Lanxess disinfectant kills coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in just 60 seconds
Rely+On Virkon broad spectrum disinfectant, produced by specialty chemicals company Lanxess, demonstrates extremely rapid efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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Extensive renewal of loading equipment at R&P Polyplastic production plant
Within the framework of an extensive renewal of loading equipment Research and Production Enterprise “Polyplastic” invests over 10 million Rubles in newest diesel and electric fork lifters and electric elevator stackers.
Sabic chemical plant to become world’s first of its kind to operate on 100% renewable power
Sabic’s polycarbonate facility in Cartagena, Spain, is set to become the world’s first large-scale chemical production site to be run entirely on renewable power, following the signing of a major agreement.
Lanxess launches Group initiative for e-mobility
Group wants to further exploit market potential for e-mobility and battery technology.
Wacker and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Establish an Innovation Platform for Sustainable Construction
The Munich-based Wacker Group is supporting a project by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) to build up an innovation platform for sustainable construction.
DOMO Chemicals to minimise participation at Fakuma 2020
Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation, and consistent with its focus on protecting the health and safety of employees and customers, DOMO Chemicals will not actively participate at Fakuma 2020, scheduled to take place in Friedrichshafen, Germany from 13-17 October 2020.
Kiilto and Woodly are planning to launch novel wood-based packages for consumer products
Kiilto, a manufacturer of chemical industry products and Woodly, a Finnish company that has developed a novel wood-based plastic, are working together to develop Woodly packages for domestic cleaning products manufactured by Kiilto.
Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with Momentive Quartz Technologies across Europe
Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce it has reached a pan-European distribution agreement with Momentive Quartz Technologies for its Boron Nitride range.
Biesterfeld opens Lab and Innovation Centre in Hamburg
Biesterfeld is expanding its laboratory capacities in Hamburg with the opening of the Biesterfeld Lab and Innovation Centre. Covering a total area of 800 m² the premises will be used with immediate effect for application-related laboratory activities.
BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses
BASF has developed a chemical recycling process for used mattresses and is starting pilot tests at the Schwarzheide site in Brandenburg, Germany.
The first semi-finished part made of Ultramid Advanced N
BASF has now developed Ultramid® Advanced N5H UN, a polyphthalamide (PPA) that can be manufactured into semi-finished parts by extrusion.
Biesterfeld and Evonik expand their cooperation in paints and varnishes
Biesterfeld is expanding its long-term partnership with Evonik in the field of paints and varnishes.
Lafarge, OMV, Verbund and Borealis join hands to capture and utilize CO2 on an industrial scale
Lafarge Zementwerke, a member of LafargeHolcim Group, OMV, Verbund and Borealis co-sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the joint planning and construction of a full-scale plant by 2030 to capture CO2 and process it into synthetic fuels, plastics or other chemicals.
Chinaplas moves to Shenzhen for April 2021 debut
Embrace new economic development, seize opportunities in Greater Bay Area.
Ineos Styrolution reports final results of research project
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, reports final results of the research project ResolVe. ResolVe was granted a funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to explore the recycling of polystyrene.
Ascend makes first acquisition in China
Ascend Performance Materials announced today it signed an agreement to purchase the assets of NCM (Changshu) Co., Ltd., and Tehe Engineering Plastic (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., located in Changshu Yushan High-tech Industrial Park (known as “The Park”),
Aramco completes its acquisition of a 70% stake in Sabic from the PIF
Aramco today announced the successful completion of its share acquisition of a 70% stake in Sabic from the PIF, the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, for a total purchase price of SAR 259.125 billion (US$ 69.1 billion), equating to SAR 123.39 price per share.
Polykemi Group increases the efforts in China
Polykemi Compounds in Kunshan, China has recently finished their third factory building. This gives the company the possibility to install at least five additional extruding lines, that would increase the production capacity by more than 10 000 tonnes per year.
