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Directed by Jum Nakao, Color Trend 2024 Highlights Color Trends in Plastics for Housewares, Construction and Packaging

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Directed by Jum Nakao, Color Trend 2024 Highlights Color Trends in Plastics for Housewares, Construction and Packaging

The International Color Trends Guide will be presented during the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit, at Blue Tree Premium Alphaville, in São Paulo, on August 21-24, 2023

Think Plastic Brazil (Brazilian Converted Plastics Export and Internationalization Program), created by INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), will be holding the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit, Brazil’s main event with an international focus on the Converted Plastics sector and the largest connection platform in the Americas for the industry in this sector. The Summit will be held in a hybrid format (in person and online), at Blue Tree Premium Alphaville (Alameda Madeira, 398 – Alphaville, Barueri, SP), on August 21-24, 2023, with simultaneous broadcasting in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

One of the main highlights of the Summit will be the launch of the International Color Trend Guide (Color Trend 2024), created to serve industry professionals in Brazil and worldwide, which this year has the creative direction of the renowned artist and product designer, Jum Nakao, who shares the authorship of the project with Beatriz Abreu.

Recognized as one of Brazil’s most talented designers, Jum Nakao designs furniture, clothes, and spaces; directs films, events, and spectacles; and holds lectures, workshops, exhibitions, and shows, across Brazil and abroad. He is a featured name in the most important publications on Fashion and Design in the world, and his work is part of international collections of Museums of Art and Fashion.

His studio, created in 1997, produced works for major national and international brands such as Nike, TV Globo, and Zoomp. With striking aesthetics and provocative concepts, Jum seeks to bring a unique and innovative approach that questions the ephemerality of trends and the superficiality of the art and fashion industry. His plays and performances are a powerful artistic expression that challenges and instigates the public to rethink their own relationship with consumption and raise awareness of sustainability.

Nakao’s most iconic work, A Costura do Invisível (“Sowing the Invisible”), presented during the São Paulo Fashion Week in 2004, gained worldwide recognition by presenting a collection of clothes made of paper that were ripped live during a fashion show, revealing the ephemeral, imperfect beauty of the creative process.

Ahead of the Color Trend 2024 project, he aimed to promote Brazil among Color and Design Trendsetters. By taking advantage of the differentiators of luminosity and the state of mind of the Brazilians, Jum developed ideas that could be applied throughout the converted plastics industry starting next year.

“Plastic has the role of coloring and lighting up the world – and Brazil is the place where people most use light and colors as a reference. This is very much in our favor, and it is in this sense that I intend to add and collaborate with this project,” noted Jum Nakao.

The methodology for preparing the guide involved the market for converted plastics. Interviews were carried out with Brazilian companies that participate in the Think Plastic Brazil program, including Masterbatch manufacturers (which develop the pigments that will be used in the manufacture of the converted plastic), such as the project’s supporters Colorfix and Engeflex.

According to Carlos Moreira, Strategy and Project Planning Manager at Think Plastic Brazil, Color Trend is a great showcase for the Brazilian converted plastics industry. “Each edition draws more and more attention from the international public. We believe that, based on that, we can consolidate Brazil’s position as a color trendsetter for the world. Our unique lifestyle, which combines a rich ecosystem with a unique cultural diversity, places our country in a prominent position on the world design scene,” he said.

The World Plastic Connection Summit is one of the main actions of the sectoral project for the verticals supported by the Think Plastic Brazil program: Agrobusiness, Toys and Childcare, Construction, Packaging, Supplies (including the Masterbatch – the material responsible for dyeing converted plastic products), and Housewares. This year, its central theme is Innovation, Design and Sustainability as global differentiators in the Brazilian converted plastics sector. The event agenda will consist of the following:

Hybrid International Seminar: The international technical seminar, held in a hybrid format (face-to-face and online lectures and access). It will feature an exclusive selection of the most important global professionals to meet the information demands of the entire Converted Plastics chain and will be held on August 21-22. The Seminar’s schedule also includes panels on corporate leadership and design, in addition to the launch of the International Color Trends Guide (Color Trend 2024) and the International Yearbook (Yearbook 2023), with data from the international industry and information from member companies of the Program.

International Award: With the aim of acknowledging and publicizing companies that invest in internationalization processes, in addition to honoring relevant actions by member companies of the Program, the main innovation of this year’s award will be the opening of registration to companies not associated with Think Plastic Brazil.

