Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros

Westfalia Fruit acquires Belgian avocado products company Syros. (Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR040)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry, has completed the acquisition of Syros, a Belgian-based manufacturer of avocado products serving the European food and service industry as well as retail sectors.

SONGWON partners with Altek International to distribute PVC in the Middle East

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that its Sub Business Unit PVC has entered into a new distribution partnership with Altek International FZE in the Middle East to respond to the region’s growing demand for innovative and sustainable PVC solutions. Effective January 1st, 2025, the collaboration will significantly enhance SONGWON's presence in the region.

INEOS Styrolution announces first yoghurt cup in supermarket containing mechanical recycling of polystyrene at food contact quality

Image courtesy of Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller.INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced today the successful completion of a first project with mechanically recycled polystyrene in a yoghurt cup. This milestone achievement was possible by the collaboration of multiple partners along the value chain.

Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line in Cangzhou, China

Clariant begins construction of second high performance additives production line in Cangzhou, China. 
© ClariantClariant is expanding its Cangzhou production site for the manufacture of the multifunctional additive Nylostab S-EED. The new, second production line in the Hebei Province of China, will jointly be owned and operated by Clariant and its local partner Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. A commencement ceremony for the site was today hosted by the leadership teams of the two companies.

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V.

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. (Photo: Perstorp)Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced Perstorp Holding AB has acquired 100 percent of the shares of OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. from OQ Chemicals GmbH. The deal provides Sweden-based Perstorp with full ownership and control over all of the Dutch company’s production assets, related technology and employees.

SABIC debuts LNP ELCRES CXL PC copolymers to address high chemical exposure in mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure

SABIC’s new LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins feature exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause environmental stress cracking and premature failure.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced today its new LNP™ ELCRES™ CXL polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins featuring exceptional chemical resistance. These specialty materials are well suited to help customers in the mobility, electronics, industrial and infrastructure markets address increased exposure to harsh chemicals that can cause environmental stress cracking and premature failure. In addition to providing higher chemical resistance than incumbent materials, LNP ELCRES CXL copolymer resins can enhance part durability and reliability with excellent low-temperature impact resistance and weatherability.

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant unveils new Beauty ColLABoration House, marking a new era in cosmetic innovation

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant leads the way in sustainable beauty, meeting the demand for natural, high-value cosmetic formulations. 
© Clariant Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant announces the opening of its new Beauty ColLABoration House near Los Angeles, California. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to revolutionize the way cosmetic formulations and concepts are developed, emphasizing direct collaboration with the specific needs from customers in this region.

Redefiniendo la solidez del papel: Mondi y Dobis innovan con bolsas de compra de papel más ligeras, que contienen fibras recicladas

Redefiniendo la solidez del papel: Mondi y Dobis innovan con bolsas de compra de papel más ligeras, que contienen fibras recicladas. 
(Foto: Mondi, PR314)Mondi, un líder global en embalajes y papeles, ha colaborado con Dobis para mejorar la eficiencia en la producción y reducir los gramajes de sus bolsas de compra de papel para los sectores de la moda, la comida rápida y el comercio minorista.