17 Jun 2022
Mactac Automotive & Architectural innovations presented at FESPA 2022
Visitors to the Mactac stand at FESPA 2022 were able to see for the first time a range of innovations designed to transform performance, with a special focus for 2022 on automotive and architectural applications.
17 Jun 2022
Ultraflex joins SGP Partnership in work towards a more sustainable future
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today Ultraflex Systems Inc. has become part of the SGP Community as a gold SGP Patron.
16 Jun 2022
Ascend to focus on driving e-mobility, sustainability and growth at K 2022
Ascend Performance Materials previewed some corporate updates and highlights in advance of K 2022 at a recent press conference in Rotterdam. Under the theme of “Advancing Together”, Ascend outlined the ways it is helping customers solve some of the most pressing technical challenges globally.
16 Jun 2022
Avery Dennison innovations at FESPA 2022 - new levels of performance and sustainability
Sustainability and innovation were at the heart of the Avery Dennison FESPA 2022 stand in Berlin, offering installers insights into new sales opportunities and improvements to both environmental performance and their bottom line. A particular focus was placed on automotive and architectural segments, where key innovations have made an especially strong impact.
16 Jun 2022
SABIC, Tesco, Heinz & Berry join forces in closed-loop project for Heinz Beanz Snap Pots based on certified circular PP
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Heinz, Tesco and Berry in an innovative recycling trial in the UK designed to close the loop on soft plastic food packaging. Flexible plastic packaging collected from Tesco stores has been used to produce certified circular polypropylene (PP) from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for microwavable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, made from 39% recycled soft plastic. The transformation of the industry towards a circular economy requires unprecedented innovation and intensive collaboration across the value chain. SABIC is at the forefront of this journey, and this latest achievement is yet another example of the company’s commitment to accelerate the change and ensure that plastic products are designed, produced, used and recycled more sustainably.
16 Jun 2022
Avient Launches Two New Polymer Solutions to Support Sustainability in Automotive and Consumer Applications
Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced new engineered polymer solutions that can improve the sustainability of automotive applications. First, two additional grades have been added to the reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio. Both grades are formulated with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from automotive glass by Shark Solutions. Also announced are two new Edgetek PKE polyketone (PK) grades with non-halogen flame retardants (NHFRs). Applications for reSound REC TPEs include automotive exterior and under-hood components, while Edgetek™ PKE NHFR formulations are specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) components, including connectors.
15 Jun 2022
SABIC at K show 2022: Making the change real
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry will highlight its commitment to circular, sustainable solutions designed to eliminate plastic waste and support the shift to product electrification under its theme of ‘Making the change real’ at this year’s K Show, the leading industry trade show for plastics and rubber.
15 Jun 2022
Archroma and Baldwin to collaborate for optimized performance and resource saving in textile finishing
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, and Baldwin, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of precision spray systems and technology for sustainable textile manufacturing, announce a new collaboration to optimize performance and resource saving in the finishing department.
