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APPLETON, WI, Oct. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -Appvion Operations, Inc., continuing its focus as a responsible coatings solution provider, introduces a patent-pending, phenol-free technology that is foundational for its future direct thermal portfolio. As a leading innovator, Appvion builds upon its long history of material science and delivers a chemistry design utilizing phenol-free materials that are safer for human health and the environment.

"As an industry leader, we stopped producing direct thermal products with Bisphenol-A (BPA) in 2006. Today, we understand phenol studies have shown rising human, reproductive, and environmental concerns. As a result, our R&D team pushed the limits to create a phenol-free chemistry," shared Graeme Hodson, Executive Vice President and President, Advanced Materials & Solutions. "Their efforts validate our dedication to responsible coating solutions and reinforce our strategic commitment to the direct thermal market."

The patent-pending chemistry allows Appvion to lead the industry in developing a complete line of phenol-free direct thermal solutions to complement current product offerings. Appvion understands the evolving market and focuses on the possibilities of increasing the breadth and value of its solutions. The new phenol-free technology design produces a heat-stable product that meets or exceeds all critical product characteristics.

"We recognize how important it is to do our part and find a solution to eliminate phenols. Launching a phenol-free portfolio of products is ideal for human health, the environment, and our long-term business strategy," said Meyer Weiss, Vice President, Advanced Materials & Solutions. "We tasked our team with developing a business compatible solution that did not sacrifice the product quality or performance that we are known for, and they delivered."

Résiste Rx with Phenol-Free Technology is Appvion's first commercialized product within this new portfolio. Résiste Rx serves the pharmaceutical market as a variable information printed (VIP) direct thermal label for pharmacy and mail-order prescriptions. To learn more, please contact your Appvion sales representative or visit us atwww.appvion.com.

About Appvion Operations, Inc.
Appvion was founded in 1907 and is a pioneer in material science, providing full-service specialty and high-performance coating solutions. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, Appvion develops innovative, water-based, and environmentally responsible coating solutions for consumers' everyday life. Primary product offerings include direct thermal paper and film solutions and renewable, fiber-based consumer and industrial packaging solutions. Appvion applies functional coating solutions to a wide variety of flexible substrates, including products from an FDA-compliant facility. As a leading manufacturer in North America, you can count on Appvion to tackle your customers' biggest challenges. Connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more.

Appvion launches industry-leading phenol-free direct thermal chemistry

Posted in: Chemicals 10/14/2021 - 16:33

APPLETON, WI, Oct. 14, 2021 (Press Release) -Appvion Operations, Inc., continuing its focus as a responsible coatings solution provider, introduces a patent-pending, phenol-free technology that is foundational for its future direct thermal portfolio. As a leading innovator, Appvion builds upon its long history of material science and delivers a chemistry design utilizing phenol-free materials that are safer for human health and the environment.

"As an industry leader, we stopped producing direct thermal products with Bisphenol-A (BPA) in 2006. Today, we understand phenol studies have shown rising human, reproductive, and environmental concerns. As a result, our R&D team pushed the limits to create a phenol-free chemistry," shared Graeme Hodson, Executive Vice President and President, Advanced Materials & Solutions. "Their efforts validate our dedication to responsible coating solutions and reinforce our strategic commitment to the direct thermal market."

The patent-pending chemistry allows Appvion to lead the industry in developing a complete line of phenol-free direct thermal solutions to complement current product offerings. Appvion understands the evolving market and focuses on the possibilities of increasing the breadth and value of its solutions. The new phenol-free technology design produces a heat-stable product that meets or exceeds all critical product characteristics.

"We recognize how important it is to do our part and find a solution to eliminate phenols. Launching a phenol-free portfolio of products is ideal for human health, the environment, and our long-term business strategy," said Meyer Weiss, Vice President, Advanced Materials & Solutions. "We tasked our team with developing a business compatible solution that did not sacrifice the product quality or performance that we are known for, and they delivered."

Résiste Rx with Phenol-Free Technology is Appvion's first commercialized product within this new portfolio. Résiste Rx serves the pharmaceutical market as a variable information printed (VIP) direct thermal label for pharmacy and mail-order prescriptions. To learn more, please contact your Appvion sales representative or visit us atwww.appvion.com.

