21 Feb 2023
SABIC to showcase at OFC 2023 new near-IR transparent thermo-optical resins for potential use in optical components to help enhance bandwidth and energy efficiency
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight at Optical Fiber Communications (OFC) Conference 2023 (Booth #5748) several specialized, high-heat thermoplastics that can facilitate the adoption of cutting-edge optical technologies. Featuring design flexibility, exceptional performance and high-volume processing capabilities, the company’s EXTEM™ and ULTEM™ thermo-optical resins may help the industry transition to co-packaged optics and single-mode fiber optic systems that help to enhance data center bandwidth capacity and energy efficiency. These resins offer near-infrared (IR) transparency, ultra-high-temperature resistance to better withstand reflow soldering, dimensional stability for complex, high-precision parts and mass production capability.
21 Feb 2023
INEOS Styrolution’s Styroflex® proven to be a superior cost-effective binder for bio based products
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announced that their Styroflex® SBC[1] product is a superior, cost-effective binder for bio based products such as cork. The new solution is a cork-Styroflex®-compound requiring no further additives or additional binders. It is expected to be a cost-effective and fully recyclable alternative to commonly used Polyurethane based binders.
20 Feb 2023
eschbach Awarded Bronze Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis
Global software developer eschbach, the provider of Shiftconnector® enterprise software platform for process manufacturing, announces that it has received a Bronze Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis, which ranks the company in the top 50th percentile of organizations rated across the world. Achieving such a high ranking from EcoVadis, the world's largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability assessments, reinforces eschbach's commitment to sustainability at all levels of its business.
16 Feb 2023
INEOS Styrolution launches ISCC PLUS certified, bio-attributed Styrolux ECO and K-Resin ECO grades into the Americas market
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces the introduction of its new Styrolux® ECO and K-Resin® ECO grades of sustainable polymers. The new grades contain bio-based renewable materials and are available now, across markets in the Americas.
16 Feb 2023
A next-generation solvent-free adhesive that is less environmentally impactful: iA Tech™
Using solvent-free adhesives is one way to reduce the environmental impact of graphics solutions, but the use of such solvent-free adhesives often comes with some performance challenges. A new innovation from Avery Dennison has addressed this challenge by boosting performance alongside reduced environmental impact.
15 Feb 2023
Archroma expected to close acquisition of Huntsman Textile Effects on 28 February 2023
Archroma, a global leader in sustainable specialty chemicals and solutions for industries such as textiles, packaging & paper, paints and coatings, today announced that it has secured all regulatory approvals required to complete the acquisition of the Textile Effects business from Huntsman Corporation (“Huntsman Textile Effects”).
15 Feb 2023
Heubach Group announces exclusive distribution partnership with Lintech International LLC for the United States
The Heubach Group, a leading provider of comprehensive color solutions has partnered with Lintech International LLC to distribute its portfolio of organic, inorganic, and anti-corrosive pigments, including their ranges of pigment dispersions in the United States. This new announcement expands the partnership to now include both portfolios from Heubach Colorants USA LLC (formerly Clariant Pigments) and Heubach Ltd. for the coatings, plastics, and printing segments in the US. Effective February 5, 2023, coatings, plastics, and printing customers can procure the full range of Heubach products from Lintech International LLC.
15 Feb 2023
Mondi Štětí publishes report on local stakeholder engagement process and findings
Mondi Štětí (Czech Republic) has published a report on the findings of its Socio-Economic Assessment Toolbox (SEAT) process, which was conducted in June 2022. The report summarises the findings generated from key issues raised by local stakeholders, as well as responses from the Mondi Štětí’s mill management. The report is available in English and Czech here.
