SABIC reaffirms commitment to the circular carbon economy
SABIC has reaffirmed commitment to accelerating the circular carbon economy by unveiling a target of one million metric tons of Trucircle solutions by 2030.
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Ecoplast site becomes the first ISCC Plus-certified polyolefin mechanical recycler in Austria
Borealis demonstrates commitment to the highest sustainability standards with ISCC Plus certification for Ecoplast site
Fortum Circo approved for EU Toy Safety Standard
Fortum’s plastic recyclate Fortum Circo, produced from post-consumer plastic waste, has been approved to be compliant with the EU Toy Safety Standard EN 71-3.
Bronze medal awarded to Sumitomo (SHI) Demag for sustainability achievements
Software platform EcoVadis evaluates labour and human rights, environment, sustainable procurement, carbon management and ethics.
Successful K Fair for Next Generation Recyclingmaschinen GmbH (NGR).
During the eight days of the fair, a large number visited booth C21 in hall 9 to experience the future of plastics recycling live.
Lanxess: certified carbon footprint for polyamide 6, PBT and glass fibers
The specialty chemicals company Lanxess is one of the world’s first plastics manufacturers to offer its customers - processors of its Durethan polyamides and Pocan polyesters (PBT) - certified values for the carbon footprint of the base resins.
ISCC Plus - further companies of the Feddersen Group successfully certified
ISCC Plus is a sustainability certification system for bio-based and recycled materials in the chemical industry (e.g., based on sugar cane, vegetable oil and fat waste or recyclate).
Trinohex Ultra LIB electrolyte additive now available in EU
Ascend Performance Materials’ Trinohex Ultra is now REACH-registered and available across the European Union.
Sidel recognised as provider of high-quality vocational training
The leading packaging solution provider recently received French Qualiopi Certification for its global training methodology.
EFSA-compliant process produces food-safe sheet from PET recyclate
Reifenhäuser Cast Sheet Coating has developed a particularly efficient production process that allows PET recyclate to be processed directly into food-safe sheet without an upstream drying process.
Polykemi Group’s material-smart life cycle analysis - now with third-party certification
In the autumn of 2021, Polykemi Group launched materialsmart.info, a website based on a scientific study that helps customers reduce their carbon footprint. The reliability of the study is now confirmed with an objective third-party certification.
New Medical Competence Centre opens at the Gabriel-Chemie Germany Site
The new Medical Competence Centre as a full service centre at one location
Netstal expands service offering with accredited machine calibrations according to ISO 17025
On December 2, 2021, Netstal Maschinen AG received accreditation from the Swiss Accreditation Service (SAS) as a calibration laboratory for injection molding machines in accordance with the international standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
HEXPOL TPE Receives International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS)
HEXPOL TPE, the international polymer compounding group, has received the ISCC PLUS certification to produce TPE materials with certified bio +/or bio-circular content via the mass balance approach at their Åmål, Sweden site.
Ineos Styrolution receives ISCC PLUS certification in Europe
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced today that two of its European production sites, namely Antwerp, Belgium and Ludwigshafen, Germany received the ISCC PLUS certification from ISCC.
Molecor obtains the OCS certification from AENOR
Molecor obtains the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) certificate of conformity, a recognition that shows the company's commitment to sustainability and circular economy.
R&P Polyplastic has passed the audit according to IATF 16949 standard
The leading compounder on the domestic market became the first Russian company to certify both the development and production of compounds according to IATF 16949 standard. There were no compounders in Russia until now that passed this audit for complete production cycle.
Südpack now has ISCC PLUS certification
Südpack is one of the first film producers to have successfully completed the initial audit for ISCC PLUS certification (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification).
Bio-Fed expands portfolio with biomass-balanced polypropylene compounds
The Cologne-based company Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has expanded its portfolio with ISCC PLUS and REDcert² sustainable certified M·Vera compounds made from biomass-balanced polypropylene (PP).
German Feddersen Group companies successfully certified
The Feddersen Group companies Plastic GmbH and its branches AF-Color and Bio-Fed as well as PolyComp GmbH have been certified for ISCC Plus and REDcert².
ISCC Plus Certification for Gabriel-Chemie Germany
The German branch of the Gabriel-Chemie Group, Gabriel-Chemie Germany, was awarded the ISCC + and is now one of the first masterbatch manufacturers to bear this seal of quality.
Ampacet receives Cotrep certification
Ampacet, a global masterbatch leader, has obtained Cotrep certification for its NIR-sortable black masterbatch Rec-Nir-Black PE 302 (1900302-E) for use in PP rigid packaging applications.
High international rating from Coface received by R&P Polyplastic
В+ credit rate characterizes R&P Polyplastic as a large business with stable financial state and sufficient safety margin necessary for effective pursuit of activities amid market turbulence.
TÜV Nord certifies Wacker’s resource-efficient manufacturing of silicone sealants
Silicone sealants consist primarily of a silicone polymer that cures at room temperature to form a rubber-like elastomer, plasticizers, fillers and additives.
Sidel celebrates three years of FDA validation for its Aseptic Combi Predis
In 2017, the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis blow fill seal filler was validated by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for low acid products sold in the US - an industry first.
UK expected to break away from ECHA and EU Reach
The UK is no longer seeking associate membership of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) after it departs the EU customs union umbrella next year, meaning that the country will have its own regulatory framework post-Brexit.
Chemspec Ltd. achieves ISO 9001-2015 Quality Management System Certification
Chemspec, a subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, an independent specialty chemicals distributor, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved ISO 9001-2015 Certification in Quality Management Systems from Perry Johnson Registrars.
3-A certification for the Contipure AseptBloc
In the field of aseptic filling, Krones’ portfolio includes specialised machines for the various sterilisation techniques and products involved.
Successful MIL-P-25690 certification for stretched Plexiglas
Stretched sheets of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) from Röhm now satisfy the quality requirements of US standard MIL-P-25690 for the aviation industry.
Innovia extends its BOPP recyling certification
Following the successful recycling certification of its Propafilm™ Strata SL high barrier film earlier this year by Interseroh, an Independent German recycling and consulting company.
Safic-Alcan Polska achieves ISO 9001-2015
Safic-Alcan Polska, subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, the independent specialty chemicals distributor, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved ISO 9001-2015 Certification in Quality Management Systems from LL-C.
Elix Polymers renews its CSR “Responsible Care Company” certification
Last March, ELIX Polymers, a leading manufacturer of ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene) resins and derivatives in Europe, renewed its CSR ''Responsible Care Company'' certification as a member of the Responsible Care programme.
Albis Plastic receives sustainability standard certification
Albis Plastic GmbH has been certified in line with current Europe-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) standards.
Trogamid CX molding compound approved for food contact in the USA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a so-called Food Contact Notification to approve Evonik's microcrystalline polyamide Trogamid CX 7323 for food contact.
Wacker opens new laboratory in Moscow
Wacker is strengthening its presence in Russia by expanding the service portfolio offered by its technical center in Moscow.
Certification: Training at Arburg gets treble thumbs up
Arburg obtained the LQW certificate after successfully completing "Learner-oriented Quality Certification in Continuing Education and Training", the company passed the "DIN ISO 29990 - Quality Management Systems for Learning services for Non-formal Education and Training" inspection in February 2018.