About Appvion Operations, Inc.
Appvion was founded in 1907 and is a pioneer in material science, providing full-service specialty and high-performance coating solutions. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, Appvion develops innovative, water-based, and environmentally responsible coating solutions for consumers' everyday life. Primary product offerings include direct thermal paper and film solutions and renewable, fiber-based consumer and industrial packaging solutions. Appvion applies functional coating solutions to a wide variety of flexible substrates, including products from an FDA-compliant facility. As a leading manufacturer in North America, you can count on Appvion to tackle your customers' biggest challenges. Connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn to learn more.

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WILMINGTON, DE, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices by 15 to 20 percent across all product lines in North America and Latin America, effective October 15, or as customer contracts allow.

These price increases are necessary due to unprecedented supply chain constraints and increasing costs for raw materials, transportation and packaging.

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 41 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 5,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. Solenis is a 2021 US Best Managed Company.

Solenis to increase prices for all its specialty chemicals product lines by 15-20% in North America and Latin America from Oct 15

Posted in: Chemicals 10/13/2021 - 11:00

WILMINGTON, DE, Oct. 13, 2021 (Press Release) -Solenis, a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, will increase prices by 15 to 20 percent across all product lines in North America and Latin America, effective October 15, or as customer contracts allow.

These price increases are necessary due to unprecedented supply chain constraints and increasing costs for raw materials, transportation and packaging.

About Solenis

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including the pulp, packaging paper and board, tissue and towel, oil and gas, petroleum refining, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids and functional additives, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets and minimize environmental impact. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 41 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of approximately 5,000 professionals in 120 countries across five continents. Solenis is a 2021 US Best Managed Company.

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LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Flint Group, a leading global supplier of print consumables today announces the launch of Flint Offset Packaging Solutions (FOPS), a new division aligning the route to market for Sheetfed Inks, Press Room Chemicals and Printing Blankets.

Whilst the Sheetfed and Image Transfer Technologies teams have worked closely together for many years, servicing their common customer base, the alignment of these product groups under one leadership structure will provide FOPS’ customer base with a ‘one stop shop’ for all sheetfed offset commercial and packaging printers.

“The alignment of Sheetfed Inks and Image Transfer Technologies is a positive step for Flint Group, enabling FOPS to become a full portfolio provider for the offset printing industry” said Tony Lord, President of FOPS. “We will continue to service our customer base across both the sheetfed commercial and packaging printing market segments, and look to expand our focus, support and expertise within sheetfed packaging. Our strategy remains unchanged; to be a leading provider of pressroom products and services, delivering exceptional value, quality and innovation, and the creation of FOPS strengthens our position to achieve our goals.”

Nick Brannan, Global Commercial Director, FOPS, said “a single point of contact for Sheetfed Inks, Press Room Chemicals and Printing Blankets will be hugely beneficial for our customers. Our expert sales team have a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the offset printing market and are now well positioned to support our customers with a uniquely powerful combination of products and services, with access to the industry’s broadest array of pressroom products through a single sales contact.”

Flint Offset Packaging Solutions brings together the globally recognised brands K+E, Day and Varn to further strengthen Flint Groups position in the offset printing market.

Tony Lord

President

Flint Offset Packaging Solutions

Flint Group announces launch of new FOPS division aligning route to market for sheetfed inks, press room chemicals and printing blankets

Posted in: Chemicals 10/11/2021 - 05:56

LUXEMBOURG, Oct. 11, 2021 (Press Release) -Flint Group, a leading global supplier of print consumables today announces the launch of Flint Offset Packaging Solutions (FOPS), a new division aligning the route to market for Sheetfed Inks, Press Room Chemicals and Printing Blankets.

Whilst the Sheetfed and Image Transfer Technologies teams have worked closely together for many years, servicing their common customer base, the alignment of these product groups under one leadership structure will provide FOPS’ customer base with a ‘one stop shop’ for all sheetfed offset commercial and packaging printers.

“The alignment of Sheetfed Inks and Image Transfer Technologies is a positive step for Flint Group, enabling FOPS to become a full portfolio provider for the offset printing industry” said Tony Lord, President of FOPS. “We will continue to service our customer base across both the sheetfed commercial and packaging printing market segments, and look to expand our focus, support and expertise within sheetfed packaging. Our strategy remains unchanged; to be a leading provider of pressroom products and services, delivering exceptional value, quality and innovation, and the creation of FOPS strengthens our position to achieve our goals.”

