MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM has been awarded about €210 million basic engineering and critical proprietary equipment supply contract for the Pacifico Mexinol project. This ultra-low carbon methanol production facility will be located in Sinaloa, Mexico, and will have a capacity of 2.1 million tons per year, out of which around 15% eligible under the ISCC-EU […]

Arkema, a specialty materials provider, has earned ISCC PLUS certification of its specialty acrylic and alkyd resins, as well as its polyester liquid and powder resins in Navi Mumbai, India. This certification is part of the company’s global Mass Balance(1) offer roadmap. Strategic expansion for sustainable coatings solutions The certification will support its customers in India,

The first set of RecyClass recyclability evaluation protocols for automotive and electrical & electronic equipment (EEE) has been published following intense collaboration with the plastic value chain. Driving transition to circular economy Grounded in the European state-of-the-art recycling infrastructure, the protocols focus on polymers that are commonly recovered and recycled in these industries, which include

Last update on Feb 21, 2025 Xenia® Materials introduces the whitened shade color option to its carbon fiber reinforced grades. This new finish offers a lighter base color compared to the natural black variant, making it colorable with masterbatch during the injection molding and 3D Printing processes by pellets. Can be colored by adding masterbatch Carbon-fiber reinforced

Last update on Jul 7, 2025 The global additive manufacturing industry has progressed in many ways. This is due to its versatility and sustainability benefits. The technology’s increasing accessibility has driven its widespread across various fields. These include aerospace, medical/dental, automotive, electronic, and consumer products. The following things should be noted before selecting the right additive

Ice formation is a serious economic and safety problem in different industries, especially the aeronautics sector. In recent decades, several fatal aircraft icing incidents have been recorded. Contrary to popular belief, these incidents do not occur only in regions with extreme weather conditions, as shown by the accident in Madrid in 2017.[1] Besides causing accidents, ice

Avantium N.V. announces that its innovative PET/PEF multilayer bottle has been recognized as fully compatible with the PET recycling stream following an evaluation by RecyClass, the European non-profit initiative dedicated to advancing plastics circularity.   Bottle with 10% PEF compatible with PET recycling stream Avantium’s PEF (polyethylene furanoate), branded as releaf®, can be used in fully plant-based

Nexeo Plastics has announced a strategic partnership with Azhar Plastics to represent its portfolio and that of its authorized suppliers in Morocco. This collaboration marks a key milestone in Nexeo Plastics’ expansion across North Africa, aiming to deliver technical and logistical excellence closer to local customers.  Designed to provide tailored solutions Under this agreement, Azhar Plastics

Vanden Recycling is supporting Prof. Michael Johnston at University of Oxford’s Department of Physics to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in the recycling industry: identifying and sorting complex plastic waste with greater precision. Solution that can be used across UK and beyond This partnership, supported by the UK Research and Innovation Engineering and

DOMO Chemicals and BASF have finalized the purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share in the Alsachimie joint venture, making BASF the sole owner of the production entity for polyamide (PA) 6.6 precursors in Chalampé, France. The parties have agreed to not disclose financial details of the transaction. Produces essential precursors for polyamides Alsachimie was founded in February 2020

BASF has sold its business with Styrodur®, an insulation material made from extruded polystyrene (XPS) to Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG (BACHL). Following approval by the relevant authorities, the transaction was completed with effect from June 30, 2025. The sale also includes the brand Styrodur®. The parties have agreed to keep the financial details

INEOS Styrolution now provides Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data for all its products using a state-of-the-art tool, delivering transparent emissions data from raw material sourcing through manufacturing up until the factory gate. PCF data is calculated using the Atos PCF platform, with the methodology certified by TÜV Rheinland. Enables transparency to reduce scope 3 emissions With

Toray Advanced Composites, Daher, and TARMAC Aerosave announce the launch of a joint End-of-Life Aerospace Recycling Program for commercial aircraft production. Working with Airbus, this collaborative initiative will focus on advancing recycling technology practices in aerospace manufacturing by recovering and reusing end-of-life secondary structural components made from continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites. Repurpose Airbus 380 parts

Published on 2025-06-27. Edited By : SpecialChem  Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with PolySource, a distributor of high-performance polymer solutions. The agreement, under Indorama Ventures’ Combined PET (CPET) segment, positions PolySource as an authorized distributor of specialty PET and PEN polymers across North America and key global markets. Expands access

  Syensqo and Terma signed a strategic collaboration agreement. Both parties committed to developing a growth framework to foster collaboration and leverage each partner’s expertise and resources to advance joint initiatives. Terma is renowned for its mission-critical solutions in aerospace, defense and security. Integrate specialty polymers into world-class defense systems With support from Syensqo’s Heanor Application Center