UBQ Materials Named a Finalist for 2022 SXSW Innovation Awards UBQ Materials, cleantech developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced today that it was selected as a finalist for the 24th annual SXSW Innovation Awards,…

DarWIN research project accelerates multi-manufacturer machine learning The Fraunhofer spin-off plus 10  has been conducting application-oriented research together with the South German Plastic Center SKZ . As part of their DarWIN research…

 REHAU brings the latest zero-joint edgebands, RAUTAKANTEX Pro REHAU’s engineering progress towards enhanced living REHAU, the global leader in polymer-based solutions is elated to bring a range of edgebands that promises to give a true…

Arkema to increase its global Pebax elastomers production capacity by 25% Arkema announces a 25% increase in its global Pebax  elastomer production capacity by investing in Serquigny in France. This investment will notably enable increased…

Game-changing recycling plant to be built in Melbourne’s west   A new PET plastic recycling facility will be built in Altona North by a cross-industry partnership, with the facility set to be the largest of its kind in Victoria upon…

Way2K: Industry interviews in the lead-up to the K 2022 fair "We have the role of an ambassador" Interview with Peter Steinbeck, CEO of Windmöller & Holscher KG Mr. Steinbeck, what can a machine manufacturer like Windmoller &…

Borealis and Reclay Group establish a unique strategic partnership to tackle the challenge of plastic packaging waste and its recycling The strategic partnership will combine the complementary strengths and capabilities of both players in…

Borealis and Reclay Group establish a unique strategic partnership  to tackle the challenge of plastic packaging waste and its recycling The strategic partnership will combine the complementary strengths and capabilities of both players…

Borealis appoints Dirk Langhammer as Vice President Strategy & Group Development Borealis announces the appointment of Dirk Langhammer (42) as Vice President Strategy & Group Development effective 1 January 2022. Dirk succeeds Tom…

Solvay to Collaborate with Trillium on Bio- Based Acrylonitrile for Carbon Fiber Applications New agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals will enable Solvay's development of sustainable, bio-carbon fiber for use in various applications.…

TÜV Austria certifies Constantia Flexibles' EcoPressoLid EcoPressoLid, a lidding material for coffee capsules, has been awarded “OK Compost Industrial” by TÜV Austria CERT GmbH. Thus, it is Constantia Flexibles’ first certified compostable…

Expansion of the charging infrastructure for electromobility EVBox Group to use polycarbonate from Covestro from mass-balanced biowaste Further reduction of the carbon footprint in sight The expansion of electromobility is progressing, and…

Koketa begins sampling garments made with Acteev® antimicrobial technology The prestigious Peruvian brand famous for its luxurious intimate wear is including US-made Acteev® in leggings and undergarments HOUSTON – November 30, 2021 –…

Clariant completes sale of its Pigments business Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today completed the sale of its Pigments business to a consortium of Heubach Group (“Heubach”) and SK Capital…

Perstorp further strengthens its specialty position within resins and coatings through the acquisition of the Di-Methylolpropionic Acid business from GEO  Perstorp has acquired GEO’s Di-Methylolpropionic Acid [DMPA business, further…