Press Releases

Evonik has launched a new photopolymer resin that is both flame retardant and mechanically durable when cured. Designed for use with DLP (digital light processing) 3D printers, INFINAM® FR 4100L is pourable at room temperature and can be printed and further processed to achieve a desired surface feel. “INFINAM® FR 4100L is our latest product to address ongoing customer demand for a 3D-printable resin that can meet the unique requirements of aerospace, automotive, and e

Following the recent announcement of Lummus' new partnership with Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corp. to pioneer advanced carbon capture solutions, the Partnership had a chance to sit down with Lummus' Ajay Gami, Chief Corporate Development Officer, and Matthew Braud, Head of Global Marketing and Communications. They discussed the company's recent partnerships and how they are developing technology solutions to create a more sustainable, low-carbon future amid the growing c

Evonik introduces VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100 to the market, a phosphate methacrylate monomer that is nonmigratory, and its effects are long-lasting. Incorporated by polymerization, HEMA-P provides transparent flame retardancy, improves adhesion, and reduces corrosion. It is an effective adhesion promoter and anti-corrosive agent. VISIOMER® HEMA-P can improve dispersibility and act as a complexing agent. VISIOMER® HEMA-P is versatile and may be used as a monomer for emulsion an

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced today the pricing of a private offering of $650 million of senior unsecured notes, structured as 6-year non-call 2.5-years (the "2030 Notes"). The 2030 Notes will have an interest rate of 9% per annum.  Alongside the 2030 Notes offering, NOVA Chemicals announced a tender offer and consent solicitation for any and all of the remaining $650 million of its 4.875%, senior notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes").  NOVA Chemicals plans to

Linde announced today it has signed two new long-term power purchase agreements for the supply of renewable energy in China. Linde has signed separate 25-year agreements with Guangdong Energy Group (GEG) and China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG) to secure a total of 320 gigawatt hours per year of renewable energy. The renewable power will be generated by solar projects located in the provinces of Guangdong and Jiangsu, and supply is due to start in the first quarter of 2024.

SRTX, best known for its first technology, the patent-pending Sheertex® Rip-Resist knit, proudly announces the inauguration of its new global headquarters. The state-of-the-art facility, now fully vertical, marks a significant milestone in SRTX's unwavering commitment to durability, sustainability, and technological innovation. Founded in 2017 by Katherine Homuth, SRTX has made it its mission to build textiles with materials designed for longevity and environmental responsib

Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023. Since its foundation in 2016 as the European headquarters of the Japanese technology group Asahi Kasei, Asahi Kasei Europe has been developing and marketing engineering plastics and fibers, particle foams and other functional materials for the automotive industry and other areas of application. The location is also an innovation hub for the Asahi Kasei Group

Houston-based Solidec Inc., a developer of novel electrolyzers for carbon capture and chemical production, has been selected by Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) to participate in its Catalyst Program™. This program will support the development and prototyping of Solidec's platform of electrolyzers that capture carbon and generate chemicals using only air, water, and electricity. Launched by Chevron in 2017, the Catalyst Program™ supports and accelerates development

For the first time in the United States, TotalEnergies has converted feedstocks from plastic waste into circular polymers at its polypropylene plant in La Porte, Texas. The La Porte plant, one of the world's largest polypropylene sites, will produce sustainably certified polymers suitable for a wide range of applications, including food grade packaging. The petrochemical feedstock was provided by New Hope Energy's ISCC+ certified advanced recycling facility in Tyler, Texas.

Evonik has just launched the impressively sturdy, TROGAMID® eCO Impact 75 polymer for injection molding. Ideal for a wide range of applications, from protective eyewear to electrical or mechanical housings, the new product has a high transparency of 88% and superior chemical, and crack and break resistance. "TROGAMID® eCO Impact 75 is a great material for our customers, especially those looking to enhance the durability and safety in their unique eyewear products. We ar

Danimer Scientific, Inc., a leading, next-generation bioplastics company focused on the production of biodegradable materials, announced that it received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on January 23, 2024, that the Company is not currently in compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standard requiring listed-company stock to maintain an average closing price of not less than $1.00 per share over a period of thirty (30) consecutive trading days. The No

Evonik’s MetAMINO® (DL-methionine) production facility upgrade at its Singapore site is progressing on schedule. After a three-month shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2023, MetAMINO® production on Jurong Island is again running at full capacity. A shutdown of the second MetAMINO® production plant will be necessary in Q2/2024. The modification is part of the implementation of Evonik’s methionine asset strategy to safeguard long-term sustainable global supply s