INEOS Styrolution and Polystyvert establish joint development agreement aimed at advancing a circular economy for polystyrene

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, a global leader in styrenics, and Polystyvert, an innovative leader in dissolution technology, are collaborating to convert post-consumer polystyrene plastic into a new, high quality, polystyrene (PS) raw material resin.

Circular transition framework enhanced with new metrics for water, financial performance and bioeconomy guidance

DSM Engineering MaterialsThe World Business council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) released the Circular Transition Indicators (CTI) framework version 2.0 and the accompanying online tool that was jointly developed with more than 30 companies. The use of common indicators for circularity performance is essential to accelerating the transition to the circular economy and the CTI process helps companies' scope and prepare their assessment and interpret the results, understand risks and opportunities, prioritize actions and establish SMART targets to monitor progress.

OQ to Host Webinar on Modern Feeding Practice for High-performing Farm Animals

OQ to Host Webinar on Modern Feeding Practice for High-performing Farm Animals. 
(Photo: OQ, PR007)OQ is launching its series of webinars, themed ‘Connect.Learn.Do’, commencing on 10th of February, with a webinar entitled ‘Modern feeding practice for high-performing farm animals’, exploring the benefits to farmers, farm animals and the global food supply chain of feed additives, specifically n-Butyric acid derivatives.

Archroma and CleanKore join forces to promote sustainable, cost-effective indigo dyeing process

Archroma and CleanKore join forces to promote sustainable, cost-effective indigo dyeing process. (Photo: CleanKore)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with technology innovator CleanKore, aiming to advance sustainable dyeing processes throughout the denim supply chain.

Clariant launches natural VOC-trapping DESVOCANT adsorbents for packaging & cargo shipments

Clariant launches natural VOC-trapping DESVOCANT adsorbents for packaging & cargo shipments. (Photo: Clariant)Welcome relief from VOCs: Clariant unveils an innovative line of new clay mineral-based DESVOCANT adsorbents to efficiently reduce the potential exposure of shipment handlers, merchants, and consumers to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from enclosed manufactured products.

L'accresciuta complessità dell'illuminazione automobilistica a LED crea una domanda di tecnopolimeri nuovi e facili da stampare

La gamma di policarbonato (PC) LEXAN™ ad altissima fluidità di SABIC per le cornici dei gruppi ottici automobilistici permette al settore di creare geometrie complesse e di integrare un numero maggiore di funzioni, in modo fino ad oggi impossibile, mantenendo facilità di fabbricazione.La tendenza verso lo sviluppo di progetti di illuminazione automobilistica complessi ed intricati, basati su diodi luminosi (LEDs) ha creato una domanda di tecnopolimeri dotati di eccezionale scorrimento e facile sformatura dallo stampo. Alcuni elementi progettuali come l’integrazione di componenti e di funzioni, oppure parti dell’illuminazione anteriore o posteriore più larghi, ampi e sottili, come pure caratteristiche estetiche critiche richiedono materiali in grado di ottenere pareti sottili, uno stile aggressivo con angoli di sformo acuti, insieme ad un’estetica impeccabile. La gamma di policarbonato (PC) LEXAN™ di SABIC, ad altissima fluidità per le cornici dei gruppi ottici permette al settore di creare geometrie complesse ed integrare più componenti, in modi fino ad oggi incompatibili con la semplicità di fabbricazione.

Palsgaard’s pellet line expansion supports growing demand for food-grade plant-based polymer additives

Palsgaard’s new pellet line will have an annual capacity of 10,000 MT. (Photo: Palsgaard A/S)
Palsgaard A/S is driving the trend towards more natural ingredients and additives as industries strive for enhanced sustainability by increasing the use of renewables in their materials sourcing. The Danish pioneer in food emulsifiers has opened a new 10,000 tonnes pellet line that also expands the manufacturer’s production capacity for Einar® brand plant-based polymer additives.

Belden Announces Acquisition of OTN Systems N.V.

Roel Vestjens, President and CEO of Belden. (Photo: Belden, PR501) Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of specialty networking solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held OTN Systems N.V., a leading provider of automation networking infrastructure solutions, for approximately $71 million, net of cash acquired. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, and will be financed with cash on hand, which was approximately $500 million at the end of 2020. Separately, the Company increased its revenue and EPS guidance for the fourth quarter 2020.