Asahi Kasei Launching Demonstration Trial on Rental Service for Chlor-Alkali Electrolysis Cells in Europe – Contributing to the Circular Economy and Reduction of Customer Burden

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is launching a demonstration trial of a rental service for chlor-alkali electrolysis cells in Europe with Nobian GmbH and LOGISTEED Europe B.V. Headquartered in North Rhine- Westphalia, Germany, Nobian is one of Europe’s leading chlor-alkali1 companies. Headquartered in Gelderland, the Netherlands, LOGISTEED Europe is a leading logistics company with more than 10 sites in 6 countries in Europe.

For over 45 years since commercializing its membrane process for chlor-alkali electrolysis in 1975, Asahi Kasei has earned a strong reputation among customers for offering superior operating perfor- mance and reliability as a supplier of all technological elements of the process, including ion-exchange membranes, electrolysis cells, electrodes, and plant operation expertise. Global demand for chlor-alkali in 2022 was approximately 100 million tons2 and Asahi Kasei’s chlor-alkali process has been adopted at more than 150 plants in 30 countries as of November 2023, with a total capacity of over 30 million tons per year converted to 100% caustic soda, making Asahi Kasei a leading global process supplier.The membrane process for chlor-alkali electrolysis produces chlorine, hydrogen, and caustic soda byelectrolyzing brine using ion-exchange membranes. It eliminates the need to use environmentally haz- ardous mercury or asbestos as process materials and enables greater energy efficiency. The combi- nation of low-voltage membranes and electrolyzes developed with advanced Asahi Kasei technology reduces CO2 emissions by lowering power consumption in the electrolysis process.

When performing maintenance on electrolysis cells, customers of Asahi Kasei’s process need to re- move the cells to a maintenance site for a considerable period of time, during which production is suspended. This is often followed by high-load operation to make up for the lost production once maintenance is completed, resulting in higher electricity costs. Customers can, by renting replacement electrolysis cells from Asahi Kasei when repairing their own equipment, maintain production capacity or benefit from maximal flexibility by using state of art high performing electrodes enabling lower elec tricity costs. The replacement cells are maintained at Asahi Kasei’s certified repair sites after each use, and then reused among multiple customers in Europe. Furthermore, as customers would not need town and maintain spare cells that are effectively idle assets at most times, the total amount of precious
metals used in Europe can be reduced.

Having partnered with Asahi Kasei for more than 40 years, Nobian is at the forefront of chlor-alkali electrolysis with consideration for the environment, while LOGISTEED Europe has a track record in Europe of more than 30 years. In the rental service demonstration trial, Asahi Kasei and Nobian will identify operational issues and optimize the content of the service. LOGISTEED Europe will provide storage sites for the electrolysis cells and advance the establishment of reverse logistics between cus- tomers and the storage sites. Commercialization of the rental service is targeted in 2025.

Moving forward, Asahi Kasei plans to expand the rental service to Asia and North America and enhance services by integrating the system development capabilities of Recherche 2000 Inc. acquired in Feb- ruary 2020, in order to expand efforts on the circular economy of precious metals and other metals from reducing and reusing to recycling electrolysis cells and electrodes. A process of electrolyzing sodium chloride solutions to produce chlorine and caustic soda, both of which are used for various end applications, including organic and inorganic materials, soaps, and detergents. 2 2024 World Analysis – Chlor-Alkali

About Nobian:
Nobian is a European market leader in the production of salt, essential chemicals, and energy for in- dustry, varying from construction and cleaning to pharmaceuticals and water treatment. The company excels in the safe and reliable provision of high-purity salt, chlor-alkali, chloromethane, and hydrogen, thanks to its integrated value chain with modern production locations in the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark. Nobian has a strong history in salt production which goes back more than 100 years to 1918, and it has deep experience in underground energy storage. The company’s 1,600 employees are ded- icated to becoming safer, more efficient, and more sustainable.

