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    HEIDENAU, Germany, July 9, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New near-infrared measuring technology offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional measuring methods
  • Reliable detection of stickies and non-tacky contaminants
  • Voith, PTS Heidenau and PROPAKMA publish technical rule for sticky measurements as DIN SPEC 6745

In collaboration with Voith Paper Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) is introducing a new measuring method to detect unwanted tacky contaminants known as stickies. The measuring method, which uses a near-infrared (NIR) camera, allows the reliable detection of contaminants along the papermaking process and offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional methods. The associated technical rule was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745.

Higher measuring accuracy and wider range of applications

Compared to established methods in the paper industry, the measuring technology uses NIR to determine more comprehensive information about the contaminants with a high measuring accuracy. The spectral measurements obtained are compared and assigned to values of known contaminants. This allows further classification of the contaminants based on their chemical composition. In addition, both adhesive and non-tacky contaminants can be identified and classified using the NIR measuring technology.

Reliable identification, reduced laboratory effort

The new measuring method enables much more reliable information to be obtained while reducing the amount of laboratory work involved. “Using NIR technology to measure stickies allows the papermaker to determine sticky balances with reliable and sufficient accuracy based on single measurements,” says Dr. Linus Friedrich, Senior Manager R&D Fiber Systems at Voith Paper. “This demonstrates one of the benefits of the new measurement technology. With conventional methods, this was only possible to a limited extent due to the large variation in results,” Friedrich said.

Since the new measuring method uses laboratory sheets that can be produced by a laboratory sheet former and contain fibers, stickies and non-tacky contaminants, numerous intermediate steps in sample preparation are eliminated. For example, the sticky contaminants in a stock sample no longer need to be concentrated in order to be analyzed. The preparation time for laboratory sheet formation is significantly shorter and the measurement is less prone to error than applying conventional methods. Moreover, the new NIR measuring method can be used to evaluate final paper samples in addition to stock samples.

Technical rule published as DIN SPEC 6745

The technical rule developed in cooperation with Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau and PROPAKMA was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745. The DIN SPEC is a preliminary stage of the DIN standard and describes the measuring procedure based on NIR measuring technology. The DIN SPEC 6745 (www.din.de/de/forschung-und-innovation/din-spec/) is available to download free of charge from the Beuth Verlag website.

A new standard for the paper industry

Thanks to its technological advantages, the NIR measuring technology has the potential to replace established methods for measuring stickies. The publication of a technical rule on sample preparation and the performance of measurements has created the underlying conditions for setting a new standard in the paper industry.

The new measuring technology is available at the Voith Paper Technology Center in Heidenheim for the technology group’s as well as at PTS for R&D activities and for customer trials. This innovation can also be used, e.g., in service operations and customer audits. Voith is the first company in the paper industry to make use of the measuring device developed by PTS and thus, as a full-line supplier to the paper industry, contributes significantly to an ever better understanding and analysis of the entire paper manufacturing process through intensive research and development activities.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS)

As a research and service institute based in Heidenau (near Dresden), we support companies in all industries in the development and application of modern fibre-based solutions. We develop, optimise and test products and processes in the fields of paper production and processing, fibres and composites, finishing, packaging, corrugated board and innovative measurement technology.

At the AiF (German Federation of Industrial Research Associations – in short AiF - www.aif.de), the Zuse-Gemeinschaft (www.zuse-gemeinschaft.de) and the research alliance DRESDEN-concept e.V. (www.dresden-concept.de), the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) is a proud member and part of three networks, which are committed to the promotion of applied research for small and medium-sized companies with the aim of translating scientific findings into applicable technologies and preparing the ground for innovations.

PTS and Voith collaborate to set new standard for measuring unwanted tacky contaminants using near-infrared measuring technology

Posted in: Chemicals 07/09/2020 - 09:27
    HEIDENAU, Germany, July 9, 2020 (Press Release) -
  • New near-infrared measuring technology offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional measuring methods
  • Reliable detection of stickies and non-tacky contaminants
  • Voith, PTS Heidenau and PROPAKMA publish technical rule for sticky measurements as DIN SPEC 6745

In collaboration with Voith Paper Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) is introducing a new measuring method to detect unwanted tacky contaminants known as stickies. The measuring method, which uses a near-infrared (NIR) camera, allows the reliable detection of contaminants along the papermaking process and offers higher measuring accuracy and a wider range of applications compared to conventional methods. The associated technical rule was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745.