Color Trend – International Color Trend 2024: An in-depth global study of color trends in the converted plastics market, reflecting Brazilian culture and presenting new possibilities for production and product development to Brazilian companies. The color survey was coordinated by renowned artist, creative director and product designer Jum Nakao.

International Yearbook: The third edition of the yearbook in three languages (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) has been reformatted, with even more information and highlighting the 146 Brazilian member companies of Think Plastic Brazil, in addition to presenting international sectoral information for 2023. The International Yearbook will be available in an online format and will have a few copies available in print format.

Buyers Project International Show: The face-to-face event will be serving all verticals of the Converted Plastics sector, with negotiation roundtables and a large area for networking, in addition to a selected mailing list of international buyers with exclusive access to participants.

Image Promotion: At this event, held alongside the Buyers Project, member companies of the Think Plastic Brazil Program are able to welcome buyers and guest journalists.

Technical Visits: International buyers and guest journalists will participate in technical visits to the plants of the member companies of the Think Plastic Brazil program.

Internationalization Consulting Clinics: It will bring together representatives from ApexBrasil, law firms and business consultants, who will address various topics of interest to Think Plastic Brazil members.

www.thinkplasticbrazil.com

 

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Toyochem Develops Highly Flexible EMI Shielding Films for Smart Devices

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Toyochem Develops Highly Flexible EMI Shielding Films for Smart Devices

A lightweight, ultra-thin and effective alternative to metal shielding cans

Toyochem Co., Ltd., the polymer and coatings division of Japan’s Toyo Ink Group, has rolled out the new LIOTELAN line of highly flexible conductive and insulating sheet films for the protection of electrical and electronic equipment. The new sheet films exhibit high water-resistance and are highly flexible with a high elongation of 500 percent. LIOTELAN shielding films can be hot-press molded on to the electromagnetic interference (EMI) noise source on the printed circuit board (PCB), thus forming a lightweight multi-layer shield with a more compact format than a metal shielding can. The gives component engineers increased design freedom to create electronic devices of lower profiles and lighter weights – and without compromising shielding effectiveness. Potential applications are wearable devices, wireless communications and other smart devices.

Traditionally, metals are commonly adapted as EMI shields due to their shielding effectiveness. Looking to replace shielding metals, Toyochem engineers in Japan applied its own functional filler dispersion technology in the development of highly conductive fillers to improve EMI shielding performance. This development, and the application of Toyochem’s polymer sheet conversion technology, led to the creation of filler films that could be converted into flexible LIOTELAN sheet films with high shielding effect, water-resistance and mechanical durability.

Moreover, LIOTELAN sheets films are capable of fabricating multi-layer EMI shields by the hot-pressing method. “An insulating sheet layer can be hot-press molded directly over electronic components attached to the substrate. A conductive layer is formed over the insulating layer using the same method. With LIOTELAN shielding films, device engineers can easily and speedily create lightweight, durable and effective EMI shields, without the need for soldering or a bulky can cover,” explains Hidenobu Kobayashi, technical manager at Toyochem. “This new innovative product enables the formation of ultra-thin shielding laminates of high flexibility, conductivity and insulation properties required by next-generation PCBs. In line with rising demand for components of lighter weight, lower profiles, and more durable and flexible materials, we expect to see the trend towards metals being replaced by polymer composites to continue.”

The new LIOTELAN line of EMI shielding sheet films will be making its global debut at the Toyochem booth #1016 at the International Microwave Symposium in San Diego, California, from June 11–16, 2023. Toyochem will also feature its LIOELM TSS 500 series for next-generation high-speed communication devices among other high-performance materials designed to solve problems related to electromagnetic radiation and thermal conductivity.

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World’s Most Remote Robot Automates Amazon Reforestation Project

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World’s Most Remote Robot Automates Amazon Reforestation Project

  • Pilot project between ABB Robotics and non-profit organization Junglekeepers demonstrates potential of robotics and Cloud technology in reversing deforestation
  • Using solar power, YuMi automates seed planting, making reforestation in the Amazon faster, more efficient and scalable
  • Project made possible by RobotStudio Cloud technology: ABB experts simulate, refine and deploy robotic programming in real-time from 12,000 kms away in Sweden

A pilot project between ABB Robotics and US non-profit organization Junglekeepers is demonstrating the role Cloud technology can play in making reforestation faster, more efficient and scalable.

