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SABIC’s new, breakthrough LNP COLORCOMP compound uses nanotechnology to enable differentiated foams

SABIC today introduced LNP™ COLORCOMP™ WQ117945 compound, a breakthrough material based on advanced nanotechnology that facilitates efficient production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foams for core materials in sandwich structures.

SONGWON appoints Makwell Plastisizers as its exclusive distributor for PVC additives in India

SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. today announced that it signed an exclusive distribution agreement for PVC additives in India with Mumbai-based Makwell Plastisizers Pvt Ltd., effective as of December 2020.

Ahlbrandt launches the modular Ozone Converter Catalytic Air Purifier

Durable design is both highly efficient and environmentally friendly

A milestone in sustainable packaging

Sappi deploys innovative barrier paper technology to scale up production

New ink series unlocks advantages of LED technology

The printing ink manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG has again expanded its range of printing inks for the continuously growing market area of LED UV applications. The new series of LED offset inks, called Uvalux® LED U540, is intended for paper and cardboard print products such as commercial jobs, mailings or forms, as well as for labels and packaging in the non-food segment. For use in the food sector, the specialist for radiation-curing printing inks and coatings has the Uvalux® FCM LED U581 series in its range as a low-migration product. It had already been launched on the market last year.

Leonhard Kurz presents innovations in plastic decoration at CES 2021

Leonhard Kurz will once again be presenting innovations in the field of plastic decoration at this year's all-digital CES innovation show, which will take place online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

BASF and BillerudKorsnäs cooperate to develop unique home-compostable paper laminate for flexible packaging

Multi-layer film made of BillerudKorsnäs paper ConFlex® Silk as well as BASF’s biopolymer ecovio® and lamination adhesive Epotal® Eco
Home-compostable solution extends end-of-life options for flexible packaging applications
Performance regarding processing, sealing, printability and strength on same level as conventional multi-layer films

Cotone Nero Intense is added to the Manter premium cotton sustainable range for labelling solutions.

We are proud to launch another self-adhesive paper for premium brands as part of the Manter cotton range that is both sustainable and luxurious.

The Tintoretto range for premium brand labelling from the Manter collection grows with the introduction of Ivory colour with H+Opacity treatment.

The Tintoretto range from the Manter collection is iconic in the world of luxury self-adhesive papers for Wines & Spirits and Gourmet product labels. This classic and popular self-adhesive paper in ivory colour is now even more appealing with the addition of being combined with H+Opacity™ technology. The uncoated felt-marked texture makes this self-adhesive paper perfect for the labelling of premium products.

Open and Close Labels with guaranteed quality for wet and dry food applications

In a complicated world, it is good to bring some simplicity to everyday life. Products that need to be opened and closed repeatedly are always in and around the home and workplace or carried in our bags. Practicality is key and getting a product open and closed again on a regular basis needs to be easy to do.

UPM Biochemicals grows lignin business with new Domtar supply agreement

UPM and the US-based pulp and paper producer Domtar Paper Company LLC have signed an agreement for UPM to acquire the total annual kraft lignin production of Domtar’s Plymouth Mill in North Carolina, USA as of January 2021. This step enables UPM to expand its role in the growing lignin business and different application segments.