Higher measuring accuracy and wider range of applications

Compared to established methods in the paper industry, the measuring technology uses NIR to determine more comprehensive information about the contaminants with a high measuring accuracy. The spectral measurements obtained are compared and assigned to values of known contaminants. This allows further classification of the contaminants based on their chemical composition. In addition, both adhesive and non-tacky contaminants can be identified and classified using the NIR measuring technology.

Reliable identification, reduced laboratory effort

The new measuring method enables much more reliable information to be obtained while reducing the amount of laboratory work involved. “Using NIR technology to measure stickies allows the papermaker to determine sticky balances with reliable and sufficient accuracy based on single measurements,” says Dr. Linus Friedrich, Senior Manager R&D Fiber Systems at Voith Paper. “This demonstrates one of the benefits of the new measurement technology. With conventional methods, this was only possible to a limited extent due to the large variation in results,” Friedrich said.

Since the new measuring method uses laboratory sheets that can be produced by a laboratory sheet former and contain fibers, stickies and non-tacky contaminants, numerous intermediate steps in sample preparation are eliminated. For example, the sticky contaminants in a stock sample no longer need to be concentrated in order to be analyzed. The preparation time for laboratory sheet formation is significantly shorter and the measurement is less prone to error than applying conventional methods. Moreover, the new NIR measuring method can be used to evaluate final paper samples in addition to stock samples.

Technical rule published as DIN SPEC 6745

The technical rule developed in cooperation with Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) Heidenau and PROPAKMA was recently published as DIN SPEC 6745. The DIN SPEC is a preliminary stage of the DIN standard and describes the measuring procedure based on NIR measuring technology. The DIN SPEC 6745 (www.din.de/de/forschung-und-innovation/din-spec/) is available to download free of charge from the Beuth Verlag website.

A new standard for the paper industry

Thanks to its technological advantages, the NIR measuring technology has the potential to replace established methods for measuring stickies. The publication of a technical rule on sample preparation and the performance of measurements has created the underlying conditions for setting a new standard in the paper industry.

The new measuring technology is available at the Voith Paper Technology Center in Heidenheim for the technology group’s as well as at PTS for R&D activities and for customer trials. This innovation can also be used, e.g., in service operations and customer audits. Voith is the first company in the paper industry to make use of the measuring device developed by PTS and thus, as a full-line supplier to the paper industry, contributes significantly to an ever better understanding and analysis of the entire paper manufacturing process through intensive research and development activities.

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 19,000 employees, sales of € 4.3 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS)

As a research and service institute based in Heidenau (near Dresden), we support companies in all industries in the development and application of modern fibre-based solutions. We develop, optimise and test products and processes in the fields of paper production and processing, fibres and composites, finishing, packaging, corrugated board and innovative measurement technology.

At the AiF (German Federation of Industrial Research Associations – in short AiF - www.aif.de), the Zuse-Gemeinschaft (www.zuse-gemeinschaft.de) and the research alliance DRESDEN-concept e.V. (www.dresden-concept.de), the Papiertechnische Stiftung (PTS) is a proud member and part of three networks, which are committed to the promotion of applied research for small and medium-sized companies with the aim of translating scientific findings into applicable technologies and preparing the ground for innovations.

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AMSTERDAM , July 8, 2020 (Press Release) -Nouryon will start development of a world-class manufacturing facility at its current site in Ningbo, China to produce two key intermediates for its organic peroxides business: tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) and tert-Butyl alcohol (TBA). Organic peroxides are essential ingredients in the production of polymers and composites.

The manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2021 and will have an annual capacity for 35,000 tons of TBHP/TBA. TBHP is an intermediate in Nouryon’s organic peroxide production process and is also used as a polymerization initiator for coating resins and other products; TBA is a raw material used both for the production of organic peroxides and other specialty chemicals.

Nouryon has entered into a long-term partnership with Nanjing Jinling Huntsman (NJH), which will provide raw materials for the new facility. NJH will build a storage tank and loading station at its facility in Nanjing for transfer to Nouryon’s Ningbo site.

“This is an important step in integrating our regional supply chain for TBHP, which is currently imported from overseas,” said Johan Landfors, President of Technology Solutions at Nouryon. “Demand for TBHP and TBA continues to rise in Asia, and our new facility will ensure that we can meet that demand for years to come.”

