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

A shared commitment to making the built environment more sustainable and lowering carbon emissions has resulted in AkzoNobel extending the supply of its Interpon powder coatings to Signify. A ten-year warranty for gloss retention Building on an already strong relationship, AkzoNobel will provide Interpon F products for Signify’s Philips LED consumer outdoor luminaires. The coatings

Poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two widely used plastics. However, it could only be produced from fossil fuels, which posed environmental concerns. Using microorganisms, KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic. Microbial strain capable of producing nine types of poly(ester amide)s

Lummus Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announces the successful startup and operation of its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction demonstration unit. The at-scale, commercial-ready system uses a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six (E6) to destroy PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’. Cost-effective solutions to address

BASF expands its manufacturing capabilities in the United States to include the production of Licity® anode binders, aimed at supporting the rapidly evolving lithium-ion battery industry. Thanks to this new production capability, BASF now offers its Licity® portfolio globally across all regions. BASF anticipates access to the local supply of raw materials as well as global

DuPont announced it has launched DuPont™ Liveo™ Pharma TPE Ultra-Low Temp Tubing. It is a new thermoplastic elastomer tubing designed to withstand the low temperatures required for many of today’s biopharmaceutical processing applications. Improved elastomer toughness and ductility down to -86 °C Sterilizable, weldable, sealable Liveo™ Pharma TPE Ultra-Low Temp Tubing is an ISO Class 7

AURELIUS Private Equity Mid-Market Buyout announces the acquisition of Teijin Automotive Technologies North America (‘TAT-NA’). TAT-NA is one of the leaders in advanced composite technologies for the automotive, heavy truck, marine and recreational vehicle sectors, from Japanese ultimate parent company Teijin Limited. This acquisition marks the first transaction advised by the AURELIUS Investment Advisory team in

Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the successful startup and operation of its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction demonstration unit. The at-scale, commercial-ready system uses a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six (E6) to destroy PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” To destroy PFAS