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𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

May 15, 2026

𝐓𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲’𝐬 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬*, 𝐚𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟎.𝟎𝟎𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it plans to launch the F-HFUG Series ultrafiltration (UF) membrane module in May this year for wastewater reuse. It has completed mass production technology and product reliability evaluations for the new offering, whose helps improve lower-biofouling performance of reverse osmosis (RO) membrane and stabilizes long-term operations. This module is based on a high-removal UF #membrane that the company unveiled in February 2025. Nations everywhere are tightening wastewater regulations as water demand rises. Regions with limited resources position reusing wastewater as vital for supply stability. The challenge is that wastewater contains a lot of #biopolymers that are a k...

𝗞𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗥𝗚 𝗧𝗣𝗘 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻

May 15, 2026

PLAST was established in 1964 in the course of the European Plastics Congress and is now one of Europe’s longest-standing and most important plastics trade fairs. It captures the attention of the entire industry in the years it takes place, not least because it is held every three years. Strong presence in a key European market KRAIBURG TPE’s long-standing presence at the trade fair reflects its close cooperation with Italian customers. Italy is after Germany the company’s second-largest market in Europe. A comprehensive service network ensures proximity to customers across various regions and industry segments, especially the automotive industry. Focus on an overall presentation of KRAIBURG TPE The long interval between the PLAST editions means that exhibiting companies focus on both current developments and the most comprehensive possible presentation of their product and service portfolios during the four days of the trade fair (June 9 to 12, 2026). Luca Triglia, Sales Manager Italy...

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐅 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐏𝐂𝐅 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧® 𝐓𝐏𝐔 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

May 15, 2026

BASF today announced the launch of Reduced Product Carbon Footprint (ReducedPCF) #Elastollan®ThermoplasticPolyurethane (TPU) portfolio in Asia Pacific, enabling customers to lower the carbon footprint of their products while maintaining the proven performance of Elastollan. The ReducedPCF grades are achieved through active PCF reduction measures, including the use of lower‑emission utilities and fossil feedstocks with lower PCF. The Product Carbon Footprint calculation methodology follows TfS (Together for Sustainability) Guideline requirements and ISO 14067. Through these active measures, the new ReducedPCF grades achieve a PCF reduction of 10-30% compared to the PCF of current Elastollan grades, while remaining technically identical. Selected Elastollan TPU products manufactured at the site in Shanghai may additionally incorporate site‑specific mass‑balance biomethane as an active PCF reduction measure. The Elastollan ReducedPCF portfolio will be produced at BASF’s site in Shanghai,...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠.

May 15, 2026

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠. The research, conducted by sustainability consulting firm Aura, found 37% of consumers surveyed across the two countries had decided against buying something because it was unsustainably packaged. The figure rose to 42% for European consumers. "Packaging is the new pressure point for North American brands and retailers," said Gillian Garside-Wight, director of consulting at Aura. "It's become a visible test of their environmental credibility, and if they're willing to accept the costs of positive change. "Consumers are clearly making decisions based on whether businesses are serious about sustainability," she added. In particular, the survey found that 80% of all respondents said brands and retailers were using too much packaging, though only 57% of the North American respondents saw a direct link betwe...

𝗞𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 $𝟯𝟯𝟯 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

May 14, 2026

Kruger Inc. announced a $333 million investment, marking its entry into the nonwovens sector and advancing its long-term portfolio diversification strategy. This new division will focus on manufacturing some of the industry’s most sustainable materials for a broad range of wipe applications. Central to this major project is the installation of the first production line of its kind in Canada, to be built on Île-de-la-Potherie in Trois-Rivières, adjacent to Kruger’s Wayagamack paper mill, with commissioning scheduled for 2028. This project was made possible with the support of both levels of government, including a $35 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF), as well as a $35 million loan from Investissement Québec, acting as financial agent for the Government of Québec, along with a $5,025,000 equity investment in Kruger Pulp and Paper Limited Partnership Holding. Investissement Québec is also investing an additional $25 million from ...