PPG announces the startup of a waterborne automotive coatings manufacturing plant in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The facility will enhance PPG’s local production capacity of waterborne basecoats and primers and help meet rising demand for sustainably advantaged coatings from automotive companies in Southeast Asia. Strategic market expansion in Southeast Asia With a production capacity of 2,000 tons […]

AkzoNobel announces its intention to close the manufacturing sites in Wapenveld (the Netherlands) and Machelen (Belgium) and consolidate production at other locations in the region. Strategy to improve operations & reduce complexity The intended closures are part of the company’s multi-year industrial transformation program. They follow last year’s announcements regarding three manufacturing sites located in

Published on 2025-03-13. Edited By : SpecialChem  Borealis introduces Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a high-performance, recycled linear low density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) designed to advance circularity in non-food flexible packaging. Produced with 85% post-consumer recyclate (PCR) and 15% LLDPE booster, it’s ideal for high-end applications where sustainability and circularity matter. Contains 85% post-consumer recyclate content The rLLDPE is

Rialti is launching new compound grades containing both PCR and PIR content at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) 2025. The grades provide a competitive alternative to virgin materials, helping customers in key industries meet their sustainability targets without compromising mechanical performance. Up to 40% recycled content The new grades are designed for structural applications in

  Polyplastics has launched PLASTRON® LFT (Long Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic) RA627P, an eco-friendly composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fiber. It delivers low density, high specific rigidity, high impact strength, and excellent damping for a range of applications including audio components (speaker diaphragms) and housings of industrial components. High Impact Strength with Reduced Carbon Footprint

    SABIC has launched a new polypropylene pipe solution made with a random copolymer, the product, called SABIC VESTOLEN P9421, offers enhanced properties at high pressures and temperatures with improved durability and reliability. Suitable Cold and Hot Water Pipes for Drinking Water VESTOLEN P9421 has high thermal stability and specifically formulated for high heat-resistance performance. The

  LyondellBasell announced the launch of Pro-fax EP649U, a new polypropylene impact copolymer designed for the rigid packaging market. This innovative product is specifically formulated for thin-walled injection molding, making it ideal for food packaging applications. Produces Lightweight Thin-walled Containers Pro-fax EP649U features high flow properties and fast crystallization. This enables the efficient production of thin-walled containers while

Zentek, an intellectual property technology development and commercialization company, announces the completion of the Innovative Solutions Canada -Testing Stream contract for ZenARMOR™ nano-pigment in military grade, chromate-free corrosion protection aerospace paint systems, and a new collaboration with Jazeera Paints Company for continued product development and testing. Positive test results in military grade coatings On June

Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand and provider of advanced coating additives, introduces enhanced technical lab capabilities in Pune, India. Reinforcing commitment to customer-driven innovation The Pune laboratory is part of the global network of Borchers’ technology centers, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to regional collaboration, technical excellence, and customer-driven innovation. The facility supports a wide range

BASF and Hagihara Industries, Inc., a synthetic fiber producer in Japan, have joined forces to develop highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf used in sports arenas, including football stadiums, baseball fields, and tennis courts. After three years of collaborative research and development, the two companies have created an advanced formulation with a series of Tinuvin®

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. Strategic expansion in Asian market The new Shanghai innovation hub will allow

  Wanhua Chemical formally signed a joint venture agreement with Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC) on April 25. Under the terms of the agreement, PIC invested USD 638 million to acquire a 25% equity stake in Wanhua Chemical (Yantai) Petrochemical Co., Ltd. New chapter of mutual growth and innovation The signing ceremony was witnessed by leaders from

  Elkem ASA’s Silicones division announces a publication in the prestigious journal ‘Science’. In collaboration with CNRS and Activation researchers, Elkem scientists have developed a process to recycle silicones back to their chlorosilanes states, enabling the creation of new silicones across various technologies. The paper is titled ‘Gallium-catalyzed recycling of silicone waste with boron trichloride

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are biocompatible and biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments synthesized by a wide variety of microorganisms, which share very similar characteristics with plastics of petrochemical origin. The most commercialized PHAs have certain limitations to be processed by conventional technologies, so one of the objectives is to optimize them so that they can be

Anita Anand, minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announces that the Government of Canada is working with MDS Coating Technologies Corporation, through the Strategic Innovation Fund, to support its proposed $100 million project to expand its facility on Prince Edward Island, doubling its capacity. Environmentally friendly technologies for aircraft Prince Edward Island (PEI) is home