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𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐝

August 13, 2026

Today the Commission imposed anti-dumping duties on #imports into the #EU of terephthalic acid from the Republic of Korea and Mexico. The definitive #antidumpingduties imposed on imports from Korea range from 6.1% to 13.3%, while imports from Mexico are subject to a duty of 24.1%. The imposition of the definitive duties follows an investigation which found that imports of #terephthalicacid from #Korea and #Mexico were entering the EU at dumped prices. This is causing injury to the EU’s own industry, which directly employs around 600 people in Belgium, Poland and Spain. Terephthalic acid is a strategic commodity for the EU, because it is a raw material used to produce polyethylene terephthalate. In turn, PET is used to make plastic bottles, food packaging and fabrics – products with a role to play in helping the EU meet its recycling and sustainability targets. The EU market for terephthalic acid is worth some €1.4 billion. source : #Europeancommission

𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐁𝐎 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥™ 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐌𝟖𝟏𝟐 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠

August 13, 2026

Prestigious #Japanese cosmetics brand KANEBO has selected Eastman Cristal™ One IM812 specialty PET resin for the overcap of its new Generating Essentials Treatment Lotion. “Rooted in KANEBO’s ‘Progress Care’ philosophy and our message, ‘Going beyond beauty, KANEBO heightens hope,’ this lotion reflects our approach to supporting skin through different stages of life rather than focusing on antiaging,” said Shinsuke Magai, KANEBO designer.  For the thick-walled black overcap, KANEBO needed a material that could meet demanding performance and design requirements, especially given the cap’s heavier construction. #CristalOneIM812 met that challenge by passing drop impact testing and maintaining required strength after post-mold painting. Cristal One IM812 delivered the precise aesthetic KANEBO envisioned: a clean, high-quality black with the right gloss and a subtle transition from opaque black to a more transparent black gradient at the top. This combination of toughness, transparency an...

𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠

August 12, 2026

The future of hypersonic manufacturing depends on more than innovative system design - it requires the ability to produce hypersonic composite structures at the speed, quality and scale demanded by today’s national security environment. Today, #AlbanyEngineeredComposites is proud to announce a strategic partnership with #LockheedMartin focused on advancing scalable manufacturing for next-generation hypersonic systems, supporting United States Department of War priorities. At the core of this effort is the ability to translate advanced composite technologies into production-ready, scalable manufacturing processes. Albany’s advanced 3D-woven composite technology provides a critical manufacturing advantage by enabling cost-effective hypersonic missile aeroshells, enabling highly integrated structures, repeatable production and efficient near-net-shape manufacturing. By combining Lockheed Martin’s proven systems integration expertise with Albany’s leadership in advanced composite manufac...

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠

August 12, 2026

A new labeling technology from #Securikett replaces conventional heat sealing with a secure #labelingsolution . The system combines multiple functions in a single label, offering a solution that is safer, faster, and more cost-efficient than traditional heat-sealing processes. This multifunctional label solution integrates several technologies: structured #adhesivecoatings , built-in VOID technology, precisely applied #siliconecoatings , and custom die-cutting. The interaction of these components creates a packaging solution that unites security, functionality, and regulatory compliance in a single design. The tamper-evident seal immediately indicates if a package has been opened or tampered with, thanks to an integrated #VOIDeffect . At the same time, functional elements such as ventilation holes or viewing windows can be directly incorporated into the label. #Lidlabel with VOID effect and ventilation holes for #tray and cup packaging A key innovation lies in the sealing method: in...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

August 12, 2026

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. LyondellBasell (LYB) faced exactly these problems on pelletizers driven by 120-hp motors through conventional gear couplings. Gear couplings require regular lubrication and are subject to wear as gear teeth slide during meshing. Flexible-insert couplings carry their own risks, with inserts prone to wear and breakage. The core engineering challenge: any replacement coupling had to accommodate up to 0.690 inches of total axial movement — including shaft retraction for startup, shutdown, and maintenance — without generating axial forces that could overwhelm the hydraulic knife positioning system. Coupling Corporation of America recommended its FLEXXOR coupling, a diaphragm-based design that transmits torque throu...

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲

August 12, 2026

A Common Silicon Foundation: At their core, both silanes and #disilazanes are built around silicon atoms capable of interacting with inorganic surfaces such as glass, silica, metals, ceramics, and mineral substrates. Traditional organofunctional #silanes contain hydrolysable alkoxy groups, while disilazanes contain a characteristic Si–N–Si linkage. The most widely known example is Hexamethyldisilazane (BRB HMDZ). Different Structures, Similar Objectives Although silanes and disilazanes differ structurally, they often achieve similar goals: surface modification, hydrophobisation, adhesion enhancement, and the formation of durable silicon-containing surface layers. Both can ultimately form strong silicon-oxygen bonds with inorganic surfaces. Why Disilazanes React Faster Silanes, such as the BRB Silanil® range, typically release alcohols during hydrolysis, whereas disilazanes generate ammonia. Because the Si–N bond is highly susceptible to hydrolysis, disilazanes often react more rapidl...