Nouryon CEO Charlie Shaver added: “This new facility represents a significant investment for our organization and supports our strategy of building our presence in attractive growth markets. It also underlines our focus on working with partners, and I am delighted that we are working with NJH for raw material supplies.”

About Nouryon

We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.

Nouryon to build state-of-the-art hydroperoxide facility in Ningbo, China

Posted in: Chemicals 07/08/2020 - 20:14

AMSTERDAM , July 8, 2020 (Press Release) -Nouryon will start development of a world-class manufacturing facility at its current site in Ningbo, China to produce two key intermediates for its organic peroxides business: tert-Butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) and tert-Butyl alcohol (TBA). Organic peroxides are essential ingredients in the production of polymers and composites.

The manufacturing facility is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2021 and will have an annual capacity for 35,000 tons of TBHP/TBA. TBHP is an intermediate in Nouryon’s organic peroxide production process and is also used as a polymerization initiator for coating resins and other products; TBA is a raw material used both for the production of organic peroxides and other specialty chemicals.

Nouryon has entered into a long-term partnership with Nanjing Jinling Huntsman (NJH), which will provide raw materials for the new facility. NJH will build a storage tank and loading station at its facility in Nanjing for transfer to Nouryon’s Ningbo site.

“This is an important step in integrating our regional supply chain for TBHP, which is currently imported from overseas,” said Johan Landfors, President of Technology Solutions at Nouryon. “Demand for TBHP and TBA continues to rise in Asia, and our new facility will ensure that we can meet that demand for years to come.”

Nouryon CEO Charlie Shaver added: “This new facility represents a significant investment for our organization and supports our strategy of building our presence in attractive growth markets. It also underlines our focus on working with partners, and I am delighted that we are working with NJH for raw material supplies.”

About Nouryon

We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.

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NEUSAB, Germany , July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Epple Druckfarben AG, Neusäß, is increasing its shares in the Dutch printing chemicals manufacturer PCO Europe B.V., Etten-Leur, to 100 percent. With this acquisition, Epple, as a leading manufacturer of sheet-fed offset inks and coatings, takes over a leading producer and supplier of printing chemicals for the offset printing industry. Epple will thus be able to offer printers worldwide a very broad and process-optimised portfolio of printing materials for sheet-fed offset printing.

“The acquisition of PCO Europe is a milestone in the development of the Epple group of companies. We are strengthening our product portfolio in the area of printing chemicals enormously”, explains Stefan Schülling, member of the executive board at Epple Druckfarben AG and responsible for sales and finance. “Epple and PCO Europe have ambitious plans for sales and product development in the future. By consistently using synergies within the companies, we intend to maintain our leading market position in sheet-fed offset inks, coatings and printing chemicals in Europe and significantly expand our position in the global market“. The companies have already convinced themselves that the cooperation will work: Epple Druckfarben AG has been holding a stake in PCO Europe B.V. since August 2018 and will take over the shares from Roberto Levi Acobas, President of Printgraph Solutions S.r.l., Settimo Milanese, Italy, as of 1 July 2020. This makes PCO Europe B.V. a fully owned subsidiary of Epple Druckfarben AG. Roberto Levi Acobas will remain a shareholder in PCO Eastgate.

Unique solutions for the printing process

The intensive development and sales cooperation between the teams of Epple and PCO Europe had already paid off recently with the market launch of the environmentally friendly ink system PURe. The same applies to Epple's "Fit series" of printing chemicals (i.a. Waterfit, Washfit, Cleanfit). Dieter Zang, Managing Director of PCO Europe, sees great potential in such intensive technological cooperation: “We can optimally coordinate printing inks, additives and coatings for the respective printing processes of our customers. In this way, we support our customers in successfully mastering their daily challenges in the areas of quality, cost savings, environmental responsibility and stable production“. Furthermore, PCO Europe attaches great importance to the trustworthy and successful partnership with the independently operating Asian subsidiary PCO EastGate with locations in Malaysia and Thailand.