About LOGISTEED Europe:
LOGISTEED Europe B.V. launched its European logistics activities in 1989, opening its first facility in Germany. The company has grown continually since then. Its wide variety of services include ware- housing, transportation, customs clearance, logistics consulting, freight forwarding, etc. The headquar- ter of the company is located in the Netherland with easy access to Rotterdam and Schiphol, which are the hubs of transportation in Europe. As a group company of LOGISTEED Group, the company pro- vides customers with logistics services globally.

About Asahi Kasei:
The Asahi Kasei Group contributes to life and living for people around the world. Since its founding in 1922 with ammonia and cellulose fiber businesses, Asahi Kasei has consistently grown through the proactive transformation of its business portfolio to meet the evolving needs of every age. With more than 48,000 employees worldwide, the company contributes to a sustainable society by providing solutions to the world’s challenges through its three business sectors of Material, Homes, and Health Care. Its Material sector, comprised of Environmental Solutions, Mobility & Industrial, and Life Innovation, includes a wide array of products from battery separators and biodegradable textiles to engineering plastics and sound solutions.
www.asahi-kasei.com

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STADLER Completes Switzerland’s Largest Electronic Waste Sorting Plant

STADLER Anlagenbau GmbH, the globally active German company specialising in the planning, production and assembly of turnkey recycling and sorting plants, together with weeeSwiss Technology AG, a subsidiary of the STADLER Group, have designed and installed the electronic waste sorting plant jointly with Immark at its site in Regensdorf.

The new facility replaces an existing plant, increasing the site’s processing capacity while ensuring consistent stand-out quality in its output. Altshausen, Immark AG, part of the Thommen Group, is a pioneer and market leader in the recycling and disposal of electronic waste in Switzerland with a recycling rate of up to 95% that far exceeds the requirements of the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE). The company chose STADLER to design and install a new sorting plant to replace its existing facility in Regensdorf.

“It is the largest processing plant for electronic waste in Switzerland and it must ensure high throughput and capability to process the volumes we receive,” says Patrick Wollenmann,
Project Manager at Immark. “We expect that with this new plant, we have laid the foundation for a successful future in terms of operational management.” The new facility features innovative design and the latest technology, and is in fact the first electronic waste sorting plant to use a ballistic separator. The plant operates in a 2-shift service with a capacity of up to 12 tons per hour, meeting Immark’s requirements of greater capacity and better purity of the output. It also optimizes the recovery of printed circuit boards.

“For us, STADLER´s convincing technology of the conveyor belts and ballistic separator, and their proximity to Zurich were decisive. We also appreciate very much the work of the competent project managers, the quick and constructive implementation and solution- oriented approach,” says Patrick Wollenmann. “The STADLER STT5000 ballistic separator pre-sorts the material into three different fractions. It separates the material into fines, flat plastics and cables, as well aa cube-shaped material such as electronic motors,” explains Jan Dollenmaier, STADLER joint Project Manager.

Innovative plant design for exceptionally high-quality output:
The new sorting plant receives materials in WEEE Directive Groups 1-3 (Large – Small Household Appliances and IT Equipment) and 4 (Consumer Equipment), which are processed in several different processing modules. The modules are positioned in line, but are also equipped with separate feeders for independent usage, which results in higher availability of the whole plant. The flexible modular design of the plant allows the adjustment of the machines throughout the process to ensure consistently high-quality non-ferrous, ferrous, PCB, stainless steel and plastic fractions.

In the first module of the process, the infeed material is manually sorted to remove the toxins and hazardous components, as well as valuable materials such as cables, printed circuit boards and metals. Once the hazardous components have been removed, the material is crushed in several shredders so that both the remaining hazardous components, such as batteries or capacitors, and the various recyclable materials, such as iron, non-ferrous metals and plastic, can be sorted. When selecting the shredding units, consideration was given not only to the required throughput but also to the lowest possible wear and tear and easy maintenance.

