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Clariant Completes Acquisition of BASF’s U.S. Attapulgite Business Assets

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Clariant Completes Acquisition of BASF’s U.S. Attapulgite Business Assets

Clariant Completes Acquisition of BASF’s U.S. Attapulgite Business Assets

  • Clariant acquired BASF’s U.S. Attapulgite business assets for USD 60 million in cash
  • Attapulgite supply strengthens Clariant’s leading technology position in the growing markets for the purification of edible oils and renewable fuels
  • Acquisition extends Clariant’s North American footprint
  • Underpins Clariant’s bolt-on acquisition strategy and sustainability focus

Clariant, a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company, today announces that it has completed the acquisition of BASF’s U.S. based Attapulgite business assets for USD 60 million in cash. Structured as an asset deal, the transaction includes the transfer of land as well as mining rights, the processing facility, and inventories, which will be integrated into Clariant’s Functional Minerals business. The finalized deal also includes an agreement for the long-term supply of attapulgite-based products to BASF. The transaction will improve the EBITDA margin profile of Clariant’s Business Area Natural Resources while supporting the company’s path towards reaching its 2025 targets.

Adsorbent clays, such as attapulgite, are an important enabler for growth in the purification of edible oils and renewable fuels. In edible oil they remove contaminants thereby enhancing the shelf-life and oil quality, whereas in renewable fuels they play a key role in removing contaminants during the pre-treatment process, thereby protecting the catalyst. This enables a particularly stable and economically viable process. Clariant offers unique technologies for the purification of biodiesel to reduce greenhouse gases in road transportation and for the purification of pyrolysis oil to enable the chemical recycling of plastics. With this acquisition Clariant’s Functional Minerals business will increase its production capacity and subsequently its footprint in the attractive North American market.

“This acquisition is a perfect example of our disciplined approach to bolt-on acquisitions as it provides tangible synergies, strengthens one of our core segments and brings us closer to our 2025 targets,” said Conrad Keijzer, Chief Executive Officer at Clariant. “At the same time, the acquisition is another step forward in the energy transition away from fossil-based fuels.”

The newly acquired attapulgite business is one of the largest miners and producers of attapulgite in North America. It encompasses mining operations in Georgia as well as Florida and processing operations in Quincy, Florida. This business is well recognized in the industry for its unique combination of mineral quality, mine reserve size, and strategic location. It produces attapulgite based products for a wide range of applications and end markets, and generated sales of approximately USD 36 million in 2020.

“We are very pleased with the completion of this acquisition in the U.S.,” comments Angela Cackovich, President of Adsorbents & Additives at Clariant. “Along with a strategically valuable business, we also welcome 75 highly qualified professionals. Our increased presence in the region will allow for greater customer proximity and enhances our ability to meet the demands of an attractive, rapidly expanding market.”

North America is a strategic region for Clariant with numerous growth opportunities in the edible oil and renewable fuel markets. With its expertise and via this acquisition, Clariant will increase its production capacity to be able to meet the growing demand for renewable fuels whilst also maintaining its supply integrity to the edible oils market, more specifically by expanding its Tonsil range. Clariant’s Tonsil bleaching earths are the gold standard for efficient and sustainable oil, fat, and biofuel purification. The product range has been used successfully to remove impurities from crude oils and fats for more than 100 years.

www.clariant.com

 

 

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New Facility Graveson France

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New Facility Graveson France

New Facility Graveson France

Westfalia Fruit France is pleased to announce the construction of its new facility scheduled to be operational in November 2022. The state of the art facility located in Graveson, in the Provence area of South of France will include avocado storage, ripening rooms and packing capability to support Westfalia’s pan-European operations.

“The Graveson site is a significant addition to our existing European operations and will work closely with our existing site in Paris and across Europe to ensure we continue to deliver consistent high-quality avocados to new and existing customers”, says Paulina Criticos, Westfalia Fruit’s CEO for EMEA.

Paulina adds “The benefit of building a new site is that we can ensure it is fit for the future, incorporating cutting edge technology and building materials including thermal insulation, motion detectors in common areas and renewable energy”.

