SABIC’s new LNP ELCRES SLX resin elevates aesthetics, durability of paint-free exteriors

SABIC’s LNP™ ELCRES™ SLX1271SR resin is a new addition to the company’s weatherable LNP SLX copolymer portfolio. This specialty material features enhanced scratch and mar resistance and a high-gloss surface finish to provide the automotive industry with a new molded-in color solution for exterior components.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced LNP™ ELCRES™ SLX1271SR resin, a new addition to its weatherable LNP SLX copolymer portfolio. This specialty material features enhanced scratch and mar resistance and a high-gloss surface finish to provide the automotive industry with a new molded-in color solution for exterior components. LNP ELCRES SLX1271SR resin also delivers exceptional weatherability, continuous UV stability and good mechanical performance. By adopting this new solution, customers can leverage the environmental and potential system cost advantages of paint elimination while maintaining the attractive appearance of exterior parts over time.

INEOS Styrolution to highlight innovative styrenic solutions at NPE2024 in Orlando, Florida

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the world's leading supplier of styrenic materials, will take part in the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE2024, May 6-10, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Archroma introduces ALBAFIX® ECO PLUS, a unique state-of-the art wet-fastness improver for long-lasting colors without compromise

Archroma introduces ALBAFIX® ECO PLUS, a unique state-of-the art wet-fastness improver for long-lasting colors without compromise. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has developed a new wet-fastness improver that helps brands and mills produce durable clothing, towels, linens and other textile products with long-lasting colors without compromising on quality or introducing hazardous chemicals.

Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap clinches Fastmarkets PPI Product Innovation Award for revolutionising pallet wrapping

Mondi’s Advantage StretchWrap clinches Fastmarkets PPI Product Innovation Award for revolutionising pallet wrapping. (Photo: Mondi, PR281)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has been awarded the coveted Fastmarkets PPI Award in the Product Innovation category for its Advantage StretchWrap for pallet wrapping. The Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards are the only global awards dedicated to recognising the achievements of companies, mills and individuals in the pulp and paper sector.

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visits SABIC & Plastic Energy world-first commercial advanced recycling unit

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands visits SABIC & Plastic Energy world-first commercial advanced recycling unit.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, welcomed Her Majesty, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, to the SABIC and Plastic Energy advanced recycling unit and the SABIC-owned hydrotreater unit. The visit formed part of a broader working visit of the Queen to the Chemelot industrial site in Geleen, the Netherlands, to understand the efforts taking place on site in the field of circularity and sustainability.

Belden Launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch

Belden launches Single Pair Ethernet Lite Managed Switch. 
(Photo: Belden, PR530) Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of network infrastructure and digitization solutions, today announced the launch of its BEETLE Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Lite Managed Switch from Lumberg Automation. An extension of Belden’s Single Pair Ethernet portfolio of connectivity products, the new BEETLE switch empowers organizations to reduce network complexity by deploying thinner, lighter Belden SPE cables that provide connectivity via a single pair of wires rather than the two or four pairs required by standard Ethernet.

Clariant to showcase more sustainable solutions for agriculture at CAC 2024

Clariant to showcase more sustainable solutions for agriculture at CAC 2024.Clariant will highlight its latest offerings dedicated to the agricultural industry at the upcoming 24th China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC) to be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai on 13-15 March 2024. On display will be a host of high-performance solutions, including environmentally friendly options, to replace traditional ones in a wide range of product areas.

Packaged Wisdom: Unwrapping the Fifth Annual Mondi eCommerce Report

Packaged Wisdom: Unwrapping the Fifth Annual Mondi eCommerce Report. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR277)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, today announced the results of its fifth annual eCommerce report, which details overall trends, analysis and customer attitudes regarding eCommerce and how packaging affects their entire experience.