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Aliplast (Hera Group) is further strengthening its leadership in high-quality plastics recycling, thanks to the binding agreement signed by its Polish subsidiary Aliplast Polska to acquire 70% of Kronos Polymer Polska, a new company that will be formed by spin-off from Kronos Polymer, a Polish operator active in the recycling and processing of polyethylene (PE). Kronos Polymer operates at a newly built industrial site located in Gniew (Pomerania, Poland), about 300 kilometres from A

BASF is expanding its certified biomass balance (BMB) portfolio of additives for architectural coatings with the introduction of Dispex® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis® HS 1169 MB. Certified according to the REDcert2 standard, these new additives support coating manufacturers in reducing the product carbon footprint* (PCF) of their formulations compared with formulations based on the respective conventional BASF additives, while delivering the same high level of perfo

The U.S. Plastics Pact today released updated design handbooks, providing comprehensive guidance for designing plastic packaging that can be successfully reused, recycled, or composted within existing and emerging U.S. infrastructure. The strengthened Recyclable, Compostable, and Reusable Packaging Design Handbooks translate the latest certification requirements, labeling rules, and implementation learnings into actionable guidance for packaging designers, engineers, retailers, dist

AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints and coatings, and Albert Invent, who is building the future of chemistry R&D, today announced an AI transformation partnership with AkzoNobel’s global R&D organization. AkzoNobel’s Digital Workbench initiative is designed to connect laboratory workflows, structure scientific data, and put modern AI tools directly in the hands of chemists with the aim of accelerating innovation and delivering better solutions for customers. With more tha

Global chemical leader LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars, developed in collaboration with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other key industry players. Using LYB CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now able to offer packaging sourced from 75% recycled content, helping transform hard-to-recycle post-consumer m

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced a collaboration with Portuguese textile manufacturer Casa da Malha and sportswear brand Lacatoni to develop and showcase textile prototypes made with PEF (polyethylene furanoate), Avantium’s plant-based, high-performance polymer branded as releaf®. The collaboration explores the potential of PEF in textile applications, combining Avantium’s renewable polymer technology with Casa da Malha’s exp

China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) was awarded the Corporate Social Responsibility Best Practice Award at the 3rd Sino -European Conference on Corporate ESG Best Practices, held in Mainz, Germany, for its case study on carbon footprint management and low-carbon development. The conference jury stated that Sinopec has developed a carbon management framework focused on managing the carbon footprint of its products, covering the entire product life cycle, while aligning wit

Meritus Gas Partners ("Meritus") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Buckeye Welding Supply, has acquired the assets of HICO Distributing of Colorado ("HICO"), effective July 1, 2026. Founded in 1993 by Wyatt and Vanessa Wilkinson, HICO is a leading provider of helium solutions across Colorado. The acquisition expands Buckeye's helium capabilities and establishes its fourth location in Englewood, CO, further strengthening its service coverage an

INEOS Enterprises today announces the completion of the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst. The transaction, valued at $190 million, marks the successful conclusion of a strategic divestment first announced in May 2026. INEOS Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas, USA, and Timmins, Ontario, Canada. INEOS Calabrian has been part of INEOS Enterprises for the past decade and is a leading North America

Covestro today announced a strategic MDI investment program to reinforce its global leadership position and strengthen long-term supply security for customers worldwide. The program includes preparations for a new MDI production train with 660 kilotonnes annual capacity at the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai in China, with start-up targeted for the end of the decade. In addition, Covestro is conducting a feasibility study for a plant of similar scale in the United Arab Emirates. Both initia

IHI Corporation, together with Kobelco Power Kobe, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Kobe Steel, Ltd.), Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc., and UBE Corporation (collectively, the “seven companies”), today announced that their plan to utilize low-carbon ammonia produced in India has been certified under the “Support focusing on the price gap” scheme*1, in accor

Air Products (NYSE: APD) will highlight its flash freezing solutions for specialty foods at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 at the Javits Center in New York City from June 28-30. Attendees are invited to visit Air Products' booth 2581, to speak with an industry specialist to learn how flash freeze technology with cryogenic gases can address their specific processes and challenges, while increasing product quality and throughput. Specialty food producers will have the o