The recyclable materials are sorted out after screening using state-of-the-art magnetic technology, eddy current separation and sensor sorting technology. The iron fractions are re- sorted in a sorting cabin to ensure quality and increase the degree of purity. The fine fraction is also processed through various sorting steps to separate the plastics from the metal compounds, which are then ground to separate the various metal granules. Great attention was devoted to fire protection at the plant. Automated fire detection and extinguishing systems were installed after the shredding units. The detected fire source is automatically discharged from the plant process into a steel bunker via a hatch system, where the personnel can extinguish the fire and secure the fire source. The high wear and tear of the waste material processed at the new plant required specific design features such as stainless-steel wear plates to reinforce the hoppers and belts with fire retardant and cutting protection. The plant was also designed to simplify maintenance as much as possible. All key points and motors are accessible via maintenance platforms or access ladders.Close collaboration ensures the successful completion of a complex project:
The design and assembly of the new plant presented challenges that the STADLER and Immark teams successfully resolved through close collaboration. “In addition to the installation of the new system, the old system continued to operate. This meant that the new plant had to be built in several stages and the old plant had to be dismantled at the same time. In addition, the available space on the construction site was very limited,” says Patrick Wollenmann. The modular design of the new plant was a key element for the successful completion of the project and for the high speed of assembly: “The modular design of the individual units has limited the assembly time to a very short period. Any problems that arose during assembly were quickly identified and solved thanks to the flexibility of STADLER’s employees,” adds Patrick Wollenman. “This was a major electrical waste project, with many new machines being installed and many suppliers involved. We had a lot of new interfaces. All in all, we managed everything very nicely in cooperation with Immark’s team,” concludes Philipp Frechen, STADLER joint Project Manager.

About STADLER:
STADLER  is dedicated to the planning, production and assembly of sorting systems an components for the waste disposal and recycling industry world-wide .Its team of over 500 qualified employees offers a tailor-made full service, from conceptual design to planning, production, modernization, optimization, assembly, start-up, conversions, disassembly, maintenance and servicing of components to complete recycling and sorting systems. Its product range includes ballistic separators, transport conveyor belts, trommel screens and label removers. STADLER is also able to provide steel structures and electrical switch cabinets for the plants it installs. Founded in 1791, this family-run company’s operation and strategy is underpinned by its ethos of delivering quality, reliability and customer satisfaction, being a good employer and providing strong social support.

About weeeSwiss Technology AG:
weeeSwiss specializes in the design, construction and operation of turn-key Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling plants. weeeSwiss has more than 30 years of industrial experience in which it has pioneered WEEE recycling technology, and today supports its customers around the world with its operational and market know-how. Today it offers e-waste recycling operators full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services. Its process begins with a detailed analysis of the customer’s requirements, followed by the design of the recycling process and factory layout, then installation and start-up. The company delivers specially developed training programs to ensure the customer’s personnel is able to operate the plant to the highest standards. Its team’s in-depth knowledge of the worldwide markets and its global network ensure the customer achieves the best value for the plant’s reclaimed elements including precious metals, non-ferrous and ferrous materials, and plastics.

About Immark Thommen Group:
Immark was founded in 1986 and is a pioneer in the disposal and recycling of electronic waste in Switzerland. The SWICO- and SENS-certified company operates three sites in Switzerland and works with 38 dismantling companies. Immark has been part of the Thommen Group since 2010. The Thommen Group is one of Europe leading recycling companies with roots in Switzerland. With its three strong brands Thommen, Metallum and Immark, it offers complete recycling solutions for the industrial and commercial sectors and local authorities. With 25 locations in five countries, the Thommen Group has a global network and is an important link in the circular economy. As a producer of high-quality recycled raw materials, the Thommen Group creates and preserves resources.
www.stadler.com / www.thommengroup.com 

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LANXESS Again With Top Positions in Sustainability Ratings

•   Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe in DJSI World
•     MSCI ESG confirmed AA ratin
• Platinum level in EcoVadis rating achieved again

LANXESS once again convinces in terms of sustainability:
In the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe, the specialty chemicals company took first place in the “Chemicals” category with a score of 79 out of 100. LANXESS ranked third in the DJSI World. The company scored particularly well in the categories climate strategy, water, product stewardship and occupational safety. In November, the rating agency MSCI ESG confirmed LANXESS’ AA rating for the third time in a row. This makes the specialty chemicals company one of the best companies in the “Diversified Chemicals” industry.
In addition, EcoVadis confirmed LANXESS’ platinum sustainability rating in August. This distinction is awarded to the top 1 percent of the more than 100,000 companies rated by EcoVadis.