The world class production facility has been designed with the highest level of environmental and food safety requirements in mind. Westfalia’s cutting edge ripening intellectual property has been applied in the ripening rooms that have been designed with the latest technology allowing to ripen avocados and other exotic fruits to customer specifications. The packhouse will double the production ability of our French operations and enable the Group to serve a wider geographical customer base. The Graveson packhouse will enable Westfalia Fruit to further increase Westfalia’s market share in Europe.

The official opening of the site will be held in November 2022 and mark the 12th facility Westfalia operates across Europe and the UK.

For more information visit www.westfaliafruit.com.

 

 

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Solvay’s Sustainable Alve-One Foaming Solutions Win 2022 Pierre Potier Prize

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Solvay’s Sustainable Alve-One Foaming Solutions Win 2022 Pierre Potier Prize

Solvay’s Sustainable Alve-One Foaming Solutions Win 2022 Pierre Potier Prize

Solvay, a leading supplier of advanced materials, has announced that its Alve-One foaming solutions have been awarded the 2022 Pierre Potier Prize during a ceremony organized by France Chimie on October 27 in Paris. Alve-One is a family of safe and eco-friendly, patented chemical foaming agents developed for use in thermoplastic foams.

The innovative Alve-One technology is based on functionalized sodium bicarbonate, offering foam resin producers, additive manufacturers and plastic converters a uniquely safe, sustainable and efficient alternative to incumbent hazardous blowing agents. The Alve-One technology protects people throughout the entire life cycle of the foaming solutions, from storage, handling, transport and processing to the final foamed products, including recycling since it does not generate residues.

“We are very pleased to receive this prestigious prize, which acknowledges our firm and continuous commitment to sustainability” said Karine Cavalier, Business Line Manager. “Solvay is ready to collaborate with the plastic foam industry in the transition to its Alve-One portfolio, which will take their foaming business to new heights, stepping up innovation, efficiency and sustainability.”

Solvay’s Alve-One foaming solutions are a perfect example of ‘safe and sustainable by design’ chemistry, well aligned with the EU Green Deal and Solvay’s One Planet commitment. They provide a superior alternative over potentially hazardous and/or toxic blowing agents as well as expandable microspheres currently in the market, without compromising performance or efficiency. In particular, the technology has been accredited as a safe substitute for azodicarbonamide (ADCA), which has been classified by the Reach Regulation as a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC).

Furthermore, Alve-One foaming solutions provide sought-after benefits, e.g. in white foam formulations, where they reduce the need for titanium dioxide (TiO2) while enabling odorless foams and minimizing the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOC). With 10 times lower CO2 equivalent emissions, 34 times lower water and 22 times lower energy consumption than ADCA, they also help users reduce the overall environmental footprint of their processes and products.

“Each ton of ADCA replaced by Alve-One in plastic foams is a step towards a more responsible and sustainable chemistry for the well-being of all of us and our planet” added Jean-Yves Seguin, Project Manager at Solvay.

Due to their inherent versatility, Alve-One foaming solutions can be used in a wide range of thermoplastic polymers and are compatible with most additives in plastic foaming. Manufactured in Europe, they are globally available in a unique set of formulations, each developed to address specific application requirements in areas including primarily automotive, footwear, building & construction, consumer goods and packaging.

Alve-One has been officially identified as a sustainable alternative for foamed thermoplastics by multiple organizations, such as the International Chemical Secretariat (ChemSec), the Solar Impulse Foundation, which recognized it as an Efficient Solution, and Inovyn, which gave it an Innovation Award in 2019.

Solvay has already won the Pierre Potier award in:

  • 2021, for its Addibond innovation, high-performance specialty additives for paint and adhesive adhesion on aluminum and galvanized steel.
  • 2019, for its AgRho S-Boost innovation, a seed treatment product of bio-sourced origin that stimulates plant growth and develops root architecture.
  • 2016, for its Move4earth innovation, enabling the transformation of complex textile waste into high-quality recycled plastics.
  • 2015, for its innovation, BiFor-Safe, a solution based on sodium bicarbonate and mineral salts, which effectively fights certain pests and improves the hygiene of agricultural buildings

Learn more at www.solvay.com.