Inspirations from nature help Milliken’s ColorDirection 2021 sing in Harmonic Synergy
As togetherness and context become increasingly important trends for both society and industry, through its ColorDirection 2021, Milliken & Company has embraced colors and textures that complement each other to reflect these vital values.
Safic-Alcan extends distribution agreement with RapidPurge in Europe
Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is happy to announce that it has extended its distribution partnership with RapidPurge in Europe effective May 1st. 2020.
Safely navigate the coronavirus crisis with Plexiglas
We can hardly think what life was like without them. You’ll find them in stylish hair salons, cozy cafés, your local supermarket. These are all places where Plexiglas protective screens keep customers and staff safe from the coronavirus.
Clariant targets Asia with satin effect for high-end personal care packaging
Clariant color specialists have combined three colors from the ColorForward 2021 trend palette with a satin brushed-glass special effect in order to appeal to consumers in the booming Asian personal care market.
Borealis and paper republic unite in sustainable face mask initiative
Borealis, a leading provider of innovative plastics solution, and paper republic, a Vienna-based stationery brand, have teamed up in a social business initiative, named mask republic, for the production of sustainable, and reusable face masks.
Greenhouse gas emissions halved predicts life cycle assessment of recycled polystyrene from Ineos Styrolution
Ineos Styrolution has today announced first results of a life cycle assessment (LCA) analysis for depolymerised styrene according to the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards.
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.
Elix Polymers obtains the EcoVadis gold medal for the fourth year running
Every year, Elix Polymers undergoes a series of strict audits and assessments. This year, 2020, the company has undergone once again the annual evaluation conducted by EcoVadis, a reputed agency in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) area.
Online Business Forum and 1-2-1 Meetings “Oil and Gas Russia and CIS Online”
Online Business Forum and 1-2-1 Meetings “Oil and Gas Russia and CIS Online” is an international, professional platform, bringing together flagship O&G producing and processing companies, chemical and petrochemical facilities from Russia and the CIS, regional and international suppliers for O&G industry.
Milliken boosts plastic industry’s ability to supply materials for personal protective equipment
Global materials science expert Milliken & Company is once again leveraging its unique capabilities to help produce needed medical personal protective equipment (PPE) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celanese files anti-dumping petition with the European Commission against KPIC
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global chemical and specialty materials company, today announces it has filed a petition with the European Commission’s Directorate-General For Trade seeking Anti-Dumping duties on imports of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) from Korea Petrochemical Industry Co., Ltd. (KPIC) of Seoul, South Korea, into the European Union.
Borealis decision to discontinue PE project in Kazakhstan
Borealis will not proceed with the development of integrated steam cracker and polyethylene (PE) project in Kazakhstan, said the company.
Gabriel-Chemie establishes photovoltaic installation at Austrian headquarters
By establishing a new photovoltaic installation in the Austrian town of Gumpoldskirchen, Gabriel-Chemie is showing how to successfully combine plastics with sustainability, at the same time sending out a clear signal for climate and environmental protection.
Safic-Alcan further extends distribution agreement with Tronox
Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce its extended exclusive distribution agreement with TRONOX for the whole ranges of TiONA TiO2 pigments in Benelux and Turkey, effective April 1st 2020 and May 1st 2020, respectively.
Plexiglas: Usable for years with the right care
Whether it is in supermarkets, restaurants or hair salons, Plexiglas sheets from Röhm are now being used in all areas of public life as infection protection against the Corona virus. As a result, the acrylic glass brand is helping many to return to a new normality.
Borealis supports Austrian face mask initiatives
Borealis announces that it has started production of meltblown fabrics for face mask applications on its unique pilot line in Linz, Austria.
Contec, Inc., Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin brand disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus
The demand for antibacterial cleaning supplies continues to climb in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and healthcare institutions are looking for effective alternatives to traditional solutions.
Domo Chemicals and Zare boost Sinterline 3D-printed parts manufacturing
Domo Chemicals, a leader in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) materials innovation, is strengthening its position as a key player in the additive manufacturing sector by partnering with Zare, a leading 3D-printed parts service bureau.