Press Releases

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) today released Reuse in Retail Initiative (RRI) Scoping Phase: What We Learned and Where We are Going Next, outlining the program’s future scope—including the product category, reuse model, and region—and key policy levers to accelerate the growth of consumer-facing reuse in retail systems. Launched in 2025, the RRI is a strategic collaboration between the USPP, Upstream, and WRAP aimed at accelerating the shift to reusable packaging in retail w

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX: AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, has been recognized with a Silver Flexible Packaging Achievement Award in the Sustainability category for its Earth Sense® Pro Recycled Content Stretch Hand Film. The award was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) 2026 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. “We are proud to be recognized by the FPA for innovations that help our customers redu

Shenzhen Jewellok Technology Co., Ltd., a leading innovator in high-precision fluid control, today announced the expansion of its Ultra-High Purity (UHP) Liquid Chemical Delivery Systems. Engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of sub-micron semiconductor fabrication and photovoltaic production, these systems provide the extreme contamination control and automation required for modern wafer processing. As semiconductor nodes shrink, the margin for chemical impurities has mo

Arkema announces a 20% expansion of production capacity at its Changshu Kynar® PVDF manufacturing site in China scheduled to start up in 2028. This significant investment reflects the Group’s strategy to increase its Kynar® PVDF footprint at a pace and with capabilities that match the strong and accelerating demand across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Arkema unveils a 20% expansion of its Kynar® PVDF production capacity at its Changshu site in China, with the

Materials manufacturer Covestro and the Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have signed a contract to operate a 2kt per year pilot plant for smart pyrolysis of rigid polyurethane foam waste. The plant will be operational by 2028. The agreement marks a significant milestone in scaling up the technology to convert insulation waste from appliance and construction into high-purity re-aniline for the production of MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate). The

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

Epsilyte, a leading North American producer of Expandable Polystyrene (EPS), will increase the price of all grades of EPS by $0.09/lb., effective March 15, 2026, or as contracts permit. These adjustments are the result of the rapid increase in raw material costs. About Epsilyte Epsilyte is one of North America’s leading producers of advanced insulative materials. We are a company of scale focused on solving customer needs for lightweight, energy-effi

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA). This Ultrason® P portfolio thus complies with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190 which prohibits Bisphenol in food contact materials and articles. After defined transition periods, these articles are no longer allowed to be produced in or imported into the European Union. The six Ultrason® P grades, t

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that employees Laura Harshberger and Jennifer Solcz have been recognized with 2026 STEP Ahead Awards from the Manufacturing Institute for their exemplary leadership and industry achievements. The STEP Ahead Awards shine a spotlight on the people powering manufacturing success, and whose leadership, expertise and commitment to others are building stronger workplaces and communities. As manufacturers work to attract, retain and advance talent in a rapidl

Roehm proudly announces the launch of ACRYLITE® SunResist, a breakthrough in capstock technology and the first of its kind under the ACRYLITE® brand, Roehm’s polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) products in the Americas. Engineered for manufacturers who demand durability, aesthetics, and efficiency, ACRYLITE® SunResist sets a new benchmark for outdoor applications including window construction, decking, outdoor furniture, façades, and recreational components that

Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. The envisaged project combines Vertimass' novel technology with Clariant's six decades of expertise in zeolite catalyst development to advan

BASF Coatings will continue to supply Volvo’s Approved Bodyshop Network with its premium paint brands Glasurit and R-M through its distribution channels in the UK. Volvo Approved body shops will have access to the most advanced and efficient refinish practices and solutions. The partnership will also mean that Volvo Approved body shops can benefit from the most advanced technical support and training, enabling them to carry out repairs in line with Volvo repair methods whilst maintainin