Aart Mateboer retires; Change in Perstorp Animal Nutrition leadership while pursuing ambitious growth plan

Aart Mateboer. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announces a change of Leadership within its Animal Nutrition business effective June 1st. Executive Vice President Aart Mateboer has announced his retirement after May 31st. The company is determined to conduct a seamless leadership transition and continuously deliver on its ambitious growth plan.

BENEO verlaagt CO2-uitstoot in fabriek Wijgmaal

BENEO verlaagt CO2-uitstoot in fabriek Wijgmaal. (Foto: BENEO, PR022)BENEO, een toonaangevende fabrikant van functionele ingrediënten voor voeding, dierenvoeding en de farmaceutische industrie, blijft streven naar duurzamere productieprocessen door nieuwe apparatuur te installeren in zijn fabriek in Wijgmaal (Vlaams-Brabant). Met een grote industriële warmtepomp van het gespecialiseerde bedrijf Heaten zal energie teruggewonnen worden uit afvalwater, om zo de CO2-uitstoot van de fabriek terug te dringen.

Clariant at CHINAPLAS 2024: next-gen solutions for performance and sustainability

Exolit OP 1400 meets the requirements of the e&e industry and is continuously available thanks to the new plant in China, DayaBay.As the countdown to CHINAPLAS 2024 gets underway, Clariant has announced that it will display its latest portfolio of additives, delivering on both efficiency and sustainability.

Moog Launches Innovative Series of Direct Operated Valves: Enhancing Performance and Efficiency in Various Industries

Moog Launches Innovative Series of Direct Operated Valves: Enhancing Performance and Efficiency in Various Industries. 
(Photo Moog, MGPR2401)Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), is proud to announce the launch of two new direct operated valve series: the D93x Servo-proportional Valve Series and the D92x Proportional Valve Series. Each series, with its unique features and capabilities, is designed to boost machine reliability and optimize costs for machine builders.

Archroma launches ONE WAY+ as part of Planet Conscious+, the sustainable ecosystem

Archroma launches ONE WAY+ as part of Planet Conscious+, the sustainable ecosystem. 
(Photo: Archroma)Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today launched the ONE WAY+ to help mills and brands adopt best practices for improved productivity and efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Syensqo launches Rhodoline® HBR specialty additive for early hot block resistance in waterborne architectural paints

Syensqo is launching a brand new Rhodoline® HBR, a specialty additive developed as a sustainable alternative to PFAS surfactants for early hot block resistance in waterborne architectural paints. (Photo: Syensqo, PR013)Syensqo, formerly part of Solvay Group, has added a brand-new solution to its portfolio of Rhodoline® specialty coating additives. Rhodoline® HBR was developed to enable the phase-out of fluorosurfactants in architectural paint formulations. [1] This innovative new product helps prevent freshly painted surfaces from sticking together, providing early hot block resistance without negatively impacting other performance properties.

Archroma, G-Star RAW and Advance Denim promote cleaner denim production

Archroma, G-Star RAW and Advance Denim promote cleaner denim production. 
(Photo: Advance Denim)With the aim to help the denim industry reduce the environmental impact of its wastewater and move towards circularity, three leaders from across the denim supply chain have renewed their joint commitment to the production of aniline-free denim apparel based on Archroma’s DENISOL® PURE INDIGO 30.

Clariant completed acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

ClariantClariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, a leading provider of high-value ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry, from IFF for an Enterprise Value (EV) of USD 810 million (~ CHF 720 million). Purchase price will be subject to customary net debt and working capital adjustments.