POLYVANTIS demonstrates its expertise in the building & construction market at BAU 2025 with solutions for aesthetic designs and enhanced sustainability

An example of a long lasting, lightweight, and durable LEXAN™ THERMOCLEAR™ Multiwall Sheet used for the roofing of the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, installed in 1995.POLYVANTIS, a leading multi-material sheet and film solutions supplier, will present its comprehensive product portfolio of building materials at Germany’s leading architecture, materials, and systems trade fair. POLYVANTIS offers a wide range of films, sheets, and semi-finished products made from polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and polycarbonate (PC) that meet the high demands placed on materials for the building and construction industry. The Company serves its global customer base with the world-renowned brands EUROPLEX®, LEXAN PC film and sheet, and PLEXIGLAS® PMMA semi-finished products under one roof. POLYVANTIS is known for its robust product warranties including its new extended 20-year warranty for LEXAN THERMOCLEAR multiwall sheet.

Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business

Perstorp establishes Amsterdam site in key step to enter the growing synthetic ester business. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), will serve growing specialty fluids markets from new site in Amsterdam.

Les bienfaits des fibres de racine de chicorée dans la gestion du poids confirmés par une revue systématique avec méta-analyses

Les bienfaits des fibres de racine de chicorée dans la gestion du poids confirmés par une revue systématique avec méta-analyses. (Photo: BENEO, PR029)Une nouvelle revue systématique de la littérature avec méta-analyses, menée par Reimer et al , démontre que la consommation de fibres de racine de chicorée favorise une réduction significative du poids, de l’indice de masse corporelle (IMC), de la masse grasse, du tour de taille, et dans une certaine mesure, du pourcentage de graisse corporelle. Cette étude renforce encore les preuves déjà solides qu’une supplémentation en fibres de racine de chicorée peut entraîner des réductions cliniquement significatives du poids et d’autres paramètres de gestion de celui-ci.

OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security

OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security. (Photo: OQ, PR032)OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has unveiled Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to tackle critical water scarcity challenges. Launched at Arabplast 2025, this solution is tailored to meet the water and food storage needs of communities worldwide, particularly in regions facing severe resource shortages.

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 et Altek International forment un partenariat de distribution du PVC au Proche-Orient

SONGWONLa société Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. a le plaisir d’annoncer que sa division PVC a conclu un accord de partenariat avec la société Altek International FZE afin de répondre à la demande croissante de solutions PVC innovantes et durables qui s’observe au Proche-Orient. Prévue pour prendre effet le 1er Janvier 2025, cette collaboration va considérablement renforcer la présence de SONGWON dans la région.

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.