About PCO Europe

PCO Europe B.V. in Etten-Leur, The Netherlands, was established in 1976 and is a leading producer and supplier of printing chemicals for the offset printing industry. Cornerstones of the success of the specialists in dampening solution concentrate are a modern and comprehensive R&D department, a versatile team of specialists and the consequent orientation towards the requirements of the end consumer. PCO Europe B.V. is certified according to the quality management system NEN-EN-ISO 9001-2008. A branch of PCO Europe is PCO EastGate Sdn Bhd was established in 2009 in Selangor, Malaysia. It ensures a strong local market presence in the Asian-Pacific region.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Epple Druckfarben AG stands for unique perfection in every detail. Since 1870, Epple has em-bodied permanent further development and the highest of quality demands. As the leading producer of offset printing inks, Epple has demonstrated its power of innovation with early development of mineral oil-free eco-series and special types of ink for very long washing intervals in perfecting printing. This has also been demonstrated in the sector of inks for foodstuff packaging with the patented products BoFood® MU and BoFood® Organic. Both sustainability and flexibility in business are top priorities at the medium-sized, family-run company. Unlike practically any other company, Epple is in the position to provide tailor made solutions for the individual requirements of their global customers.

German offset printing inks supplier Epple Druckfarben takes over Dutch printing chemicals manufacturer PCO Europe

Posted in: Chemicals 07/08/2020 - 04:49

NEUSAB, Germany , July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Epple Druckfarben AG, Neusäß, is increasing its shares in the Dutch printing chemicals manufacturer PCO Europe B.V., Etten-Leur, to 100 percent. With this acquisition, Epple, as a leading manufacturer of sheet-fed offset inks and coatings, takes over a leading producer and supplier of printing chemicals for the offset printing industry. Epple will thus be able to offer printers worldwide a very broad and process-optimised portfolio of printing materials for sheet-fed offset printing.

“The acquisition of PCO Europe is a milestone in the development of the Epple group of companies. We are strengthening our product portfolio in the area of printing chemicals enormously”, explains Stefan Schülling, member of the executive board at Epple Druckfarben AG and responsible for sales and finance. “Epple and PCO Europe have ambitious plans for sales and product development in the future. By consistently using synergies within the companies, we intend to maintain our leading market position in sheet-fed offset inks, coatings and printing chemicals in Europe and significantly expand our position in the global market“. The companies have already convinced themselves that the cooperation will work: Epple Druckfarben AG has been holding a stake in PCO Europe B.V. since August 2018 and will take over the shares from Roberto Levi Acobas, President of Printgraph Solutions S.r.l., Settimo Milanese, Italy, as of 1 July 2020. This makes PCO Europe B.V. a fully owned subsidiary of Epple Druckfarben AG. Roberto Levi Acobas will remain a shareholder in PCO Eastgate.

Unique solutions for the printing process

The intensive development and sales cooperation between the teams of Epple and PCO Europe had already paid off recently with the market launch of the environmentally friendly ink system PURe. The same applies to Epple's "Fit series" of printing chemicals (i.a. Waterfit, Washfit, Cleanfit). Dieter Zang, Managing Director of PCO Europe, sees great potential in such intensive technological cooperation: “We can optimally coordinate printing inks, additives and coatings for the respective printing processes of our customers. In this way, we support our customers in successfully mastering their daily challenges in the areas of quality, cost savings, environmental responsibility and stable production“. Furthermore, PCO Europe attaches great importance to the trustworthy and successful partnership with the independently operating Asian subsidiary PCO EastGate with locations in Malaysia and Thailand.

About PCO Europe

PCO Europe B.V. in Etten-Leur, The Netherlands, was established in 1976 and is a leading producer and supplier of printing chemicals for the offset printing industry. Cornerstones of the success of the specialists in dampening solution concentrate are a modern and comprehensive R&D department, a versatile team of specialists and the consequent orientation towards the requirements of the end consumer. PCO Europe B.V. is certified according to the quality management system NEN-EN-ISO 9001-2008. A branch of PCO Europe is PCO EastGate Sdn Bhd was established in 2009 in Selangor, Malaysia. It ensures a strong local market presence in the Asian-Pacific region.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Epple Druckfarben AG stands for unique perfection in every detail. Since 1870, Epple has em-bodied permanent further development and the highest of quality demands. As the leading producer of offset printing inks, Epple has demonstrated its power of innovation with early development of mineral oil-free eco-series and special types of ink for very long washing intervals in perfecting printing. This has also been demonstrated in the sector of inks for foodstuff packaging with the patented products BoFood® MU and BoFood® Organic. Both sustainability and flexibility in business are top priorities at the medium-sized, family-run company. Unlike practically any other company, Epple is in the position to provide tailor made solutions for the individual requirements of their global customers.

