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Evonik’s EUDRAGIT® Polymers: Pioneering Pharmaceutical Innovation for 70 Years

Posted on 15, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s EUDRAGIT® polymers, renowned coatings for pharmaceuticals, celebrate 70 years of revolutionizing drug delivery. With over 23,000 patents and 10,000 scientific publications, these methacrylate polymers have become industry standards, employed in formulations for modified drug release across 80 … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC Successfully Convert Plastic Waste into Certified Circular Polymers in the Middle East

Posted on 18, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC have achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East and North Africa by successfully converting plastic waste-derived oil into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil was processed at the SATORP refinery in … Read the full press release →

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Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

Posted on 26, June 2023 by
Avient and BASF Enable Sustainable Design with Colored Ultrason® High-Performance Polymers

(IN BRIEF) Avient Corporation and BASF have partnered to introduce colored grades of Ultrason® high-performance polymers to the global market. The collaboration combines BASF’s Ultrason® polyarylethersulfones (PAES) as the base polymer with Avient’s Colorant Chromatics™ expertise in high-temperature color formulations. … Read the full press release →

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BASF Partners with ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group for European Sales of Ultraform® (POM)

Posted on 20, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Effective October 1, 2023, BASF will transfer its European direct business for Ultraform® (POM) to its trusted trading partners, ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group. While the sales process will be handled by ALBIS and Ultrapolymers Group, BASF will continue … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s chemical recycling processing runs provide valuable knowledge for circular polymers economy

Posted on 1, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, the Finnish renewable fuels and chemicals company, has completed its second series of industrial-scale processing runs with liquefied waste plastic at its Porvoo refinery, with the goal of further understanding how different types of waste plastics behave … Read the full press release →

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag and BASF create an innovative manufacturing cell for research and development of thermoplastic polymers and compounds

Posted on 12, March 2021 by

Joint News Release Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s IntElect 1000 kN injection moulding machine performs in BASF’s injection moulding pilot plant Innovative manufacturing cell to produce a wide range of different test specimens Fully-digitised robotic processing and digital integration (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, … Read the full press release →

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DSM Engineering Materials and Neste parter over replacing thousand of tons of fossil feedstock used in the production of polymers with sustainable feedstock

Posted on 27, November 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 27-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal DSM (AMS: DSM), a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has announced that it will form a strategic partnership with Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading producer of … Read the full press release →

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Neste Renewable Hydrocarbons will soon be used in LG Chem’s manufacturing of polymers and chemicals

Posted on 5, November 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 5-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), Finish oil refining and marketing company, has announced a strategic partnership with LG Chem, South Korea’s largest diversified petrochemicals company and a world’s leading manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for energy … Read the full press release →

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Bayport Polymers to build a 625,000-ton-per-year polyethylene unit at its production site in Bayport, Texas

Posted on 27, September 2018 by

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals Take Final Investment Decision for New Unit PARIS/ VIENNA/ CALGARY, Canada/ BAYPORT, TX, USA, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayport Polymers, LLC (“Bayport Polymers”) – a 50/50 joint venture owned by Total S.A. (“Total”) and Novealis … Read the full press release →

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Arkema to increase its linear mercaptans production capacities to support the demand growth of polymers for transportation and electronics markets

Posted on 18, September 2018 by

COLOMBES, 18-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema announced a project to increase its linear mercaptans production capacities to support the demand growth of polymers for transportation and electronics markets. This incremental investment would increase the Houston (Texas) plant’s manufacturing capacity by up … Read the full press release →

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Arkema to increase production capacity of polyamide 12 polymers by 25% at its Changshu platform in China

Posted on 9, February 2018 by

Colombes, France, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — To complement its major project in the bio-based polyamide 11, Arkema announces a 25% expansion in its global polyamide 12 polymers production capacities to support its customers’ strong demand in Asia. Arkema announces an … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Styrolution expands its SBC product portfolio with the acquisition of K-Resin® styrene-butadiene copolymers Business

Posted on 3, November 2016 by

INEOS Styrolution’s first acquisition substantiates its Triple Shift growth strategy Enhanced global footprint with SBC manufacturing sites in all regions Customers across the globe will benefit from the broadest selection of SBC specialty grades and development capabilities in the industry … Read the full press release →

