Last update on Jun 1, 2026 Reducing casing weight, meeting fire-resistance requirements, and building end-of-life recyclability into battery enclosures represent three design constraints that EV battery engineers are managing simultaneously – often with material systems that address only one or two of those parameters at a time. A thermoplastic composite solution designed to respond to all […]

Last update on May 29, 2026 Reducing dependence on fossil resources while maintaining stable raw material supply remains a key challenge for companies working with nylon 66. Toray Industries, Inc. and PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) have established a series of manufacturing technologies for producing bio-based adipic acid through the fermentation of bio-muconic acid

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has decided to withdraw from the polybutylene succinate (PBS) business at PTT MCC Biochem Co., Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical’s equity method affiliate jointly owned with PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited Corporation.  Catch up on Mitsubishi Chemical’s latest developments – visit their profile >> Background to withdrawal from business Production of BioPBS™ was terminated in December

Manufacturers working on foam-based protective and cold-chain packaging can now evaluate an expanded PLA (EPLA) solution developed jointly by TotalEnergies Corbion and Useon. The two companies have translated a PLA foam technology from development into what they describe as a scalable industrial solution, targeting applications where conventional EPS currently predominates. You can review TotalEnergies Corbion’s full

The European Commission and the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) are establishing a Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group (BIDG) to support financing for Europe’s bio-based industries. The initiative is intended to reduce investment risks, define funding standards, and combine public and private capital. According to the Commission, Europe’s bioeconomy already supports around 17 million

Formulators and engineers sourcing polyolefins in Europe will need to account for a structural change in the regional supply landscape. LyondellBasell has completed the sale of select European olefins and polyolefins assets – located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain) – to AEQUITA. The divested business will now operate as Velogy. Scope of transaction LyondellBasell states it

BASF, together with its European distribution organization BTC Europe, will present its portfolio for the packaging industry at interpack 2026 (Hall 10, Booth A44), taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from May 7 to 13. The event focuses on packaging materials and processing technologies. Interested in BASF’s products? Visit their profile! Designed to support recycling in packaging

Formulators developing fiber-based packaging materials can now evaluate a reference approach combining UPM barrier and barrier base papers with waterborne Joncryl® HPB coating resins from BASF.  The combination is designed to address barrier performance requirements in food and non-food packaging applications while meeting recyclability criteria under current EU regulatory frameworks, including Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and

Elementis, a rheology modifiers and specialty additives provider for the coatings, adhesives & sealants, construction and related industries, announces its participation in the American Coatings Show (ACS) 2026, taking place 5-7 May in Indianapolis, U.S. ACS brings together leading manufacturers, formulators, researchers and industry partners seeking high performance, efficient and more sustainable formulation solutions. At

Wacker will showcase its VINNAPAS® EF 8120 at the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis from May 5-7. Located at Booth 1946, the company is highlighting this aqueous vinyl-acetate ethylene (VAE) copolymer dispersion as a high-performance alternative to traditional vinyl acrylic copolymers for the architectural coatings market. Get latest updates from Wacker >> Ideal for low-VOC

Syensqo will showcase a new generation of solutions at the 2026 American Coatings Show (ACS), highlighting innovations designed to support the evolving needs of the coatings industry. Developed to advance regulatory compliance and high-performance standards, Syensqo’s latest innovations help formulators meet growing demand for safer, more sustainable and durable coatings. Get latest updates on Syensqo! View

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS will introduce new lower-carbon pigment technology and next-generation low-VOC additives, alongside advancements in microbial control and plant hygiene management, at the 2026 American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, May 5 – 7. At booth 1037, the company will showcase a comprehensive offering spanning organic and inorganic pigments, biocides, coalescents, flame retardants and plasticizers, supported by

Sun Chemical will present its latest innovations in advanced materials and color solutions for the coatings industry at the ACS – American Coatings Show 2026, taking place May 5-7, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. At booth #1866, the company will highlight a broad portfolio of functional polymers, effect pigments, and digital tools designed to support high-performance,

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