ABB Robotics is supporting Junglekeepers in their mission to protect 55,000 acres of Amazon rainforest and reverse deforestation. In a first-of-its-kind demonstration, ABB’s cobot YuMi is automating planting tasks in a jungle laboratory, speeding the process and allowing Junglekeepers’ volunteers to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work.

Through ABB RobotStudio Cloud technology, ABB experts simulate, refine and deploy the programming required for YuMi’s tasks in the jungle from 12,000 kms (7,460 miles) away Västerås, Sweden – enabling the world’s most remote robot.

“ABB’s collaboration with Junglekeepers demonstrates how robotics and Cloud technology can play a central role in fighting deforestation as one of the major contributors to climate change”, said Sami Atiya, President of ABB Robotics and Discrete Automation. “Our pilot program with the world’s most remote robot is helping automate highly repetitive tasks, freeing up rangers to undertake more important work out in the rainforest and helping them to conserve the land they live on.”

In a jungle lab, located in a remote region of the Peruvian Amazon, a YuMi cobot has been installed to automate essential tasks in the seed planting process, usually an entirely manual effort. The cobot digs a hole in the soil, drops the seed in, compacts the soil on top and marks it with a color-coded tag. YuMi enables Junglekeepers to replant an area the size of two soccer fields every day in zones requiring reforestation.

At the same time, by automating this task, Junglekeepers’ volunteers are able to focus their valuable time and resources on more impactful work, such as patrolling the area to deter illegal loggers, educating locals on the preservation of the rainforest and planting mature saplings.

Creating a fully remote and autonomous cobot installation also overcomes the difficulty of finding people willing to stay and work in the distant jungle location. After its initial installation, YuMi can carry out its tasks autonomously, with only trouble shooting as needed.

“As of right now, we have lost 20 percent of the total area of Amazon rainforest; without using technology today, conservation will be at a standstill,” said Moshin Kazmi, Co-Founder of Junglekeepers. “Having Yumi at our base is a great way to expose our rangers to new ways of doing things. It accelerates and expands our operations and advances our mission.”

The destruction of the Amazon rainforest through human activities such as logging and burning to clear land for agriculture are contributing to the devastating effects of climate change. It is estimated that more than 870,000 km² of the Amazon rainforest have been cleared since 1985, an area larger than France, United Kingdom and Belgium combined.1 With tens of billions of trees already being gone, the region is warming fast.

“The Amazon is in danger. That’s why we need technology, science and local knowledge to work together in order to save it. Otherwise, we will be too late. The rainforest can be saved, but we must bring together all these elements to make a difference,” said Dennis del Castillo Torres, Director of Forest Management Research at the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute. “It is very important to have a combination of high technology and conservation. There are many technologies that we can use to preserve the forest, and this robot can help a lot to reforest faster, but we have to be very selective. We have to use it in areas of high deforestation to speed up the process of replanting.”

The pilot project is supported by ABB’s RobotStudio Cloud technology, enabling teams all over the world to collaborate in real time. This remote new way of programming enables new levels of flexibility and instant refinement, resulting in greater efficiency and resilience, and no loss of planting time. With more than 25 years of offline programming experience, RobotStudio offers best-in-class digital technology, enabling 99 percent accuracy between simulation and reality. This allows users to reduce time for testing robotic solutions by 50 percent and takes production downtimes to zero.

ABB Robotics’ pilot project in the Amazon furthers its objective to contribute to sustainable transformation through intelligent robotics and automation solutions, supporting businesses to increase productivity, reduce waste and maximize efficiency. In 2022, ABB Robotics collaborated with the Parley Global Cleanup network, a non-profit organization collecting marine plastic waste, to create personalized designer items such as recycled furniture, using 3D additive printing. In accordance with the wishes of Junglekeepers, the pilot scheme in the rainforest with RobotStudio Cloud and YuMi will last for approximately six weeks (across May and June 2023). Following the conclusion of the pilot program, ABB will explore opportunities to assist Junglekeepers on a more extended basis as well as exploring further opportunities for its robotic solutions and cloud technologies to play a central role in driving sustainable transformation.

www.abb.com

 

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Karim Rashid Comes to Brazil to Talk About Innovation and Design at the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit

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Karim Rashid Comes to Brazil to Talk About Innovation and Design at the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit

Renowned American designer is a confirmed presence at the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit, which will take place at the Blue Tree Premium Alphaville, in São Paulo, on August 21-24, 2023

