Kaneka Belgium Green Planet Beads Officially Recognized as Microplastic-Free Under Commission Regulation 2023/2055

Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Expanded Beads as cushioning materials for home electric appliances, transportation containers for fresh food, and materials used in the automotive and transport industries. 
(Photo: Kaneka Belgium NV, PR004)Kaneka Belgium NV is proud to announce that its Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Expanded Beads—type L40N—has been officially excluded from the definition of synthetic polymer microparticles under EU Commission Regulation 2023/2055.

Mondi et Proquimia lancent des pochons préformés à base de papier pour les tablettes lave-vaisselle

Mondi et Proquimia lancent des pochons préformés à base de papier pour les tablettes lave-vaisselle. (Photo: Mondi, PR317)Mondi, leader mondial de fabrication d’emballages durables et de papiers, a collaboré avec Proquimia pour lancer des pochons préformés à base de papier pour les tablettes lave-vaisselle en Espagne et au Portugal. Le ‘Product Impact Assessment’, menée en interne par Mondi, indique que la nouvelle solution présente un taux d'émissions de CO2 nettement réduit tout au long de son cycle de vie, par rapport à la solution précédente à base deplastique.

SONGWON presents advanced coatings stabilizers at ECS 2025

SONGWON presents advanced coatings stabilizers at ECS 2025.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, will present its sustainable, high-performance coatings stabilizers at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Westfalia Fruit introduces sustainable dye extraction from avocado byproducts

Westfalia Fruit introduces sustainable dye extraction from avocado byproducts. 
(Photo: Westfalia Fruit, PR046)Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry is committed to utilizing all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, food service, and wholesale customers are carefully inspected. Any unsuitable avocados are processed at Westfalia’s facility into products like avocado pulp, smashed avocado, guacamole, and more. The avocado skins and seeds from the process, which were previously typically used in low-value applications such as anaerobic digesters, are now finding new, innovative, higher value alternative uses.

SABIC's new conductive NORYL GTX LMX resins feature superior dimensional stability for inline paintable automotive exteriors

SABIC's new conductive NORYL GTX™ LMX resins feature superior dimensional stability for large inline paintable automotive exteriors, such as service flaps.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has launched NORYL GTX™ LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability. This innovative material is well-suited for inline paintable automotive applications, such as service flaps for electric vehicles (EVs). In particular, this new grade addresses the challenges of larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

Syensqo et Bota Bio s'associent pour développer des ingrédients biomimétiques de pointe pour le soin des cheveux et du cuir chevelu

Syensqo et Bota Bio s'associent pour développer des ingrédients biomimétiques de pointe pour le soin des cheveux et du cuir chevelu. 
(Copyright: Bota Bio)Syensqo annonce un partenariat stratégique de cinq ans avec Bota Bio, un leader mondial en biotechnologie industrielle spécialisé dans la conception de produits de consommation durables et performants. Cette collaboration souligne l'engagement de Syensqo à être un pionnier de la bio-révolution en élargissant son portefeuille de solutions renouvelables issues de la biotechnologie.

Ladayn Polymer Park to Enter Production in 2025 with Almost USD155M Investment Across 16 Factories

OQ Celebrates Milestone as Ladayn Polymer Park Pioneering Investors Approach Production in 2025. (Photo: OQ, PR033)OQ is proud to announce a significant milestone in the development of Ladayn Polymer Park, as three pioneering companies transition from the construction phase to production in early 2025. Representing a combined investment of $42 million, these companies include one Omani and two international leaders, highlighting Ladayn Polymer Park’s global appeal and Oman’s growing role as a hub for industrial innovation and sustainability.

Syensqo presents its latest high-performing and sustainable coating solutions at ECS 2025

At ECS 2025, Syensqo will present itself as a preferred formulation partner of the paints and coatings industry, with an advanced portfolio of high-performance and sustainable additives for enhanced durability, safety and decarbonization. (Photo: Syensqo, PR046)Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay Group, will showcase new additives, specialty monomers and green solvents at this year’s European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg, Germany. The company’s latest innovations are designed to enable step-change improvements in the durability and sustainability profile of paint and coating formulations.