Nick Brannan, Global Commercial Director, FOPS, said “a single point of contact for Sheetfed Inks, Press Room Chemicals and Printing Blankets will be hugely beneficial for our customers. Our expert sales team have a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the offset printing market and are now well positioned to support our customers with a uniquely powerful combination of products and services, with access to the industry’s broadest array of pressroom products through a single sales contact.”

Flint Offset Packaging Solutions brings together the globally recognised brands K+E, Day and Varn to further strengthen Flint Groups position in the offset printing market.

Tony Lord

President

Flint Offset Packaging Solutions

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DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 8, 2021 (Press Release) -Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box introduces a new and more sustainable version of its highly regarded Vitop tap, the new Vitop Renew, which is made from bio-based PP resins. This innovative development now combines an approach already taken with the bag inside the box, which is manufactured of E-recycled film EVOH, containing raw materials issued from plastic chemical recycling. This means the new bags are composed of 53% recycled and renewable content.

This chemical recycling is not however replacing the mechanical one. The materials which are difficult to recycle mechanically are treated by pyrolysis. This process takes a circular approach and provides a new means by which to increase plastic recycling rates, as it can be applied to a wider range of plastic waste. The crucial difference of such materials from the ones of traditional mechanical recycling is that the resins after pyrolysis have identical properties to virgin polymers, and therefore can be used for direct food contact packaging.

“Such recycled resins are still only available in very limited capacities, their production requires innovative approaches, big investments and strong market demand,” Thierry Minaud, CEO Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box comments. “Bag-in-Box already consists of 75% recyclable, renewable and biodegradable materials due to the paper-based box element of the design”.

“We are now going further and are actively cooperating with the resin suppliers to increase the proportion of sustainable raw materials. We are ready to launch pilot projects partnering with our customers to boost the amount of recycled and renewable content in their Bag-in-Box packaging.”

Pascal Reina, R&D Director, Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box, adds: “Bag-in-Box is proven to be the most resource efficient packaging for liquids, with an unbeaten product to packaging ratio. These bio-based or chemically recycled products are certified through the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC PLUS) scheme, by using the mass balance approach, they can be used as traditional polymer products.”

Vitop Renew and E-Recycled will expand the Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box range of environmentally friendly products, having already added the new thinner film E-Compact 60 to the portfolio, introduced to the market earlier this year.

Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box introduces new sustainable bag Vitop Renew made with 53% recycled and renewable materials

Posted in: Chemicals 10/08/2021 - 10:56

DUBLIN, Ireland, Oct. 8, 2021 (Press Release) -Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box introduces a new and more sustainable version of its highly regarded Vitop tap, the new Vitop Renew, which is made from bio-based PP resins. This innovative development now combines an approach already taken with the bag inside the box, which is manufactured of E-recycled film EVOH, containing raw materials issued from plastic chemical recycling. This means the new bags are composed of 53% recycled and renewable content.

This chemical recycling is not however replacing the mechanical one. The materials which are difficult to recycle mechanically are treated by pyrolysis. This process takes a circular approach and provides a new means by which to increase plastic recycling rates, as it can be applied to a wider range of plastic waste. The crucial difference of such materials from the ones of traditional mechanical recycling is that the resins after pyrolysis have identical properties to virgin polymers, and therefore can be used for direct food contact packaging.

“Such recycled resins are still only available in very limited capacities, their production requires innovative approaches, big investments and strong market demand,” Thierry Minaud, CEO Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box comments. “Bag-in-Box already consists of 75% recyclable, renewable and biodegradable materials due to the paper-based box element of the design”.

“We are now going further and are actively cooperating with the resin suppliers to increase the proportion of sustainable raw materials. We are ready to launch pilot projects partnering with our customers to boost the amount of recycled and renewable content in their Bag-in-Box packaging.”

Pascal Reina, R&D Director, Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box, adds: “Bag-in-Box is proven to be the most resource efficient packaging for liquids, with an unbeaten product to packaging ratio. These bio-based or chemically recycled products are certified through the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC PLUS) scheme, by using the mass balance approach, they can be used as traditional polymer products.”

Vitop Renew and E-Recycled will expand the Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box range of environmentally friendly products, having already added the new thinner film E-Compact 60 to the portfolio, introduced to the market earlier this year.

