7 Oct 2019
RENOLIT takes a sustainable lead by switching to a non-phthalate plasticizer
RENOLIT, a global leader in high-quality plastic films, has completed the switch of all its US production for signage and graphics market product range to the leading non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen™, produced by Perstorp. It is the first company in this sector to make this significant move away from phthalates to a more sustainable additive.
24 Sept 2019
Perstorp Pevalen™ Pro: the next-generation non-phthalate plasticizer that improves the sustainability of PVC
Perstorp, the global leader in pro-environment polyols, now introduces a renewable polyol ester (non-phthalate) plasticizer Pevalen™Pro. It will make flexible PVC an even more attractive choice of plastic, based on a significantly lower carbon footprint versus competing materials and technologies. Pevalen™Pro improves the sustainability of PVC without compromise on quality and performance.
23 Sept 2019
Perstorp collaborates with DuPont Sustainable Solutions on global safety project
Perstorp Group, a global specialty chemicals company, has developed a new safety protocol for its seven international manufacturing sites with the help of safety and operations management consultancy, DuPont Sustainable Solutions. The initiative was prompted by Perstorp’s desire to be among the top quartile companies for safety performance.
27 Jun 2019
New Pevalen™ Pro plasticizer gives flexible PVC an environmental boost
Perstorp, the global leader in pro-environment polyols, is launching a new renewable polyol ester (non-phthalate) plasticizer Pevalen™ Pro. It will make flexible PVC an even more attractive choice of plastic, based on a significantly lower carbon footprint versus competing materials and technologies. Pevalen Pro not only gives PVC an environmental boost as a renewable true non-phthalate plasticizer but also provides superior performance properties.
25 Jun 2019
Global specialty chemicals innovator, Perstorp, drives forward project to produce recycled methanol
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, will investigate the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its Swedish facility in Stenungsund. The Swedish Energy Agency (SEA) will partly finance this ambitious feasibility study.
28 May 2019
Perstorp’s non-phthalate PVC plasticizer, Pevalen™, obtains FDA approval for food contact applications
As of May 28 2019, Perstorp has obtained FCN 001967 (Food Contact Notification) from the FDA for the use of Pevalen™ as a plasticizer in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymers for use in repeated‐use food contact articles.
9 May 2019
Perstorp to construct a new plant for Sodium Formate Deicer Pergrip™
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has announced the construction of a new plant in the town of Perstorp, Sweden. This new plant boosts investment in the production of its low environmental impact runway deicer, Pergrip™.
30 Apr 2019
Perstorp continued to deliver profitable growth in 2018
Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today published its Annual Report for the year ended December 2018. The full report is available on Perstorp’s website.
19 Mar 2019
Perstorp’s capacity expansion for pentaerythritol at Arnsberg, Germany, to go on-stream in May
As the global demand for pentaerythritol (“Penta”) keeps growing, Perstorp is increasing the effective annual Penta production capacity at its Bruchhausen/Arnsberg plant in Germany by 12.5%. The Penta polyols are widely used in resins for coatings in the building & construction and steel works industry, from architectural wood to marine paints.
19 Mar 2019
Perstorp Press Kit European Coatings Show 2019
Perstorp will be at the European Coatings Show with a broadened offer for the resins and coatings industry in terms of a new service offer and new renewable Pro-Environment products. Its emphasis will be on innovation, future solutions and committed service and partnership.
19 Mar 2019
Perstorp facilitating the shift to sustainable solutions
Perstorp is gearing up to support customers globally in the shift to sustainable solutions. As a world leader in Pro-Environment Products, the company is extending its lead by announcing, at the European Coating Show 2019, several new renewable product families and a new service offer designed to support customers to go Pro-Environmental.
25 Feb 2019
Perstorp enters debt refinancing agreement
Perstorp, a global leader in specialty chemicals, announced today the refinancing of its existing credit facilities. On the back of the strong performance and sale of the Capa business, Perstorp and its shareholders have decided to refinance the existing bonds and loans through new credit facilities. The refinancing will put the company in a better position to achieve its long-term strategic objectives.