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EUROSPINE 2016: Shanghai Reach to develop highly cost-effective kit of reusable instruments for spinal surgeries with Solvay’s KetaSpire® and AvaSpire® polymers

Posted on 10, October 2016 by

Alpharetta, Ga., 10-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay, a leading global supplier of specialty polymers, announced today at EUROSPINE 2016 (Hall B, Booth N96) that its medical grade KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and AvaSpire® polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymers enabled medical device pioneer, Shanghai Reach … Read the full press release →

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DSM to increase price for Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers in the Americas

Posted on 31, March 2016 by

SINGAPORE, 31-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers. DSM will increase prices by $0.05/lb in North and South America. This increase will take … Read the full press release →

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Solvay Specialty Polymers’ Radel® polyphenlysulfone resins now available through ResMart LLC

Posted on 30, March 2016 by

Alpharetta, Ga., 30-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay Specialty Polymers, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics, announced today that eight grades of its Radel® polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) resin are now available through ResMart LLC, a sister business of RTP Company. The agreement with … Read the full press release →

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Zell-Metall GmbH to enhance its Zellamid® 1500 PEEK product line with Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food contact (FC) grades

Posted on 22, February 2016 by

New Zellamid® 1500 X offers customers higher performance, temperature resistance and easier processing of semi-finished products for demanding food contact applications ALPHARETTA, Ga., 22-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the addition of Solvay Specialty Polymers’ KetaSpire® polyetheretherketone (PEEK) polymer food contact (FC) grades, which meet … Read the full press release →

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Solvay to build new specialty polymers resin unit in Augusta, Georgia, US

Posted on 2, March 2015 by

Brussels,  2-3-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay is building a new specialty polymers resin unit in the United States, significantly expanding its production capacity of PEEK (polyether etherketone) and solidifying itself as a leader in the industry with a unique site presence … Read the full press release →

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Chemical group WACKER to unveil silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces at the European Coatings Show 2015

Posted on 4, February 2015 by

At the European Coatings Show 2015, Munich-based chemical group WACKER will be unveiling novel, silane-terminated polymers for the formulation of industrial adhesives and for sealing flat surfaces. Known as GENIOSIL® XT, the new binder makes it possible to produce materials … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Sinopec opened two new plants for acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers at BASF-YPC Verbund site in Nanjing, China

Posted on 16, April 2014 by

New superabsorbent polymers, acrylic acid and butyl acrylate plants serve growing demand in China market Integrated production enables resource efficiency and energy conservation Nanjing , China, 16-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and Sinopec today inaugurated two new plants for acrylic acid and … Read the full press release →

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Solvay and Shanghai 3F New Material Co to establish joint venture in Changshu, China for high performance fluorinated polymers

Posted on 19, November 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 19-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and Shanghai 3F New Material Co.,Ltd. announce today that they have agreed to establish a production joint venture in Changshu (Jiangsu province, China) to serve the fast-growing Asian market with high performance fluorinated polymers. The … Read the full press release →

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University of Nottingham study reveals polymers can disrupt the way in which bacteria communicate with each other

Posted on 12, November 2013 by

Nottingham, UK, 12-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Artificial materials based on simple synthetic polymers can disrupt the way in which bacteria communicate with each other, a study led by scientists at The University of Nottingham has shown. The findings, published in the journal Nature … Read the full press release →

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Evonik Switches to 100% Renewable Energy for ROHACELL® Foam Production, Cutting 3,400 Tons of CO2 Annually

Posted on 4, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release →

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Arkema Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Executive Appointments

Posted on 29, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced key changes to its executive leadership team, with Sophie Fouillat appointed as Executive Vice-President of Strategy, and Tilo Quink joining as Senior Vice President of Performance Additives. Laurent Tellier will move to the role of … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Announces Key Leadership Changes in Executive Committee

Posted on 26, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced key leadership appointments within its Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2024. Bernard Pinatel will become President Downstream and President Marketing & Services, while Vincent Stoquart will take over as President Refining & Chemicals. These changes … Read the full press release →

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BASF Launches Inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days to Drive Industry Collaboration on Net-Zero Goals

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF is launching its first Care 360° Sustainability Days, a virtual event from September 17-19, 2024, aimed at fostering collaboration with industry leaders in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulators sectors. The event will focus … Read the full press release →

