ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
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With Sacmi, San Benedetto remains Italy’s top "total beverage" player
San Benedetto aims to “maximize the advantages provided by machine and process data” and it achieves that goal by drawing on the latest SACMI technologies and digital tools, designed to enhance sustainability, efficiency and performance.
PE and PP price changes in Poland in 2024
Prices in the polyolefin market in Poland in 2024 changed due to various factors, such as: the level of demand from converters, the availability and quantity of imported material, the price of oil, the impact of the overall European economy, as well as the geopolitical situation worldwide.
The Circular Valley Foundation has set itself the goal of advancing the circular economy
Dr. Carsten Gerhardt, Chairman of the Circular Valley Foundation, talks in an interview about the vision behind the foundation and the highlights of the Circular Valley Convention.
Dassault Systèmes' strong results for Q4
Dassault Systèmes today reports its IFRS unaudited estimated financial results for the fourth quarter 2024 and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Davis-Standard Global Services UK Facility Renews ISO 14001 Certification
Davis-Standard, LLC is pleased to announce that its Davis-Standard Global Services UK facility has renewed its ISO 14001 certification. This international standard recognizes organizations for their commitment to environmental management.
PP market stabilised in end-January with limited demand and anticipation of seasonal growth
After increased activity in mid-January, the PP market calmed down and by the end of the month prices remained stable. In H2 January, converters started to inquire materials for February delivery.
BASF Group releases preliminary figures for full year 2024
The BASF Group’s sales for the full year 2024 are expected to be €65.3 billion (2023: €68.9 billion).
New APAC headquarters for PiovanGroup
Investment of 10 million euros in Suzhou, China, to strengthen the Group's presence in Asia.
Factory expansion of Nissei’s US subsidiary
Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd., a Japanese company headquartered in Nagano, Japan and led by President Hozumi Yoda, has been strengthening their global production network.
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.
Avient Unveils ColorMatrix Lactra ESL
Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, announced the launch of ColorMatrix Lactra ESL, an additive solution formulated for the extended shelf-life (ESL) dairy market.