Airnov’s active packaging range expanded with new flavors of Aroma-Can® drop-in canisters

Airnov’s active packaging range expanded with new flavors of Aroma-Can® drop-in canisters. 
(Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, has expanded its range of Aroma-Can® products to incorporate a wider range of flavors and scents.

Sustainability certification criteria document now open for public comment

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainability certification for the printing industry, announced today the public review period for Version 4.0 of its certification criteria. SGP certification is attainable by top sustainability leaders in the printing industry who complete the rigorous certification requirements and comprehensive facility audit evaluating the three areas of sustainability – people, planet and profit.

EU Trademark Court of Appeals Reaffirms Decision Verifying that CoorsTek May Manufacture and Market Implantable “Pink” Ceramic Hip Components

CoorsTek CeraSurf®-p Ceramic Components for Total Hip Arthroplasty.
(Photo: CoorsTek, PR001)
CoorsTek, a leading global manufacturer of technical ceramics, announced the decision of the EU Trademark Court of Appeals in Paris to uphold the previous Paris EU Trademark High Court ruling in favor of the company’s ability to manufacture and market their CeraSurf®-p “pink” implantable ceramic hip components. This decision is the latest ruling against CeramTec GmbH in the lawsuit originally filed in 2013 by CeramTec, claiming the development and marketing of CeraSurf®-p by CoorsTek for orthopaedic applications was in direct violation of CeramTec’s invalidated European Union trademark registrations for pink colored ceramic hip components.

Clariant übernimmt verbliebene 70% Anteile an brasilianischem Personal-Care-Unternehmen Beraca und erlangt vollständige Kontrolle

ClariantClariant, ein fokussiertes, nachhaltiges und innovatives Spezialchemieunternehmen, hat eine Vereinbarung unterzeichnet, die verbliebenen Anteile in Höhe von 70% am brasilianischen Personal-Care-Unternehmen Beraca von der Gründerfamilie Sabará zu übernehmen. Seit 2015 hält Clariant bereits 30% der Anteile an dem Unternehmen. Der Kaufpreis dieser Transaktion wird nicht veröffentlicht. Die Akquisition erfolgt vorbehaltlich der aufsichtsbehördlichen Genehmigungen und soll voraussichtlich im vierten Quartal 2021 abgeschlossen werden.

SABIC launches NORYL™ polyol for cast polyurethanes, simultaneously increasing hardness and elasticity to help extend the life of industrial applications

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ AP2001G polyol for cast polyurethane (PU) applications, such as coated pipes for mining (left image) and coated industrial rollers (right image) used in conveyors or printing processes.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today introduced NORYL™ AP2001G polyol for cast polyurethane (PU) applications. By partially replacing polypropylene glycol (PPG) or polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG), this oligomer of polyphenylene ether (PPE) improves the performance of cast PU systems by increasing both hardness and elasticity – properties that have been difficult to improve simultaneously until now. In addition, NORYL AP2001G polyol provides resistance to oils, moisture, abrasion, tearing and heat, helping cast PU parts withstand extreme conditions and potentially lengthen their useful life. Potential applications include mining drill bits, screens and protective pipe liners for slurry transport; components for hydraulic, robotic and conveying equipment; and wheels, casters and rollers.

Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling

Avery Dennison’s WB0030 wash-off adhesive has been approved by Returpack and Infinitum for PET bottle recycling. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR456)In Scandinavia, demand for labels that enable PET recycling is growing and new regulations are prioritizing this type of packaging over glass. However, labeling technology for PET beverage bottles must follow guidelines established by the bottle deposit systems Returpack in Sweden and Infinitum in Norway.

Perstorp Potassium Formate: now an EU-registered fertilizer

Perstorp Potassium Formate: now an EU-registered fertilizer. (Photo: Shutterstock)Perstorp Potassium Formate (PoFO) is now registered as a fertilizer, fulfilling the requirements outlined in EC 2002/2003. With this EU registration Perstorp makes it easier for farmers to improve both crop quality and yields as there is no longer a need for local raw material registration when using PoFo based fertilizers, like Amicult K 42.

Archroma announces Chief Financial Officer succession

Archroma announces the appointment of Thomas Bucher as its new Chief Financial Officer effective 1 October 2021. (Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that it has appointed Thomas Bucher as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective 1 October 2021, replacing Roland Waibel who will retire.