Proof of successful transformation to sustainability :
“We want to actively shape the transformation of the industry and global value chains and thus contribute to a more sustainable future. The ranking in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and good ratings by MSCI ESG and EcoVadis underline that we are on the right track,” said Hubert Fink, Member of the Board of Management of LANXESS AG. Both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and MSCI ESG evaluate companies in the areas of environment, social responsibility and corporate governance. EcoVadis evaluates companies in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.Sustainable products for a climate-neutral future:
LANXESS aims to make its entire value chain climate neutral and has therefore further expanded its portfolio of sustainable products in 2023. The raw material base for the plasticizer Mesamoll has been changed so that it now consists of 30 percent sustainable raw materials. Sulfur carrier additives under the Additin brand are also based on locally sourced, renewable raw materials. In addition, the Flavors & Fragrances business unit plans to offer sustainable product variants for its entire portfolio of flavors and fragrances, preservatives and animal nutrition products. Many polyols and oxidation products are also available in a sustainable version. LANXESS markets its most sustainable products under the “Scopeblue” umbrella brand. Scopeblue labels products that are based on more than half renewable raw materials or have a carbon footprint that is less than half that of a comparable product made from conventional raw materials.

Supporting customers in their sustainability goals:
LANXESS is also supporting its customers in the industry’s transition to greater sustainability. The specialty chemicals company has developed a tool that automatically calculates the carbon footprint of its products. The “Product Carbon Footprint Engine” retrieves existing data from various areas of the company and calculates the resulting emissions using the cradle-to-gate approach. This includes greenhouse gas emissions during      production, product-specific emissions associated with the raw materials, energy, operating resources and transportation used, as well as emissions from waste disposal. The tool has been certified by TÜV Rheinland.
www.lanxess.com

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INEOS Inovyn Publishes New ESG Report – Demonstrating Sustainability Leadership Through Innovation

The report highlights key innovations supporting our transition to a green economy, including circular recycling solutions, development of production process electrification and the increased use of decarbonised energy.
• INEOS Inovyn progresses its roadmap deployment to reach 33% CO2 reduction in 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
• “INEOS Inovyn’s ambition is to provide leadership through sustainable innovation. By harnessing our expertise and technologies, we will meet evolving customer needs and deliver products that are essential to modern life,” said Geir Tuft, CEO of INEOS Inovyn.

INEOS Inovyn has today published its latest ESG report which highlights how its business is progressing key projects to reach 33% CO2 reduction in 2030, whilst remaining profitable and ahead of regulation.
As Europe’s leading producer of Chlor-Vinyls, INEOS Inovyn is one of the top three companies worldwide, providing a range of essential products that offer the lowest carbon footprint of their kind, with Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to certify their credentials. It is also the largest operator of electrolysis technology in Europe, producing 60,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually.
As both a user and producer of hydrogen, INEOS Inovyn is in a unique position at the heart of Europe’s hydrogen transformation. INEOS Invoyn continues to grow and strengthen its hydrogen business through key strategic projects.

As hydrogen demand progressively increases we will scale up our developments, while recognising the need for clear legislation to nurture this market and investment.
The development of the electrification of VCM monomer cracking with project Electra represents a key innovative step for our roadmap.
“We embrace our responsibility as European market leader to play an active role in the journey towards a Net Zero economy, through collaborating across our industry, reducing INEOS Inovyn’s operational footprint and delivering products that will help us reach a sustainable future,” added Geir Tuft.
During 2022, we strengthened our range of bio-sourced PVC products, including BIOVYNTM, which delivers greenhouse gas savings of over 90% compared to conventional PVC and is now being used across a wide range of applications.