 

 

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SealedAir to Acquire Liqui Box

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SealedAir to Acquire Liqui Box

SealedAir to Acquire Liqui Box

See announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Liquibox, a pioneer, innovator and manufacturer of Bag-in-Box sustainable Fluids & Liquids packaging and dispensing solutions for fresh food, beverage, consumer goods and industrial end-markets.

This acquisition is highly complementary to Cryovac Fluids & Liquids business, the fastest growing area for See. Fluids & Liquids flexible packaging solutions are a $7 Billion addressable potential revenue opportunity with an attractive projected annual growth rate of approximately 6%.

“This is an exciting day for See. Liquibox is a highly strategic acquisition to fuel growth and earnings power in our See Operating Engine.” Said Ted Doheny, See President and CEO. “We look forward to welcoming Liquibox’s talented team. Both of our cultures strive for world-class performance and place strong emphasis on talent, sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.”

Founded in 1961, Liquibox is headquartered in Richmond, Va., employs more than 1,300 people and operates across 18 locations globally. The company estimates 2022 full year revenue of $362M. Its Bag-in-Box business is comprised of fountain beverage syrup, milkshake mix, dairy, coffee, water, wine, liquid foods and industrial applications. The company recently launched the award-winning Bag-in-Box Liquipure that is recycle-ready and aims to replace metallic laminated bags, and Liquibox Orbiter, a fully automatic, six-head rotary filler that increases productivity for high volume operations.

“We look forward to partnering closely with the team at See. This will be a new chapter for Liquibox – a chance to accelerate innovation and bring sustainable packaging solutions to more customers and geographies,” said Ken Swanson Liquibox President and Chief Executive Officer.

“This move broadens the breadth of Cryovac solutions, making our portfolio stronger and more resilient as See navigates recessionary environments,” continued Doheny. “We will generate strong synergies and accelerate innovation by combining Cryovac’s barrier bags and films and technology for fresh foods with Liquibox Bag-in-Box dispensing capabilities, unleashing significant value creation to our customers and shareholders.”

https://www.sealedair.com/

 

 

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Upcoming Rugged Grenadier 4×4 Features Tough Asa Polymer From Ineos Styrolution

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Upcoming Rugged Grenadier 4×4 Features Tough Asa Polymer From Ineos Styrolution

Upcoming Rugged Grenadier 4×4 Features Tough Asa Polymer From Ineos Styrolution

  • Luran S: Superior UV resistance and heat resistance
  • Material durability makes it ideal for the robust Ineos Grenadier 4X4

Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that its ASA polymer Luran S product has been selected by Ineos Automotive as the material of choice for the front grille of its upcoming Grenadier 4X4.

Ineos Automotive was established to meet demand for a rugged and uncompromising off-roader, designed to conquer the world’s harshest environments. The Ineos Grenadier, which is on track to begin series production in Autumn, is designed to be a capable, durable and reliable working tool, while also offering the comfort, refinement and reliability expected of a modern vehicle.

Luran S is up to the challenge, offering superior UV, heat and chemical resistance. In addition, Luran S provides appropriate impact strength and dimensional stability to make it the best material for the job.

Donna Falconer, Head of Product at Ineos Automotive says: “We have the highest expectations of the materials we use for the Grenadier. Luran S fulfills them all. Not only does it deliver superior performance in the harshest of environments, it also enables a high quality finish and appearance.”

Christophe Ginss, Sales Director Automotive Styrenic Specialties EMEA at Ineos Styrolution comments: “We are very excited to be part of the journey the Ineos Group has embarked on. Like our colleagues at Ineos Automotive, we focus on delivering products with an uncompromising quality.”

More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

 

 

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Brazilian Companies in the Packaging Sector Double Deals During Pack Expo International, in Chicago

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Brazilian Companies in the Packaging Sector Double Deals During Pack Expo International, in Chicago

Brazilian Companies in the Packaging Sector Double Deals During Pack Expo International, in Chicago

The 21 Brazilian companies that attended Pack Expo International, held in Chicago, United States, on October 23-26, reported $1.8 million in direct sales at the event, with an expectation of achieving another $21.57 million for the next 12 months. The value obtained at the fair was almost double that of the last in-person edition of the event (2018), when the project’s companies reported $960,000 in sales, with an expectation of $7.5 for the subsequent 12 months.