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ESPOO, Finland, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Kiilto, a manufacturer of chemical industry products and Woodly, a Finnish company that has developed a novel wood-based plastic, are working together to develop Woodly packages for domestic cleaning products manufactured by Kiilto. The goal is to launch the first novel packages by the end of 2021.

Kiilto has set itself the goal of being the environmental leader in its sector, and ecological product packaging is a concrete action towards achieving this goal. Woodly, on the other hand, is working to reduce the use of non-renewable resources and carbon emissions by offering a more ecological alternative to conventional fossil-based plastics.

“Kiilto is a brand with clear environmental responsibility goals, recognised and valued by Finns. Our role at Woodly is to help achieve these goals for packaging. Disclosure of the cooperation is an important milestone on our journey to a greener future,” says Jaakko Kaminen, CEO of Woodly.

Kiilto’s goal is for 70% of packaging to be made of recycled or renewable materials or to be reusable by 2025. The cellulose used by Woodly as its primary material comes from responsibly managed and FSC-certified forests. Wood-based plastic can be used for a variety of packaging applications and produced by the same methods as conventional fossil-based plastic. After use, Woodly packages can be recycled as plastic.

“It’s important for us to display our environmental values in concrete actions. Like many other companies, we have already announced our goals for ecological product packaging. However, there aren’t suitable fossil-free alternatives readily available in the market, so we took it upon ourselves to develop them with Woodly,” says Oili Kallatsa, Research, Development and Innovation Director at Kiilto.

Development work on novel packaging is underway.

Woodly and Kiilto working together to develop Woodly packages for domestic cleaning products manufactured by Kiilto

Posted in: Chemicals 07/07/2020 - 05:09

ESPOO, Finland, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Kiilto, a manufacturer of chemical industry products and Woodly, a Finnish company that has developed a novel wood-based plastic, are working together to develop Woodly packages for domestic cleaning products manufactured by Kiilto. The goal is to launch the first novel packages by the end of 2021.

Kiilto has set itself the goal of being the environmental leader in its sector, and ecological product packaging is a concrete action towards achieving this goal. Woodly, on the other hand, is working to reduce the use of non-renewable resources and carbon emissions by offering a more ecological alternative to conventional fossil-based plastics.

“Kiilto is a brand with clear environmental responsibility goals, recognised and valued by Finns. Our role at Woodly is to help achieve these goals for packaging. Disclosure of the cooperation is an important milestone on our journey to a greener future,” says Jaakko Kaminen, CEO of Woodly.

Kiilto’s goal is for 70% of packaging to be made of recycled or renewable materials or to be reusable by 2025. The cellulose used by Woodly as its primary material comes from responsibly managed and FSC-certified forests. Wood-based plastic can be used for a variety of packaging applications and produced by the same methods as conventional fossil-based plastic. After use, Woodly packages can be recycled as plastic.

“It’s important for us to display our environmental values in concrete actions. Like many other companies, we have already announced our goals for ecological product packaging. However, there aren’t suitable fossil-free alternatives readily available in the market, so we took it upon ourselves to develop them with Woodly,” says Oili Kallatsa, Research, Development and Innovation Director at Kiilto.

Development work on novel packaging is underway.

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PARIS, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has formed a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Southern Africa, for servicing the South African market and its neighbouring countries, effective immediately. Safic-Alcan Southern Africa is based in Johannesburg and will manage warehousing locally.

In order to support the new office, Safic-Alcan hired its first employee, Mr Ronald Marshall, who will be responsible for the Sales & Development.

Mr Marshall, a polymer engineer, will hold the position of General Manager and will initially be in charge of the performance products market in Southern Africa (CASE, PU, Rubber and Plastic).

Prior to his current position, he enjoyed a long experience in technical, sales and business development with renowned companies such as Kluber Lubrication and Dunlop Africa.

« We are delighted with the opening of this new subsidiary in Johannesburg. We will bring innovative solutions to local customers, and serve our existing and future principals in the best possible way,» stated Philippe Combette, CEO of Safic-Alcan.

