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𝐋𝐘𝐁 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞

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LyondellBasell earned a sustainability award from #ToyotaMotorEurope for advancing circular material solutions for automotive applications.  Toyota Motor Europe presented the award at its Annual Business Meeting May 7, 2026, in Belgium. The company recognized #LYB innovation and long-term collaboration to develop postconsumer recycled ( #PCR ) polymer solutions made from end-of-life fishing nets. Toyota plans to incorporate the materials into future vehicles, supporting sustainability goals while maintaining high performance and quality standards. “This recognition is an honor for our teams,” said Frank Noeltgen, vice president of Advanced Polymer Solutions Europe at LYB. “Toyota sets a high bar for innovation and engineering excellence, and we’re proud to support an OEM of this caliber. Developing circular solutions takes persistence, technical rigor and trusted collaboration, and we value our partnership with Toyota as we continue to drive progress together. Over the past two y...
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GKN methyl methacrylate leak: what lessons can be learnt?

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On May 21, a thermal runaway inside a tank of methyl methacrylate (MMA) at GKN Aerospace’s Garden Grove, California, aerospace manufacturing facility triggered a vapor release from the tank into the atmosphere. The continuing thermal event subsequently clogged the pressure-relief valves, causing pressure in the tank to expand, leading to several days of uncertainty about whether the tank would crack or explode and what the risks might be to surrounding communities if either occurred.   The tank is one of three clustered together outside the southeast corner of the GKN facility (see map). The capacity of each tank is 34,000 gallons (128,700 liters). Tank #1 , the source of the leak, held about 7,000 gallons (26,500 liters) of MMA. Tank #2 , which contained an unknown quantity of MMA, did not leak. The contents of the third tank, referred to as Tank #4 , are unknown and the tank was not a focus of concern throughout the incident.  Without functioning valves on the tank, the...
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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧

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Celanese Corporation , a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced a critical production network optimization step in support of the ‘Grow & Fortify’ strategy of its Engineered Materials business. Over the past several years, Celanese has taken significant measures to ensure reliability of supply by investing in world-class #compounding assets globally and by working to provide its customers with engineered materials products of superior quality, performance and reliability.  Today’s network optimization announcement will result in the closure of the Company’s Engineered Materials compounding facility in Ulsan, South Korea. #Celanese is planning to cease all manufacturing and production operations at the Ulsan facility immediately. The Company intends to fully support its customers to fulfill all contractual obligations and ensure a smooth transition of production and compounding activities to other Celanese manufacturing locations in the region.  ...
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𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐬 & 𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄 𝐔𝐊 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐊𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

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MAKE UK Defence membership marks a new chapter in the company’s growing commitment to the manufacturing industry in the UK. #MAKEUKDefence is a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting the UK defence supply chain and was formed to champion and support the UK’s defence supply chain, bringing together the manufacturers and suppliers that underpin it. #WessexResins & Adhesives brings more than three decades of technical expertise to the engineering of high-performance epoxy and adhesive systems. With #JOSCAR accreditation, #DNV certification, and an entirely UK-based development and manufacturing operation. It’s specialist brand portfolio includes WRA, an underwater epoxy range that includes adhesives, primers and putties engineered to cure and perform in submerged and harsh environments. Alongside WRA is PRO-SET® #Epoxy , a specialist brand that began in the marine industry and is engineered for high-performance composite applications, where lightweight, durable and st...
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Huntsman sells thermoplastic automotive components business to Trelleborg Group

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Huntsman Corporation announced today that it has sold Huntsman Gomet, a business located in Azeglio, Italy, to Trelleborg Group for €42.5 million (approximately $50 million), subject to customary post-closing adjustments.  Gomet is a manufacturer of molded rubber and thermoplastic automotive aftermarket components, which was a business within Huntsman's Polyurethanes division, and was acquired by Huntsman in 2014 as part of the Rockwood acquisition. In 2025, Gomet generated revenues of approximately €24 million. The proceeds from this transaction will be used to reduce outstanding borrowings. Houlihan Lokey served as financial advisor and Freshfields LLP served as legal counsel to Huntsman Corporation. source : Huntsman
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐎𝐗𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐓 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈-𝐎𝐗𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐓 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 During extrusion and molding, heat and oxygen can degrade polymers — causing yellowing, odor, and loss of mechanical properties. Anti-Oxidant masterbatches protect the polymer chain, stabilizing it against thermal and oxidative stress. They are essential in polyolefins, engineering plastics, and films that undergo long processing cycles, ensuring durability, color stability, and consistent performance. source : Polimerizze Technology
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 : 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 🌿

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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 🌿 Plant fibers aren’t just materials, they’re nature’s smart design tools, each with a specific job to do: 🔹 Bast fibers (like jute & hemp), built to support the stem. They’re stiff and strong, helping the plant stand tall and resist wind. 🔹 Leaf fibers (like sisal & banana), act like tiny pipelines, moving water through their hollow bundles. 🔹 Seed fibers (like cotton), designed to fly with the wind. These light, fluffy fibers help the seeds travel far. 🔹 Fruit fibers (like coconut coir), serve as natural cushions. Their sponge-like structure protects the seed when the fruit hits the ground. When we understand what each fiber does in nature, we can: Decode its structure 🧬 Know where it works best 💡 Pick the right way to extract and use it 🔧 source : Mohamad Midani #naturalfibers #bioeconomy #sustainability
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