Press Releases

Borealis and  are working together to bring RIALTI ™ PIR (post-industrial recycled) polypropylene (PP) compounds to manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). These compounds are produced by  industrial scraps and blending the recycled material with virgin content as needed to ensure consistent quality and high performance. Specifically designed for applications in the , , and building & construction industries, these advanced materials offe

Covestro, a world-leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, is announcing Monique Buch (50) as the company’s new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). The Supervisory Board of Covestro has unanimously appointed Monique Buch who is taking over from Sucheta Govil by 1st June 2025. Sucheta Govil has been Covestro’s CCO since 2019. Her two consecutive terms with Covestro come to an end by 31st July 2025. As the Chief Commercial Officer, Buch will be responsible for the segm

Sumitomo Chemical has acquired an ISCC PLUS certification for methyl methacrylate (MMA monomer) produced at its chemical recycling pilot facility at its Ehime Works from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC), an international certification system for sustainable products. The Company obtained its first ISCC PLUS certification in February 2023 for acrylonitrile produced at the same site. Newly certified product manufactured at Sumitomo Chemical’s cert

Cyclyx International, LLC., a post-use plastic-to-feedstock company, today marks a pivotal moment in its mission to revolutionize plastic recycling with the appointment of Chris Yandell to serve as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2025. Outgoing CEO Joe Vaillancourt is retiring and will serve as a board advisor throughout 2025, ensuring a seamless transition. "Joe transformed Cyclyx from a nascent vision to a thriving organization," said Ranjeet Bhatia, Cyclyx

Signode, a leading global manufacturer of a broad range of automated transit packaging equipment, tools, consumables, automation and support solutions, is proud to introduce the BXT4 Battery Hand Tool for Plastic Strapping with EasyTriggerTM Technology. This next-generation tool builds upon the innovations of the previous BXT generations with advanced features that enhance usability, performance, and durability.  The BXT4 tool is designed with ergonomics at the forefront with t

Revolution Sustainable Solutions, LLC a leader in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Island Plastics, LLC ("Island Plastics"), a premier producer of 100% post-consumer recycled ("PCR") linear low-density and low-density polyethylene ("LLDPE/LDPE") film grade resin. This strategic move aims to bolster Revolution's commitment to sustainable loop solutions and expand its recycling capabilities, particularly i

Dow today announced that VORANOL™ WK5750, a cutting-edge polyether polyol, is set to be produced at its Freeport polyol plant, marking its continued commitment to high application performance. With its unique design and ability to produce soft and hypersoft foams, VORANOL™ WK5750 aims to transform the comfort experience in products such as mattresses, furniture and automotive seating. Its ability to serve as a powerful cell opener further extends its utility to visc

The outline conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRS Europe) has been published ahead of the event’s return to the RAI Amsterdam on 1-2 April 2025. The latest trends in the plastics recycling sector will be explored in depth, providing a holistic view of the whole plastic recycling value chain and drawing together political leaders, major brands, recyclers and the plastics recycling and manufacturing industry. Prominent speakers from major brands alread

Nexam Chemical’s innovative Reactive Recycling additives, designed to enhance the performance and cost-effectiveness of recycled plastics, have now progressed beyond industrial trials to full-scale commercial implementation. A key customer has now validated the business case by rapidly transitioning to recurring monthly orders, confirming the technology’s ability to deliver substantial value. This specific customer leverages Nexam’s unique additives to incorporate

LG Chem has become the first Korean company in the dermal filler industry to establish a significant presence in Canada. On the 12th, LG Chem announced that it successfully held a launch event for its hyaluronic acid fillers, ‘YVOIRE Classic Plus’ and ‘YVOIRE Volume Plus,’ in Toronto, Canada. Over 500 local aesthetic professionals and stakeholders attended the event. In response to North America’s growing interest in Korean medical aesthetic p

Equinor, alongside project partners, has announced financial close after taking a Final Investment Decision (FID) to progress to execution phase on two of the UK’s first carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Teesside, the Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) and Net Zero Teesside Power (NZT Power). “It is a major milestone to have agreed Final Investment Decision and financial close on two of the UK’s first carbon capture, transport and storage infrastructur

Chevron U.S.A., Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), has completed a retrofit of its refinery in Pasadena, Texas, which is expected to increase product flexibility and expand the processing capacity of lighter crudes by nearly 15 percent to 125,000 barrels per day. Chevron acquired the Pasadena Refinery in 2019 with the strategic intent to expand its Gulf Coast refining system. This project is expected to allow the company to process more equity crude f