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Clariant will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.

Kent Elastomer Products has announced new leadership appointments alongside a notable milestone: a 40-year employee tenure within its operations.

Lutz Holding GmbH, a German group of companies specializing in professional fluid management, is expanding its international presence. The new branch office “Lutz-Jesco Italia S.r.l.” in Milan is set to become the foundation for long-term growth in one of Europe’s key regions. The new branch office builds upon an established sales partnership with the renowned Italian pump manufacturer ARGAL.

Västra Frölunda, Sweden – PulPac announces that its intellectual property portfolio within Dry Molded Fiber has surpassed 500 national patent

Struktol Company of America, LLC, highlights its TR 451, a processing additive specifically designed for use in highly loaded mineral filled polyolefins. Engineered as an optimized blend of special oleo chemicals, TR 451 helps compounders meet demanding performance and cost targets in high-filler systems by improving homogenization and processing efficiency.

Smithers announced that James Raw, Director of Packaging Testing Operations, will be speaking at the upcoming ISTA Forum in Phoenix, Arizona, from April 7 to April 9. Smithers is a premier sponsor of the event.

Raw’s presentation, titled “The Convergence of Sustainability Targets and Revolutions: How Packaging Must Evolve,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, at 11:00 a.m. MST. He will explore key regulations, such as the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) content initiatives

Elementis will participate in the American Coatings Show 2026, scheduled for May 5–7 in Indianapolis.

The event is one of North America’s leading coatings industry gatherings, bringing together manufacturers, formulators, researchers and partners focused on high-performance and sustainable solutions.

At this year’s show, Elementis will highlight additive technologies designed to improve performance, reduce costs and support environmentally responsible formulations.

The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced a new format for its Professional Development Program (PDP), offering a more flexible, year-round learning model for industry professionals. The 2026 program launches virtually on May 12.

The company announced that sales totaled €11.9 billion, a modest decrease compared with the previous year. Currency effects and weaker demand in certain markets contributed to the decline, according to the company’s statement.