A step forward for sustainability: Avery Dennison joins SABIC in its TRUCIRCLE initiative, developing a recycled polypropylene (rPP) label facestock

A step forward for sustainability: Avery Dennison joins SABIC in its TRUCIRCLE™ initiative, developing a recycled polypropylene (rPP) label facestock.
(Photo: Avery Dennison, PR441)
Avery Dennison has taken an important step towards supplying a recycled polypropylene (rPP) label material, collaborating with SABIC in the TRUCIRCLE initiative, which encompasses circular materials and technologies to enable product manufacturers to reach their sustainability goals.

DOMO Chemicals completes the acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe

DOMODOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, today announced that the company has completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe.

Clariant achieves 100% green electricity consumption at Knapsack production site

Clariant’s additives production facility in Knapsack, Germany powers the production of its halogen-free Exolit flame retardants solely with 100% renewable electricity. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant will continue to power its BU Additives production facility in Knapsack, Germany, solely with 100% renewable electricity following the site’s successful pilot switch one year ago. This underlines Clariant’s continued efforts of shifting to the use of renewables for its electricity demand, lowering the impact on climate change.

Henkel introduces new tin replacement solution for automotive body repair

Teroson EP 5020 is easy to apply and results in a smooth substrate for subsequent filling and painting. 
(Photo: Henkel, PR073)Henkel has introduced Teroson EP 5020 TR, a two-component epoxy-based cold rebuilding material designed to replace conventional tin solder in aftermarket repairs of automotive body damages. Fast curing, easier to sand and smoother to apply than previous solutions, the material also eliminates the heat and open flame process required for tin soldered repairs.

Milliken & Company Finalizes Acquisition of Borchers

Milliken & Company Milliken & Company (“Milliken”), a global diversified manufacturer with more than a century and a half of materials science expertise, has formally acquired Borchers Group Limited (“Borchers”), a global specialty chemicals company known for its innovative high-performance coating additives and specialty catalyst solutions from The Jordan Company, L.P. (“TJC”). The transaction officially closed on Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Mondi’s BarrierPack Recyclable helps consumer goods brands advance their circular economy goals

Mondi’s BarrierPack Recyclable helps consumer goods brands advance their circular economy goals. 
(Photos: Mondi, PR143)Mondi, global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, had its award-winning BarrierPack Recyclable all-polyethylene film certified for recyclability. This lightweight mono-material offers a more sustainable packaging solution for diverse applications ranging from stand-up pouches for dishwasher tablets to resealable pouches for organic dog food.

Guardian Glass float, coated and laminated glass products attain Bronze level Cradle to Cradle certification in Europe

Guardian Glass float, coated and laminated glass products attain Bronze level Cradle to Cradle certification in Europe. 
(Photo Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR174) Guardian Glass Europe is pleased to announce that it has attained Bronze level Cradle to Cradle certification for three of its product families – float, coated and laminated glass – manufactured at eight of its European plants.

TE Connectivity further extends M12 range with right-angle connectors for PCBs and panels

TE Connectivity further extends M12 range with right-angle connectors for PCBs and panels. 
(Source: TE Connectivity, PR312)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, is once again expanding its M12 portfolio, with A-, B- and D-coded versions of the right-angle connector. The new products come just a few months after TE introduced connectors with eight and 12 pin positions for direct mounting onto PCBs and panels.