components, and critical aesthetics call for materials that can enable thin walls, aggressive styling with sharp draft angles and an impeccable appearance. SABIC’s portfolio of super high-flow LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) resins for automotive lighting bezels enables the industry to create complex geometries and integrate more features never before possible with ease of manufacturing.
01-02-2021
Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports growing demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives
Palsgaard A/S is driving the trend towards more natural ingredients and additives as industries strive for enhanced sustainability by increasing the use of renewables in their materials sourcing. The Danish pioneer in food emulsifiers has opened a new 10,000 tonnes pellet line that also expands the manufacturer’s production capacity for Einar® brand plant-based polymer additives.
27-01-2021
Belden neemt OTN Systems N.V. over
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), een toonaangevende internationale leverancier van oplossingen voor gespecialiseerde netwerken, maakte vandaag bekend een definitieve overeenkomst te hebben gesloten voor de overname van het niet-beursgenoteerde OTN Systems N.V., een toonaangevende leverancier van infrastructuuroplossingen voor automatiseringsnetwerken, voor een bedrag van circa USD 71 miljoen (na aftrek van verworven geldmiddelen). De transactie vindt naar verwachting in het eerste kwartaal van 2021 plaats, en wordt gefinancierd uit de aanwezige kasmiddelen (saldo ultimo 2020: circa USD 500 miljoen). Los van de transactie verhoogde de Onderneming daarnaast haar prognose voor de omzet en winst per aandeel voor het vierde kwartaal van 2020.
27-01-2021
Carus präsentiert hochwertige Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz bei raumprobe
Carus, eine führende Designmarke für Teppichböden und Mitglied der Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), hat beschlossen, Projektverantwortliche und Kreative in Architektur und Design auf einer physischen und digitalen Materialplattform erstmals direkt anzusprechen. So sind die hochwertigen Carus Tuft-Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz ab Januar 2021 in Europas größter Materialausstellung bei raumprobe in Stuttgart zu erleben. Hinzu kommt die virtuelle Präsentation der Produkte bei raumprobe.com im Internet, einschließlich Materialdatenbank.
26-01-2021
Mondi’s sustainable packaging hits the right note for Orkla’s new climate-smart food launch
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created three sustainable packaging products for a brand-new range of vegan products from food manufacturer Orkla.
25-01-2021
tesa tape demonstrates sustainability leadership by joining SGP as a platinum patron
SAYVILLE, NY – Jan. 25, 2021:The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that tesa tape inc., North America, has become a platinum SGP Patron. As an SGP Patron, tesa tape joins other sustainability leaders including 3M, Cooley Group, FLEXcon, Laird Plastics, New Leaf Paper, Piedmont Plastics and Sun Chemical supporting SGP certification and promoting sustainable business practices. SGP certification is the only whole-facility certification program developed for the entire printing industry to offer credible sustainability validation by a third party.
21-01-2021
Le traitement antimicrobien de chez DEVAN CHEMICALS est efficace contre bactéries, virus et acariens
De nouveaux résultats de test ont confirmé l’efficacité du traitement antimicrobien commercialisé par DEVAN CHEMICALS sous la marque BI-OME®, non seulement sur les bactéries et les virus mais également sur les acariens. Le traitement apporte ainsi une valeur ajoutée aux textiles destinés au secteur de la literie et accessoires de literie, tels que matelas, couettes, oreillers, protection literie… Le traitement BI-OME est également utilisé dans d’autres secteurs d’activité tels que l’habillement, l’ameublement, linge de maison, tapis, tissus techniques…