About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense (France). The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 25 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, China, the USA and Mexico, the company represents state-of-the art manufacturers around the world. Its highly specialized sales engineers allow Safic- Alcan to provide dedicated technical expertise and high performance solutions thus creating long term partnership with most of its principals and customers. Safic-Alcan employs 630 people worldwide and generated a turnover of 648 M€ in 2019.

 

French speciality chemicals distributor Safic-Alcan forms new subsidiary Safic-Alcan Southern Africa for servicing markets in South Africa and neighbouring countries

Posted in: Chemicals 07/06/2020 - 10:39

PARIS, July 6, 2020 (Press Release) -Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has formed a new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Southern Africa, for servicing the South African market and its neighbouring countries, effective immediately. Safic-Alcan Southern Africa is based in Johannesburg and will manage warehousing locally.

In order to support the new office, Safic-Alcan hired its first employee, Mr Ronald Marshall, who will be responsible for the Sales & Development.

Mr Marshall, a polymer engineer, will hold the position of General Manager and will initially be in charge of the performance products market in Southern Africa (CASE, PU, Rubber and Plastic).

Prior to his current position, he enjoyed a long experience in technical, sales and business development with renowned companies such as Kluber Lubrication and Dunlop Africa.

« We are delighted with the opening of this new subsidiary in Johannesburg. We will bring innovative solutions to local customers, and serve our existing and future principals in the best possible way,» stated Philippe Combette, CEO of Safic-Alcan.

About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense (France). The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 25 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, China, the USA and Mexico, the company represents state-of-the art manufacturers around the world. Its highly specialized sales engineers allow Safic- Alcan to provide dedicated technical expertise and high performance solutions thus creating long term partnership with most of its principals and customers. Safic-Alcan employs 630 people worldwide and generated a turnover of 648 M€ in 2019.

 
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VIENNA, Austria, June 30, 2020 (Press Release) -At Cardbox Packaging, we have a clear vision about our role in a circular economy, and therefore we are making a path for packaging products that are friendly to our environment. Since mid-2018, we have been developing a new, sustainable range of coatings in order to offer alternative packaging in the food industry.

ANSWERING THE GREEN QUESTION

More consumers are looking for sustainable alternatives to plastic and plastic-laminated packaging to reduce plastic waste, and companies are responding. This creates considerable demand for recyclable carton-board packaging, making use of renewable resources which offer an alternative in the discussion of Circular Economy. However, there is a substantial amount of packaging products using plastic laminated cardboard. Our goal has been to substitute these laminated carton-board through dispersion-based coatings in order to achieve 100% recyclability.

From the beginning, we have set a clear target: First, to substitute cardboard-laminated (PE and OPP) materials with our coatings, then moving into PET- and other plastic laminated carton-board, including pure plastic packaging.

Today, we can roll out two of our new product range to the market:

  • CBX CBC FF (Cardbox Circular Barrier Coating Frozen Food)
  • CBX CBC GR (Cardbox Circular Barrier Coating Grease)

CBX CBC FF is focused on the substitution of PE-coated cardboard material, through a 100% recyclable cardboard alternative for applications of the frozen food market including fish, fruits, vegetables, etc.

CBX CBC GR has a broader range of sustainable coatings for different greasy products, such as cakes, chocolates, pastries, etc.

Our coatings are free of fluorine chemicals, and therefore offer an alternative to existing carton-board materials equipped with Kit treatment containing fluorine. A further extended product range will be rolled out in the future, targeting properties, including but not limited to, a water-vapor barrier. Additionally, we will be introducing the Eco Tray, a cardboard tray equipped with CBX CBC xx coating and sealing properties, in more details soon.

Through these developments, Cardbox Packaging emphasizes its commitment to the real circular economy.

 

Austria-based Cardbox Packaging rolls out two new sustainable coating products

Posted in: Chemicals 07/06/2020 - 04:55

VIENNA, Austria, June 30, 2020 (Press Release) -At Cardbox Packaging, we have a clear vision about our role in a circular economy, and therefore we are making a path for packaging products that are friendly to our environment. Since mid-2018, we have been developing a new, sustainable range of coatings in order to offer alternative packaging in the food industry.

ANSWERING THE GREEN QUESTION

More consumers are looking for sustainable alternatives to plastic and plastic-laminated packaging to reduce plastic waste, and companies are responding. This creates considerable demand for recyclable carton-board packaging, making use of renewable resources which offer an alternative in the discussion of Circular Economy. However, there is a substantial amount of packaging products using plastic laminated cardboard. Our goal has been to substitute these laminated carton-board through dispersion-based coatings in order to achieve 100% recyclability.

