18-04-2019
Living Lagom at home for sustainability and balance
After becoming both a buzzword and a global lifestyle phenomenon, by now, most of us probably know about the Danish concept of hygge, an idea all about comfort, contentment and coziness. But, as we settle into 2019, move over hygge and enter lagom, another Nordic concept that is increasingly being associated with sustainability at home and in the nature around us.
18-04-2019
SABIC ULTEM™ gives eyewear frames from Zhengda Optical a lightweight metal look for high comfort with style
A combination of excellent mechanical, thermal and chemical properties is proving a winning solution for ULTEM™ resin from SABIC in lightweight spectacle frames with novel decorative effects from Zhengda Optical. The Chinese company injection molds frames in ULTEM™ resin, a polyetherimide (PEI) resin that can be metallized to produce highly attractive designs.
16-04-2019
DSM introduces ultimate self-matting bio-based solution for flooring
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, launched a new, bio-based self-matting resin, Decovery® SP-2022 XP, that will take ultra-matt flooring finishes to new levels in terms of aesthetic and functional performance, ease of application and sustainability. The new resin underlines DSM’s ambition of using science and innovation to develop sustainable solutions that outperform conventional market alternatives.
16-04-2019
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to more sustainable packaging
Mondi and Pacoon offer a roadmap for making packaging more sustainable.
16-04-2019
Clariant Launches New Tube & Stopper Package to Serve Vietnam Market
Clariant, a focused and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced the launch of a new standard tube/desiccant stopper product, created and sized to serve the needs of the Vietnam market. The new product features a 25 mm x 132 mm tube along with a spiral stopper, to package effervescent tablets and protect them from breakage and moisture-related damage. The design also works well for chewables and lozenges. The product is being distributed in Vietnam by DKSH Vietnam Co., Ltd, and will be directly sourced from Clariant’s plant in Changshu, China for an optimized supply chain.
15-04-2019
Henkel launches new silicone-free gap filler for electric vehicles
During the Battery Show 2019 in Stuttgart, Henkel will launch new technologies that enable cost-efficient large-scale assembly and lifetime protection of battery architectures. As all major automotive OEMs and new players are rapidly launching new electric vehicle (EV) models, Henkel is leveraging its broad technology base and many years of expertise and experience to drive the transformation from traditional engines to electrified powertrains. Tap into the Henkel know-how and visit the expert team at booth 1025 from May 7 to 9.
15-04-2019
KRAIBURG TPE adheres to China’s GB standards requirements
KRAIBURG TPE is proud to announce that its specific TPE compounds have received the Declaration of Compliance (DoC), according to the GuoBiao (GB) standards in the People’s Republic of China.
12-04-2019
INEOS Styrolution to build a production site for its succesful composite Stylight®
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today that it is planning to set up a new production site for its successful composite StyLight®.
