The new managing director for the Renewable Chemistries business unit will become a member of the Avantium Management Team, and help further drive the commercialization of Avantium’s renewable chemistry technologies including Ray Technology™ for the production of plantMEG™ and plantMPG™.
Arxada announced the appointment of Peter Frauenknecht as chief financial officer (CFO). Frauenknecht joins Arxada from specialty chemicals technology company Atotech Group, where he has been CFO since 2017.
The defoamer focuses on a minimized environmental impact and a maximized handprint by enabling formulators to develop high-performance and low-VOC, environmentally friendly waterborne formulations. It does not contain biocides, nor does it require SVHC labeling, and can be used in formulations complying with current standards.
The companies intend to make the creation of sustainable packaging and consumer goods solutions as accessible and simplified as possible for all stakeholders along the value chain. This includes access to in-house testing and certification, joint material science R&D, as well as consultation on sustainable packaging design.
New production capabilities will enable the company to locally produce and deliver bonded metallic powder coatings to its customers in North Africa. The increased demand for bonded products is being driven by the huge development in construction and growth in domestic appliance manufacturing in the region.
The company installed new solar panels for energy production last month, and is now generating electricity from the panels. Both the instability caused by the current geopolitical situation and high energy prices have influenced the company’s decision to move to solar.
Covestro’s Thailand site is part of several investments the company has made into polyurethane raw materials, like its Barcelona and Caojing, China, sites. The elastomers produced from the raw material are suitable for a diverse range of applications.
AkzoNobel has announced its Supervisory Board chair will step down at the Annual General meeting (AGM) to be held in April 2023, where his successor will be nominated for appointment.
The new site offers a comprehensive portfolio of applied surface treatment products and solutions to various market segments, including but not limited to automotive OEM and components, coil, general industry, cold forming, aerospace, aluminum finishing, and glass.
Songwon’s new leader group commercial will spearhead the company’s business strategy, and be responsible for the sales, marketing, and commercial operations of Songwon’s Polymer Stabilizers, Fuel and Lubricant Additives, Coatings, Tin Intermediates/PVC, and TPU/SPU business units.
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