From the beginning, we have set a clear target: First, to substitute cardboard-laminated (PE and OPP) materials with our coatings, then moving into PET- and other plastic laminated carton-board, including pure plastic packaging.

Today, we can roll out two of our new product range to the market:

  • CBX CBC FF (Cardbox Circular Barrier Coating Frozen Food)
  • CBX CBC GR (Cardbox Circular Barrier Coating Grease)

CBX CBC FF is focused on the substitution of PE-coated cardboard material, through a 100% recyclable cardboard alternative for applications of the frozen food market including fish, fruits, vegetables, etc.

CBX CBC GR has a broader range of sustainable coatings for different greasy products, such as cakes, chocolates, pastries, etc.

Our coatings are free of fluorine chemicals, and therefore offer an alternative to existing carton-board materials equipped with Kit treatment containing fluorine. A further extended product range will be rolled out in the future, targeting properties, including but not limited to, a water-vapor barrier. Additionally, we will be introducing the Eco Tray, a cardboard tray equipped with CBX CBC xx coating and sealing properties, in more details soon.

Through these developments, Cardbox Packaging emphasizes its commitment to the real circular economy.

 
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PARSIPPANY, NJ, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have completed the purchase of 100 percent of the shares of Sensient Imaging Technologies and certain other assets related to the production of inks.

The strategic investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies, a supplier of digital inks, will allow Sun Chemical and DIC to expand its inkjet ink capabilities and expertise using complementary technologies that will further strengthen the highest standards of services and solutions to its customers and distributor partners.

The acquisition also underscores Sun Chemical’s ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding its offering of inkjet inks for textile and dye sublimation printing – technologies known for their improved sustainability profile. Inkjet is a strategic segment for Sun Chemical and DIC, and the investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies demonstrates Sun Chemical and DIC’s commitment in the digital segment.

“We are delighted to welcome the employees of Sensient Imaging Technologies to the Sun Chemical family and we are excited about the prospects of combining our offerings in digital technology, capability, products and services to the valued customers and distribution and technology partners of the Sensient inks business and Sun Chemical,” said Peter Saunders, Global Director-Digital Business, Sun Chemical.

In the post-COVID-19 business environment, particularly in fast fashion and packaging, supply chains will demand ever more agile and flexible production capability. Inkjet and digital print has unique capabilities to deliver on these needs. Through this acquisition and continued investments in ink technology and innovation, Sun Chemical and DIC are positioned to capitalize on the opportunities digital print offers for growth and expansion.

Sun Chemical is committed to a customer-focused service transition and to building on the reputation of Sensient Imaging Technologies for quality and innovation.

About Sensient Technologies

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and personal care industries. The company’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial enterprises to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Sun Chemical and DIC completes acquisition of Sensient Imaging Technologies and certain other assets of ink production

Posted in: Chemicals 07/02/2020 - 04:58

PARSIPPANY, NJ, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have completed the purchase of 100 percent of the shares of Sensient Imaging Technologies and certain other assets related to the production of inks.

The strategic investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies, a supplier of digital inks, will allow Sun Chemical and DIC to expand its inkjet ink capabilities and expertise using complementary technologies that will further strengthen the highest standards of services and solutions to its customers and distributor partners.

The acquisition also underscores Sun Chemical’s ongoing commitment to sustainability by expanding its offering of inkjet inks for textile and dye sublimation printing – technologies known for their improved sustainability profile. Inkjet is a strategic segment for Sun Chemical and DIC, and the investment in Sensient Imaging Technologies demonstrates Sun Chemical and DIC’s commitment in the digital segment.

“We are delighted to welcome the employees of Sensient Imaging Technologies to the Sun Chemical family and we are excited about the prospects of combining our offerings in digital technology, capability, products and services to the valued customers and distribution and technology partners of the Sensient inks business and Sun Chemical,” said Peter Saunders, Global Director-Digital Business, Sun Chemical.

In the post-COVID-19 business environment, particularly in fast fashion and packaging, supply chains will demand ever more agile and flexible production capability. Inkjet and digital print has unique capabilities to deliver on these needs. Through this acquisition and continued investments in ink technology and innovation, Sun Chemical and DIC are positioned to capitalize on the opportunities digital print offers for growth and expansion.

