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Clariant divests its Pigments business

Clariant divests its Pigments business

Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, today announced that it has reached definitive agreements for the divestment of its Pigments business to a consortium of Heubach Group (“Heubach”) and SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”).

Lanxess increases prices for inorganic pigments

Lanxess increases prices for inorganic pigments

Lanxess is raising its prices for inorganic pigments globally with immediate effect, subject to existing agreements. Quotations will be increased by EUR 150 minimum per metric ton or its equivalent in local currency.

Evonik presents new 3D-printable PEEK Care Filament

Evonik presents new 3D-printable PEEK Care Filament

Evonik has developed a new 3D-printable PEEK biomaterial for medical technology. With Vestakeep Care M40 3DF, the specialty chemicals company is launching a polyether ether ketone filament for medical applications with body contact up to 30 days.

Polykemi Group expanding production in China

Polykemi Group expanding production in China

Polykemi Group is continuing its international growth journey. While also investing in the USA, Polykemi AB is opening another production unit in China. The production is due to start up as early as in 2022.

SABIC and Local Motors cooperate

SABIC and Local Motors cooperate

With the desire to improve the circularity of large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), SABIC and Local Motors, a next-generation vehicle manufacturer, completed a joint study on the feasibility of recycling scrap thermoplastic parts and shavings from the 3D printing process.