Think Plastic Brazil (Brazilian Converted Plastics Export and Internationalization Program), created by INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency), will be holding the 3rd World Plastic Connection Summit, Brazil’s main event with an international focus on the Converted Plastics sector and the largest connection platform in the Americas for the industry in this sector. The Summit will be held in a hybrid format (in person and online), at Blue Tree Premium Alphaville (Alameda Madeira, 398 – Alphaville, Barueri, SP), on August 21-24, 2023, with simultaneous broadcasting in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

One highlight of this Summit will be the closing keynote speech by internationally renowned interior and product designer Karim Rashid. In his speech, Rashid will reflect on the impact of innovation and design on the future of companies and their willingness to address deep and fundamental questions of human life in their products.

Rashid has a unique and bold style that makes him one of the most influential and prolific figures in contemporary design. His creations are vibrant, full of color and organic shapes that transcend traditional design boundaries.

Another striking feature of his projects are the smooth lines and elegant curves, combined with the use of innovative and technological materials. His portfolio includes a wide range of products, from furniture and lighting to household items and fashion accessories. Each piece created by Rashid seeks to provide a unique sensorial experience, where form and function merge in harmony.

Throughout his career, Rashid has received over 300 international awards and recognitions for his visionary work. With over 4,000 projects in its portfolio and activities in over 40 countries, his creations are present in major museum collections, such as the MoMA in New York and Centre Pompidou in Paris. Additionally, he has collaborated with major international brands such as Alessi, Samsung, and Veuve Clicquot.

Furthermore, Karim Rashid has left his mark on architectural projects around the world. He is responsible for a number of iconic creations, such as hotels, restaurants, and business spaces. His innovative and contemporary approach is evident in every detail, from the choice of materials to the spatial layout, creating environments that are true works of art.

All of these creations reflect Rashid’s vision of a world where design permeates every aspect of everyday life – an idea that continues to inspire and transform the world of design.

“I am looking forward to being back in São Paulo, this amazing city. With this event, Brazil shows that it is an important player in the transformed plastics sector. I love this country and watching how much they invest in technologies for converted plastics. I look forward to attending this seminar”, says Karim Rashid.

“The presence of Karim Rashid will be a great moment of inspiration and exchange of knowledge for everyone attending the World Plastic Connection Summit and reaffirms the intention, not only of this event but also of our project, to position Brazil as a world leader in innovation and design in converted plastics,” said Carlos Moreira, Strategy and Project Planning Manager of Think Plastic Brazil.

Karim Rashid’s participation is supported by Colorfix and Vasart.

The World Plastic Connection Summit is one of the main actions of the sectoral project for the verticals supported by the Think Plastic Brazil program: Agrobusiness, Toys and Childcare, Construction, Packaging, Supplies (including the Masterbatch – the material responsible for dyeing converted plastic products), and Housewares. This year, its central theme is Innovation, Design and Sustainability as global differentiators in the Brazilian converted plastics sector. The event agenda will consist of the following:

Hybrid International Seminar: The international technical seminar, held in a hybrid format (face-to-face and online lectures and access). It will feature an exclusive selection of the most important global professionals to meet the information demands of the entire Converted Plastics chain and will be held on August 21-22. The Seminar’s schedule also includes panels on corporate leadership and design, in addition to the launch of the International Color Trends Guide (Color Trend 2024) and the International Yearbook (Yearbook 2023), with data from the international industry and information from member companies of the Program.

International Award: With the aim of acknowledging and publicizing companies that invest in internationalization processes, in addition to honoring relevant actions by member companies of the Program, the main innovation of this year’s award will be the opening of registration to companies not associated with Think Plastic Brazil.

Color Trend – International Color Trend 2024: An in-depth global study of color trends in the converted plastics market, reflecting Brazilian culture and presenting new possibilities for production and product development to Brazilian companies. The color survey was coordinated by renowned artist, creative director and product designer Jum Nakao.

International Yearbook: The third edition of the yearbook in three languages (Portuguese, English, and Spanish) has been reformatted, with even more information and highlighting the 146 Brazilian member companies of Think Plastic Brazil, in addition to presenting international sectoral information for 2023. The International Yearbook will be available in an online format and will have a few copies available in print format.

Buyers Project International Show: The face-to-face event will be serving all verticals of the Converted Plastics sector, with negotiation roundtables and a large area for networking, in addition to a selected mailing list of international buyers with exclusive access to participants.

