Beaulieu Technical Textiles: go green with some of the most sustainable geotextiles in the industry

Beaulieu Technical Textiles: go green with some of the most sustainable geotextiles in the industry. 
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT) has unveiled the next step in its mission to deliver sustainable solutions to customers - product specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), an essential tool for communicating sustainability performance - to fully support green certified construction projects by providing accurate information in readily available formats.

UniteChem on major investment journey to expand global footprint, production capacity and local customer support

New Shengijn (Jiangsu) Plant.

UniteChem Group has announced that it has departed on an ambitious expansion journey with major investments across all levels. Cornerstones of this strategy for growth are significant additions in production capacity for existing and new performance additives as well as further support and logistics capabilities with a particular focus on Europe. (Photo: UniteChem)UniteChem Group, the world’s leading supplier of light stabilizers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, has announced that it has departed on an ambitious expansion journey with major investments in global production capacity and local customer support. Building on more than 20 years of experience in the market, the Group is determined to create value, deliver success and meet industry targets through highly responsive, long-term collaboration with customers and optimized product solutions. The growing portfolio will be on display during K 2022 from October 19 to 26 in Düsseldorf, Hall 8a, Booth E33.

Le innovazioni automotive e architectural di Mactac presentate a FESPA 2022

Le innovazioni automotive e architectural di Mactac presentate a FESPA 2022.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR472)I visitatori dello stand Mactac a FESPA 2022 hanno potuto ammirare per la prima volta una gamma di innovazioni progettate per trasformare le prestazioni, con una speciale attenzione dedicata nel 2022 alle applicazioni in ambito automotive e architettonico.

Ultraflex joins SGP Partnership in work towards a more sustainable future

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today Ultraflex Systems Inc. has become part of the SGP Community as a gold SGP Patron.

Ascend si concentra su mobilità elettrica, sostenibilità e crescita a K 2022

Vice President, Europe, Middle East, Africa and India at the EMG Pre-K event.
(Foto: Ascend Performance Materials, APMPR073)In occasione di una recente conferenza stampa a Rotterdam, Ascend Performance Materials ha presentato in anteprima alcuni aggiornamenti e punti salienti dell'azienda in vista del K 2022. Con il tema "Advancing Together", Ascend ha illustrato i modi in cui sta aiutando i clienti a risolvere alcune delle sfide tecniche più pressanti a livello globale.

Innovazioni Avery Dennison al FESPA 2022 - nuovi livelli di prestazioni e sostenibilità

Innovazioni Avery Dennison al FESPA 2022 - nuovi livelli di prestazioni e sostenibilità.
(Foto: Avery Dennison, PR471)Sostenibilità e innovazione sono stati al centro dell’attenzione presso lo stand Avery Dennison in occasione del FESPA 2022 di Berlino: agli installatori, infatti, sono state presentate idee per nuove opportunità di vendita e miglioramenti da apportare sia in termini di prestazioni ambientali, sia in termini di profitti. Particolare attenzione è stata posta sui segmenti automotive e architettonico, dove innovazioni chiave hanno avuto un impatto particolarmente forte.

SABIC, Tesco, Heinz & Berry join forces in closed-loop project for Heinz Beanz Snap Pots based on certified circular PP

SABIC has teamed up with Kraft Heinz, Tesco and Berry in an innovative recycling trial using certified circular polypropylene from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for microwavable and recyclable Beanz brand Snap Pots. 
(Photo: Kraft Heinz)SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Heinz, Tesco and Berry in an innovative recycling trial in the UK designed to close the loop on soft plastic food packaging. Flexible plastic packaging collected from Tesco stores has been used to produce certified circular polypropylene (PP) from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio for microwavable Heinz Beanz Snap Pots, made from 39% recycled soft plastic. The transformation of the industry towards a circular economy requires unprecedented innovation and intensive collaboration across the value chain. SABIC is at the forefront of this journey, and this latest achievement is yet another example of the company’s commitment to accelerate the change and ensure that plastic products are designed, produced, used and recycled more sustainably.

Avient Launches Two New Polymer Solutions to Support Sustainability in Automotive and Consumer Applications

Avient’s new reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) incorporate recycled content from polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from broken vehicle windshields and laminated architectural glass to support a circular economy. Also announced are two new Edgetek™ PKE non-halogen flame retardant (NHFR) formulations made with polyketone, which can have a lower carbon footprint compared to polyamide 6 reinforced materials, and are pre-colored in orange for high-voltage connectors in electric vehicles.Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced new engineered polymer solutions that can improve the sustainability of automotive applications. First, two additional grades have been added to the reSound™ REC thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) portfolio. Both grades are formulated with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) recycled from automotive glass by Shark Solutions. Also announced are two new Edgetek PKE polyketone (PK) grades with non-halogen flame retardants (NHFRs). Applications for reSound REC TPEs include automotive exterior and under-hood components, while Edgetek PKE NHFR formulations are specifically designed for electric vehicle (EV) components, including connectors.