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French Recognition Of TPO Bolsters Pyrum's Circular Economy Model
February 09, 2026
Pyrum Innovations AG has welcomed the official recognition by French authorities on 17 January 2026, which classifies tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO) as a legitimate raw material for the chemical sector. This pivotal regulatory milestone for pyrolysis oil derive
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Michelin To Acquire Flexitallic To Drive Growth In Polymer Composites
February 07, 2026
In pursuit of its strategic vision, ‘Michelin in Motion 2030’, Michelin is expanding into high-value adjacent markets, including the development of its Polymer Composite Solutions. A key step in this growth is the acquisition of Flexitallic, a global
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Birla Carbon Expands Italy Facility With Dedicated Line For Continua SCM
February 07, 2026
Birla Carbon has inaugurated a dedicated production line at its Trecate, Italy facility, specifically engineered for the finishing and packaging of its Continua Sustainable Carbonaceous Material (SCM). This industry-leading circular material is produced f
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WACKER Increases Silicone Prices Amid Costs
February 05, 2026
German chemical group WACKER has announced significant price increases for a wide range of silicone products, effective from 1 February 2026. These adjustments, which will see prices rise by up to 25 percent or even higher in specific instances, will be a
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ARLANXEO Opens New Therban HNBR Plant In China
February 04, 2026
ARLANXEO, a leading performance elastomers company, has officially opened its new Therban hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) production facility in Changzhou, China. This advanced plant, dedicated to producing the Therban brand, is designed to m
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CHIMEI Earns Second Consecutive CDP A Rating For Actions Against Climate Change
February 02, 2026
Taiwan-based performance materials company CHIMEI has secured a distinguished A rating in the CDP Climate Change assessment for the second consecutive year, positioning it within the leading four percent of global organisations evaluated in 2025. This rec
