Borealis and Mondi create recyclable, polypropylene-based food packaging
Breakthrough Borealis innovation is a viable and more sustainable alternative to non-recyclable packaging for meat and dairy products
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Ampacet Blue Edge 226 for use in recycled polyethylene (rPE)
Ampacet Blue Edge 226 masterbatch boosts the circular economy by enhancing appeal of flexible packaging made of post-consumer recycled polyethylene
Better soil, higher yield and more taste for tomatoes
Certified soil-biodegradable ecovio M 2351 for mulch films benefits food production and environment
Milliken increases investment in Asia
Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.
DOMO Chemicals signs agreement to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe
DOMO Chemicals and Solvay have signed today an agreement for DOMO to acquire Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe.
BASF at Foam Expo Europe for the first time
For the first time BASF is presenting a broad foam portfolio at the Foam Expo Europe, which takes place from 10 to 12 September in Stuttgart, Germany.
The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst
In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.
A strong first half year of 2019 for Polykemi AB
After several years with strong growth, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very strong results. During the first half of 2019, the company has gained 71 new businesses.
Albis at K 2019
Albis will present a range of high-performance plastics, compound solutions and master batches at K 2019, the trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (hall 8-B3/stand A61) from October 16 to 23, 2019.
Lanxess to sell its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess is selling its chrome chemicals business to Brother Enterprises, a Chinese leather chemicals producer. Both companies today, August 12, 2019, signed a respective agreement.
BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems
Pontoons for floating solar panel systems can last longer under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF.
Ineos Styrolution hosts ceremony for its new 100kt ASA plant in Bayport
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.
