Amcor’s new product rebranding initiative highlights more sustainable packaging options
Amcor unveiled a product rebrand designed to give customers a clearer, holistic view of its growing portfolio of more sustainable packaging solutions.
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Netstal establishes subsidiary in Italy and appoints Alberto Rossi as Managing Director
Alberto Rossi has taken over the position of Managing Director at the recently re-established subsidiary Netstal Italia S.r.l.
igus unveils the world's first urban bike made from recycled plastic
No maintenance, no corrosion - the igus:bike sets new standards in sustainable mobility.
Tomra calls for closing the loop on plastics and beyond
Tomra continues to play a key role in closing the loop on PET beverage containers but recognizes that there is more to be done.
Lanxess and Advent to acquire Engineering Materials business from DSM
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess and Advent International, one of the largest and most experienced global private equity investors with a well established track record in chemicals investings, are establishing a joint venture for high-performance engineering polymers.
Tetra Pak tests an industry-first: a fibre-based barrier to replace the aluminium layer
Tetra Pak is moving to the next level of development - testing a fibre-based barrier that is a first within food carton packages distributed under ambient conditions.
VinylPlus exceeds 810,000 tonnes of PVC recycling
VinylPlus announced the results of the first year of its 2030 Commitment at the 10th VinylPlus Sustainability Forum (#VSF2022). Livestreamed from Brussels, #VSF2022 gathered online around 500 participants from 40 countries.
Gerresheimer boosts its global production capabilities
Gerresheimer has significantly ramped up its glass and plastic production capacities in India.
Akro-Plastic appoints IMCD as the official distributor in Europe for all its compounds
Akro-Plastic GmbH announces that it has selected IMCD Group, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, as its new distribution partner in Europe.
Successful JEC World 2022 shows the dynamism of the composites industry
The global composites community reunited at JEC World 2022 on May 3rd to 5th for three busy, rewarding days of innovation, networking and knowledge sharing.
LyondellBasell licenses Lupotech T technology to Jiangsu Hongjing New Material Co. Ltd.
LyondellBasell announced that Jiangsu Hongjing New Material Co. Ltd. will use its Lupotech T high-pressure polyethylene technology at a new facility.
BASF to wind down activities in Russia and Belarus except for business that supports food production
As announced on March 3, 2022, BASF has not conducted new business in Russia and Belarus, in light of the war of aggression against Ukraine ordered by the Russian government. BASF strongly condemns the Russian attack on Ukraine and the violence against the civilian population.
