NEWS


New Grafe products for recyclate


Grafe is expanding its port- folio with Cycolen, a new product for masterbatches specifically designed for colouring recycled polymers. “With Cycolen, we’re


creating a solution for processors who not only want to use recycled materials but also want to integrate them into their applications in a way that ensures colour consist- ency, functionality, and process reliability,” said Lars Schulze, Head of R&D Product Development. “The key is that we don’t start with a theoretical standard material, but rather use the customer’s specific recycled polymer.” While the new product is


aimed at processors who wish to combine recycled materials with colour, the masterbatches can also be formulated with functional additives, such as stabilizers, processing aids, lubricants and impact modifiers. �www.grafe.com


Sabic signs up with Chinese project partner


Sabic has signed a Project Development Agreement (PDA) with Rongsheng Petrochemical and its wholly owned subsidiary Ron- gsheng New Materials to jointly advance the develop- ment of the Jintang New Materials Project in Zhoush- an, China. The project, designed to enhance production capabilities for advanced chemical materials and support growing demand from key industries in China and the rest of Asia, is expected to leverage technologies, integrated manufacturing capabilities,


and operational know-how, to strengthen competitive- ness, foster innovation, and create long-term value for stakeholders. “This partnership with


Rongsheng Petrochemical reflects Sabic’s vision for growth and global footprint expansion through a strategic, collaborative approach,” said Faisal M Alfaqeer, Sabic CEO and Executive Board Member. “Sabic continues to prioritise innovation, portfolio ad- vancement and sustainable value creation, strengthening its ability to serve customers worldwide. We look forward


to working closely with Rongsheng Petrochemical to evaluate and advance this opportunity, combining our respective strengths, capabilities, and expertise.” Under the PDA, Sabic


and Rongsheng Petrochemi- cal will evaluate a potential equity investment by Sabic of up to 50%, positioning the project as an important strategic collaboration. The agreement also establishes a framework for project development activities towards a potential final investment decision. � www.sabic.com �www.rong-sheng.com


Arkema starts up capacity


Arkema has successfully started up its 15% PVDF capacity expansion in Calvert City, Kentucky, US, with an investment of around $20m. This additional capacity will enable Arkema to better serve fast-growing markets


driven by global energy transition and digitalisation trends. In particular, it will support increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems, the rapid expansion of data centres driving cable demand and


infrastructure, as well as the growing semiconductor market. The company has


recently announced a 20% PVDF expansion at its facility in China, expected to be completed in 2028. �www.arkema.com


Sabic develops recycled polycarbonate


Sabic has launched a new LNP Elcrin DC0051RC1 compound containing 75% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content which is being billed as the company’s first PCR-based carbon fibre-reinforced compound formu- lated with polycarbonate resin. The specialty material provides excellent dimensional stability, high modulus, and thin-wall UL94 V0 flame retardancy, said the company. “We do more than incorporate recycled, upcycled or bio-based content in our specialty thermoplastics,” said Sergi Monros, Vice President in Sabic’s Specialties BU. “Our formulation experts also achieve high levels of performance, aesthetics, and processability.” The compound targets laptop housings and other large structural components. �www.sabic.com


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