Moreover, INEOS Inovyn’s Project Circle program is pioneering advanced recycling technologies for end-of-life PVC products, with an ambition to have industrial advanced recycling units on stream by 2030 and bring circular product offers to market.
The report also highlights an outstanding sustainable safety performance achieved by a continual focus on health and safety of INEOS Inovyn’s workforce and contractors as its highest priority.
Recognising our work in 2022, we received Gold status for the 5th consecutive year from EcoVadis, acknowledging our systematic focus on increasing INEOS Inovyn’s performance year on year. EcoVadis is a leading independent assessors of environmental and labour practices, ethics and supplier sustainability.

www.ineos.com

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12th Edition of AIPMA’s Plastivision India Concludes Registers 234090 Visitors Surpasses Previous Records

The 12th edition of ‘Plastivision India’ by All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), concluded on 11th December 2023 With great success and a record 2,34,090 visitors, 1280 exhibitors—71 of them were foreign exhibitors from 20 different countries, including China, Malaysia, South Korea, Germany, and Malaysia—displayed cutting-edge global technology and goods. In addition to creating over 1,00,000 employments, the event enabled deals worth 5000 crores in business. With 101 buyers from 26 countries, Plastivision India 2023 experienced reverse Buyer and Seller interactions for the first time. Big Indian companies including Reliance, HPCL, IOCL, and JSW Group, among many others, honoured Plastivision India 2023.

Speaking on the glorious history of Plastivision India, Mr. Manish Dedhia, President-All India Plastics Manufacturers Association (AIPMA) said, “Over the past three decades and still counting, Plastivision India served as the largest platform to bring together industry stalwarts, entrepreneurs, customers, and enthusiasts alike; helping galvanizse growth opportunities both domestically and across key international markets for the Indian plastics industry. In this journey, AIPMA has served as the key catalysing element with its unceasing support and has in fact been at the forefront of mitigating challenges faced by the Indian plastics industry. Against this backdrop, it would only be fair to dedicate the success of Plastivision India 2023 to AIPMA’s members and 4 million+ collaborator community.”

Mr. Arvind Mehta, Chairman, NAB and Governing Council, Plastivision India 2023 said, “In addition to sporting 10 distinct exhibitor categories to facilitate greater business opportunities for participating members and businesses, the 12^th edition of Plastivision India also featured a reverse buyer seller meet that saw international buyers interacting with prospective Indian firms including MSME’s for potential collaborations. Plastivision India 2023 also unlocked new business and networking possibilities for plastic processors, mould manufacturers, packaging companies, manufacturers, budding entrepreneurs, industry, and academic professionals alike.” 

Elaborating on the importance of the domestic plastics industry, Mr. Harpal Singh, Chairman NEC- Plastivision India elucidated, “The Indian plastic industry is one of the leading sectors in our nation’s economy and has undoubtedly made substantial progress. Not only does it employ more than 4 million people in the country, it also remains largely driven by small and medium enterprises that account for nearly 90% of the overall manufactured output. The Government of India has been supporting sustainable manufacturing through a slew of initiatives, Indian plastics manufacturers are expected to more than triple current economic activity to surpass the ₹10 lakh crore (US$ 126 billion) before the end of the current decade. In this context, promoting innovative technologies and sustainable processes will be critical and Plastivision India remains committed to fostering growth and learning opportunities that will support the vision of making India the global plastic manufacturing hub in the future.”

Echoing the same sentiment, Dr. Asutosh Gor, Co-Chairman Plastivision India further elaborated, “While the world veers towards promoting sustainable materials, entrepreneurs across the world are innovating new technologies and products that are upping the sustainability quotient of the plastics industry as a whole. In the Indian context, it is important that young technical talent and business minds alike, learn about the latest inventions and advances, leveraging frugal engineering concepts to produce world-class products with a better value proposition.”

Remarking on the importance of Plastivision India from an industry and networking standpoint, Mr. Chandrakant Turakhia, Co-Chairman NEC, Plastivision India added, “While there is no doubt about the future prospects of the Indian plastics industry, it is vital to stoke business, learning and networking opportunities amongst the industry constituents. This involves bringing together large Indian businesses, MSMEs as well as global leaders across different plastics segment and facilitating extensive interactions amongst them. PlastiVision India was immensely successful at achieving the objective of putting India on the global map and will now act as a benchmark for future editions to emulate.”