The companies participated in the event with the support of Think Plastic Brazil, a portfolio of solutions that support the converted plastic products sector in the process of internationalization to target markets, created by the INP (Brazilian Plastics Institute) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).

“Pack Expo crowned the series of good results achieved by Brazilian companies at the 2022 fairs, highlighting Think Plastic Brazil’s effectiveness in supporting the internationalization of the converted plastics industries. Over 44,000 visitors were present at the fair – a record for the event – and the entire audience was impacted by the excellent work carried out by the portfolio, particularly with information about our International Color Trend, a color trend guide that will be renewed on November 7-10 during the 2nd World Plastic Connection Summit, to be held in São Paulo, signed by Alexandre Herchcovitch,” said Carlos Moreira, Strategy and Project Planning Manager at Think Plastic Brazil.

“Pack Expo International is one of the main moments for doing business in the packaging sector worldwide, and the results of Brazilian companies prove their global importance in the segment,” stressed Cristina Sacramento, the portfolio’s Market Development Specialist for Agribusiness and Packaging. “In addition to all the deals achieved, it was also possible for entrepreneurs from 7 industries to visit the ApexBrasil office in Miami, getting a closer view of the benefits offered by the Agency to the various Brazilian sectors,” she added.

The companies present at the event were Ecoboxes; Embaquim; FFS Films; GDM Plásticos; Globoplast; Impacta; Inplasul; Packaging Plaszom; Packing Group; Parnaplast; Polo Films; Rafitec Propex; Sommaplast; Splack; Terphane; Valgroup (que participou com duas empresas do grupo); Videplast; Vitopel and Wyda.

www.thinkplasticbrazil.com

 

 

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Borealis Appoints Britta Warnke as Vice President Mobility & Advanced Products

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Borealis Appoints Britta Warnke as Vice President Mobility & Advanced Products

Borealis Appoints Britta Warnke as Vice President Mobility & Advanced Products

Borealis announces the appointment of Britta Warnke as Vice President Mobility & Advanced Products effective August 2022. In this position, she is responsible for driving the respective businesses globally in line with Borealis’ circular ambitions.

Before joining Borealis in 2018 in the role of Director, Customer Experience & Business Intelligence, Britta Warnke occupied several international marketing, sales, and business transformation positions at Cabot Corporation, Amcor and Lufthansa in countries such as Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the US, Latvia, the UK, and Australia.

She holds an MBA from Insead, a Bachelor’s degree in International Business Administration from VWA in Stuttgart, Germany, a Master’s degree in Space Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences from the Open University, the United Kingdom and a Master’s degree in History from the FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany.

“Since joining Borealis in 2018, Britta Warnke has consistently delivered a stellar performance,” says Lucrèce Foufopoulos, Executive Vice President Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions and Innovations & Technology. “Her rich background, skills and competences will be key to helping Borealis realize our continued transformation towards a carbon-neutral, advanced and circular growth business.”

www.borealisgroup.com

 

 

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Why Your Brand is Your Most Precious Asset

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Why Your Brand is Your Most Precious Asset

Why Your Brand is Your Most Precious Asset

By Mark Hinder, Responsible for Business Development Programmes, Graphic Communications, Ricoh Europe

How healthy is your brand? Is it flourishing or languishing? These may not be questions that print business executives ask themselves often. But they should be.

As the third book in Ricoh’s Modern Marketing series, on Brand, explains, your brand is your company’s heart and soul. It’s the air that it breathes. It’s the personality it exudes. It is in fact the prime reason that future clients will buy into you, and buy from you again and again.

No matter what size your business is, your brand is the most important investment you’ll make. And to be perfectly clear, we’re not just talking about a logo and a slogan here. A business brand encompasses every aspect of a company – employees, market, customers, and industry.

