Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop the supply chain for bio-based acrylonitrile (bio-ACN). Trillium will supply Solvay with bio-ACN from Trillium’s planned commercial asset, and Solvay will evaluate bio-ACN for carbon fiber manufacturing as part of its long-term commitment to developing sustainable solutions from bio-based or recycled sources. The aim of this partnership is to produce carbon fiber for use in various applications such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and consumer goods.

International plastics and additives distributor Biesterfeld Plastic will soon be in an even better position to satisfy the growing demand for ABS. This is thanks to the commissioning of a new, state-of-the-art production facility owned by long-term copolymers partner CHIMEI.

As of 1st July 2021, motan holding gmbh, Constance, has taken over all shares in Limburg-based (Germany) Bolder automation GmbH. With Bolder's expertise in customised solutions and its international customer base, motan will sustainably strengthen its portfolio of products and solutions for the blow moulding and extrusion sectors.

Xaloy, a leading manufacturer of plasticizing components for injection and extrusion machinery for the global plastic processing industry, has announced that MEP technische Handels GmbH has become its agent in Austria for Xaloy®core components and will provide sales, technical support, and rework services for Xaloy screws, barrels and front-end components.

Biesterfeld and specialty chemicals manufacturer Solvay Specialty Polymers are expanding their long-term collaboration. With immediate effect, the distributor will handle sales of the sulfone polymers Udel® PSU, Radel® PPSU and Veradel® PESU in France. The new agreement will see Biesterfeld marketing the products throughout Europe, except Italy, and in some neighbouring countries in Africa and the Middle East.