AIPMA’s Plastivision India is supported by the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals and the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, with the event also holding the distinction of being the only trade fair exhibition from the plastic industry to be approved by UFI, the premier Paris-based global association and authority of the Exhibition industry. Moreover, apart from being the largest non-profit apex body that has been championing growth initiatives for the Indian plastics industry, AIPMA also organizes several national as well as international seminars, lectures, meetings, conferences, buyer & seller meetings, and training programs periodically.

About AIPMA:

The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) is a leading trade association that represents the plastics industry in India. The association’s vision is to set up a Centre of Excellence to promote high-quality knowledge and industrial services for the rapid growth of the plastics and its application industry. AIPMA has been working towards the development of the plastics industry in India for several decades and has been instrumental in promoting the use of plastics in various sector.

About Plastivision India 2023:

PLASTIVISION INDIA is organized by the All India Plastic Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), the largest non-profit apex body working towards welfare of the plastic industry. The event has a glorious history that dates back to 1992. Its huge success has made it rank among the top 5 plastics industry events held globally. PLASTIVISION INDIA is the only trade fair exhibition from the plastic industry approved by UFI (the premier Paris-based exhibition authority)

www.plastivision.org  /  www.aipma.net

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Archroma Inspires Sportswear Designers of the Future at the ISPO Academy Masterclass

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is again partnering with ISPO Academy to inspire promising young design talents in a four-day Masterclass held alongside ISPO Munich 2023 to explore this year’s theme, “CIRCULARITY – Create | Adapt | Revive.”
ISPO Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for the sports industry. It is expecting to welcome more than 50,000 visitors and over 2,000 exhibitors to the Trade Fair Center Messe München from 28-30 November.
Conceived as a bridge between education and industry, the ISPO Academy Masterclass gathers top students from the world’s leading design and fashion schools to collaborate on bold new sportswear concepts. The aim is to encourage multidisciplinary thinking and future-oriented approaches. The one-of-a-kind event includes support from industry innovators, including Archroma’s Color Management business, and culminates in a public presentation in which the Masterclass participants present the workshop results to the ISPO audience on November 29.“Since launching the Masterclass in 2016, we have always sought to inspire international design students to Create Another Tomorrow,” Nora Kuehner, Founder and Chair of the ISPO Academy Master Class, explained. “This year, we are asking them to Create, Adapt and Revive, venturing beyond boundaries to explore new paths to meaningful product design. We are pleased to again have the support of Archroma in hosting this important event.”
Sponsoring the Masterclass for the fifth time, Archroma will equip the teams with The Color Atlas by Archroma to enable them to use the industry’s largest library of 5,760 colors for cotton and polyester fibers to develop their concepts in compliance with leading international eco-standards. The Color Atlas will help the students to both explore new perspectives at the design stage and prepare their presentations with colors that accurately communicate their vision.
“Archroma has unique perspectives on color and sustainability that we are excited to be able to share with talented young designers developing future-forward fashion,” Chris Hipps, Global Director, Archroma Color Management, said. “As color problem-solvers, we are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and we hope we can inspire the Masterclass students to embrace creative freedom and shine.”
The Color Atlas by Archroma empowers fashion designers and stylists with off-the-shelf color inspiration and the ability to quickly and reliably execute their design intent in production with products that meet their desired sustainability profile. It is available as a multi-volume book set, as well as a mobile-friendly online platform that integrates smoothly with popular design software and manufacturing systems. The online version of The Color Atlas by Archroma recently won the inaugural Business Expansion – Digital Platform award at the Just Style 2023 Excellence Awards.

www.archroma.com

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KRONOS and Covestro Demonstrate Pigmented ink Solutions for more Sustainable Textile Printing

•  Digital inkjet printing technology enables CO 2 emission reductions by up to 95 percent
• Remaining challenges are the pigment ink formulation and the threat of sagging in connection with the application
•  KRONOS and Covestro confirm the compatibility of their aqueous titanium dioxide pigment concentrate and waterborne polyurethane binders, respectively
•  Ink manufacturers can benefit from several advanced formulations for white inks that enable excellent jettability in the process

The textile industry aims to reduce its environmental footprint. Switching from analog printing to digital printing using pigment inks can enable an 85 percent reduction in waste materials, a 55 percent lowering of energy consumption, a 60 percent reduction of water consumption, and a 95 percent decrease of CO 2 emissions, and represents an opportunity to make textiles more sustainable. Digital textile printing also enables efficiency benefits such as shorter times to market and single-digit lot sizes produced close to end consumers. These advantages mean the adoption of inkjet printing is growing, but the technology will only reach its potential if it is supported by advanced formulations and carefully selected raw materials, specially designed for digital textile printing. Not all polyurethane binders are suitable.