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AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands , Oct. 8, 2021 (Press Release) -Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has commissioned its latest Integrated Manufacturing Model to support the expansion of the Bracell pulp mill in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil.

Nouryon’s Integrated Manufacturing Model provides customers with tailor-made onsite facilities, including the management of essential raw materials needed in pulp production. For Bracell, Nouryon has constructed chlorine dioxide generators, a tank farm and the delivery systems needed to ensure a successful pulp mill operation.

“This important project showcases Nouryon’s essential solutions that will help Bracell to produce pulp, which is then converted into everyday products,” said Antonio Carlos Francisco, Vice President, Technology Solutions South America at Nouryon. “Our partnership with Bracell also reinforces the value that our industry expertise and Integrated Manufacturing Model provide to our customers.”

Nouryon has successfully operated its Integrated Manufacturing Model in Brazil since 2005 with four existing pulp mill installations that support the country’s fast-growing pulp industry. The concept provides its customers with important sustainability benefits as the onsite facilities reduce transportation of raw materials, improve overall safety and maximize available resources. The Integrated Manufacturing Model also has a low carbon footprint as it’s typically powered by energy generated at the pulp mill from biomass.

“Our expansion project is the largest private investment in the Brazilian State of São Paulo in the last 20 years. We value the partnership with Nouryon, and we are confident that its innovative manufacturing facility will ensure that we can seamlessly undertake our operations and will support our future growth,” said Pedro Stefanini, General Director at Bracell.

“This project is an important milestone for Bracell and Nouryon is proud to be associated with this successful endeavor,” said Johan Landfors, Executive Vice President and President, Technology Solutions and Europe at Nouryon. “Over the past 16 years, we have adapted our Integrated Manufacturing Model to meet the needs of our customers. We are committed to the pulp, tissue and packaging industry, and we will continue to build on our successful growth strategy in South America.”

About Nouryon

Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 7,900 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

Nouryon commissioned its latest Integrated Manufacturing Model to support expansion of Bracell pulp mill in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil

Posted in: Chemicals 10/08/2021 - 08:18

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands , Oct. 8, 2021 (Press Release) -Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, has commissioned its latest Integrated Manufacturing Model to support the expansion of the Bracell pulp mill in Lençóis Paulista, Brazil.

Nouryon’s Integrated Manufacturing Model provides customers with tailor-made onsite facilities, including the management of essential raw materials needed in pulp production. For Bracell, Nouryon has constructed chlorine dioxide generators, a tank farm and the delivery systems needed to ensure a successful pulp mill operation.

“This important project showcases Nouryon’s essential solutions that will help Bracell to produce pulp, which is then converted into everyday products,” said Antonio Carlos Francisco, Vice President, Technology Solutions South America at Nouryon. “Our partnership with Bracell also reinforces the value that our industry expertise and Integrated Manufacturing Model provide to our customers.”

Nouryon has successfully operated its Integrated Manufacturing Model in Brazil since 2005 with four existing pulp mill installations that support the country’s fast-growing pulp industry. The concept provides its customers with important sustainability benefits as the onsite facilities reduce transportation of raw materials, improve overall safety and maximize available resources. The Integrated Manufacturing Model also has a low carbon footprint as it’s typically powered by energy generated at the pulp mill from biomass.

“Our expansion project is the largest private investment in the Brazilian State of São Paulo in the last 20 years. We value the partnership with Nouryon, and we are confident that its innovative manufacturing facility will ensure that we can seamlessly undertake our operations and will support our future growth,” said Pedro Stefanini, General Director at Bracell.

“This project is an important milestone for Bracell and Nouryon is proud to be associated with this successful endeavor,” said Johan Landfors, Executive Vice President and President, Technology Solutions and Europe at Nouryon. “Over the past 16 years, we have adapted our Integrated Manufacturing Model to meet the needs of our customers. We are committed to the pulp, tissue and packaging industry, and we will continue to build on our successful growth strategy in South America.”

About Nouryon

Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 7,900 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.

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HELSINKI, Sept. 30, 2021 (Press Release) -Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, opens its new APAC R&D center in Pujiang Town, Shanghai, China, to meet rapidly growing market demand and accelerate efforts to develop renewable, biodegradable and recycleable products in the Asian region. 