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University of Warwick Unveils Promising New Materials as Sustainable Plastic Alternatives

Posted on 19, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Warwick have identified new organic compounds that could replace conventional plastics, offering a sustainable solution amid growing environmental concerns. The study, led by Prof. Dr. ir. Stefan Bon, explores the potential of hydrophobic … Read the full press release →

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New Technique Promises to Improve Drug Delivery and Reduce Injections for Cancer and HIV Patients

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Professor Remco Tuinier and his team at Eindhoven University of Technology have developed a new method to slow the release of protein-based drugs, addressing the challenge of rapid dispersion in the body. By using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Advances Circular Economy with Innovative Product Design Solutions

Posted on 9, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is championing the circular economy by integrating sustainable design principles into product development. Recognizing the significant environmental impact of product design, Covestro leverages its expertise in high-performance materials to guide customers in adopting circular design practices. Their … Read the full press release →

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French Government Greenlights Neste’s Renewable Diesel for Public Fuel Stations

Posted on 2, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste celebrates a pivotal regulatory milestone as the French government approves the sale of 100% renewable transport fuels, including Neste’s renewable diesel, at all public fuel stations across France. This decision expands access beyond logistics companies to private … Read the full press release →

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Neste and Partners Introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for Sustainable River Cruises in the Netherlands

Posted on 28, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with OK Slurink and Scylla, has launched an initiative to enhance sustainability in the river cruise industry in the Netherlands. Since February 2024, OK Slurink has been supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to Scylla’s fleet … Read the full press release →

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Wacker Chemie AG Unveils WACKER House, a Cutting-Edge Headquarters in Munich’s Werksviertel District

Posted on 14, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG has inaugurated WACKER House, its new headquarters in Munich’s Werksviertel District. The 18,000 square meter facility, designed by C.F. Møller, emphasizes sustainability and modern work environments, accommodating 600 employees across five floors. The opening ceremony, … Read the full press release →

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Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release →

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APA Consortium, Including Grupa Azoty and BASF, Sets Sights on Sustainable Future for Flexible Packaging

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, BASF, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO Chemicals have come together to establish the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, dedicated to promoting sustainability in the flexible packaging value chain through scientific assessment. By championing polyamide-based packaging … Read the full press release →

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Neste and Valtra Partnership: Driving Global Sustainability with Renewable Diesel

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In a significant stride towards sustainability, Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra, a division of AGCO Corporation, proudly announces the utilization of 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ at its Suolahti factory in Finland. Collaborating with Neste since … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Porvoo Refinery: Major Turnaround Concludes with €390 Million Investment, Sustains Uninterrupted Operations

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland successfully concluded a major turnaround, highlighting a strategic shift to shorter maintenance intervals for enhanced cost-effectiveness and risk management. With over 7,600 individuals involved and 1.4 million working hours invested, the refinery emerged … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable Innovation: Arkema’s Clear Lake Facility Recognized with ISCC PLUS Certification

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading specialty materials company, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas, marking another step in its global decarbonization efforts. This accomplishment follows similar certifications at Arkema’s facilities in … Read the full press release →

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TU/e Researcher Develops Mathematical Models for Efficient Smart Polymer Design

Posted on 31, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Guido Kusters, a researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), has defended his PhD thesis cum laude, focusing on the development of mathematical models to streamline the creation of smart polymers. These materials, capable of adapting their form … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Green Finance Milestones: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions

Posted on 31, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has released its annual Green Finance Report for 2023, showcasing its dedication to combatting climate change and advancing toward a circular economy. In 2023, Neste achieved significant milestones in its sustainable funding journey, including the establishment of … Read the full press release →

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Germany Approves Unrestricted Sales of 100% Renewable Diesel, Neste Celebrates Milestone

Posted on 29, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s recent approval of unrestricted sales of 100% renewable diesel, following the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard, marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards decarbonizing its transport sector. Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels, welcomes … Read the full press release →

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Neste, Marubeni, and Resonac Collaborate for Renewable Olefins Production

Posted on 28, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Marubeni Corporation, and Resonac Corporation have formed a partnership to facilitate the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. Through this agreement, Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, will be utilized by Resonac at its Oita Complex in Japan, … Read the full press release →

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