Press Releases

Evonik utilized the shutdown of the methionine facilities in September and October at its Antwerp production site to modernize the logistics infrastructure for MetAMINO® (DL-methionine). A new filling installation and an expanded storage area for big bags increase Evonik’s flexibility to provide customers with their preferred packaging. The updates improve occupational safety and contribute to global supply security for MetAMINO®. “We see an increasing demand for

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Oct 20, 2025, LyondellBasell (LYB) is enhancing its high -quality standards for mechanically recycled materials through investments in their R&D capabilities. One example is at the innovation Center in Frankfurt where LYB is strengthening its efforts in the development of advanced sorting, decontamination and compounding technologies as well as advanced analytics of post-consumer recyclates under near industrial conditions. Advanced sorting, decon

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announces that it has signed Memoranda of Understanding with Tereos, a global leader in sugar, starch, alcohol and bioethanol production, and with LVMH GAÏA, the scientific and environmental R&D division of LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury. Together, the parties will establish a strategic collaboration to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Avanti

RecyClass has approved that Multilayer Films containing Mitsubishi Chemical’s SoarnoL™ ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) resins are fully compatible with Polyethylene (PE) flexibles recycling. These approval letters apply to multi-layer PE films containing ≤10 weight percent (wt%) SoarnoL™, and to multi-layer PE films containing up to 3 wt% Soaresin™, which is a special recycling compatibilizer designed for use in EVOH multi-layer packaging.  

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