Sun Chemical is committed to a customer-focused service transition and to building on the reputation of Sensient Imaging Technologies for quality and innovation.

About Sensient Technologies

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and personal care industries. The company’s customers range in size from small entrepreneurial enterprises to major international manufacturers representing some of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

About Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

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HELSINKI, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -As sustainable processing of the world’s natural resources is becoming a norm within the industries, Metso Outotec is driving the transformation.

Metso Outotec, a unique new company with leadership in sustainable minerals and metals processing and recycling technologies begins its operations today. Headquartered in Finland and listed in Nasdaq Helsinki, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 professionals in more than 50 countries and its illustrative combined sales for 2019 were about EUR 4.2 billion.

The company offers its customers crushing and screening equipment for the production of aggregates​ as well as equipment and solutions for minerals processing, metals refining, chemical processing, and metal and waste recycling. Metso Outotec’s industry-leading service capabilities and global network are complemented with a comprehensive range of spare and wear parts, refurbishments and professional services.​​

Metso Outotec brings together a long history of technological leadership, customer focus and excellence in services, leveraging the strengths of both companies. The benefits to customers and other stakeholders are unmatched in the industry: full offering that ranges from ore body​ to metal, extensive global services network and significant investment in R&D, allowing the company to create sustainable technologies to the customers’ benefit. The combination offers potential for significant cross-selling and cost synergies and an even stronger platform for innovation, digital leadership and growth.

The partner for positive change

The growing interest towards the environment and the impacts of climate change, urbanization, decreasing ore grades and electrification are forcing traditional industries like aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining to redefine their license to operate. Metso Outotec can drive these industries towards a responsible use of the world’s natural resources.

”It is our core expertise to help our customers transform the industry. We offer sustainable technologies and services that reduce the consumption of energy and water by increasing process efficiency, recycling and reprocessing of tailings and waste. ​Our extensive offering and expertise help our customers improve their business and lower their risks. We are their partner for positive change,” says Pekka Vauramo, the President and CEO of Metso Outotec. ​

”We have the best talent in the industry, and I am very excited to start the journey together today,” he concludes.

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, metals refining and recycling industries globally. By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its illustrative combined sales for 2019 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Metso Outotec begins operations from July 1, 2020

Posted in: Chemicals 07/01/2020 - 02:32

HELSINKI, July 1, 2020 (Press Release) -As sustainable processing of the world’s natural resources is becoming a norm within the industries, Metso Outotec is driving the transformation.

Metso Outotec, a unique new company with leadership in sustainable minerals and metals processing and recycling technologies begins its operations today. Headquartered in Finland and listed in Nasdaq Helsinki, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 professionals in more than 50 countries and its illustrative combined sales for 2019 were about EUR 4.2 billion.

The company offers its customers crushing and screening equipment for the production of aggregates​ as well as equipment and solutions for minerals processing, metals refining, chemical processing, and metal and waste recycling. Metso Outotec’s industry-leading service capabilities and global network are complemented with a comprehensive range of spare and wear parts, refurbishments and professional services.​​

Metso Outotec brings together a long history of technological leadership, customer focus and excellence in services, leveraging the strengths of both companies. The benefits to customers and other stakeholders are unmatched in the industry: full offering that ranges from ore body​ to metal, extensive global services network and significant investment in R&D, allowing the company to create sustainable technologies to the customers’ benefit. The combination offers potential for significant cross-selling and cost synergies and an even stronger platform for innovation, digital leadership and growth.

The partner for positive change

The growing interest towards the environment and the impacts of climate change, urbanization, decreasing ore grades and electrification are forcing traditional industries like aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining to redefine their license to operate. Metso Outotec can drive these industries towards a responsible use of the world’s natural resources.

”It is our core expertise to help our customers transform the industry. We offer sustainable technologies and services that reduce the consumption of energy and water by increasing process efficiency, recycling and reprocessing of tailings and waste. ​Our extensive offering and expertise help our customers improve their business and lower their risks. We are their partner for positive change,” says Pekka Vauramo, the President and CEO of Metso Outotec. ​

”We have the best talent in the industry, and I am very excited to start the journey together today,” he concludes.

Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, metals refining and recycling industries globally. By improving our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.

Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its illustrative combined sales for 2019 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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