Guardian Glass to add jumbo laminated glass production line at Ryazan, Russia plant

Guardian Glass to add jumbo laminated glass production line at Ryazan, Russia plant.
(Photos Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR190)
To support the increasing demand for laminated glass in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Guardian Glass is adding a new jumbo laminated glass production line at its Ryazan, Russia plant.

SONGWON Industrial Group announces solid Financial Results for Q2/2021

SONGWONToday, SONGWON Industrial Group published its audited Q2 and half-year financial results for the 2021 financial year. Over the quarter, the Group achieved consolidated sales of 232,091 Million KRW marking a 17.1% increase in revenue over the same quarter of the previous year. Year-to-date (YTD), the Group realized consolidated sales of 454,578 Million KRW, representing an 11.2% rise over YTD June 2020 (408,688 Million KRW), and recorded a net profit of 24,137 Million KRW delivering a 45.4% increase over the same reporting period in the previous year (YTD June 2020: 16,604 Million KRW). In addition, the Group’s gross profit margin achieved in Q2/2021 was 22.5% and YTD 22.0% reflecting an increase of 1.4%-points and 1.6%-points over the prior year comparable period.

SGP Partnership to participate in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium

KC Sports Sustainability Symposium FB CoverThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today its participation in the Kansas City Sports & Sustainability Symposium on Aug. 17, 2021. The Symposium will be held at Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium. Attendees include regional professional and collegiate sports teams and venues, concessionaires, business and public leaders, and athletes to explore how the industry can make plays to advance healthier, more sustainable communities.

Sustainability Champions announced by SGP Partnership

SGP Champion Chris RoseThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today Christopher Rose of Shutterfly and Blake Pace of Primex Plastics as the first Sustainability Champions. The SGP Sustainability Champion program recognizes SGP Community Members for outstanding efforts in making the environment a better place to work and live. An SGP Sustainability Champion is committed to positive change, shows passion through leadership, and exemplifies environmental stewardship and activism. Champions look beyond immediate, short-term goals and are committed to making an impact in a larger context. 

SQlab setzt auf Supersoft TPE für optimale Druckverteilung bei Radhosen

Mit dem richtigen Zusammenspiel kommt man weiter – wie auch bei den Fahrradhosen von SQlab. Premiumstoff, extrem dichter Schaumstoff und TPE-Gelpads machen den Unterschied. 
(Bild: © 2021 SQlab)Der Sportsektor boomt und auf deutschen Straßen radeln so viele Menschen wie nie zuvor. Ob mit elektronischer Unterstützung oder ohne, die Fortbewegung auf Zweirädern ist populär – als Grund geben 85 % der Umfrageteilnehmer des Fahrradmonitors 2020 ihre Fitness an, und über zwei Drittel stellen den Umweltschutz in den Vordergrund. Parallel dazu steigt die Nachfrage nach hochwertigem Equipment, dass einen positiven Einfluss auf das Fahrerlebnis hat. Ganz vorne dabei: Radhosen. Stylish, aus funktionalem Material und vor allem smart gepolstert muss das Kleidungsstück sein. Ob ausgedehnte Tour oder Rennstrecke: Damit keine Fahrradtour zum Höllentrip wird, setzt das Münchner Unternehmen SQlab auf Supersoft TPE für seine neuen Hoseninlays. Das Ergebnis sind extrem hochwertige, ergonomische und langlebige Fahrradpads – damit die Freude am Fahrradfahren immer im Mittelpunkt bleibt.

SABIC first in industry to launch circular polycarbonate produced from post- consumer mixed plastic, based on advanced recycling

Bales of collected post-consumer mixed plastic, ready to be upcycled.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced the launch of its certified circular polycarbonate (PC) resin and blends made from the upcycling of post-consumer mixed plastic - a first in the industry. This solution, based on advanced recycling, demonstrates SABIC’s ongoing commitment to drive towards a circular economy for plastics, by increasing the availability of more sustainable products.

Ascend wins lithium-ion battery additive patent case against Samsung SDI

Ascend wins lithium-ion battery additive patent case against Samsung SDI.
(Photo: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR061)Ascend Performance Materials has successfully challenged a lithium-ion battery technology patent held by Samsung SDI. In a final written decision, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board held that all of the challenged claims were invalid for multiple reasons.

CEO Wechsel bei SANITIZED AG: Michael Lüthi übernimmt Führung der Firmengruppe SANITIZED AG

CEO SANITIZED AG, Michael Lüthi. 
(Foto: SANITIZED AG, PR038)Burgdorf/CH, 4. August 2021: Michael Lüthi, Mitglied der Gründerfamilie, wird Anfang August 2021 CEO der Firmengruppe SANITIZED. Er übernimmt die Funktion von Urs Stalder, der nach über 30-jähriger Tätigkeit für das Unternehmen in den Verwaltungsrat wechselt.