With the state-of-the-art research and development capabilities, the 2,400 square meter R&D center will offer bleaching, sizing, polymers, coagulants and biomaterial expertise as well as application solutions to China and Asia Pacific markets. It serves Kemira’s strong paper and board customer base and supports Kemira’s water treatment growth initiatives in the region. It has been built and equipped under the highest environmental standards with facilities that remain close to customers and support employee well-being in line with Kemira’s commitment to sustainability and long term strategy.

“Kemira’s business in Asia-Pacific has grown significantly since our first R&D center was established in China in 2008,’’ says Michelle Xiao, Director of Technology, Research & Development for APAC.“ With the increasing market need for sustainable materials in China, we have expanded our polymer and biomaterial research capabilities to better serve our customers, and help them stay competitive in the fast-paced, cost-conscious and environmentally focused markets.’’

“Our continued investment in equipment and facilities such as our new R&D center in APAC region shows our strong commitment and strategic focus for these markets,” says Matthew Pixton, Chief Technology Officer of Kemira. “This new R&D center will help us develop innovative products and focus on meeting the needs of both our local customers by providing a short turnaround time and our global customers working on longer-term projects.”

The new center also works closely with Kemira’s Nanjing and Yanzhou sites in China and its Ulsan site in Korea to develop consistent production processes, source new raw materials and end products. It is an intergral part of Kemira’s global R&D network, in collaboration with other Kemira research centers based in Espoo (Finland), and in Atlanta (USA) to deliver innovation into global markets.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment and oil & gas. In 2020, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

Kemira opens its new research and development center to develop renewable, biodegradable and recycleable products in Shanghai, China

Posted in: Chemicals 09/30/2021 - 09:19

HELSINKI, Sept. 30, 2021 (Press Release) -Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries, opens its new APAC R&D center in Pujiang Town, Shanghai, China, to meet rapidly growing market demand and accelerate efforts to develop renewable, biodegradable and recycleable products in the Asian region. 

With the state-of-the-art research and development capabilities, the 2,400 square meter R&D center will offer bleaching, sizing, polymers, coagulants and biomaterial expertise as well as application solutions to China and Asia Pacific markets. It serves Kemira’s strong paper and board customer base and supports Kemira’s water treatment growth initiatives in the region. It has been built and equipped under the highest environmental standards with facilities that remain close to customers and support employee well-being in line with Kemira’s commitment to sustainability and long term strategy.

“Kemira’s business in Asia-Pacific has grown significantly since our first R&D center was established in China in 2008,’’ says Michelle Xiao, Director of Technology, Research & Development for APAC.“ With the increasing market need for sustainable materials in China, we have expanded our polymer and biomaterial research capabilities to better serve our customers, and help them stay competitive in the fast-paced, cost-conscious and environmentally focused markets.’’

“Our continued investment in equipment and facilities such as our new R&D center in APAC region shows our strong commitment and strategic focus for these markets,” says Matthew Pixton, Chief Technology Officer of Kemira. “This new R&D center will help us develop innovative products and focus on meeting the needs of both our local customers by providing a short turnaround time and our global customers working on longer-term projects.”

The new center also works closely with Kemira’s Nanjing and Yanzhou sites in China and its Ulsan site in Korea to develop consistent production processes, source new raw materials and end products. It is an intergral part of Kemira’s global R&D network, in collaboration with other Kemira research centers based in Espoo (Finland), and in Atlanta (USA) to deliver innovation into global markets.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water intensive industries. We provide best suited products and expertise to improve our customers’ product quality, process and resource efficiency. Our focus is on pulp & paper, water treatment and oil & gas. In 2020, Kemira had annual revenue of around EUR 2.4 billion and around 5,000 employees. Kemira shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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HELSINKI, Sept. 30, 2021 (Press Release) -UPM's Biofore Base research centres in Lappeenranta, Finland and Changshu, China accelerate the development of new bio-based products and their launch to markets. A third research centre is under construction in Leuna, Germany in connection with the upcoming biochemicals refinery. The centres unite UPM’s various technologies and globally accumulated experience and expertise in the new and existing businesses.

In addition to research, the Biofore Base research centres also focus on piloting and analytics. They enable seamless collaboration with customers, value chain partners and research organisations such as universities. The research centres work closely with UPM businesses, mills and the company's other research centres in various countries.

