Press Releases

Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical today announced the commercial availability of their highly-efficient Polymethyl Methacrylate Chemical Recycling (PMMA-CR) technology. This builds on the strategic partnership between Lummus and Sumitomo Chemical, first announced in May 2024, to co-develop and commercialize technologies that support circularity and carbon-neutral society across the petrochemical value chain. “By uniting Lummus’ process expertise with Sumitomo Chemi

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, is showcasing at MD&M West 2026 medical-grade thermoplastics that help address performance, regulatory and production challenges. The company is exhibiting at Booth #3251 specialty materials well-suited for use in drug delivery, patient testing and surgery. SABIC is unveiling a new family of polycarbonate (PC) copolymers certified under UL746G, and new biocompatible SILTEM™ HU resins, which can potentially replace fluoropolymers in me

More communities across the U.S. can now recycle cold to‑go cups, marking a major step toward reducing waste and building a more circular future. Thanks to the leadership of How2Recycle®, NextGen Consortium managed by Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, The Recycling Partnership, Starbucks and WM, to‑go cups are entering a new era of recyclability. Polypropylene beverage cups, commonly used for cold drinks, have earned the Widely Recyclable designati

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers is exhibiting at Plastindia 2026 (Hall H5F – Stand C3), the leading plastics fair in India, to present its innovative and sustainable polymer solutions targeted at applications with high-quality standards in the sectors of transport, electric mobility, electrical/electronics and consumer and industrial goods. Participating in the event has become a key step in the growth path of RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers, which has operated in

LyondellBasell, one of the world's largest polymer producers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, will participate in PLASTINDIA 2026. The company will present its latest material innovations and applications designed to help customers address key challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, transportation and consumer packaging that are essential to India’s continued growth and development. “India represents one of the most dynamic and promising markets in the worl

As global regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) tighten across the European Union and the United States, manufacturers across industries are urgently seeking high-performance materials that meet evolving environmental and safety standards—without compromising technical performance. Asahi Kasei, a diversified global company, announced the development of a new PFAS-free polyamide (PA) engineered specifically for demanding low-friction applications. For decade

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe announces the launch of a new Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade containing 70% recycled material, designed to boost the sustainability of contact-sensitive cosmetics packaging without brands needing to compromise on quality or performance. Recycl-IN hybrid polymers deliver the strength, aesthetics, and processing ease customers expect - while significantly increasing recycled content and reducing CO2 emissions. This is achieved by combining high leve

Covestro, a leading supplier of high-tech polymer materials, has launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact making sustainabi

Avantium N.V., a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, today provides an update on the start-up of its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. Avantium now expects to complete start-up by mid-2026 and to commence sales of product under its existing offtake agreements in the second half of 2026. This updated timeline is a result of construction-related piping issues involving certain titanium welds uncovered during commissioning, which require additional work to ensure

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical have explored measures to promote decarbonization and optimize production capacity for their two ethylene manufacturing facilities in western Japan. To achieve these goals, the three companies applied for and were selected for the “Fiscal 2025 Support Program for Energy and Manufacturing Process Conversion in Hard-to-Abate Industries” (HtA Support Program) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to prom

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, proudly announces that it has successfully achieved certification for ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) and ISO 9001 (Quality Management) for the production of intermediate chemicals used in the production of FDCA (furandicarboxylic acid) at its FDCA Flagship Plant in Delfzijl. The comprehensive audit was carried out by DNV, confirming that Avantium’s environm

Röhm is entering the new year with a significantly strengthened production base, reinforcing its position as a reliable partner for the European market. In late 2025, the company successfully commissioned a new sulfuric acid plant at its Worms site. In addition, Röhm carried out a scheduled maintenance shutdown of interconnected production units during the fourth quarter, further improving overall plant availability. As a result, all production lines at the Worms facility