18-10-2022
First “all-in-one” for All-in-Ones: new surfactant Genapol® Complete ticks all the boxes for automatic dishwashing tabs
Clariant introduces a much-needed surfactant boost to the All-in-One automatic dishwashing (ADW) segment as brands look to take their highly convenient tablets in a more environmentally-compatible direction. Launched today, vegetal-origin Genapol Complete is the first environmental label-compatible surfactant capable of achieving excellent rinse and very good overall drying performance, cleaner machines and CO₂ product footprint savings.
17-10-2022
GCR acelera la inversión con una nueva planta de reciclaje para apoyar la economía circular
GCR Group ha anunciado el plan para abrir una nueva planta de reciclaje especializada en Castellet i La Gornal, Barcelona (España), reforzando la capacidad del grupo para atender el aumento de la demanda mundial de su gama de poliolefinas recicladas de CICLIC. Cuando la planta de 200 000 toneladas (200 kt), que se pondrá en marcha en 2023, esté en pleno funcionamiento en 2025, será una de las más grandes de su categoría, lo que supone un paso importante para el grupo. La capacidad de CICLIC®, junto con la de la gama de masterbatches y compuestos con carga mineral sostenible de GRANIC® , alcanzará las 500 kt. GCR tiene alcance mundial, con exportaciones que representan un 85 % de sus ventas a más de 100 países.
17-10-2022
SABIC, Drylock and Plastik group partner for absorbent hygiene applications with circular certified polymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that Plastik Group, a major international manufacturer of films and bags for the hygiene market, is using certified circular polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio in the production of specialty films designed for absorbent disposables offered by Drylock Technologies. Drylock has approved the use of these films for various absorbent hygiene applications, such as sanitary pads, panty liners, towels and diapers in feminine, baby and incontinence care.
17-10-2022
Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability
Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne™, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications.
14-10-2022
Clariant & Technip Energies' EARTH® tech for energy-efficient H2 production wins first place - twice
Clariant and its engineering and technology partner, Technip Energies, were presented with two industry awards for their ground-breaking EARTH technology. ICIS, which is the world’s largest petrochemical market information provider, selected the partners’ technology as the “Best Process Innovation” in the ICIS Innovation Awards 2022. EARTH also won the “Best Refining Technology” category of the Hydrocarbon Processing Awards 2022 – a program that honors the downstream energy segment’s leading innovations. Based on recuperative steam methane reforming, EARTH is a pioneering drop-in solution that enables a capacity increase in the production of hydrogen while contributing to energy savings and an improved CO2 footprint.
13-10-2022
New materials create safer, quieter EVs
Ascend Performance Materials has developed two materials for electric vehicles that improve safety and passenger comfort. The company’s Starflam® X-Protect and Vydyne® AVS tackle two unique challenges automakers face when developing their EV platforms.
13-10-2022
Huhtamaki, Milliken partner to design for circularity
Milliken & Company, a trusted expert in plastics additive and colorant technology, is partnering with Finnish flexible packaging giant Huhtamaki Group to develop a more sustainable, mono-material laminate for use in tubes targeting cosmetics, toothpaste and other personal-care applications.
13-10-2022
K2022: Partnership excellence that drives DOMO's sustainable polyamide solutions
DOMO Chemicals, a leader in polyamide-based engineered material solutions and services, is set to present its entire range of high-performing TECHNYL® solutions to a global audience for the first time at the upcoming K 2022 show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
