Kordsa's US-based advance composites materials subsidiary; Axiom Materials Inc. has launched its latest novel product line of Oxide-Oxide CMC surfacing films under the trade name of CerFace. Axiom is the only qualified manufacturer of Oxide-Oxide ceramic matrix prepregs. The first product under the CerFace is called the AX-8810.

The AX-8810 is uniquely engineered to co-cure, reduce surface porosity and to improve surface finish. The product protects CMC components to a temperature up to 1093⁰C. The film is non-toxic and environmentally kind. The application requires a one-step process, eliminating the need for traditional coatings and secondary operations. The product is offered in rolls of 61 cm width, and 23 m length with wider widths coming in the future.

The film's industrial application includes combustors, shrouds, gas filters for power generation and furnace hardware, and typical aerospace applications may consist of lightweight aero-engine components such as the mixer, centre body and cone sections, hot sections of the aircraft structures near the engine, and radomes. The Company plans to introduce additional CerFace™ films for modifying the surface properties of Ox-Ox CMC components in the future.

Commenting on the product, Raj Dhawan, Senior Vice President of Business Development said, "CerFace AX-8810 is a flagship product for Axiom's CMC product line and its new High-Temperature Composite Centre in Santa Ana, California. High surface porosity and roughness of Ox-Ox CMC, that is typical of Ox-Ox components, can be detrimental in applications where airflow, drag, and friction are a factor in overall efficiency of the component."

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

In a strategic move to address persistent market volatility, the company is also implementing a variable surcharge on top of the base price increase. The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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