So, unequivocally, a strong brand is a formidable asset. And Ricoh’s guide explains how building brand equity can, at the same time, build client loyalty. The route to this goal is defining your brand by what you excel in, for example, service, client experience or innovation. It should also reflect who your clients are; people who share similar values and ideas. Your brand ultimately represents who you are as a business, and what you believe in.

Because in most sectors the difference between most competing products and services is relatively small. And so most successful brands tend to focus on what’s important to their customers rather than the capabilities of their offerings. They find a way to demonstrate how their beliefs and outlook align with their customers – they show how they share a similar “attitude”.

A brand attitude approach means you can connect with your clients on a deeper level. Especially if you develop a brand story that really resonates with them.

As the guide explains, just like people, all brands have a back story. Your brand story should tap into this, bringing out your business’s heritage, vision, values, and what it stands for in a crowded marketplace.

Your brand story can help set you apart from your competition. You have to dare to be different. And to do that with clarity, consistency, and passion. Using your brand to inform and guide all your marketing activity.

You have to be able to assess how well your brand is working in your market. The guide makes it very clear that if you don’t know how well your brand is being received, then you won’t have the full picture of how happy your clients are with your company. Just because they may be buying from you right now doesn’t tell the full story. What is it, exactly, that they’re buying? Is it you, or your products? If your brand is right, they should be buying you and your products. Research is key here and there are powerful tools available to help PSPs gain rich insights into for example, how their brand is resonating with clients and how it aligns with their needs.

If the concept of branding does not immediately fire your imagination, then we can replace it with reputation. All businesses care about their reputation. They want their customers to see what’s special about them and what drives them and what they value. If you could bottle the essence of what inspires you to build your business, then that’s your brand. This is why it matters to you.

The other books in the series, titled Audience, Vision, Engage and Optimise, will be explored in future blogs. Together they provide a practical, structured, and enjoyable route to business growth and profitability.

They support the completion of a tailored marketing plan with the Ricoh Modern Marketing Canvas. The canvas comprises four sections – Your Business, Your Marketing, Your Customers and Budget, and is a core part of Ricoh’s EDGE business development consultancy service. With the learning from all the books, each section of the canvas can be completed to provide a full picture of business marketing attributes, marketing structure and marketing audience.

 

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Solvay Honored with 2022 Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Award

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Solvay Honored with 2022 Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Award

Solvay Honored with 2022 Suppliers Partnership for the Environment Award

The award acknowledges the company’s committed sustainable practices across the automotive value chain

Solvay, a leading supplier of advanced materials, has announced that it has won the 2022 Suppliers Partnership (SP) Award for Creativity in Implementing Sustainable Practices. The award recognizes “remarkable creativity in implementing environmental sustainability programs and practices within the North American automotive supply chain.” A committee of leading SP OEM members (including Ford, General Motors, Honda, Stellantis and Toyota) selected Solvay for its sustainable manufacturing of a bio-based polymer and the measurable results in reducing the carbon footprint within the past 24 months.

Solvay was recognized for its development of a new partially bio-based polyphthalamide (PPA) called Amodel Bios PPA designed to support automotive carbon reduction targets while also delivering on the technical targets needed for new electric vehicle components. Alongside its development of this new product, Solvay was distinguished for its work in addressing the energy, waste, and water usage at its manufacturing plant in Augusta, Georgia where the PPA resin is produced, including the site’s use of 100% renewable electricity.

“We are honored with this prestigious distinction, which acknowledges our continuing journey of improving our sustainability and reducing our environmental impact in line with the Solvay One Planet roadmap,” says Brian Baleno, Head of Automotive Marketing at Solvay. “In particular, the award highlights our dedicated initiatives to implement sustainable manufacturing practices, including the use of renewable energy, reductions in water consumption, and lower waste generation.”

Criteria of the award include Systems Thinking & Net Benefit with regard to environmental, economic and community aspects, Creativity & Innovation in terms of implemented sustainable technology and practices, and measurable Environmental Sustainability Impacts achieved. The award was presented to Solvay during an SP Awards Ceremony on October 27 in Georgetown, Kentucky (USA).

Learn more at www.solvay.com.

 

 

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Ineos Signs Agreement With Plastic Energy for Its Largest Plant to Produce 100,000 Tonnes of Raw Materials From Plastic Waste.