Image Promotion: At this event, held alongside the Buyers Project, member companies of the Think Plastic Brazil Program are able to welcome buyers and guest journalists.

Technical Visits: International buyers and guest journalists will participate in technical visits to the plants of the member companies of the Think Plastic Brazil program.

Internationalization Consulting Clinics: It will bring together representatives from ApexBrasil, law firms and business consultants, who will address various topics of interest to Think Plastic Brazil members.

The World Plastic Connection Summit 2023 has the following supporters: Valgroup (Highlight Plastic); Braskem (Master Plastic); Colorfix and Engeflex (Masterbatch Special Plastic); Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce; Abiplast and Abiquim (Institutional Support); and the publications Plásticos em Revista, Plástico Virtual, and All Pet Food Magazine (Media Partners).

www.thinkplasticbrazil.com

 

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‘ABB India Motion OneCare Solutions Help Ruchira Papers Increase Uptime by Almost 13%’

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‘ABB India Motion OneCare Solutions Help Ruchira Papers Increase Uptime by Almost 13%’

  • The Agro-waste paper manufacturer increases uptime by 13% with ABB Motion OneCare services
  • The significantly increased uptime will help reduce production losses

ABB India today announces its service agreement with Ruchira Papers for its Motion OneCare solutions. Ruchira Papers manufactures printing, writing, and kraft paper from agricultural waste materials at its mill in Himachal Pradesh, around 200 km north of New Delhi, India. ABB has taken on complete accountability for the maintenance of the paper mill’s drives by providing a combination of services that significantly increased uptime and reduced production losses for the customer.

Looking to improve uptime and cut production losses, the company entered into an ABB Motion OneCare service agreement where ABB has taken full responsibility for servicing around 55 ABB drives from all life-cycle stages. The ABB Motion OneCare agreement was customized to Ruchira Papers’ needs, and it includes preventive maintenance, on-site support during interruptions, technical support via Remote Visual Guidance, spare parts inventory management, reconditioning, and modernization services or replacement.

“ABB provides timely, high-quality service under our agreement and has contributed to improved performance and increased revenues. We value their expertise and technology, so we have decided to extend our collaboration for at least three more years,” says Sandeep Kalsi, General Manager of the Electrical Department at Ruchira Papers.

“Ruchira’s confidence in our ABB Motion OneCare contract was reinforced by the 13% increase in uptime. Our agreement provides greater value because it is having a 360-degree and comprehensive view of services to the customer. The trust that Ruchira papers placed in our agreement strengthen our strategy to serve the ever-expanding paper market,” said Amit B. Gupta, President, Motion Services, ABB India.

In the two years since the agreement went into effect, uptime has already risen to 94.8%, an increase of almost 13%. The goal is to continuously increase uptime while gradually modernizing drives that are nearing the end of their life cycle.

By 2021 the company was facing increasing downtime and production loss due to the lack of a solid drive maintenance strategy. Local non-ABB service suppliers were servicing failing drives, but the customer was looking for better ways to improve the reliability of their drive-controlled applications as they were experiencing around 4-5 unplanned downtimes per year. Considering that in the paper manufacturing industry, the average cost of unplanned downtime on a paper machine can be very high, the application’s uptime and quick response when something is not working properly, is critical

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation. www.abb.com

ABB Motion keeps the world turning – while saving energy every day. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to enable the low-carbon future for customers, industries and societies. With our digitally enabled drives, motors, and services our customers and partners achieve better performance, safety and reliability. We offer a combination of domain expertise and technology to deliver the optimum drive and motor solution for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Through our global presence we are always close to serve our customers. Building on over 130 years of cumulative experience in electric powertrains, we learn and improve every day. www.new.abb.com/about/our-businesses/motion

ABB Motion Services helps customers around the globe by maximizing uptime, extending product life cycle, and enhancing the performance and energy efficiency sof electrical motion solutions. We enable innovation and success through digitalization by securely connecting and monitoring our customers’ motors and drives, increasing operational uptime, and improving efficiency. We make the difference for our customers and partners every day by keeping their operations running profitably, safely, and reliably. ABB Motion Services

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SafEarth Secures 35 Million Funding Round with Support from Anthill Ventures and Other Co-investors.

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SafEarth Secures 35 Million Funding Round with Support from Anthill Ventures and Other Co-investors.