The Lappeenranta Biofore Base focuses especially on the growth businesses: biochemicals, biofuels and specialty packaging, as well as new growing end uses for pulp. Founded in 1961 and employing 170 persons, Lappeenranta research centre is UPM’s largest. At the beginning, the work of the research centre focused on product development of the sulphite pulp mill and research into various paper technical properties. Research on environmental protection has been carried out from the beginning and new ways to minimise environmental impacts are still being explored. A significant change took place in 2008, when a Biorefinery Development Centre was established next to the existing research centre to support the development and piloting of new research areas. During its 60 years of operation, the research centre has expanded significantly, the most recent expansion being the large pilot hall completed in 2019. Today, the centre plays a significant role in UPM’s transformation as a frontrunner in bioeconomy.

The renewed Asian Biofore Base in Changshu, which will open later in the autumn, is now supporting various UPM businesses. Most recent additions have been additional piloting capabilities for speciality paper and biocomposite products. Established in 2007, the research centre complements the global network of UPM’s research centres. The newest member in the network is the Leuna Biofore Base, which will open at the end of the year. The research centre will be part of the upcoming biochemicals refinery and specialises in developing new biomolecular products.

”Our strategic research accelerates the commercialisation of bio-based solutions into viable industrial processes. Biofore Base is a platform that supports our various businesses with strong piloting and product development globally as well as develops renewable and recyclable products and materials,” notes Heikki Ilvespää, Vice President, Research and Development at UPM.

“The Lappeenranta research centre has played an important role in the development of many products already for 60 years. Together with our businesses, we have successfully launched, for example, renewable diesel made from crude tall oil and packaging materials based on renewable raw materials to replace fossil-based plastic. Also, our biomedical products GrowDex and FibDex are manufactured and further developed in Lappeenranta,” he says.

UPM

We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 8.6 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils.

UPM's Biofore Base research centers accelerate development of new bio-based products in Finland and China

Posted in: Chemicals 09/30/2021 - 02:02

HELSINKI, Sept. 30, 2021 (Press Release) -UPM's Biofore Base research centres in Lappeenranta, Finland and Changshu, China accelerate the development of new bio-based products and their launch to markets. A third research centre is under construction in Leuna, Germany in connection with the upcoming biochemicals refinery. The centres unite UPM’s various technologies and globally accumulated experience and expertise in the new and existing businesses.

In addition to research, the Biofore Base research centres also focus on piloting and analytics. They enable seamless collaboration with customers, value chain partners and research organisations such as universities. The research centres work closely with UPM businesses, mills and the company's other research centres in various countries.

The Lappeenranta Biofore Base focuses especially on the growth businesses: biochemicals, biofuels and specialty packaging, as well as new growing end uses for pulp. Founded in 1961 and employing 170 persons, Lappeenranta research centre is UPM’s largest. At the beginning, the work of the research centre focused on product development of the sulphite pulp mill and research into various paper technical properties. Research on environmental protection has been carried out from the beginning and new ways to minimise environmental impacts are still being explored. A significant change took place in 2008, when a Biorefinery Development Centre was established next to the existing research centre to support the development and piloting of new research areas. During its 60 years of operation, the research centre has expanded significantly, the most recent expansion being the large pilot hall completed in 2019. Today, the centre plays a significant role in UPM’s transformation as a frontrunner in bioeconomy.

The renewed Asian Biofore Base in Changshu, which will open later in the autumn, is now supporting various UPM businesses. Most recent additions have been additional piloting capabilities for speciality paper and biocomposite products. Established in 2007, the research centre complements the global network of UPM’s research centres. The newest member in the network is the Leuna Biofore Base, which will open at the end of the year. The research centre will be part of the upcoming biochemicals refinery and specialises in developing new biomolecular products.

”Our strategic research accelerates the commercialisation of bio-based solutions into viable industrial processes. Biofore Base is a platform that supports our various businesses with strong piloting and product development globally as well as develops renewable and recyclable products and materials,” notes Heikki Ilvespää, Vice President, Research and Development at UPM.

“The Lappeenranta research centre has played an important role in the development of many products already for 60 years. Together with our businesses, we have successfully launched, for example, renewable diesel made from crude tall oil and packaging materials based on renewable raw materials to replace fossil-based plastic. Also, our biomedical products GrowDex and FibDex are manufactured and further developed in Lappeenranta,” he says.