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Ineos Signs Agreement With Plastic Energy for Its Largest Plant to Produce 100,000 Tonnes of Raw Materials From Plastic Waste.

Ineos Signs Agreement With Plastic Energy for Its Largest Plant to Produce 100,000 Tonnes of Raw Materials From Plastic Waste.

  • The agreement follows a collaboration between both companies to explore the construction of a commercial scale plant which began in 2020.
  • The recycled material has already been successfully converted into virgin-quality polymer through the Ineos cracker at Köln, Germany, and used by selected customers and brands.
    As well as reducing the risk of plastic pollution re-use of ‘end of life’ plastic will also help to reduce total emissions, supporting the transition to net zero.
  • Rob Ingram, CEO Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe said: “This is further evidence of our commitment to creating a more sustainable future for our industry and in particular developing a circular economy that keeps valuable materials in use and out of the environment.”

Ineos Olefins & Polymers Europe and Plastic Energy, have today announced a Memorandum Of Understanding to produce 100,000 tonnes per annum of recycled raw materials from plastic waste. This will be the largest use of Plastic Energy technology on the market. These new raw materials will enable a circular approach to produce essential plastic items that meet the requirements of demanding food contact and medical applications.

Production will be based in Köln, Germany. Plastic Energy’s patented Tactm recycling technology will turn difficult-to-recycle plastic waste otherwise destined for incineration or landfill, into a valuable raw material Tacoiltm, a Plastic Energy product that can be used to create virgin-quality polymers.

Ineos will also invest in technology to process the Tacoiltm further before feeding it to their steam crackers, where it will replace traditional raw materials derived from oil. This use of advanced recycling enables plastic waste to be turned into new, virgin-quality materials that can be used in demanding applications where safety standards require the highest level of product purity and performance.

As well as reducing the risk of plastic pollution and the use of fossil-based raw materials, the circular re-use of ‘end of life’ plastic will also help to reduce total emissions, supporting the transition to net zero.

Ineos and Plastic Energy first announced a collaboration to explore the construction of a commercial scale plant in 2020. Working together TACOIL has already been successfully converted into virgin-quality polymer through the Ineos cracker at Köln, Germany, and used by selected customers and brands to demonstrate the viability and demand for materials from advanced recycling. As a result, Ineos and Plastic Energy are now delighted to announce this extension of their partnership. Production is targeted for the end of 2026.

Rob Ingram, CEO, Ineos O&P Europe North, said: “Advanced recycling is an essential part of the solution for turning plastic waste into materials that can be used for demanding applications. Our position is that advanced recycling has to be done at scale in order to make the process environmentally and commercially viable. I’m therefore delighted to take this first step with Plastic Energy towards building that kind of capability from day one.”

“This is further evidence of our commitment to creating a more sustainable future for our industry and in particular developing a circular economy that keeps valuable materials in use and out of the environment.”

Carlos Monreal, Founder and CEO of Plastic Energy, said: “We are pleased to announce this project with Ineos to further scale our portfolio of plants in Europe. Tacoiltm from our recycling process has already been used in products that have been commercialised on the European market, and we look forward to working with Ineos to enable the production of more recycled content.”

Using a mass balance approach, an independent, third-party organization such as ISCC or RSB will certify that fossil-based feedstocks have been substituted by the new, recycled materials and ensure that recycled benefits are being accounted for correctly. A mass balance approach enables co-processing of circular and fossil feedstocks, a key step in the transition to a circular economy.

 

 

More on Ineos O&P Europe’s recycling solutions

This is further evidence of Ineos O&P Europe’s commitment to taking action across the value chain to create a more sustainable future. Advanced recycling solutions are complementary to its Recycl-IN range, which compounds mechanically recycled materials with highly engineered polymers to produce products that enable converters and brand owners to meet consumer demands for an increase in the use of recycled materials, while meeting high performance specifications.

Advanced recycling provides solutions for applications such as food contact and medical, while the Recycl-IN range targets non-food contact uses. The complementary nature of the two approaches is also reflected in the type and qualities of waste used for each.

https://www.ineos.com/

 

 

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