  • The investment will fuel SafEarth’s product development initiatives and support its expansion.
  • Gruhas ASPIRE Accelerator Program Plays Vital Role in SafEarth’s Growth and Market Reach

SafEarth, India’s largest technology platform for adoption of renewable energy has today announced the successful completion of its recent funding round of 35 Million (Rs 3.5 crore). The funding was led by Anthill Ventures, Third Derivative and Mumbai Angels. This investment will fuel SafEarth’s product development initiatives and support its expansion into new industrial belts across the country.

SafEarth has distinguished itself by helping industries reduce their carbon emissions by shifting from thermal power to solar energy at scale. With over 100 completed industrial solar projects and a deployed capacity of 171MW, SafEarth has enabled the saving of over 300,000 tonnes of carbon emissions. Collaborating with renowned companies like Toyota Technopark, Everest Industries, Ather Energy, and Mondelez India, SafEarth has facilitated extraordinary savings of Rs 50 crore above industry averages during the transition to solar energy. Moreover, the platform has generated business worth over Rs 800 crores for solar installers.

SafEarth’s marketplace streamlines clean energy procurement process for industries, reducing time by 50%, cost by 10%, and errors to zero, resulting in over 20% increased project returns. Then, their project management automation tool, Solar Flow, ensures efficient implementation and quality assurance. Furthermore, Solar Flow monitors electricity consumption in real-time, offering recommendations for reducing costs and achieving sustainable long-term savings. SafEarth’s capabilities empower industries to embrace solar energy and drive environmental sustainability.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of products powered by their advanced tech stack. The platform uses data driven insights to map out an industry’s electricity consumption and design the perfect solar plant to optimise its energy usage. SafEarth then implements these projects through a network of pre-screened execution partners. Their Solar Flow tool ensures flawless execution of projects, resulting in a 0% failure rate and helping them exceed generation guarantees. SafEarth then monitors their client’s energy consumption in real time to enable continuous optimization, empowering businesses to achieve significant energy savings, reduce carbon emissions, and contribute to a sustainable future. SafEarth’s innovative tech stack drives impactful solutions for a cleaner environment.

Harshit Poddar, Co-Founder, SafEarth emphasized the importance of their platform’s effectiveness, which played a significant role in attracting investors. He stated, ” Through our advanced tech stack and comprehensive suite of products, SafEarth is driving the transition to sustainable energy sources and helping industries reduce their carbon emissions at scale. The recent funding round not only validates our mission but also empowers us to accelerate product development and expand our reach to new industrial belts across India. Together, we can build a cleaner and more sustainable future.”

Gruhas ASPIRE, a leading proptech accelerator led by Gruhas Fund, DLF Family Office, and Anthill Ventures have played a crucial role in SafEarth’s journey. Through the accelerator program, SafEarth was able to access valuable resources, mentorship, and industry connections, accelerating its growth and market reach.

Sailesh Sigatapu, Partner, Anthill Ventures expressed his satisfaction with SafEarth’s progress, stating, “We are delighted to congratulate SafEarth on their exceptional journey and to witness their tremendous growth and impact. SafEarth’s selection as our first cohort of Gruhas ASPIRE program underscores the significance of our accelerator program in nurturing and supporting ground breaking startups. We are excited to witness SafEarth’s continued success and are confident that their achievements will inspire and motivate future cohorts in the Gruhas ASPIRE program to create meaningful and sustainable change in the proptech landscape.

Nandini Mansinghka, CEO, Mumbai Angels said “With this funding round, SafEarth moves one step further into cementing its place as India’s largest tech platform for solar power adoption. We congratulate the dynamic team at SafEarth and hope that they continue the good work of helping industries to optimize energy consumption and transition to clean, renewable power.”

The recent funding round will propel SafEarth’s product development and expand its reach among industries, accelerating their transition to sustainable energy sources. With its integrated platform for solar projects covering engineering, procurement, execution, and financing support, SafEarth has already gained a significant market share, securing 6.67% in the C&I Rooftop Solar space and 5% in India’s overall distributed solar market. SafEarth’s mid-term goal is to facilitate the reduction of one million tonnes of annual carbon emissions through over 1GW of solar projects in the next two years. This funding will play a crucial role in achieving this milestone and empowering industries to reduce one billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2030.

