08-12-2021
DSM Engineering Materials’ recycled ocean plastic used in Ford Bronco earns global Innovation Award
Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces that Ford Motor Company, HellermannTyton, and DSM earned an Innovation Award from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) for the use of Akulon® RePurposed recycled ocean plastic in the Ford Bronco Sport. This application was also recognized by Ford as the first of many potential uses for recycled ocean plastics in a major vehicle platform.
08-12-2021
Ascend to expand compound production to Latin America
Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to purchase a compounding facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico, growing its global footprint and expanding production capacity for high-performance engineered materials.
08-12-2021
SABIC and Bamberger polymers join forces for distribution of engineering thermoplastics and polyolefins in U.S.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry announced today that the company has selected Bamberger Polymers – a global market leader in plastics distribution – as an authorized SABIC distributor in the Americas to provide customers with its engineering thermoplastics (ETP) and polyolefins. This strategic collaboration will further expand SABIC’s market presence for these products and utilize Bamberger’s successful marketing and distribution network in the Americas.
08-12-2021
SABIC committed to high-performance polymer solutions for safer, sustainable, scalable and efficient e-mobility and energy storage
SABIC’s theme at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart approaches the industry with a bold claim of ‘Powering Excellence in Batteries and Energy Storage’ across mobile and stationary application areas with one of the broadest offerings of thermoplastic polymers, technology focus and design expertise for battery customers. With concepts, pilot and commercial solutions on display and in key visuals, the exhibit aims to inspire the battery value chain to leverage the wide innovation potential of thermoplastic materials and help manufacturers solve major challenges in the battery space: safety, scalable manufacturing, energy efficiency and durability. Dhanendra Nagwanshi, Global Marketing Leader, EV Batteries & Electricals from SABIC Petrochemicals, and Luc Govaerts, Technology Director SABIC Specialties, share the company’s vision and strategy for the market.
08-12-2021
Het nieuwe Guardian SunGuard® SNX 70-glas biedt licht, comfort en elegantie, vanuit elk perspectief
Guardian Glass Europe heeft het nieuwste product in zijn toonaangevende SunGuard® eXtraSelective-assortiment gelanceerd: Guardian SunGuard SNX 70.
08-12-2021
Solvay Launches Digital Hub for Mining Industry
Today Solvay launched an exclusive digital knowledge hub, the Mining Chemicals Handbook, which provides 24/7 access to relevant mining chemical application information for those active in this demanding sector. This is the first such resource in the industry, underscoring Solvay’s commitment to the industry and ongoing efforts to lead and innovate.
07-12-2021
Solvay to Supply Avio with Advanced Materials for Space Exploration
Solvay and Avio SpA have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of composite and adhesive materials to be used across a range of programs including the Vega space programs, the European Space Agency’s satellite launch vehicles designed to send payloads into low Earth orbit (LEO).
07-12-2021
Clariant developing next-gen ammonia cracking catalysts to support the global hydrogen revolution
Clariant Catalysts’ role in the so-called “green hydrogen revolution” continues to grow. The company is now participating in Germany’s prestigious TransHyDE project AmmoRef, which is tasked to develop process technologies and catalysts for ammonia cracking to facilitate future hydrogen transport, also for large distances. With €14 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), AmmoRef is part of the overarching 135-million-euro TransHyDE project, which aims to revolutionize the nation’s hydrogen transport infrastructure in preparation for a sweeping energy transition. TransHyDE is one of three hydrogen flagship projects aiming to prepare Germany’s entry into a hydrogen economy.
