Press Releases

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is excited to introduce Pro-Fax EP648R, a new polypropylene impact copolymer designed to meet challenging performance demands across a wide range of industries. “Pro-Fax EP648R embodies our dedication to innovation and delivering differentiated solutions for our customers,” said James Deaton, LYB commercial manager. “It’s a reliable, high-performing resin that meets the evolving needs of today’s demanding applications.”

Researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT), Ruhr University Bochum and Evonik Oxeno have developed a novel catalyst system that enables the use of the climate gas carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material for the chemical industry. This breakthrough allows for the more sustainable production of key products such as fragrances and building blocks for plastics. “Directly using CO2 as a feedstock is a milestone for sustainable chemistry on an industrial scale,&rdqu

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS presented its comprehensive portfolio of flavor and fragrance applications at XXVI FAFAI International Convention & Expo on March 6 and 7 in New Delhi. The Flavors & Fragrances (F&F) business unit showcased its finest aroma chemicals range in Hall 2, booth no: F3-2. At the exhibition, LANXESS displayed its new grades of Kalama® benzyl benzoate, including the Ultrapure Scopeblue® variant, which is ISCC PLUS certified and offers

Schneider Electric and Evonik have partnered to automate a thermoplastic processing plant at Evonik’s Essen Goldschmidt site in Germany. This initiative was officially launched during the world's number one trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry, K in Düsseldorf, from October 8-15, 2025. The collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of mechanical plastic recycling processes and improve the quality of recyclates, underscoring both companies' commitment to circula

NNA Polymers Inc., a Texas-based manufacturer of specialty polymers, announced plans to build a 200,000-metric-ton-per-year polyacrylamide production facility in Big Spring, Texas. Startup is expected by late 2026. The world-scale plant represents a major step toward strengthening a secure, reliable, and sustainable supply chain for polyacrylamide, a critical polymer used in water treatment, oil and gas, mining, and other industrial applications. Integrated Monomer

Clariant presents its new AddWorks titanium-based catalyst solutions for polyester polymerization at K 2025, the world's premier trade fair for plastics and rubber. Set to launch in 2026, this technology offers a more sustainable and high-performance alternative to traditional antimony-based catalysts, addressing both environmental concerns and supply chain challenges, and simplifying PET recycling to support circularity in the polyester industry. While the initial focus is on PET

DuPont announced the winners of its global awards program, the Tyvek® Sustainable Healthcare Packaging Awards, during the Medical Packaging Conference (MPC) hosted by DuPont October 6-8, 2025. This annual awards program recognizes leaders across the healthcare industry who are embracing and driving sustainability throughout the packaging lifecycle. The three 2025 winners, who utilize healthcare packaging made with DuPont™ Tyvek® material and whose efforts show a signif

Under the theme “PLEXIGLAS® makes your design shine. Every day.”, Röhm will be presenting its brand polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) at the international K trade fair for plastics and rubber in Düsseldorf. The material meets the highest standards in terms of visual appeal, longevity and recyclability. From October 8 to 15, visitors to the industry’s leading trade fair in Düsseldorf will have a chance to see impressive examples from automotive manuf

INEOS has today confirmed its intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany, with the loss of 175 jobs. The proposed closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection. The intention to close, which has been shared with employees, reflects a deepening crisis across Europe’s chemical sector. Stephen Dossett, CEO of INEOS Inovyn, said: “Europe is committing industrial suicide. While competitors in t

A new important recognition for RadiciGroup from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). An innovative battery module for electric cars, made of Renycle® mechanically recycled polyamide, won an award in the “Enabler Technology” category during the 23rd SPE Automotive Award Night, held in Bonn yesterday. The goal was achieved thanks to the Group’s close collaboration with the other partners working on the project: Mersen and Leartiker. Now in the prototype stag

Evonik is showcasing its latest sustainable solutions in polymer chemistry and initiatives for circularity in plastics at K-Fair, the world’s leading event for the plastics sector, taking place from October 8 to 15 in Düsseldorf, Germany. “The K-Fair always provides excellent opportunities to interact one-on-one with industrial users of our materials and discuss how our forward-looking innovations can help them solve their current and future challenges,” said

The unmistakable mark of a Smart Lock by Nuki is an illuminated ring that signals whether a door is locked or unlocked. Around ten years after the prototype was showcased on a crowdfunding platform, the company from Graz, Austria, is now one of the European market leaders in electronic access solutions. More than a million people worldwide use Nuki’s smart access solution, with more than 400,000 active electronic locks. These locks not only enable keyless access to private homes and vac