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 completa la adquisición del negocio de poliamidas de alto rendimiento de Solvay en Europa

DOMODOMO Chemicals, uno de los principales productores de materiales de ingeniería de alta calidad para una amplia variedad de mercados, ha anunciado hoy que ha completado la adquisición del negocio de poliamidas de alto rendimiento de Solvay en Europa.

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.

El BarrierPack Recyclable de Mondi ayuda a las marcas de productos de gran consumo a avanzar en la consecución de sus objetivos de economía circular

El BarrierPack Recyclable de Mondi ayuda a las marcas de productos de gran consumo a avanzar en la consecución de sus objetivos de economía circular. 
(Fotos: Mondi, PR143)28 de enero de 2020 – Mondi, líder mundial en papel y envases sostenibles, ha logrado certificar la reciclabilidad de su galardonado film de polietileno BarrierPack Recyclable. Este ligero monomaterial ofrece una solución de envase más sostenible para diversas aplicaciones que abarcan desde las bolsas stand-up para pastillas de lavavajillas hasta las bolsas resellables para comida orgánica para perros.

Guardian Glass obtiene la certificación Cradle to Cradle en Europa, nivel Bronce, para sus productos vidrio float, vidrio de capa de altas prestaciones y vidrio laminado

Guardian Glass obtiene la certificación Cradle to Cradle en Europa, nivel Bronce, para sus productos vidrio float, vidrio de capa de altas prestaciones y vidrio laminado.
(Foto Guardian Glass, LLC, GRDPR174) Guardian Glass Europa tiene el placer de anunciar que ha obtenido la certificación Cradle to Cradle, nivel Bronce, para tres de sus familias de productos - vidrio float, vidrio de capa y vidrio laminado -, fabricado en ocho de sus plantas europeas.

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.