KRONOS, a leading provider of titanium dioxide pigments, and Covestro, a global leading manufacturer of high-quality polymers, are collaborating to demonstrate how innovative new material solutions can support the uptake of digital inkjet printing on fabrics, advancing the textile industry’s sustainability transition. Following testing by the two raw material suppliers and validation by industry partners, the collaboration successfully demonstrates that Covestro’s waterborne INSQIN portfolio of Impranil polyurethane binders and Imprafix  cross-linkers is compatible with the white pigment dispersion KRONOS 9900 Digital White. No significant sedimentation was observed, and all formulations showed good stability even after four weeks of testing at 50°C. As such, the proven compatibility of the four Covestro binders Impranil DL 1602, Impranil DL 1618, Impranil DL 1620, and Impranil DL 1623 with KRONOS 9900 Digital White is an exciting development, opening the door to increased uptake of inkjet fabric printing. Together, these ingredients create a suitable formulation for a reliable printing process.A new state-of-the-art binder tackles sagging:
Covestro also developed a new polyurethane dispersion, Impranil DL 1606, specifically to address the particular problem of sagging – a well-known quality issue resulting from the relatively high ink loads needed for direct-to-foil (DTF) printing, which was identified in the context of the collaboration. This state-of-the-art binder offers excellent anti-sagging properties and enables high white ink loads, making it a winning choice for white pigment inks used in inkjet printing. Its performance in compatibility, stability, printability, and image quality has been validated by Covestro’s innovation partners, meaning textile manufacturers can reap the environmental and efficiency benefits of digital printing with full confidence in a high-quality result. Dr. Torsten Pohl, Head of Global Textile Coatings, Covestro: "By joining forces with another raw materials supplier, we can address two key pigment ink challenges facing the growing digital inkjet printing market: formulation and sagging. Working together with KRONOS brings us another step closer to a more sustainable textile industry!

Jürgen Bender, Global Market Development Manager, KRONOS: "Thanks to this collaboration, we’ve ensured that our innovative KRONOS 9900 Digital White aqueous pigment concentrate is compatible with Covestro’s INSQIN polyurethane binders – ideal for direct-to-foil textile printing. Moreover, the new KRONOS development addresses the need in inkjet applications for highest stability in bottle, drum, printhead, in-flight and on-substrate. Together, we’ve cleared a barrier to the uptake of more sustainable digital printing technologies.

About KRONOS:
KRONOS is a leading global producer and marketer of value-added titanium dioxide pigments, or TiO 2 , a base industrial product used in a wide range of applications. We take pride in making the world brighter with the most effective whitening agent in the world – titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ). TiO 2 is a white pigment playing a key role in the production of paints and coatings, inks, plastics, papers, fibers as well as in specialties such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, glass, and ceramics. It has the highest opacity of all white pigments due to its exceptionally high refractive index and subsequent high light-scattering power. Applications using TiO 2 are characterized by superior whiteness and brightness, a neutral tone, outstanding dispensability and excellent tint reduction in colored media.

About Covestro:
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics, and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2). Covestro generated sales of EUR 18 billion in fiscal 2022. At the end of 2022, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 18,000 people.
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Covestro Implements Electric Trucks for Short-Distance Chemical Shuttling at Shanghai Site

• Commercial deployment marks significant progress in green logistics pilot program
• Ready for scaling up at company’s largest production site
• Contributing to scope 3 emissions reduction and a circular economy

To advance the pursuit of innovative models for decarbonizing the chemical supply chain, Covestro initiated a pioneering green logistics pilot program in collaboration with partners in China in November last year. The successful collaboration hasyielded positive results during the proof-of-concept phase and has now transitioned into operational implementation. This is marked by an agreement with COSCO Shipping Logistics & Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. to propel the commercial deployment of electric trucks dedicated to the short-distance transport of chemicals at Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai (CISS).

