Sustainability

Solvay PPS Plants in Texas and Belgium Certified for Mass Balance Production

The new portfolio will be globally available by 2023

Solvay’s New Ryton PPS Supreme High-Voltage and High-Flow Polymers

Produced with recycled glass fibers and 100% renewable electricity

Solvay Launches New Xencor XTreme for Battery Thermal Runaway Protection

Produced with partially bio-based content and 100% renewable electricity

KRAIBURG TPE responds to the issue of bio-based materials by supplying bio-based TPEs with a variable proportion of sustainable raw materials

KRAIBURG TPE is presenting thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that have a variable proportion of renewable raw materials. By introducing these new compounds, the global TPE manufacturer is expanding its THERMOLAST® R range of more sustainable solutions by adding a line of products from renewable raw material sources. Bio-based TPEs also have a lower product carbon footprint than established alternatives that are not based on renewable raw materials.

Perstorp strengthens its sustainable offerings with 100% renewable based 2-Ethylhexanol

Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp has launched a new grade of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH), now available with 100% renewable, traceable mass-balanced carbon content.

Kink-resistant and tested in accordance with the KTW-BWGL standard

KRAIBURG TPE has launched a new series of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for tubes and hoses used in sanitary and drinking water applications.

PMC Attachment wins gold medal from EcoVadis on first evaluation

PMC Attachment has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a gold medal for sustainability from EcoVadis.

Alleima starts analyzing carbon footprint of products

In over 100 years, Alleima has reused steel scrap in its production. To use electric arc furnaces is today given and there is a strong focus on reducing the carbon footprint through the whole organization. As a natural step, Alleima now starts analyzing its products carbon footprint, from raw material to released product. First, Alleima will release LCA data for its rock drill steel products, supporting the sustainable shift in the mining industry.

Join us to make a lower-carbon, higher-growth world a reality at ADIPEC 2023

Hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), ADIPEC brings businesses, thought leaders and energy professionals together to responsibly chart the future for the energy industry from October 2nd to 5th 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Innovate: Material Innovation begins with a keynote presentation from The Good Factory

Founder of The Good Factory Samantha Taylor, kicks off the two-day virtual conference with her keynote presentation If we had to change right now to be better with the materials we work with, what would the impact drivers be to transform the industry?

Econogy: realignment of sustainability activities at Messe Frankfurt’s global textile trade fairs

Messe Frankfurt’s Texpertise Network will in future realign its sustainability event formats at its more than 50 textile trade fairs around the world.