INEOS Styrolution introduces first standard ABS grades with post-consumer recycled material

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today introduces its first ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) grades with mechanically recycled content, making them the first products of the newly launched ECO family. The new Terluran® ECO GP-22 grade is the first contribution from INEOS Styrolution to meet INEOS’ pledge to incorporate at least 325kt/year of recycled materials into its products.

INEOS Styrolution launches new ECO family of sustainable products

INEOS StyrolutionINEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today the launch of its new ECO family of styrenics solutions that will support the creation of a circular economy for styrenics.

Clariant Catalysts and Wuxi Xiyuan join forces in off-gas treatment for silver-based formaldehyde plants

Clariant’s EnviCat VOC catalyst removes harmful VOCs and carbon monoxide from the off-gases of a formaldehyde plant in Xinjiang. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant’s Catalysts business unit has intensified its collaboration with Wuxi Xiyuan to support China’s formaldehyde producers with innovative, sustainable off-gas treatment. The advanced emission control solution combines a new technology from Wuxi Xiyuan with Clariant’s high-performance EnviCat VOC catalysts, and is specially designed for producers using silver-based processes.

Slow speed ahead at K 2019: Rapid OneCUT PRO brings quality, energy and operational benefits to slow speed granulation

Slow speed granulation with Rapid’s Open Hearted – disassemble in less than 30 seconds. (Photo: Rapid Granulator, PR048)
At K 2019 (Oct 16-23, Düsseldorf, Germany), Rapid Granulator will unveil the biggest innovation in slow speed granulation in years in Hall 9, Booth: E19. Rapid OneCUT PRO means less dust, less noise, less energy consumption and significant operational benefits.

Shawmut Communications Group Achieves SGP Certification

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today that Shawmut Communications Group of Danvers, MA has achieved SGP certification.

Kind to Nature Tough on Ice: Perstorp’s new renewable deicer Pergrip Run Pro offers superior technical and environmental performance

Perstorp’s new renewable deicer Pergrip™ Run Pro offers superior technical and environmental performance.
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As this year’s northern winter approaches, Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has launched its new sustainable deicer, Pergrip Run Pro, uniquely made using ISCC certified renewable raw materials.

RENOLIT takes a sustainable lead by switching to a non-phthalate plasticizer

RENOLIT takes a sustainable lead by switching to a non-phthalate plasticizer.
(Photo: Shutterstock)RENOLIT, a global leader in high-quality plastic films, has completed the switch of all its US production for signage and graphics market product range to the leading non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen, produced by Perstorp. It is the first company in this sector to make this significant move away from phthalates to a more sustainable additive.

Henkel and Carbon Revolution join forces

Henkel and Carbon Revolution join forces to speed OEM automotive one-piece carbon fibre wheels development. (Photo: Henkel, PR076)Henkel, a global leading provider of high-impact solutions based on adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has reached a strategic material supply agreement with Carbon Revolution, the world-leading Australian manufacturer of one-piece automotive carbon composite wheels. The collaboration includes dedicated manufacturing facilities established at Henkel’s existing plant near Melbourne.