Orion S.A., a specialty chemicals company, will showcase sustainability, highlight high-jet performance and detail electrical conductivity of specialty carbon blacks in coatings systems at the 2026 American Coatings Show + Conference on May 5-7 in Indianapolis. View recent buzz around Orion >> Highlighted products Orion (Booth #1466) will spotlight ECOLAR 50 POWDER, an award-winning carbon […]

The Council has formally adopted the directive on updating the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS. The revised rules also tighten environmental standards for several substances and strengthen monitoring across the EU. The directive amends the water framework directive, the groundwater directive and the directive on environmental quality

CYASORB® CYXTRA® V9800 and V9100 from Syensqo enable automotive manufacturers and compounders to use translucent polypropylene (PP) in interior and exterior parts, supporting design flexibility while maintaining long-term durability. Want to get latest product updates by Syensqo? Visit supplier profile >> Engineered for higher UV and thermal stabilization As automotive design increasingly incorporates light, transparency and refined

Across Europe, municipalities are rapidly upgrading or retrofitting their streetlighting infrastructure, resulting in thousands of end‑of‑life (EoL) lampshades entering the waste stream every year. Traditionally, these polycarbonate components are destined for incineration or landfilling due to their complex composition and contamination levels, but dissolution-based recycling is one of the keyways to change that. Recognizing both

Americhem announced an expansion of its healthcare capabilities with a new clean compounding facility in Suzhou, China, alongside the introduction of advanced material technologies at Chinaplas 2026. Interested in Americhem’s latest developments? Visit their profile on our platform. Purpose-built to meet ISO 13485 and cGMP standards Scheduled to come online in the second half of 2026,

Evonik, a global chemicals company, will present its high-performance polymers and plastic additives at CHINAPLAS 2026, Asia’s largest plastics and rubber exhibition. Under the theme “WE GO BEYOND WITH plastics solutions”, Evonik will showcase its innovative achievements in sustainability, energy transition, low-altitude economy, smart manufacturing, personalized healthcare, and the circular economy. Catch up on all

Sun Chemical will implement price increases and surcharges across all its product divisions, effective immediately. Get more info on Sun Chemical! See profile >> Adjustments due to ongoing Middle East geopolitical tensions These adjustments result from ongoing geopolitical developments in the Middle East, notably the situation involving Iran, which are significantly impacting global energy markets, logistics

Eigenmann & Veronelli Group (EV), an Italian distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, further expands its coatings & construction portfolio thanks to a new strategic agreement with Röhm, a methyl methacrylate resin chemistry provider. Get latest updates from Röhm! View profile >> Strategic partnership for growth in coatings market The partnership extends the collaboration to the

Burgess Pigment, a producer of specialty kaolin pigments and functional mineral products and Thiele Kaolin Company (Thiele), jointly announced that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Burgess Pigment will acquire Thiele, a supplier of high-quality kaolin clay and silica products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Get latest updates from

As automotive interiors trends evolve toward seamlessly integrated controls and adaptive design elements, manufacturers are seeking ways to embed smart functionality into surfaces without changing the look and feel of established materials. The Centum project Marquardt, a supplier of smart mechatronic systems for automotive applications, set out to address this challenge with its concept car,

Flint Group, an inks, coatings, digital printing equipment, and service solutions provider for packaging, announced that it has rebranded to Flint Group Packaging Solutions. This rebrand reflects an important step in the company’s strategic evolution, reinforcing its commitment to the growing and diverse packaging sector. Intersted in Flint Group? See profile >> Strategic evolution to solutions-driven

Kuraray Co., Ltd. announces its decision to upwardly revise the prices of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH) resin, EVOH resin and GENESTAR™ heat-resistant polyamide. Details of the revisions are given below. Catch up on all of Kuraray’s latest activities – visit their profile now! PVOH resins 1. Scope of revision 2. Effective date Immediately 3. Scope of revision and

Clariant announced the successful completion of a collaborative pilot-scale project with Borealis, a provider of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions, and SINTEF, one of Europe’s largest independent research organizations. The partnership successfully demonstrated Clariant’s pyrolysis oil (pyoil) upgrading technology, marking a significant milestone in advancing circular economy solutions for the plastics industry. Interested in Clariant’s

Nanotechnology, defined by the manipulation of matter at the 1-100 nanometer scale, continues to unlock significant innovation across industries, driving the growing presence of manufactured nanomaterials (NMs) in the Canadian market. In response, Canada regulates these substances under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA), which provides the authority to collect information and to assess

Kraton Corporation, a global producer of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces a global price increase for all polymer products. The increase will range from $ 440/MT to $ 700/MT, or as contracts allow, depending upon polymer type and production location. These price increases reflect sharp and sustained