 

 

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New Essential Ski Line by Rossignol Benefits From Reodrintm‘s Low Carbon Footprint Through Araldite Mass Balance Certified Epoxy Resin

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New Essential Ski Line by Rossignol Benefits From Reodrintm‘s Low Carbon Footprint Through Araldite Mass Balance Certified Epoxy Resin

  • French ski producer Rossignol has announced the release of a new, environment-friendly ski line named “Essential”.
  • The new skis were developed in part thanks to cooperation between Huntsman (ARALDITE resin) and INEOS Inovyn (REODRIN sustainable epichlorohydrin).
  • The new skis were advertised by Huntsman and Rossignol at the last JEC World, the leading International composites show, in Paris.

Imagine hurtling down ski trails with a pair of skis that delivers excellent performance, high recyclability and a low carbon footprint. This dream, so crucial in the context we live in, has recently become reality in Rossignol’s ski production facilities. The French brand’s new “Essential” product line, which is made of wood, metal, and a special epoxy resin enabled by INEOS Inovyn innovation.

The new line is the result of 10 years of research and development at Rossignol, boosted in 2023 as Huntsman started using INEOS Inovyn’s REODRIN to conceive a new range of products.

“ISCC-Plus certified REODRIN brings about a 70% reduction in GHG emissions compared to fossil based equivalent. As the world’s first bio-attributed epichlorohydrin, REODRIN , combines its greenhouse gas savings with significant reduction of water intake, land use and overall ecological impact of production,” comments Pedro Moura Pinto, Business Unit Manager Allylics at INEOS Inovyn.

When Huntsman received their first batch of REODRIN in January 2023, they started using it as a basis for their ARALDITE product line. The new REDcert2 certified bio-attributed resin was quick to turn heads at Rossignol, the world leader in ski gear production which decided to use ARALDITE Mass Balance Certified grade for the production of their new “Essential” ski line.

“Our resin has currently no equivalent on the market. It is 100% bio-attributed and presents more than 80% lower CO2 footprint than its fossil-based counterparts without compromising on performance. We must thank our development, manufacturing and supply chain teams for that achievement, but also to INEOS Inovyn as all this wouldn’t have been possible without REODRIN,” says Philippe Christou, Head of Environmental & Technology Intelligence Group for Huntsman’s Advanced Materials division.

Rossignol’s new ski line was advertised by Huntsman and Rossignol at the last JEC World, the leading international composites show, in Paris.

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Kent Wins FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s Large-Scale Plastic

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Kent Wins FEED Contract for ExxonMobil’s Large-Scale Plastic

Kent will provide Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling facilities under assessment in Baytown (Texas), Beaumont (Texas), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), Joliet (Illinois), Sarnia (Canada), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium).

Kent provided Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management services to ExxonMobil for its Baytown advanced recycling facility, which commenced commercial operations in December 2022 and is now one of the largest advanced recycling operations in North

Tush Doshi, COO at Kent, said: “We are proud to be associated with this project to provide FEED services for ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling projects. The win is a testament to the fantastic work we have been doing in the field of recycling waste. It is a milestone project, and this exciting program will demonstrate how the recycling process is evolving to become more efficient and pave the way to a better future for our planet.”

Kent, a leading engineering company in the energy and chemicals industries, has been appointed as the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor for potential expansion of ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling facilities.


Kent will provide FEED services for potential new units across seven sites under this advanced plastics recycling global portfolio program, based on the success of a trial unit in Baytown, Texas designed by Kent during 2021 and 2022. The new such units are under assessment at ExxonMobil facilities located in Baytown (Texas), Beaumont (Texas), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), Joliet (Illinois), Sarnia (Canada), Rotterdam (The Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium). The first unit at Baytown started up late last year as one of the largest advanced recycling facilities in North America.

By turning difficult-to-recycle plastic waste back into raw materials that can be used to make new plastic and other valuable products, ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling technology can divert plastic waste from landfill or incineration and help to meet customer goals for circularity.

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GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Company Secures Rs.7,593 Crores Order for Smart Metering Project

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GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Company Secures Rs.7,593 Crores Order for Smart Metering Project

GMR Smart Electricity Distribution Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) has been awarded a prestigious order worth Rs.7,593 crores to implement a large-scale smart metering project under the RDSS program- a timeline-based reforms plan initiated by the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

The order, received under the DBFOOT (Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model, entails 75.69 lakh prepaid smart meters across two discoms Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (DVVNL) and Purvanchal Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Limited (PuVVNL), making it the largest combined package order of its kind.

