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

Scientists have developed copper oxide nanoparticles which can be coated onto implanted medical devices to reduce the risk of infection after operations. A team at Nottingham Trent University has led the work, which it is hoped will also help to tackle over-reliance on and resistance to antibiotics. Suitable for medical device materials As part of

The Government of Canada has published the State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) report. This report follows public consultations for the Draft State of PFAS Report, launched in May 2023, and the Updated Draft State of PFAS Report, launched in July 2024, during which over 400 stakeholders provided input. Prevent substitution of regulated PFAS

  On 1st and 2nd April, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, will be present at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam. It will exhibit its latest advances in plastic recycling and innovative solutions for sustainable waste management, its technological analysis and testing services to help companies certify their products, as well as its training offering

At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will showcase its leadership in polyurethanes (PU) through various innovations. The progress of its innovative PU recycling technology comes as a flagship solution at the event. With ‘Loop’, BASF introduces a range of PU solutions incorporating recycled content, market-ready and tailored for the footwear, automotive and synthetic leather industries. Patented recycling technology for

INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for c.€1.7bn. This is an attractive deal that aligns with the potential future opportunities for the business. The composites business has combined sales of more than €800m per year and employs c. 900 employees across 17 sites and 3

The TOP 5100 is Elmet’s latest precision dosing system for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) injection molding. Suitable for 20- and 200-liter drums, it replaces the previous TOP 5000 version, which has been successful worldwide for almost ten years. It thus seamlessly joins the upper performance range of the manufacturer’s dosing systems. Suitable for 20- and

OMV announced a significant milestone in the chemical industry following 15 years of pioneering research and development. The company has now started-up the next-scale expansion of its innovative proprietary ReOil® technology at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna. Transforms post-consumer mixed plastic waste into pyrolysis oil OMV’s new plant can process up to 16,000 metric tons

  Versalis Eni’s chemical company, announces the opening of a new plant in Porto Marghera for the production of plastics made wholly or partially from mechanically recycled raw materials. This project marks another key milestone in the company’s commitment to promoting a more circular and environmentally sustainable economy through technological innovation and post-consumer plastics recycling.