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Kraton receives ISCC Plus certification for renewable styrenic block copolymers

Kraton Corporation received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certification to produce ISCC Plus Certified renewable styrenic block copolymers (SBC) at their Berre, France facility. ISCC PLUS certification is a globally-recognized system that provides traceability of recycled and renewable-based materials across the supply chain and verifies that companies meet social and environmental standard

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Dow launches Luxsense silicone synthetic leather

Dow launched LUXSENSE™ Silicone Synthetic Leather, the world’s first high-end silicone-based synthetic leather material to meet specifications in transportation seating and interiors, furniture, fashion, wearable devices and consumer electronics with unique features. With this innovation in material science, Dow introduces an alternative synthetic leather solution that offers comfort, health, and luxury, all while offering enhanced sustainability. “Globally, concerns over environmental protection and animal welfare are rapidly reshaping the leather industry – especially in China, the world’s largest leather market.

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Brenntag appoint Dr Kristin Neumann to Management Board as CFO

The Supervisory Board of Brenntag SE, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, is appointing Dr Kristin Neumann to the Brenntag SE Management Board as of April 1, 2022, as Chief Financial Officer. She will be responsible for the Accounting, Controlling, Insurance, Investor Relations, Legal, Shared Services, Tax, and Treasury areas. Dr Kristin Neumann will succeed Georg Müller, who chose not to extend his mandate beyond his current term ending March 31, 2022.

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Arkema to double its Sartomer photocure resins capacity in Asia

Arkema announces the project to double its UV curable resins production capacity at its Nansha plant in China. This expansion will support the fast-growing demand in Asia for cutting-edge solutions in electronics, driven by 5G technology, and in renewable energies. This investment is fully aligned with the Group’s strategy to develop its Coating Solutions segment with high value-added solutions and reinforce its downstream acrylics activities in Asia. It will enable Arkema to grow its high-performance and solvent-free solutions portfolio for UV curing, marketed under the flagship brand Sartomer

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