NEWS
Envalior to locate new PPS facility in Germany
Material producer Envalior has announced it will open a new polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) compounding facility in Uerdingen, Germany, with production slated to begin in the second half of 2025. The facility will support
growing demand for Envalior’s PPS material Xytron, which first entered the market in 2016. Since then, the company says Xytron has gained promi- nence as it combines a strong set of properties including excellent chemical and hydrolysis resistance at elevated temperatures, extremely stable heat aging performance up to 240°C, very good electrical properties at elevated temperatures, low moisture absorption with high dimensional stability, and inherent flame retardance
Americhem R&D centre in India
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PPS compound production will start in H2 2025 at Envalior’s facility in Uerdingen, Germany
that meets UL94 V0. “Xytron is now widely
recognised as one of the most high-performance, innovative, and sustainable PPS brands in the market,” said Angela Zheng, Global Business Manager for Xytron at Envalior. “We are observ- ing increased demand for Xytron, particularly from customers in Europe and
the Americas.” Zheng said Envalior’s
strategy for Xytron focuses on increased convenience and better service, including increased agility for new product development and technical support, enhanced sample availability, shorter lead times, and improved security of supply. �
www.envalior.com
Perstorp buys precursors business
Specialty chemicals supplier Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals Group, has acquired OQ Chemicals Nederland BV from OQ Chemicals GmbH. The Dutch business (formerly Oxea) manufactures
precursors for plasticisers and other products. “With this acquisition of OQ Chemicals Nederland, we are further enabling our growth strategy and focus on the Specialty Chemicals sector as well as sustainable solutions,” said Ib Jensen,
President and CEO. The deal provides Sweden-based Perstorp with full ownership and control over all of the Dutch company’s production assets, related technology, and employees. �
www.perstorp.com
Americhem has opened a new 1,200 m² research and development centre in Silvassa, India, offering specialised testing services for masterbatch colour development to customers across the region. Addi- tionally, it will provide field and technical services to support customer-specific requirements. The new laboratory aims to help Americhem expand into new markets and areas of business by offering enhanced capabilities for custom colour matching and faster response times. It is hoped this will attract new customers that prioritise speed and efficiency in their supply chain. Toshan Simaiya, Americhem’s Operations Director for India, high- lighted the benefits of the new centre, noting that it will allow the company to be closer to customers, provide nimble support, faster colour development, and enable real-time communication and approvals. The R&D centre began
operations in late 2024, said Americhem. �
www.americhem.com
Chroma Color acquires Spectra Color in US
Specialty colour and additive concen- trate supplier Chroma Color has acquired US-based Spectra Color. A custom manufacturer of colorants and pre-coloured resin compounds
www.compoundingworld.com
located in Corona, California, US, Spectra Color serves a range of markets including wire and cable, packaging, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and consumer products. It also manufac-
tures a proprietary resin primarily made from LLDPE, predominantly used in the rotational moulding industry. �
https://chromacolors.com �
https://spectracolorants.com
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