DSM Engineering Materials takes next step in making electric mobility safer, lighter and more sustainable

Three examples of DSM materials making Electric Vehicles Safer (left; EV charging plug with enhanced electrical safety properties required for fast-charging), Lighter (middle; JEC 2020 innovation award-winning lightweight FRP center tunnel for Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman) and more Sustainable (right; SPE Automotive 2021 innovation award-winning wire-harness clips for Ford Bronco Sport made of ocean plastics). 
(Photo: DSM Engineering Materials: DSMPR531)Today, DSM Engineering Materials announces it has taken the next important step on its journey to making electric vehicles safer, lighter and more sustainable by expanding its comparative tracking index (CTI) test laboratory to meet the next-generation, high voltage requirements of its customers. This move builds on a long track record of working with automotive tiers and OEMs, and leverages its leadership position on sustainability as well as its strong credentials in the automotive, electrical and electronics industries. By installing the industry’s most advanced CTI test capabilities, it is now enabling a new standard to support manufacturers in increasing the voltage of EV batteries safely and shortening charging times even further to help accelerate the shift to electric mobility.

Airnov’s environmental focus reflected in new sustainable packaging that aims to reduce plastic waste

Airnov’s enivronmental focus reflected in new sustainable packaging that aims to reduce plastic waste. (Photo: Airnov)Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, has introduced a new, sustainable packaging option to help reduce plastic waste.

Avery Dennison launches the first certified portfolio of vegan labels

Avery Dennison launches the first certified portfolio of vegan labels.
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Avery Dennison has achieved another market first with the launch of a new certified portfolio of vegan labels, which contain no animal-derived components. Additionally, every item in the portfolio was created without animal testing, or the use of GMOs of animal origin. Because of this, the collection has received approval from EVE VEGAN®, an independent organization created by Vegan France, which works to promote vegan alternatives in different industries, including food and medicine.

Archroma launches EARTH SOFT system based on Siligen® EH1, a new vegan textile softener with one-third plant-based active content

Archroma launches EARTH SOFT system based on Siligen® EH1, a new vegan textile softener with one-third plant-based active content.
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the launch of EARTH SOFT, a new softening system for textile and fashion applications, based on Archroma's latest innovation, a vegan silicone softener, Siligen® EH1, with 35% plant-based active content.

SANITIZED Neuentwicklung: Breitbandschutz auf Wasserbasis für Coatings, wirksam gegen alle relevanten Mikroorganismen – BPR konform

Sanitized® Broadtec™. 
(Foto: SANITIZED AG, PR040)SANITIZED AG, Spezialist für Hygienefunktion und Materialschutz für Kunststoffe, erweitert das Sanitized® Broadtec™ Sortiment um eine Neuentwicklung auf Wasserbasis: Sanitized® PL 19-30. Sanitized® PL 19-30 verfügt über einen Breitbandschutz gegen Bakterien, Schimmel, Algen und Pilze. Das wässrig basierte Produkt enthält ausschliesslich BPR konforme Wirkstoffe.

DOMO Chemicals erweitert Zugang zu TECHNYL® für Kunden weltweit 

DOMO Chemicals erweitert Zugang zu TECHNYL® für Kunden weltweit.DOMO Chemicals, der führende Lieferant auf dem europäischen Polyamidmarkt, bietet Kunden seine Produkte der TECHNYL®-Marke ab sofort weltweit an.

Ensinger acquires the StyLight® thermoplastic composite business from INEOS Styrolution

Ensinger and INEOS Styrolution announced the joint agreement today that Ensinger has acquired the StyLight® thermoplastic composite materials business of INEOS Styrolution. The acquisition adds an exclusive SAN based product range to Ensinger’s comprehensive thermoplastic composite portfolio. (Photo: Ensinger)Ensinger and INEOS Styrolution announced the joint agreement today that Ensinger has acquired the StyLight® thermoplastic composite materials business of INEOS Styrolution.

eschbach begrüßt IPCOS als neuen Partner für Plant Process Management

eschbach begrüßt IPCOS als neuen Partner für Plant Process Management. 
(Foto: eschbach, PR003)Der weltweit tätige Softwareentwickler eschbach hat eine Partnerschaft mit dem Anbieter industrieller Digitalisierungslösungen IPCOS vereinbart. Ziel ist es, auf die steigende Nachfrage aus der Chemieindustrie zu reagieren und noch mehr Produktionsbetrieben die Sicherheits-, Qualitäts- und Produktivitätsvorteile der Shiftconnector®-Plattform zur Verfügung zu stellen.