Tackling plastic waste: Kaneka highlights bio-based and biodegradable polymer technology at K 2019

Tackling plastic waste: Kaneka highlights bio-based and biodegradable polymer technology at K 2019.Amid growing calls to cut back on plastic waste and deliver circular economy solutions, Kaneka is showcasing Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer PHBH technology at K 2019 (Düsseldorf, October 16-23), following recent food contact material approval in the EU, Japan and the US. The leading technology-driven company has developed the bio-based and biodegradable polymer PHBH, which is not only recyclable through composting, but is also biodegradable in natural environments, including marine waters.

Archroma joins One Young World with first ever delegation of young talents

Archroma joins One Young World with first ever delegation of young talents. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced that the company is joining the One Young World global movement and sending its first ever delegates to the Annual Summit which will take place in London, UK, from 22 to 25 October 2019.

Avery Dennison wins 2019 Innovations in Sustainability Award

Left: Robyn Buma, Vice President, Global Procurement, Avery Dennison
Right: Silvia Schmid, Program Manager, Sustainable Procurement and Responsible Supply Chains, EcoVadis. (Photo: Avery Dennison, PR438)
Avery Dennison was named winner of the 2019 Future of Sourcing Awards during the Sourcing Industry Group’s Global Executive Summit in Carlsbad, California. The Future of Sourcing Awards celebrates organizations and individuals that show innovation, leadership and transformation in categories that are critical to the sourcing industry.

NATPET to showcase advances in several polypropylene resin grades at K 2019

NATPET to showcase advances in several polypropylene resin grades at K 2019.
(Photos © 2019 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, NATPETPR006)Saudi Arabia’s National Petrochemical Industrial Co. (NATPET), a major producer of propylene and polypropylene, plans to highlight advances in several of its material grades at K 2019, taking place Oct. 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany. It will mark the firm’s fourth consecutive appearance at this large, triennial plastics fair.

KRAIBURG TPE will be presenting a flexible material development platform for thermoplastic elastomer hybrids at K 2019

KRAIBURG TPE will be presenting a flexible material development platform for thermoplastic elastomer hybrids at K 2019.
(Image: © 2019 KRAIBURG TPE)KRAIBURG TPE has introduced an advanced new technology platform for thermoplastic elastomer hybrids (TEHs), to close the performance gap between thermoplastic elastomers and conventional elastomer compounds. The TEH compounds are tailor-made to fit customers’ specific applications. Combined with selected elastomers, the compounds provide the same features as elastomers while maintaining the favorable workability of TPEs. The company will be presenting this innovative technology in detail during the K 2019 trade fair held in Düsseldorf (Hall 6, Booths C-58-04 and E22)

On the front foot – new SABIC foam solution for footwear

On the front foot – new SABIC foam solution for footwear.Close collaboration with our partners in the value chain has enabled SABIC to build up a large bank of knowledge on foaming technologies, and to develop a dedicated, diverse global foam portfolio, applicable in almost all industrial applications. SABIC is adding to this portfolio with the launch of a dedicated polyolefin elastomer foam solution for footwear – both sports shoes and casual –FORTIFY C11075DF and FORTIFY C05075DF.

TE Connectivity to highlight new surge arrestor at IREE 2019 tradeshow

TE Connectivity to highlight new surge arrestor at IREE 2019 tradeshow.
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR403)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, will feature the new TE RSTI 68 surge arrester, a product that can help solve for some of the most common issues arising during the ongoing modernisation of India’s railway system, at IREE 2019.

Clariant launches new CESA® ProTect brand oxygen scavenger additives for polyester packaging

Clariant launches new CESA ProTect brand oxygen scavenger additives for polyester packaging. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a focused, innovative and entrepreneurial specialty chemical company, today announced the creation of a new brand of patent protected oxygen scavenger additive masterbatches – CESA ProTect.