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Colson Group, the expert in mobility solutions, announces the acquisition of Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW), a manufacturer of engineered #wheels and #injectionmolded components. CEW meaningfully expands Colson's North American manufacturing capacity and capabilities. CEW brings a talented team and state of the art operations in Baldwyn, Mississippi (molding outdoor wheels) and an excellent Maquiladora facility in Reynosa, Mexico with capabilities in foamed polyurethane and assembly. The expanded footprint increases manufacturing flexibility, supports regional production strategies, and improves our ability to serve customers with speed, scale, and operational efficiency. #CEW manufactures engineered components for OEM customers across lawn and garden, medical, and industrial applications, supporting over 950 unique products. "This acquisition represents another important step in strengthening our market leadership and expanding the value we bring to customers," said R...

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced a new series of LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ compounds well suited for high-power, high-voltage electric drive and power module applications, such as insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power switching devices. New LNP THERMOCOMP OFM76XXP and OFM76EXP compounds, based on #polyphenylenesulfide (PPS) resin, deliver excellent impact strength and dimensional stability, a robust comparative tracking index (CTI-PLC 0) and resistance to thermal shock to address increasingly stringent requirements. They also feature high heat resistance, dielectric strength for effective electrical insulation and UL94 V0 flame retardancy (FR). These high-performance materials have the potential to be used in power modules for high-voltage (i.e., 800V and above) electric vehicle traction inverters and fast chargers, as well as renewable energy systems and industrial automation applications such as robotics. “Higher voltages, greater power densities and ...

Avantium N.V., a leader in renewable and circular polymer materials, announced a collaboration with Portuguese textile manufacturer Casa da Malha and sportswear brand Lacatoni to develop and showcase textile prototypes made with PEF ( #polyethylenefuranoate ), Avantium’s plant-based, high-performance polymer branded as releaf®. The collaboration explores the potential of #PEF in textile applications, combining Avantium’s renewable polymer technology with Casa da Malha’s expertise in advanced knitted fabrics and Lacatoni’s experience in sportswear design and performance apparel. The project has resulted in a range of prototype textile products that will be presented to industry stakeholders and consumers to demonstrate the material’s potential in the textile sector. PEF is a plant-based, recyclable polyester alternative made from renewable feedstocks. The material offers an attractive combination of #sustainability and performance characteristics, including excellent mechanical proper...

INEOS Styrolution is supplying Italian edge band manufacturer Monguzzi with Lustran® 532, an #mABS grade designed for demanding extrusion processes. Lustran® 532 combines easy processing, flowability, dimensional stability, and a stable colour base for self-colouring, supporting efficient #extrusion performance and consistent visual quality across white, black, and digitally printed edge band designs. The material gives customers greater flexibility across colours, finishes, and textures while maintaining high surface quality. The long-standing cooperation between INEOS Styrolution and Monguzzi reflects a shared focus on material performance, manufacturing quality, and long-term value creation.  “We are proud to support Monguzzi as the company continues to grow its edge band portfolio and manufacturing capabilities,” said Rob Buntinx, President EMEA, INEOS Styrolution. “Close customer engagement is an important part of how we develop and deliver materials for demanding applicatio...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐕𝐂 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡! Plasticizers are for, the most part, phthalate-based ester additives that impart elasticity to PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride) to soften it, make it flexible and bendable for application development purposes.  The current major trend in PVC plasticizers is to move away from very efficient low molecular weight variants due to increased regulations around negative human endocrine system absorption, most evident currently in Europe that will eventually spread to other global geographies. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:  𝐃𝐄𝐇𝐏 (𝐃𝐢𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐲𝐥𝐇𝐞𝐱𝐲𝐥𝐏𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞) 𝐃𝐈𝐁𝐏 (𝐃𝐢𝐈𝐬𝐨𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐏𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞) 𝐃𝐁𝐏 (𝐃𝐢𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐏𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞) 𝐁𝐁𝐏 (𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐲𝐥𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐏𝐡𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞) High molecular weight orthophthalates and alternative bio-ba...

Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, is supplying its 28mm two-piece tamper evident closure, developed specifically for glass bottles, to leading Belgian mineral water brand Ginstberg. The #Amcor 28mm Flat Cap for #GlassTamper Evident features a patented lightweight design that combines effective product protection and security with ease of use for the end consumer. Engineered for both still and sparkling beverages, it supports carbonization levels of up to 4.3 vol and is available with ISCC+ certification for traceability of recycled content. Based on the edge of the Flemish Ardennes, #Ginstberg is officially recognized as natural mineral water, bottled directly at the source with no additives or additional processing, which makes it 100% pure. Thanks to the unique location of the spring, the water is also nitrate-free and low in salt. Quality packaging is an important part of conveying these messages. “Consumer experience of our brand ...