The scope of the project encompasses the design, supply, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of prepaid smart meters infrastructure covering consumer premises, as well as at the network level, including distribution transformers and feeders for an aggregate period of 10 years, supported by cutting-edge technology and software solutions, ensuring end-to-end automated system management. Installation of smart meters will majorly contribute to the turnaround journey of the power distribution sector by eliminating billing and collection losses and thereby enhancing the financial sustainability of the discoms.

The project will span 22 districts covering prominent areas such as Varanasi, Prayag Raj, Agra, Mathura, and Aligarh among others.

 

 

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ABB India’s Electrification Business Launches Innovative UPS Solution for Data Centers

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ABB India’s Electrification Business Launches Innovative UPS Solution for Data Centers

  • New MegaFlex DPA UPS solution offers the most resilient and compact UPS system for the Indian market with a reduced footprint up to 45 percent
  • Part of ABB EcoSolutions portfolio which complies with a minimum set of key performance indicators defined in ABB’s circularity framework and is ECO passport certified
  • Delivers impressive sustainable power technology with reduced energy losses and high energy efficiency of up to 97.4 percent in Double conversion mode up to 2MW

ABB India’s Electrification business launched MegaFlex DPA (Decentralized Parallel Architecture) UPS solutions for the Indian market. The first of its kind sustainable UPS which is part of ABB EcoSolutions portfolio and complies with the ABB circularity framework. It has been designed for high density computing environment with highest efficiency rating and lowest footprint.

With the enterprise demand driving more SaaS (Software as a Service) and IaaS (Infra-structure as a Service) applications, data center continuity has never been more critical. In India, the data center market is projected to grow with the highest internet subscribers, massive surge in usage of mobile devices, digital payments, focus on big data, cloud computing, IoT and the data protection bill. The continuity of data centers is critical to the development of the Indian digital stack.

As a market leader in UPS technology, the MegaFlex UPS range from ABB is targeting the IEC and UL market, with power ranges of up to 1.5 and 1.6 MW respectively. The MegaFlex solution delivers excellent availability and reliability, with the most compact footprint on the market, up to 45 percent smaller for the IEC version compared to competitor models of equal power rating. Despite its small footprint, the UPS delivers impressive sustainable power technology with reduced energy losses due to high efficiency converters, adaptable to variable IT load.

Kiran Dutt, President Electrification, ABB India said: “As the Indian data center market grows rapidly, demand for reliable, efficient, scalable and redundant power solutions will also continue to grow. With MegaFlex DPA, we introduce to Indian customers the latest in technology and innovation in the critical power field. With the vast amount of energy consumed by these data centers, every percentage point improvement in efficiency brings with it large cost savings. More importantly, being the first of its kind product in the Indian market with circularity compliance, it also supports our customer’s sustainability commitments.”

This supports ABB Electrification’s Mission to Zero for smart cities, a vision for a zero-emission reality for all, and reinforces its commitment to offer safe, smart and sustainable power technologies to the global data center industry.

  • Standardized power distribution architectures in compliance with the Up-time Institute classification system and EN 50600
  • High-efficiency converters in VFI (Voltage Frequency Independent) mode with up 97.4 percent efficiency, driving up cost savings and improving energy consumption.
  • Portability- server rack can be moved into position simply and safely with an onsite pallet truck
  • Compatible with either lithium-ion or VRLA (valve-regulated lead-acid bat-tery) for external storage
  • Optional redundant power capacity of 750KW N+1 and 2MW
  • The graphical system display allows the operator to display measurements, events and alarm
  • Connectivity for optional communication boards including SNMP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RS-485
  • Provides up to 6 MW and satisfies the “six-nines” requirement for today’s most demanding Hyperscale data centers

MegaFlex DPA is designed to work in synergy with ABB’s power infrastructure products to provide a continuous flow of clean power to a data center and deliver the system-wide resiliency needed for modern data storage solutions that implement distributed, cloud or hybrid approaches.

Serviceability is made easier and more accessible with its modular platform. Enhanced self-diagnostics improve speed to market, reduce downtime and importantly mitigate risk from human error during start-up and maintenance phases. An intelligent predictive maintenance program allows greater planning and reduces service schedules throughout the product life cycle.

Importantly, ABB has designed and delivered the MegaFlex DPA to deliver total peace of mind for customers with the assurance that their power is guaranteed by the very best power protection technology in the market.

ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, powered and operated. Building on more than 130 years of excellence, ABB’s ~105,000 employees are committed to driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.

 

 

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