ECHA takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) will identify harmful chemicals in packaging and, when requested, propose restrictions on their use.
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SABIC's new conductive Noryl GTX LMX resins
SABIC a global leader in the chemical industry, has launched Noryl GTX LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability.
BASF Group releases preliminary figures for full year 2024
The BASF Group’s sales for the full year 2024 are expected to be €65.3 billion (2023: €68.9 billion).
Archroma joins BioCircular Materials Alliance
Global coalition aims to move the fashion industry towards a circular future by utilizing renewable nature-driven materials.
S&K Label becomes Coveris Brno - teaming up for sustainable label solutions
The acquisition in the Czech Republic marks Coveris' third acquisition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and its first label business acquisition outside the UK. This milestone reflects a significant step in Coveris’ strategy to expand in the CEE region.
JEC World 2025 – Shaping the Future of the Composite Industry
JEC World 2025 is one of the largest events in the composite industry, taking place from March 4th to 6th in Paris. As the official media partner, Plastech.pl offers its users a chance to get a free ticket for this exceptional event
Neste introduces co-processed renewable Neste RE feedstock for the polymers and chemicals industry
Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE.
Amcor and Kolon Industries partner to pioneer more sustainable polyester materials for packaging
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Kolon Industries Inc., a leading South Korean chemical materials manufacturer.
Biesterfeld and Anomera Inc. launch strategic partnership
Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials.
Sabic opens multi- million-dollar Ultem resin manufacturing facility
Sabic today announced the official launch of its new US$170 (S$220) million Ultem resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking the company’s first advanced specialty chemical manufacturing facility.
An outstanding chance for professionals in the plastics and petrochemicals sector at ArabPlast 2025
From January 7–9, 2025, ArabPlast 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates, providing professionals with an unmatched opportunity to network, gain knowledge, and investigate the most recent advancements and trends influencing the sector.
Indorama Ventures collaborates to launch world’s first commercialized PET bottles
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited as part of a supply chain collaboration with Suntory, Eneos Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Iwatani and Neste, will launch the world’s first bio-PET bottle for commercial scale, made from ISCC+ certified bio-paraxylene.
