24-07-2025
BENEO bundelt de krachten in ambitieus project voor duurzame rijstteelt in Vietnam
BENEO, een toonaangevende producent van functionele ingrediënten voor voeding, diervoeder en de farmaceutische industrie, werkt samen met de internationale niet-gouvernementele organisatie Rikolto en het klimaattechnologiebedrijf CarbonFarm aan de lancering van een driejarig project dat met subsidies van de Vlaamse overheid duurzame rijstteelt in Vietnam moet promoten.
24-07-2025
Syensqo and cylib reach a milestone in lithium recovery from spent electric vehicle batteries
Syensqo and cylib have reached a significant milestone in circular battery materials processing by producing high-purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries. This collaboration marks a major advancement in the recovery of valuable materials, as very few recycling companies today can produce lithium at battery-grade, especially lithium hydroxide, the preferred form of lithium for new EV batteries.
18-07-2025
Beauflor Energizes Metro Atlanta’s Largest Generating Rooftop Solar System
Beauflor USA, an industry leader in flooring manufacturing, is now supporting its operations in Georgia with solar power. Beauflor recently energized Metro Atlanta’s largest solar power system by capacity, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts.
17-07-2025
SABIC debuts first FR PBT nano molding material with good bonding & mechanical performance
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, introduced today the latest addition to its LNP™ THERMOTUF™ family of specialty compounds. New LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound is the industry’s first nano molding technology (NMT) material based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) that combines excellent flame retardancy (FR) and good mechanical performance. It addresses growing demand across the consumer electronics industry for lightweight and durable metal-plastic hybrid components, such as those used in the middle frame of smartphones. In addition, the material’s FR properties can help customers comply with the fourth edition of the IEC 62368-1 safety standard for consumer electronics devices. LNP THERMOTUF WF0087N compound is a 2025 Edison Award winner.
16-07-2025
The role of modern flame retardants in construction
Fire safety in modern construction has become increasingly complex and urgent. From towering steel frameworks to engineered wood systems and high-tech infrastructure, today's buildings must not only perform, they must protect.
15-07-2025
ELIX Polymers reaffirms its leadership in sustainability with the publication of its 2024 Report
ELIX Polymers, leading manufacturer of thermoplastics, has published its 2024 Sustainability and Social Responsibility Report, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a responsible, transparent business model in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
15-07-2025
KRAIBURG TPE sets strong accents in the development of new compounds for food contact and fire protection environments
Soon after it was founded in 1952, the “K” established itself as the world's leading trade fair for the manufacture and processing of plastics and rubber. The extensive three-year cycle in which it has been held ever since ensures an enormously high density of information and innovation within the overall show of exhibits on display there. Expectations are correspondingly high when Düsseldorf hosts around 180,000 trade fair visitors in “K fever” in the second week of October 2025! KRAIBURG TPE has already been preparing for this for several months. 150 square meters of the approximately 175,000 square meters of exhibitor space will once again be reserved for the TPE manufacturer from Waldkraiburg on the renowned “Gummistraße” (with stand location “Hall 6, booth #C58-03”).
14-07-2025
Archroma unveils breakthrough washing-off auxiliary for outstanding color fastness and resource efficiency in reactive dyeing
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today launched CYCLANON® XC-W e, an innovative washing-off auxiliary that improves productivity and reduces resource consumption in cellulosic dyeing while delivering outstanding color fastness, even in difficult high-electrolyte or hard water conditions.
