2 Feb 2021
OQ to Host Webinar on Modern Feeding Practice for High-performing Farm Animals
OQ is launching its series of webinars, themed ‘Connect.Learn.Do’, commencing on 10th of February, with a webinar entitled ‘Modern feeding practice for high-performing farm animals’, exploring the benefits to farmers, farm animals and the global food supply chain of feed additives, specifically n-Butyric acid derivatives.
2 Feb 2021
Archroma and CleanKore join forces to promote sustainable, cost-effective indigo dyeing process
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, aiming to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain.
2 Feb 2021
Clariant launches natural VOC-trapping DESVOCANT adsorbents for packaging & cargo shipments
Welcome relief from VOCs: Clariant unveils an innovative line of new clay mineral-based DESVOCANT adsorbents to efficiently reduce the potential exposure of shipment handlers, merchants, and consumers to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from enclosed manufactured products.
1 Feb 2021
Increasing complexity of automotive LED lighting designs creates demand for novel and easy to mold thermoplastics
The trend toward developing complex, intricate automotive lighting designs using light-emitting diodes (LEDs) has created a need for high-performance thermoplastics with exceptional flow and easy mold release. Design elements such as part and function integration, wider, larger and thinner forward and rear lighting components, and critical aesthetics call for materials that can enable thin walls, aggressive styling with sharp draft angles and an impeccable appearance. SABIC’s portfolio of super high-flow LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) resins for automotive lighting bezels enables the industry to create complex geometries and integrate more features never before possible with ease of manufacturing.
1 Feb 2021
Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports growing demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives
Palsgaard A/S is driving the trend towards more natural ingredients and additives as industries strive for enhanced sustainability by increasing the use of renewables in their materials sourcing. The Danish pioneer in food emulsifiers has opened a new 10,000 tonnes pellet line that also expands the manufacturer’s production capacity for Einar® brand plant-based polymer additives.
27 Jan 2021
Belden Announces Acquisition of OTN Systems N.V.
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held OTN Systems N.V., a leading provider of automation networking infrastructure solutions, for approximately $71 million, net of cash acquired. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, and will be financed with cash on hand, which was approximately $500 million at the end of 2020. Separately, the Company increased its revenue and EPS guidance for the fourth quarter 2020.
27 Jan 2021
Carus präsentiert hochwertige Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz bei raumprobe
Carus, eine führende Designmarke für Teppichböden und Mitglied der Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.), hat beschlossen, Projektverantwortliche und Kreative in Architektur und Design auf einer physischen und digitalen Materialplattform erstmals direkt anzusprechen. So sind die hochwertigen Carus Tuft-Teppichböden für den gewerblichen Einsatz ab Januar 2021 in Europas größter Materialausstellung bei raumprobe in Stuttgart zu erleben. Hinzu kommt die virtuelle Präsentation der Produkte bei raumprobe.com im Internet, einschließlich Materialdatenbank.
26 Jan 2021
Mondi’s sustainable packaging hits the right note for Orkla’s new climate-smart food launch
Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has created three sustainable packaging products for a brand-new range of vegan products from food manufacturer Orkla.
