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6 July 2026

Michelin and Axens in exclusive talks to commercialize 5‑HMF

Exclusive talks aim to industrialize 5‑HMF, a bio‑based platform for resins, polymers and PEF; first ~3,000 t/yr plant scheduled to start up early 2027.
27 May 2026

Clariant FAMAX catalysts boost performance at two Yihua formaldehyde plants in China

Two world-scale plants (100 & 120 kt/a) started, cutting energy use, boosting productivity and yields, lowering pressure drop by 10-15%, extending catalyst life; VOC off-gas control ≈99% conversion
22 September 2025

Nemera Selects Bormed™ PP for Scalable Pen Injector in Chronic Care

Nemera's new pen injector uses Bormed™ PP for safety, sustainability, and high-volume production, reducing carbon footprint by 20% and enhancing usability with color-coded features.
29 July 2024

EcoSynthetix wins two new lines with existing accounts

Two existing customers add lines: SurfLock for tissue and EcoSphere biolatex for coated paper; per-line revenues range $250k–$3M and the SurfLock pipeline is growing.
21 February 2024

EcoSynthetix commissions Burlington production line

New Burlington line replaces Tennessee supplier and will serve the Americas; $1.8M invested (net of $0.5M asset sale). European/Asian supply remains with Netherlands toll partner.

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