Syensqo expands Ryton® PPS compounding capabilities in the United States

Syensqo’s Augusta site, Georgia US. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR064)Syensqo, a leader in specialty polymers, announces a capital investment to expand Ryton® PPS (polyphenylene sulfide) compounding capability at the Augusta manufacturing site in Georgia, US.

Clariant Beauty to spark, solve and enliven at CITE show in Japan

Clariant Beauty, launch at CITE Japan, booth D7-06. © Clariant Clariant will take part in the CITE Japan exhibition to be held in May 2025 with the brand new “Clariant Beauty” positioning that will see the global leading personal care ingredient supplier feature its unique innovations alongside those from the newly-acquired Lucas Meyer Cosmetics known for its high-value active ingredients. The combined strengths of offerings promise to spark innovation through collaboration, while helping to solve formulation challenges creatively thus delivering enlivened products with high performance and sustainability incorporated.

Clariant Adsorbents Honored with ADM Supplier Award for Sustainability

ADM presents the 2024 Supplier Award award in sustainability to Clariant at its site in Jacarei, Brazil. © ClariantClariant Adsorbents Brazil has been named the recipient of the Strive 35 – Sustainability Award by ADM, a global leader in innovative solutions from nature. Clariant was one of six suppliers honored across distinct categories, recognized for its alignment with ADM’s Corporate Social Responsibility goals and commitment to sustainable operational practices.

SONGWON Industrial Group releases Q1/2025 financial results

SONGWONSONGWON Industrial Group today released its financial results for the 1st quarter of 2025. The Group reported an increase in revenue of 7.8% in Q1/2025 (275,753 Million KRW) compared to sales generated in Q1/2024 (255,752 Million KRW). In the first 3 months of 2025, SONGWON delivered a gross profit of 40,743 Million KRW, marking an increase of 4.1% when compared to the gross profit achieved in the same period of the previous year (Q1/2024: 39,134 Million KRW). Net profit in Q1/2025 was 4,857 Million KRW, down from 6,662 million KRW in Q1/2024, primarily due to elevated labor costs following a recent court ruling in Korea that impacted companies operating in the country, as well as ongoing margin pressure. 

L'emballage est la nouvelle affirmation de la marque, selon le sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce du groupe Mondi

L'emballage est la nouvelle affirmation de la marque, selon le sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce du groupe Mondi. \(Photo: Mondi, PR330)Mondi, leader mondial de l'emballage et du papier durables, a annoncé aujourd'hui les résultats de son sixième rapport annuel sur les tendances eCommerce, intitulé «La durabilité et son impact sur l'emballage et les choix d'achat en ligne». Cette étude complète examine les tendances, les attitudes et les attentes concernant le commerce électronique et l'impact de l'emballage sur l'expérience du consommateur.

SABIC features at PCIM Europe 2025 specialty thermoplastics that help address challenges with higher-voltage electrical applications

Nichicon’s high heat capacitor elements before casing and sealing (left) and capacitors (right), are made from SABIC’s ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V).SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing here at PCIM Europe 2025, in Hall 7, Booth 140, high-heat specialty thermoplastics well suited for demanding electrical applications, including components used in electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s exhibit features Nichicon Corporation capacitors made with ultra-thin ELCRES™ HTV150 dielectric film. These advanced film capacitors for AC-DC inverters can operate at high temperatures up to 150°C with minimal derating of applied voltage (V), which will be discussed in two technical presentations during the event. Also, SABIC is launching a new extrusion grade of ULTEM™ resin with productivity and other advantages over incumbent materials used in magnet wire insulation for EV motors.

Mondi’s successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí reinforces leadership in sustainable packaging

Mondi’s successful start up of new €400 million paper machine at Štětí reinforces leadership in sustainable packaging. (Photo: Mondi, PR329)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is pleased to announce that following the start-up of its state-of-the-art paper machine at its Štětí mill (Czech Republic) in December 2024, early production runs have demonstrated excellent results in terms of strength, runnability and consistent quality. The new machine enables Mondi to meet the rising demand for paper-based flexible packaging while strengthening the Group’s vertically integrated Paper Bags business. It also supports the optimisation of production efficiency across the Group’s entire kraft paper portfolio.

Mondi successfully starts up recycled containerboard machine in Duino, Italy

Mondi successfully starts up recycled containerboard machine in Duino, Italy. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR328)Mondi, a global leader in the production of sustainable packaging and paper, has successfully started up its Duino mill. This milestone further strengthens Mondi’s position as a leading producer of high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions while driving long-term value creation.

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support

Beyond technical service: How Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) team transforms technical support. 
© Clariant Lorena Oviol, Head of Applied Catalyst Technology at Clariant Catalysts, unveils how to achieve real impact by maximizing plant performance with catalysts. Her revelations about the fusion of human expertise and cutting-edge technology will prove invaluable for anyone seeking to understand how catalyst optimization offers a competitive advantage.

Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers cooperating to use recycled materials for interior applications of premium vehicles

Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers cooperating to use recycled materials for interior applications of premium vehicles. (Photo: ELIX Polymers, PR085)Simoldes Plastics, a leading Tier 1 supplier in the Automotive Industry and ELIX Polymers are working together to get more sustainable recycled materials into new, high demanding interior applications of premium vehicles.

Syensqo celebrates 35 years of Radel® PPSU innovations with launch of White Radel®

Syensqo celebrates 35 years of Radel® PPSU innovations with the launch of White Radel®, a whiter-than-bone high-flow medical-grade PPSU resin that enables bright medical devices with outstanding mechanical performance, chemical resistance and biocompatibility. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR049)Syensqo, a leading global provider of high-performance materials and chemical solutions, has introduced White Radel®, the latest innovation in its portfolio of Radel® polyphenyl sulfone (PPSU) solutions for durable biopharma applications, surgical instruments and medical devices. The new product is considerably whiter than traditional medical grade Radel® PPSU compounds.

B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art Yarn production

B.I.G. Yarns strengthens European market position with major investment in state-of-the-art Yarn production.
(Photo: © Beaulieu International Group)B.I.G. Yarns, a leading designer and manufacturer of polyamide (PA), polypropylene (PP), and polyester (PET) carpet yarns for commercial, automotive, residential, and technical applications, is proud to announce a significant investment of €25 million in its French yarn production site. This investment reinforces its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and European manufacturing. It includes the installation of cutting-edge BCF lines, enhancing B.I.G. Yarns’ leadership in one-step 3-ply yarns and further solidifying its position as a key player in the global market.

Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai

Inauguration of new specialty chemicals laboratory in Shanghai. (Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp and BRB, wholly-owned subsidiaries of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad, inaugurated a new innovation hub in Shanghai, China. This advanced laboratory opened on April 17th and will support growth in the region by increasing technical support for customers with a specific focus on the Asian market. The new Shanghai innovation hub will allow faster response time to our customers and combine technical expertise with a strong focus on product and application development as well as technical services, strengthening regional customer relationships with dedicated regional support. It is one of several planned initiatives in the region to enhance innovation capabilities along the value chain and to strengthen PCG’s position as a leader within specialty chemicals.

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