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Materials manufacturer Covestro and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have signed a contract to operate a 2kt per year pilot plant for smart pyrolysis of rigid polyurethane foam waste. The plant will be operational by 2028. The agreement marks a significant milestone in scaling up the technology to convert insulation waste from appliance and construction into high-purity re-aniline for the production of MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate). The

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS presented its comprehensive portfolio of flavor and fragrance applications at XXVI FAFAI International Convention & Expo on March 6 and 7 in New Delhi. The Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) business unit showcased its finest aroma chemicals range in Hall 2, booth no: F3-2. At the exhibition, LANXESS displayed its new grades of Kalama® benzyl benzoate, including the Ultrapure Scopeblue® variant, which is ISCC PLUS certified and offers

Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.09/lb., effective March 15, 2026, or as contracts permit. These adjustments are the result of the rapid increase in raw material costs. About Epsilyte Epsilyte is one of North America’s leading producers of advanced insulative materials. We are a company of scale focused on solving customer needs for lightweight, energy-effi

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA). This Ultrason® P portfolio thus complies with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190 which prohibits Bisphenol in food contact materials and articles. After defined transition periods, these articles are no longer allowed to be produced in or imported into the European Union. The six Ultrason® P grades, t

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that employees Laura Harshberger and Jennifer Solcz have been recognized with 2026 STEP Ahead Awards from the Manufacturing Institute for their exemplary leadership and industry achievements. The STEP Ahead Awards shine a spotlight on the people powering manufacturing success, and whose leadership, expertise and commitment to others are building stronger workplaces and communities. As manufacturers work to attract, retain and advance talent in a rapidl

Roehm proudly announces the launch of ACRYLITE® SunResist, a breakthrough in capstock technology and the first of its kind under the ACRYLITE® brand, Roehm’s polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products in the Americas. Engineered for manufacturers who demand durability, aesthetics, and efficiency, ACRYLITE® SunResist sets a new benchmark for outdoor applications including window construction, decking, outdoor furniture, façades, and recreational components that

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass' novel technology with Clariant's six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advan

BASF Coatings will continue to supply Volvo’s Approved Bodyshop Network with its premium paint brands Glasurit and R-M through its distribution channels in the UK. Volvo Approved body shops will have access to the most advanced and efficient refinish practices and solutions. The partnership will also mean that Volvo Approved body shops can benefit from the most advanced technical support and training, enabling them to carry out repairs in line with Volvo repair methods whilst maintainin

Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering thermoplastics, has announced the development of new PLASTRON(R) long-fiber thermoplastic (LFT) grades made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP) content. The two new developmental grades, which deliver mechanical properties equivalent to virgin material products, are undergoing sample production and evaluation. As part of Polyplastics' commitment to advancing sustainable material solutions, these new grades --

NOVA Chemicals Corporation ("NOVA Chemicals") today announced the commercialization of SYNDIGOä rPE-IN3 and SYNDIGO rPE-IN4 recycled polyethylene (rPE) grades for general purpose, non-food-grade applications throughout North America. The two rPE grades are the latest addition to the SYNDIGO portfolio of resins made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films. Produced at SYNDIGO1, NOVA Chemicals' polyethylene (PE) mechanical recycling facility located in Connersv

United Utilities, the water and wastewater services provider for the North West of England, has selected DuPont Water Solutions to supply MemCor™ membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for wastewater treatment plant expansions at three facilities. The advanced membrane system will help United Utilities expand wastewater treatment capacity, meet stricter discharge requirements and produce high-quality treated effluent. MemCor™ MBR technology was selected during a competitive b

Westlake Corporation today announced that Westlake Epoxy will expand its long‑standing distribution relationship with Brenntag to South and West India. The agreement builds on a successful collaboration across Europe, North and South America, and Southeast Asia, extending Westlake Epoxy’s reach into one of the world’s fastest‑growing coatings, adhesives and construction markets. Under the expanded collaboration, Brenntag will distribute Westlake Epoxy’s establi