UPM

We deliver renewable and responsible solutions and innovate for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers and UPM Plywood. As the industry leader in responsibility, we are committed to the UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C and the science-based targets to mitigate climate change. We employ 18,000 people worldwide and our annual sales are approximately EUR 8.6 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. UPM Biofore – Beyond fossils.

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PARSIPPANY, NJ, Sept. 28, 2021 (Press Release) -Sun Chemical has partnered with GMG Color, an industry leader in color management technology, to provide customers with a new digital drawdown solution for color swatch production. GMG’s solution, GMG ColorCard, will now be available globally as part of the SunDigiProof service, available within Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox.

Creating color swatches can be a manual and time-consuming process. Sun Chemical’s SunDigiProof Seine application provides a solution to replace this manual procedure, creating a digitally printed version of the same standard, with increased reliability and color consistency. With the addition of the GMG ColorCard application, the SunDigiProof solution now offers even greater levels of flexibility and convenience.

The SunDigiProof solution is available to fit customers’ technical and price point requirements giving supply chain partners faster and more productive ways to work that reduce cost, drive innovation, and provide flexibility.

With GMG ColorCard, users can easily automate color swatch production at Sun Chemical color centers using global color references for quicker turnaround of color swatches. The software is highly intuitive, and can be operated by anyone, regardless of staff availability. This partnership also enables customers to print accurate digital drawdowns at their own locations, giving them the power to create color swatches on demand and removing time, effort and shipping costs from the color communication, matching and approval processes.

Commenting on the partnership, Marc Levine, Director of Business Development, GMG Color said: “For the packaging supply chain, punctual and precise color communication is critical. We believe that GMG ColorCard is the next evolutionary step in communicating color expectations quickly and accurately. Our partnership with Sun Chemical illustrates that digital drawdowns are the new best practice for color communication. Through this partnership, Sun Chemical customers now have a faster, more accurate way to specify color and drive color success.”

Patrice Aurenty, Business Leader, Sun Chemical comments: “This partnership continues to build on our innovative set of tools within the SunColorBox. “By partnering with GMG Color, Sun Chemical now offers a best-in-class solution to help customers automate color swatch production, communication, reduce lead times, improve color consistency, and get to market faster.”

About Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

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 partners with GMG Color to provide customers with new SunDigiProof digital drawdown solution for color swatch production

Posted in: Chemicals 09/29/2021 - 10:08

PARSIPPANY, NJ, Sept. 28, 2021 (Press Release) -Sun Chemical has partnered with GMG Color, an industry leader in color management technology, to provide customers with a new digital drawdown solution for color swatch production. GMG’s solution, GMG ColorCard, will now be available globally as part of the SunDigiProof service, available within Sun Chemical’s SunColorBox.

Creating color swatches can be a manual and time-consuming process. Sun Chemical’s SunDigiProof Seine application provides a solution to replace this manual procedure, creating a digitally printed version of the same standard, with increased reliability and color consistency. With the addition of the GMG ColorCard application, the SunDigiProof solution now offers even greater levels of flexibility and convenience.

The SunDigiProof solution is available to fit customers’ technical and price point requirements giving supply chain partners faster and more productive ways to work that reduce cost, drive innovation, and provide flexibility.

With GMG ColorCard, users can easily automate color swatch production at Sun Chemical color centers using global color references for quicker turnaround of color swatches. The software is highly intuitive, and can be operated by anyone, regardless of staff availability. This partnership also enables customers to print accurate digital drawdowns at their own locations, giving them the power to create color swatches on demand and removing time, effort and shipping costs from the color communication, matching and approval processes.

Commenting on the partnership, Marc Levine, Director of Business Development, GMG Color said: “For the packaging supply chain, punctual and precise color communication is critical. We believe that GMG ColorCard is the next evolutionary step in communicating color expectations quickly and accurately. Our partnership with Sun Chemical illustrates that digital drawdowns are the new best practice for color communication. Through this partnership, Sun Chemical customers now have a faster, more accurate way to specify color and drive color success.”

Patrice Aurenty, Business Leader, Sun Chemical comments: “This partnership continues to build on our innovative set of tools within the SunColorBox. “By partnering with GMG Color, Sun Chemical now offers a best-in-class solution to help customers automate color swatch production, communication, reduce lead times, improve color consistency, and get to market faster.”

About Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

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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