As part of this collaborative effort, the initial phase involves the introduction of the first electric heavy-duty truck to replace the existing diesel truck for transporting polymeric diphenylmethane diisocyanato (pMDI) from the Shanghai site to nearby warehouses. This transition is set to cover part of the annual pMDI shuttle volume at Covestro’s largest production site, resulting in a projected reduction of 43 tons of CO 2 equivalent in well-to-wheel emissions (CO 2 emissions over the entire life cycle of fuels) in 2024 compared to the 2022 baseline – a 22 percent decrease. The future use of green Power to charge the trucks will further contribute to the goal of achieving net zero in logistics.Both companies will consistently evaluate the electric truck’s performance and efficiency, aiming for continuous optimization of the total cost of ownership associated with the vehicle. Based on these evaluations, decisions will be made regarding potential scalability. As a pivotal route toward achieving net zero, green logistics is poised to deliver sustainable solutions for mitigating scope 3 emissions. We look forward to working with Covestro to advance the exploration and adoption of sustainable logistics solutions in the chemical industry and contribute to the ultimate goal of net-zero emissions from the logistics side, said Fu Peng, Executive Vice President of COSCO Shipping Logistics & Supply Chain Management. The supply chain plays a crucial role in the chemical industry’s journey to achieve climate neutrality, demanding collaboration beyond individual company boundaries. The commercial deployment of this groundbreaking electric truck for chemical shuttling is poised to act as a catalyst, propelling our site and company towards climate neutrality and a circular economy, stated Dr. Yun Chen, General Manager of CISS.

Contributing to scope 3 emissions reduction:
Approximately 80 percent of Covestro’s total emissions stem from scope 3 emissions, or indirect emissions resulting from upstream and downstream processes, including supply chains, material transport, and raw material processing. In the Asia Pacific region, where around 70 percent of Covestro’s products are transported by truck, concerted efforts to reduce emissions within the logistics framework are specifically targeted at trucks. In light of this, the green logistics program was launched last year with the objective of devising more sustainable methods for road transportation via trucks.

Collaborators in this endeavor include customers, logistics solution and infrastructure partners, and industry organizations, with the network steadily expanding. The program is designed to rigorously assess the viability of specific strategies under distinct scenarios. Among the explored solutions is the utilization of subsidized biodiesel in Shanghai for long-haul transport of dangerous goods, as well as the integration of hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks. We are committed to expanding our network of partnerships to actively seek, pilot, and scale up sustainable, low-carbon logistics solutions that meet both environmental and commercial needs. We anticipate continued progress in introducing new solutions aimed at significantly reducing our scope 3 emissions, thereby propelling us towards a climate-neutral future, said Marius Wirtz, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Logistics Asia Pacific, Covestro. Covestro has said that it is aiming to become operationally climate neutral – this includes reducing both direct emissions from its own operations (scope 1) as well as indirect emissions from purchased energy (scope 2) to net zero – by 2035. The company is poised to unveil its reduction targets for scope 3 emissions soon.

About COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Management:
COSCO Shipping Logistics Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., an affiliate of China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, is an international integrated logistics enterprise with shipping logistics as its core. It specializes in providing modernized and professional end-to-end logistics and supply chain solutions for customers home and abroad. Renowned for its good reputation and professional service capabilities, it has become an important partner for governments, ports, railways, airports, and large multinational companies. The service network of COSCO Shipping Logistics covers 30 provinces in China and many countries and regions across Europe, America, Asia, and Africa. With over 600 domestic and international sales and service points worldwide, the company’s extensive network ensures that it can provide customers with a comprehensive range of logistics solutions.

About Covestro:
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself. The company is committed to becoming fully circular and is striving to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2). Covestro generated sales of EUR 18 billion in fiscal 2022. At the end of 2022, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 18,000 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
www.covestro.com

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